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Free Nutrition Guide ยท Mayhem Athlete 1:1

Fix Your Nutrition. Boost Your Performance.

Your nutrition should support the work you're putting in. Learn the six common nutrition myths our coaches see derail performance, and how to fuel for better training, recovery, and results.

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Eating for Abs vs. the Podium nutrition guide

The Bro Bodybuilding Nutrition Outbreak

There is an epidemic in competitive CrossFit. We call it the "Bro Bodybuilding Nutrition Outbreak." This is a serious condition where CrossFit athletes take nutrition advice from professional bodybuilders or Instagram physique influencers and apply it to their performance nutrition protocols.

Six Habits That Work for Bodybuilders and Cost You on the Floor

01

Overeating Protein

Protein keeps you full. That's the point for a bodybuilder, and the problem for you.

02

Under-Eating Carbohydrates

The low-carb habit is still hanging around. The performance verdict has been in for decades.

03

Calorie Cycling

Eating less on rest days might help a physique. Here's how it shows up in your next session.

04

Intermittent Fasting

It's an easy way to cut calories. That's exactly the problem.

05

High Fiber Intake

Great for filling a plate on a cut. Bad timing before you train or compete.

06

Staying Lean All Year

It makes sense if your business is your physique. Not if your goal is the podium.

Eat for the podium, not just for abs.

Mayhem Performance

Coaches

Our coaches work with competitive CrossFit athletes at every level, from athletes chasing their first Quarterfinals to Games competitors.

Brannen Dorman
Brannen DormanHead Coach
Mike McElroy
Mike McElroySenior Coach
Sean McGovern
Sean McGovernSenior Coach
Angelo DiCicco
Angelo DiCiccoCoach
Tyler Christophel
Tyler ChristophelCoach
Matt Burke
Matt BurkeCoach
Dom D'Agostino
Dom D'AgostinoCoach
Inga Ingadottir
Inga IngadottirCoach

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