Krav Maga Schedule Update

Krav Maga will be having class at 11:00 am this Saturday, please plan accordingly…..

Maximus Boot Camp Starts This Coming Monday!

Ever wondered what CrossFit Maximus is all about?  Come and try one of our seasonal Boot Camps!  Our Boot Camps are powered by Kathy Childress, a Certified CrossFit Level one Coach at CFM, and are a perfect way to get you back into shape, introduce you to the CrossFit workout methodology, and change your life!  [...]

Duck Confit and Carrot Confit

Confit is an other one of those French specialty that is already perfectly Paleo and makes heavy use of healthy saturated fat. There is plenty of things that they do right those French! Confit comes from a french word that means to preserve. It is cured with a salt rub for a number of hours and [...]

Getting Over Overtraining: Five Practical Tips

By Michael Tuchscherer Published: July 22, 2010 If you read interviews with top athletes, especially power-lifters and bodybuilders, a favorite question seems to be whether or not they made any mistakes in their early training. Most will say that they spent too much time over-training early in their careers. Many of these athletes feel that [...]

Light and Moderate Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Early Death, Study Finds

ScienceDaily (July 23, 2010) — A new study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Cambridge University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found that even light or moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can substantially reduced the risk of early death. The study, published by [...]

CrossFit Maximus Finishes 44th out of 68 Teams at the 2010 CrossFit Games in Carson, CA

Last weekend, CrossFit Maximus traveled across the country to compete in the 2010 CrossFit Games, and ended up finishing 44th out of 68 teams from all over the world!  This accomplishment was the result of months of training and preparation by the athletes, and the support and dedication of many great members.  Without our great [...]

Paleo Mayonnaise

Ingredients for the coconut mayonnaise (yields about 1 and 1/4 cups) 2 egg yolks 1 tsp mustard (this is optional) 3 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup coconut oil Baconnaise variation 1 cup liquid bacon fat (you can of course use rendered lard, it’s the same thing) in place of the olive and [...]

Italian Rib Eye with Sun Dried Tomato Topping

Italian Rib Eye 4 big rib eye steaks 1 1/2 cups olive oil the juice from 1 meyer lemon 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp oregano ground black pepper to taste sea salt to taste Mix all marinade ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.  Add steaks and mix together with your hands to make sure [...]

Only Two Days Until The 2010 CrossFit Games World Championship in L.A.!

This Wednesday, six athletes from CrossFit Maximus will travel to Los Angeles, CA to compete in the 2010 CrossFit games World Championships.  Since placing third the Central East Regional qualifier in Logan, OH in May, Team Maximus has been training for the event that will determine who will be the fittest on Earth. You can [...]

Spicy Speedy Stuffed Peppers & Pressure Cooked Artichokes

Spicy Speedy Stuffed Peppers 1 container of mirepoix mix from trader Joe’s or 1 diced yellow onion, 5-6 diced carrots, and 6-8 diced celery stalks 1 lb of italian gluten free chicken sausage removed from their casing 1-2 lbs of grass fed ground beef 1 can diced tomatoes 5-6 bell peppers (I like the red [...]

How to Increase Your Testosterone Naturally

From Mark’s Daily Apple: If you’ve been reading recently you know I’ve been on a hormone kick recently. That sexy looking molecule to the right and the hormone du jour: testosterone. Testosterone is the principal anabolic and sex hormone in humans, responsible for sexual desire and function, muscular hypertrophy, densification of bones, and hair growth. [...]

Study: Kentucky among states with obesity rates topping 30%

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press WASHINGTON – Most parents think childhood obesity is a problem. Just not their kids’ problem. An annual obesity report by two public health groups includes more bad news – obesity rates increased in 28 states last year – and also a new survey of parental attitudes about the issue. The [...]

Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken

Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken 1 5-6 lb free range organic chicken – giblets removed, rinsed, and patted dry with paper towels 1 white onion sliced 1 tsp sea salt (optional) 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder Cover the bottom of the crock [...]

Free Introduction to Krav Maga – Self Defense, Fighting and Fitness – July 10 & 12 at CrossFit Maximus

Krav Maga of KY, formerly located at the Hit Center of Lexington, has moved its location to CrossFit Maximus, and is giving a free introductory seminar outlining their program of self-defense classes for all who are interested!  There will be two seminars, one on July 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm, and a second seminar on [...]

The Importance of Fish Oil

Fish oil, made from the tissue of oily fish—such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, lake trout and sardines—has many health benefits. Fish oil contains important Omega-3 fatty acids , most notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and decosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to have health benefits ranging from reducing the risk of heart [...]

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Chicken mixture 4-5 chicken breasts 3 tbsp of Tamari Wheat Free soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth garlic powder to taste 2 zucchini diced 6-8 mushrooms diced sesame oil Condiments 1 head iceberg lettuce cored and leaves removed for wraps Shredded green or purple cabbage 1 red bell pepper finely chopped 3 [...]

Thanks for your support!

This past weekend brought many to CrossFit Maximus for the Fight Gone Bad Fundraiser Challenge, to help raise money to send Team Maximus to the CrossFit Games next month.  The event was a huge success, and we would like to thank all those to participated in the event, and those who showed their support by [...]

Got Callouses?

Do you ever wonder what to do about the callouses that build up on your hands from doing pull-ups?  Many feel that callouses are a badge of honor, to show others the hard work they put out during their workouts.  Some even refer to them as their “war wounds.”  Unfortunately, if they are not properly [...]

Paleo “Lasagna”

2 lbs grass fed ground beef 1lb mild Italian sausage (I used Sicilian chicken sausage from Trader Joe’s) 1 red onion diced 4 cloves crushed garlic 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp dried basil 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes drained 1 [...]

Proper Hydration

Water is the most essential ingredient to a healthy life. Water has many important functions in the body including: Transportation of nutrients / elimination of waste products. Lubricating joints and tissues. Temperature regulation through sweating. Facilitating digestion. Importance of Water During Exercise Proper hydration is especially important during exercise. Adequate fluid intake for athletes is [...]

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