Posts in: Nutrition

06 Aug

Those Pesky Pesticides

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

In our quest to eat healthy we eat more vegetables and fruits, but what happens if those fruits and veggies have more chemicals on them than all of the processed stuff we are trying to avoid? Buying Certified Organic fruits and vegetables will minimize your exposure to pesticides as the USDA prohibits the use of [...]

25 Jul

Skip's Birthday Paleo Breakfast & WOD

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

Celebrations can be Paleo too… Here is a Paleo Pancake Recipe from one of our students: GOOD MORNING – Perfect Pancakes Ingredients: 3 whole eggs  1/2 cup almond meal  1/2 cup coconut milk  1 cup apple sauce or 2 bananas 2 tsp cinnamon  1 tsp vanilla extract  Coconut oil or EVO for cooking (go light [...]

24 Jun

Muscle Milk = arsenic, lead and mercury

Posted by: Luke

After thorough research and examination we have decided to pull Muscle Milk off of our shelves. With no defining regulation on supplements by the FDA. A new Consumer Reprts issue explains some of the research behind these private tests. Just like anything too much can not only be bad but harmful to your health. The bottom line [...]

27 May

The Results Are In….

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

The Spring Paleo Challenge was a huge success! 50 CrossFit Scottsdale students underwent the task of eating meats, veggies, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and NO Sugar, and came out looking better, feeling better and performing better. It was LIFE CHANGING to say the least. This Paleo challenge was based on collecting points, [...]

22 May

Paleo Challenge Finals!!

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

WOW!!! So you set out 6 weeks ago to look better, feel better and perform better…and that is exactly what you did! Winners will be announced Wednesday but here are some of the highlights from today: The top improvements on “Cindy” were Scott H. from 10 to 18 Jeff Z. from 7 to 12 Mel from [...]

20 May

Diet or Lifestyle?

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

As we near the end of the Paleo Challenge, the question has to get asked, was this just a “diet” for you or has your lifestyle changed? Paleo for me has become a lifestyle. It is the way that I eat most of the time. My old habits of pizza on Fridays and baking cookies [...]

13 May

Paleo Women Granola…for Men Too

Posted by: Najla

CrossFit Scottsdale is now carrying a delectable array of Paleo Women Snacks & Granola. Paleo Women was developed and launched by Chef and CrossFit fanatic Laura Keenan in March of 2010 because of the lack of Paleo style snacks out in the marketplace. Paleo Women creates “Paleo Style” Granola’s meaning, recipes designed with our cave dweller ancestors in mind. “Women” [...]

08 May

The Paleo Challenge Leaderboard

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

Here is the leaderboard at the half way point: Cavemen: Bob H. 238 Roger 229 Perry 225 Paul 218 Ryan M. 214 Ashley P. 209 Ted 209 Branson 164 Stu 163 Chris T. 156 Jeff Z. 129 Cavewomen: Hallie 240 Patty N. 227 Jane 216 Sara H. 212 Tiffany 211 Patty C. 210 Stephanie 209 Jaclyn 200 [...]

05 May

Paleo Protein

Posted by: Luke

So you did it. You took the plunge and went head first into the paleo challenge. Awesome. Perfect. Fantastic. Now what? We at CFS want you to achieve your paleo goals and we want to do everything we can to support you. So when you spoke, we listened: “I want to look like superman, but [...]

01 May

The Healthy Cooking Coach comes to CrossFit Scottsdale

Posted by: Coach Tiffany

Thank you Chef Rachel for teaching us delicious, easy and creative ways to cook Paleo food! The Paleo Cooking Seminar was a HUGE success! Chef Rachel had such wonderful tips and tricks. I know I can’t wait to get cooking! For those of you who missed it be sure to check out her blog at [...]

Upcoming Events

Food as Fuel

09/02/2012 7:30 PM
So you’ve starting CrossFit, or maybe you are still thinking about it…but did you know that your workout is only half of what you need to achieve that healthy lifestyle? What we fuel our body with is so important when it comes to making our workouts actually work for us. Do you feel lost when it comes to knowing what you really need to put on your plate and in your body to reach your health and fitness goals? Come to CrossFit Scottsdale on Thursday February 9th at 7:30pm and listen to coach and nutritionist Tiffany Divelbiss explain the ins and outs of healthy eating. She will be covering the basics of the Paleo lifestyle, the importance of fish oil and will be able to answer any of your questions.

This is a FREE class for the students of CrossFit Scottsdale and $25 for non-CrossFit Scottsdale students. Click here to register today!
FREE Intro Class

11/02/2012 - 12/02/2012 11:00 AM
Every second Saturday of the month at 11am, CrossFit Scottsdale will be offering a FREE CLASS to anyone who is interested in trying out CrossFit for the first time. This is a great opportunity to come check out one of the most elite CrossFit gyms in the Valley, meet the coaches and get an awesome workout! It’s time to stop making excuses for your health and come visit CrossFit Scottsdale to start heading in the right direction! To register,CLICK HERE or call the gym at 480.922.3253 or email us at info@CrossFitScottsdale.com.
Sweat with Your Sweetie

14/02/2012 12:00 AM
Love is in the air at CrossFit Scottsdale this Valentine’s Day, so we want you to bring your significant other to the gym for a partner WOD! All day on February 14th, class are FREE for your significant other. It’s a time of fun and competition…because the couple the sweats together, stays together.
Level 2 "Orange Band" Test

16/02/2012 6:00 PM
Come test your fitness skills at the Level II Test on February 16th at 6pm. This test is for students who have earned their Level 1 White Band and are ready to take it to the next level. For information on the Level II Test, check out your success journal and start preparing yourself. If you have your Orange Band or you are not quite ready, come to CrossFit Scottsdale anyway and cheer on your fellow CrossFitters.
Fundamentals Seminar

18/02/2012 12:00 PM
The CrossFit Scottsdale “Fundamentals Seminar ” will consist of the 9x foundational movement’s. Squat/Front Squat/Overhead Squat. Shoulder Press/Push Press/Push Jerk. Dead lift/Sumo DHP/Medicine Ball Clean. Each of these movements are an integral part of your CrossFit training as stand alone exercises as well as parts of more complex movements such as the clean and jerk, thruster, and snatch. Mastering these 9 will improve your technique on all other movements, flexibility, power and intensity making sure you get the most out of each WOD. Cost for the 3 hour seminar is $45. Space is limited. Sign up at the gym or online by clicking here.
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