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Eating for Health
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I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article, you already know to eat Whole Foods, limit processed food, drink loads of water, cut out refined sugars and control your alcohol intake. Combine these with daily exercise and quality sleep and you are going in the right direction.
1. Eating for health controls ENERGY BALANCE
Food is fuel and gives us energy, if we don’t get enough energy, the body will shut down certain processes that are not necessarily needed to survive. Like our reproductive system or some aspects of metabolism.I’ve seen It a lot with clients who under eat because they are afraid to add on weighted and get the total opposite effect.
On the other side if we eat too much and there is a overload of energy that doesn’t get used. It will store as fat and too much fat will cause more problems. The risk for chronic diseases increases.
"We don’t eat too much or too little. This means we can stay healthy, fit and strong. We feel good, and our body shows it.”
2. Eating for health gives us NUTRIENTS
Have a look at what you're actually eating.
How much nutrients are in the foods you eat vs how much calories.
Cookies will be low on nutrients and high on calories = calorie dense food Vs Kale or any other vegetable will be low on calories and high on nutrients = nutrient dense food.
Be careful for “healthy cookies” labeled with organic, vegan, paleo, etc. no doubt these will be higher in nutrients and lower in refined sugars which is great, but don’t get fooled as eating loads of these will still give you too much energy.
Control your intake!
It’s not because it’s the healthier option you can just stuff your face with it.
3. Eating for health helps us LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM our best.
I’ve never met someone that didn’t want to look, feel or perform good. Although different people will have other opinions on what looks good or not and I totally agree with that.You don’t need to have six pack abs to look or feel good, leave alone perform good. Although it might help in a lot of cases ;-)
Whatever you feel is more important, that’s what your nutrition should help you to achieve.
Whether you are a pro athlete who wants to be in the best shape of his life to win every competition.
Or a newly mom recovering from her first pregnancy who just wants to feel like her old self again.
4. Eating for health is OUTCOME-BASED
“I’m eating really healthy but I’m not loosing any weight”
If your perception of “eating healthy” doesn’t match reality, maybe you need to rethink what you are doing.
If your body or performance isn’t showing it then ask yourself the question?
What is healthy food, and is my idea of healthy actually that accurate?
Eating too much healthy foods won’t help you if your goal is too loose weight.
Balance out your food, so it fits your lifestyle and makes you happy with the choices you make on a daily base.
5. Eating for health looks for STRENGTHS and WINS.
It’s NOT about following the rules and being strict all the time.
It’s about knowing your limiting factors!
If you like going out with friends, find ways to make it work.Saying NO to social occasions every time because you are afraid you will loose control isn’t sustainable and won’t make you happy.
If you don’t like to eat spinach, then don’t eat it. It’s that simple! Replace it for a vegetable you do like. Make a list of vegetables you like and combine these.
Are you someone who will eat the whole pack of chips if it is in the house, then don’t buy it. Next time you go to the supermarket, skip the isle with all the sweets.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article, you already know to eat Whole Foods, limit processed food, drink loads of water, cut out refined sugars and control your alcohol intake. Combine these with daily exercise and quality sleep and you are going in the right direction.
1. Eating for health controls ENERGY BALANCE
Food is fuel and gives us energy, if we don’t get enough energy, the body will shut down certain processes that are not necessarily needed to survive. Like our reproductive system or some aspects of metabolism.I’ve seen It a lot with clients who under eat because they are afraid to add on weighted and get the total opposite effect.
On the other side if we eat too much and there is a overload of energy that doesn’t get used. It will store as fat and too much fat will cause more problems. The risk for chronic diseases increases.
"We don’t eat too much or too little. This means we can stay healthy, fit and strong. We feel good, and our body shows it.”
2. Eating for health gives us NUTRIENTS
Have a look at what you're actually eating.
How much nutrients are in the foods you eat vs how much calories.
Cookies will be low on nutrients and high on calories = calorie dense food Vs Kale or any other vegetable will be low on calories and high on nutrients = nutrient dense food.
Be careful for “healthy cookies” labeled with organic, vegan, paleo, etc. no doubt these will be higher in nutrients and lower in refined sugars which is great, but don’t get fooled as eating loads of these will still give you too much energy.
Control your intake!
It’s not because it’s the healthier option you can just stuff your face with it.
3. Eating for health helps us LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM our best.
I’ve never met someone that didn’t want to look, feel or perform good. Although different people will have other opinions on what looks good or not and I totally agree with that.You don’t need to have six pack abs to look or feel good, leave alone perform good. Although it might help in a lot of cases ;-)
Whatever you feel is more important, that’s what your nutrition should help you to achieve.
Whether you are a pro athlete who wants to be in the best shape of his life to win every competition.
Or a newly mom recovering from her first pregnancy who just wants to feel like her old self again.
4. Eating for health is OUTCOME-BASED
“I’m eating really healthy but I’m not loosing any weight”
If your perception of “eating healthy” doesn’t match reality, maybe you need to rethink what you are doing.
If your body or performance isn’t showing it then ask yourself the question?
What is healthy food, and is my idea of healthy actually that accurate?
Eating too much healthy foods won’t help you if your goal is too loose weight.
Balance out your food, so it fits your lifestyle and makes you happy with the choices you make on a daily base.
5. Eating for health looks for STRENGTHS and WINS.
It’s NOT about following the rules and being strict all the time.
It’s about knowing your limiting factors!
If you like going out with friends, find ways to make it work.Saying NO to social occasions every time because you are afraid you will loose control isn’t sustainable and won’t make you happy.
If you don’t like to eat spinach, then don’t eat it. It’s that simple! Replace it for a vegetable you do like. Make a list of vegetables you like and combine these.
Are you someone who will eat the whole pack of chips if it is in the house, then don’t buy it. Next time you go to the supermarket, skip the isle with all the sweets.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article, you already know to eat Whole Foods, limit processed food, drink loads of water, cut out refined sugars and control your alcohol intake. Combine these with daily exercise and quality sleep and you are going in the right direction.
1. Eating for health controls ENERGY BALANCE
Food is fuel and gives us energy, if we don’t get enough energy, the body will shut down certain processes that are not necessarily needed to survive. Like our reproductive system or some aspects of metabolism.I’ve seen It a lot with clients who under eat because they are afraid to add on weighted and get the total opposite effect.
On the other side if we eat too much and there is a overload of energy that doesn’t get used. It will store as fat and too much fat will cause more problems. The risk for chronic diseases increases.
"We don’t eat too much or too little. This means we can stay healthy, fit and strong. We feel good, and our body shows it.”
2. Eating for health gives us NUTRIENTS
Have a look at what you're actually eating.
How much nutrients are in the foods you eat vs how much calories.
Cookies will be low on nutrients and high on calories = calorie dense food Vs Kale or any other vegetable will be low on calories and high on nutrients = nutrient dense food.
Be careful for “healthy cookies” labeled with organic, vegan, paleo, etc. no doubt these will be higher in nutrients and lower in refined sugars which is great, but don’t get fooled as eating loads of these will still give you too much energy.
Control your intake!
It’s not because it’s the healthier option you can just stuff your face with it.
3. Eating for health helps us LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM our best.
I’ve never met someone that didn’t want to look, feel or perform good. Although different people will have other opinions on what looks good or not and I totally agree with that.You don’t need to have six pack abs to look or feel good, leave alone perform good. Although it might help in a lot of cases ;-)
Whatever you feel is more important, that’s what your nutrition should help you to achieve.
Whether you are a pro athlete who wants to be in the best shape of his life to win every competition.
Or a newly mom recovering from her first pregnancy who just wants to feel like her old self again.
4. Eating for health is OUTCOME-BASED
“I’m eating really healthy but I’m not loosing any weight”
If your perception of “eating healthy” doesn’t match reality, maybe you need to rethink what you are doing.
If your body or performance isn’t showing it then ask yourself the question?
What is healthy food, and is my idea of healthy actually that accurate?
Eating too much healthy foods won’t help you if your goal is too loose weight.
Balance out your food, so it fits your lifestyle and makes you happy with the choices you make on a daily base.
5. Eating for health looks for STRENGTHS and WINS.
It’s NOT about following the rules and being strict all the time.
It’s about knowing your limiting factors!
If you like going out with friends, find ways to make it work.Saying NO to social occasions every time because you are afraid you will loose control isn’t sustainable and won’t make you happy.
If you don’t like to eat spinach, then don’t eat it. It’s that simple! Replace it for a vegetable you do like. Make a list of vegetables you like and combine these.
Are you someone who will eat the whole pack of chips if it is in the house, then don’t buy it. Next time you go to the supermarket, skip the isle with all the sweets.
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article, you already know to eat Whole Foods, limit processed food, drink loads of water, cut out refined sugars and control your alcohol intake. Combine these with daily exercise and quality sleep and you are going in the right direction.
1. Eating for health controls ENERGY BALANCE
Food is fuel and gives us energy, if we don’t get enough energy, the body will shut down certain processes that are not necessarily needed to survive. Like our reproductive system or some aspects of metabolism.I’ve seen It a lot with clients who under eat because they are afraid to add on weighted and get the total opposite effect.
On the other side if we eat too much and there is a overload of energy that doesn’t get used. It will store as fat and too much fat will cause more problems. The risk for chronic diseases increases.
"We don’t eat too much or too little. This means we can stay healthy, fit and strong. We feel good, and our body shows it.”
2. Eating for health gives us NUTRIENTS
Have a look at what you're actually eating.
How much nutrients are in the foods you eat vs how much calories.
Cookies will be low on nutrients and high on calories = calorie dense food Vs Kale or any other vegetable will be low on calories and high on nutrients = nutrient dense food.
Be careful for “healthy cookies” labeled with organic, vegan, paleo, etc. no doubt these will be higher in nutrients and lower in refined sugars which is great, but don’t get fooled as eating loads of these will still give you too much energy.
Control your intake!
It’s not because it’s the healthier option you can just stuff your face with it.
3. Eating for health helps us LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM our best.
I’ve never met someone that didn’t want to look, feel or perform good. Although different people will have other opinions on what looks good or not and I totally agree with that.You don’t need to have six pack abs to look or feel good, leave alone perform good. Although it might help in a lot of cases ;-)
Whatever you feel is more important, that’s what your nutrition should help you to achieve.
Whether you are a pro athlete who wants to be in the best shape of his life to win every competition.
Or a newly mom recovering from her first pregnancy who just wants to feel like her old self again.
4. Eating for health is OUTCOME-BASED
“I’m eating really healthy but I’m not loosing any weight”
If your perception of “eating healthy” doesn’t match reality, maybe you need to rethink what you are doing.
If your body or performance isn’t showing it then ask yourself the question?
What is healthy food, and is my idea of healthy actually that accurate?
Eating too much healthy foods won’t help you if your goal is too loose weight.
Balance out your food, so it fits your lifestyle and makes you happy with the choices you make on a daily base.
5. Eating for health looks for STRENGTHS and WINS.
It’s NOT about following the rules and being strict all the time.
It’s about knowing your limiting factors!
If you like going out with friends, find ways to make it work.Saying NO to social occasions every time because you are afraid you will loose control isn’t sustainable and won’t make you happy.
If you don’t like to eat spinach, then don’t eat it. It’s that simple! Replace it for a vegetable you do like. Make a list of vegetables you like and combine these.
Are you someone who will eat the whole pack of chips if it is in the house, then don’t buy it. Next time you go to the supermarket, skip the isle with all the sweets.
I’m pretty sure if you are reading this article, you already know to eat Whole Foods, limit processed food, drink loads of water, cut out refined sugars and control your alcohol intake. Combine these with daily exercise and quality sleep and you are going in the right direction.
1. Eating for health controls ENERGY BALANCE
Food is fuel and gives us energy, if we don’t get enough energy, the body will shut down certain processes that are not necessarily needed to survive. Like our reproductive system or some aspects of metabolism.I’ve seen It a lot with clients who under eat because they are afraid to add on weighted and get the total opposite effect.
On the other side if we eat too much and there is a overload of energy that doesn’t get used. It will store as fat and too much fat will cause more problems. The risk for chronic diseases increases.
"We don’t eat too much or too little. This means we can stay healthy, fit and strong. We feel good, and our body shows it.”
2. Eating for health gives us NUTRIENTS
Have a look at what you're actually eating.
How much nutrients are in the foods you eat vs how much calories.
Cookies will be low on nutrients and high on calories = calorie dense food Vs Kale or any other vegetable will be low on calories and high on nutrients = nutrient dense food.
Be careful for “healthy cookies” labeled with organic, vegan, paleo, etc. no doubt these will be higher in nutrients and lower in refined sugars which is great, but don’t get fooled as eating loads of these will still give you too much energy.
Control your intake!
It’s not because it’s the healthier option you can just stuff your face with it.
3. Eating for health helps us LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM our best.
I’ve never met someone that didn’t want to look, feel or perform good. Although different people will have other opinions on what looks good or not and I totally agree with that.You don’t need to have six pack abs to look or feel good, leave alone perform good. Although it might help in a lot of cases ;-)
Whatever you feel is more important, that’s what your nutrition should help you to achieve.
Whether you are a pro athlete who wants to be in the best shape of his life to win every competition.
Or a newly mom recovering from her first pregnancy who just wants to feel like her old self again.
4. Eating for health is OUTCOME-BASED
“I’m eating really healthy but I’m not loosing any weight”
If your perception of “eating healthy” doesn’t match reality, maybe you need to rethink what you are doing.
If your body or performance isn’t showing it then ask yourself the question?
What is healthy food, and is my idea of healthy actually that accurate?
Eating too much healthy foods won’t help you if your goal is too loose weight.
Balance out your food, so it fits your lifestyle and makes you happy with the choices you make on a daily base.
5. Eating for health looks for STRENGTHS and WINS.
It’s NOT about following the rules and being strict all the time.
It’s about knowing your limiting factors!
If you like going out with friends, find ways to make it work.Saying NO to social occasions every time because you are afraid you will loose control isn’t sustainable and won’t make you happy.
If you don’t like to eat spinach, then don’t eat it. It’s that simple! Replace it for a vegetable you do like. Make a list of vegetables you like and combine these.
Are you someone who will eat the whole pack of chips if it is in the house, then don’t buy it. Next time you go to the supermarket, skip the isle with all the sweets.
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