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Re: CrossFit Supplements and the Associated Politics

progenex — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:57:52 -0000

Kristen, excellent question. Many of our athletes and consumers adhere to a strict paleo diet and don't consider PROGENEX a cheat. The whey protein is a hydrolyzed isolate so all the lactose and fat has been stripped from it leaving a pure, rapidly absorbed protein. There is a minute amount of Sucralose used to flavor the protein as well. I eat strict paleo, and enjoy post-workout Recovery shakes, More Muscle shakes every morning and Cocoon every night. I am looking and feeling better than ever! Give it a try! You'll really like the taste and results!

Re: CrossFit Supplements and the Associated Politics

Kristen — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:54:49 -0000

Since Progenex Recovery has a whey protein in it, can you have it with a paleo diet?

Re: Squat Mobility Tips from Olympic Weightlifter Chad Vaughn

Patti Robinson — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:17:53 -0000

Really helpful. Thank you!

Re: Squat Mobility Tips from Olympic Weightlifter Chad Vaughn

Chad Vaughn — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:10:10 -0000

Hello Katie,

Absolutely. Especially for somebody that really struggles, I would say about half of all their reps could be elevated and half regular. Not saying maximal loads but keep in mind that the heavier, the better stretch you can accomplish, as long as core tension can be maintained. No real percentage I can give as with a deeper/different position created, the individuals max will be unknown.Just go by feel slowly working up through the weeks to something that can be comfortably held resting in the bottom and stood up with afterwords for reps. LOTS of reps is what will be needed to push through and open everything up and the only way you will ever get those reps in is to make it part of your actual workout. Remember also as the weeks go to lesson elevation and the percentage of your reps you are elevating as you can.

Chad

Re: Squat Mobility Tips from Olympic Weightlifter Chad Vaughn

Katie Danger — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:53:12 -0000

Chad - would you use this "cheat" when actually performing sets as part of training or just as part of a warm-up and/or practice?

Re: Why Bodybuilding Sucks for MMA

Luiz Grabarski — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:59:34 -0000

From what I know if you lift heavy and take up to 5 min rest you'll not grow. This is for pure strength. You can develop some muscle with that but mostly strength. Bodybuilding use moderate weights (8 or more rep range) and take shorter rest intervals (60 s).

Re: Happenstance Apps Releases Maxfit Elite for iPhone

Leslie — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:13:40 -0000

I downloaded this app a couple weeks ago and it really is great. Glad you posted this on the blog!

Re: The Squat According to Olympic Weightlifter Chad Vaughn Part III

Michael Brooks — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:23:59 -0000

Thanks Chad very informative cant wait to see some more of your videos,,, your a wealth of knowledge I appreciate you sharing the info . The Olymnpic style of squatting makes alot of sense !!! I cant wait to share the info with my athletes as well as work on my own squat mechanics

Re: Celebrating Christmas!

Alexander Petrov — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:14:01 -0000

I am in love with her.

Re: Chad Vaughn Olympic Weightlifting Tips

Keith Fine — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:17:11 -0000

video isn't loading,all i'm getting is sound

Re: Chad Vaughn Olympic Weightlifting Tips

Robyn — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:54:03 -0000

Hi Janelle! We met at the CF Games, I'm with the Barbells for Boobs organization (and of course love this post featuring Chad, one of our athlete Advocates!). Just wanted to follow-up and see if we might work together on some content - let me know how I can contact you directly if you're interested! Thanks so much, Robyn Bennett (COO, Barbells for Boobs)

Re: PROGENEX Recovery Recipes–Waffles

Beefreegf.com — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:00:46 -0000

WOW!! Thanks, Janelle! More delicious BeeFree/Progenex pairings on the way!

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

James — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:58:54 -0000

That would be great thanks, i am an affiliate of yours here in the uk and some of my clients have been asking about supplementing with fish oil so would be good to give this a try.

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:42:50 -0000

James, Europe will definitely distribute Omega+. The general release may still be a few weeks away. I'll have our PROGENEX Europe reps contact you with further information. Thanks for your support!

Re: PROGENEX Super Sweepstakes

Amanda Schaas — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:38:37 -0000

Fingers crossed

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

James — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:49:49 -0000

Will it be releasedd in Europe. I live in the Uk and currently get my products from pregenex/europe.
Thanks

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:00:56 -0000

Dan, 2 capsules of Omega+ (recommended serving size) contain 670 mg of DHA and 240 mg of EPA. The actual astaxanthin values we don't disclose because it's part of our proprietary blend. Just know that our numbers are based on clinical research and we have specially formulated the precise dosage that allows for maximum absorption and peak athletic performance. I talk about a recent Korean study that demonstrated the proper amounts of astaxanthin in my most recent blog post "Astaxanthin: The All-Natural Athletic Performance Enhancer." Check it out here: http://thesauce.us/j3

If you want to get you hands on some Omega+ now since you are out of fish oil you can contact your box owner to see if they received any of the "pre-release" product. Or you can order it July 12th when it's released to the general public. You are going to love it!

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:48:41 -0000

Russel, I love your enthusiasm! Omega+ hasn't been released to the general public yet. It has been "pre-released" to some of our top athletes and affiliates. You can contact your box owner to see if they are carrying Omega+ or email me at Janelle@ProgenexUSA.com and I'll see the closest location for you. Omega+ will be available for general purchase from our Progenex Labs on the eve of the CrossFit games (July 12th). Be sure to place your first order so you can start "krilling" it!

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:28:59 -0000

Thank you for your insights and comments Matt. I love responsible and intelligent consumers. I know it's hard to accept as "science" studies that are funded by what may seem as biased sources, but I always ask myself "who else will fund these studies?"

With that in mind, NKO is the premier company when it comes to krill harvesting. Their methodologies and processes have received recognition worldwide for their sustainability and responsibility. They are one of the only companies that have solid science behind their extraction process and health claims.

NKO is certified "Friends of the Sea" sustainable and has been awarded the designation of "Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability" from NSF International [NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects (www.nsf.org)].

Now concerning the unsustainability of krill harvesting. Keep in mind that krill is the largest biomass on Earth and is not an endangered species. Even though whales feed almost exclusively on krill, only 0.03% of the total biomass is harvested. The CCAMLR (Commission of Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) annually regulates and establishes catch limits to ensure that krill remains a non-endangered species. A harvest of .03 or even .06 is very small. It is a pittance compared to the numbers of fish harvested each year for fish oil.

So give Omega+ a try. I promise you'll be glad you made the switch.

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:09:31 -0000

Chuck, thanks for your post. From the moment our krill is harvested in the cold waters of the South Antarctica ocean, it is immediately frozen on the ship to prevent any oxidation of the raw material. It is always kept frozen even until the time we begin processing it to extract the oil. Our patented extraction process--OceanExtractTM--is a cold extraction process. The oil is maintained at a temperature that allows us to preserve the biological properties of the oil (levels of phospholipids/O3/antioxidants). The packaging into drums is done in a closed circuit--never exposed to light or oxygen. The empty space in the drums is filled with inert gas. Once the product is packaged, it is maintained at controlled temperatures--not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. If shipped during the summer, or to warm states or countries, we use refrigerated transport. All shipments sent to our distributor/encapsulator are accompanied by an "Important Notice" regarding the warehousing temperature requirements.

The recommended dosage for adults is 2 capsules per day. For extreme athletes, we recommend 3 capsule per day. Hope this helps.

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

Dan42 — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:56:39 -0000

What will the DHA/EPA and Astaxanthin numbers be? I recently ran out of fish oil so I'm deciding if I should wait to order yours or go ahead and place another order. Thanks!

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

Russell Moores — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:52:13 -0000

Am I missing something? Are you selling Krill? I don't see the link..........

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:24:35 -0000

Treds,

One more thing about the bioavailability of Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil. The composition (O3 bounded to phospholipids and protected by antioxidants) of krill oil is what makes it the most bioavailable Omega 3.

You are correct that no fats are water soluble but phospholipids are dispersible in water. I really like this 2 minute video demonstrating the water dispersibility of krill oil (this is why krill is superior source of Omega 3 when compared to fish oil). Check it out. It's cool.
http://thesauce.us/i7

Re: Krill Oil–The Best Omega 3 Supplement for CrossFitters

progenex — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:28:51 -0000

We have had such a favorable response to our Omega+ that we have upped our production in order to meet our expected demands. While we are not currently taking pre-orders (you can, secure Omega+ from select affiliates), if you order on July 12th (when we publicly release the product), I'll personally fill your order. We love our enthusiastic and devoted fans! Be sure to tell us what you think Jeremy and thanks again. P.S. if you are wondering where your closest "pre-release" box owner is, shoot me an e-mail and I'll look it up. Or ask your box owner if he/she is carrying it.

Re: Christmas Abbott Finds Her Path with CrossFit

progenex — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:18:32 -0000

You must've done something right because Christmas is a great person and inspiration.