by Nathan Broersma | Jun 21, 2017 | Nutrition
Anyone who has tried to calculate his or her caloric expenditure has likely become confused about which calculator or method is “best.” You might find disparate estimates and quickly wonder if you are better described as “moderately” or “very” active. Here is the...
by Nathan Broersma | May 23, 2017 | Gym News, Nutrition
How’s it going with your Nutrition? This month some of our members are doing a Nutrition Challenge with Coach Bobby. One thing they learned is that they should be eating “Clean.” Clean is an acronym and these principles can help you get the results...
by Nathan Broersma | Jan 24, 2017 | Coaches Corner, General, Nutrition
Do you need to lose weight? Not sure what steps to take first? Follow these 3 rules and your are guaranteed to start the weight lose journey. 1.Cut Back on Sugar! (Carbohydrates) The surgeon general states that sugar is 8x more addictive than cocaine. Sugar is the...
by Nathan Broersma | Jan 20, 2017 | Coaches Corner, Gym News, Nutrition
Everyone has a six Pack, but for most it is hidden under a layer of fat. This article helps you find yours! My Name is Nathan and I am the owner of Friction CrossFit. I have been battling my stomach for my entire life. They come, they go and the cycle never ends. A...
by Nathan Broersma | Jan 17, 2017 | General, Nutrition
Food is there as a means to support our energy demands and the exercise or physical labor we are about to perform. In the world of fitness and exercise, you cannot out train a bad diet (a story for another time). However, the training itself must be supported by the...
by Nathan Broersma | Jan 16, 2017 | Coaches Corner, General, Gym News, Nutrition
It becomes hard for me to make “nutrition” a narrow discussion. Nutrition is the foundation of many things in my mind. Its the source of fuel for our bodies. Its a way of thinking, believing and living. Its sometimes the difference between feeling great and feeling...
