Talk to Me Johnnie – Page 10

Supplement Recommendations

I have been meaning to write up a recommendation for supplements for a while, so thanks for submitting your question. There are many conflicting opinions on supplementing. I think first and foremost, that if your training and food intake is not taken seriously, you are wasting your time with supplements. With that said, there are hundreds and thousands of supplements on the market today. Just click on BodyBuilding.com for a glimpse of what is out there. Everything from MEGAXPLODE 9000 to crushed yak testicles claims to aid in performance...

By John|2013-02-02T00:03:06-06:00July 22nd, 2012|Football, Supplements, Talk to Me Johnnie|85 Comments

Ski & CFFB

Hey John...Wondering if CFFB is appropriate for alpine skiing/racing? In the past I’ve used CrossFit for off/on season training and during that short duration, my strength never really progressed to a desired level; total shocker. I’m not the type to combine 20 different programs into my own secret squirrel special sauce, so I am looking for some guidance...

By John|2013-02-02T00:06:54-06:00June 10th, 2012|Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|8 Comments

White Lies

Would shuttle runs be a good replacement for sprinting? The gym I belong to doesn't have a very good running area (it's a beat up alley with pot holes and gravel). I could probably make do on some work outs where I could bring the rest of the equipment outside, but that's probably a PITA most of the time. Inside, I can do 25' shuttle runs, so a 40-yard sprint would be about 5 turns. I realize I won't be able to go full speed, but it would still bust up my lungs pretty good. I ask because I want to start the CFFB program. I'm growing dissatisfied with the regular CF programming and want to get stronger. The only problem I see with doing the CFFB programming is the sprinting...

By John|2013-02-02T00:10:39-06:00June 8th, 2012|Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|15 Comments

Crock Pot Diaries: Salsa Verde Pork

John...Thanks for the coffee grounds beef crock pot recipe. I saved my coffee grounds this morning in anticipation of making it tonight. Any help with a crock pot recipe for pork?...I have a favorite recipe for pork shoulder/butt inspired by Seaside Kitchen's, Cassidy Flynn. I have made this about 10 times in the last few months and believe I have something special. For best results, consume with generous helping of Red Bridge beer...

By John|2013-02-02T00:13:49-06:00June 6th, 2012|Diet, Talk to Me Johnnie|33 Comments

Flesh Builds Flesh

The key problem with soy is that it contains phytoestrogens, which "mimic the physiological effects of the endogenous hormone, estrogen". So by consuming soy products, you’re could be pumping hormones into your body like you are taking birth control pills. Now imagine you take your days old baby boy or girl and start pumping soy-based formula into him or her 8 times a day. The flush of phytoestrogens wreaks havoc on the surge of testosterone that happens in newborn baby boys. If your intent is to create a living Ken doll out of your boy, soy him up. I can only speculate on what the extra estrogen does to young baby girls...

By John|2016-04-03T10:29:49-05:00June 5th, 2012|Diet, FAQ, Talk to Me Johnnie|57 Comments

Joining the Seminar Staff

Enough fluff. About a year ago I quit my job to help grow and work at my girlfriend’s gym (now ex). Seeing as how I have been a follower of your program and am in need of a change, I was curious as to how one would become more involved with the CrossFit Football certification process or how one could become a traveling staff member? I am looking to grow as a coach and am willing to do whatever it takes to be a part of your team...

By John|2015-11-19T15:42:34-06:00June 4th, 2012|Talk to Me Johnnie|32 Comments

Lean Gains & CrossFit Football

The Lean Gains approach favors a 16-hour fast followed by an 8-hour feed. The majority of the training is done during the fasted state and accompanied by 10-20 grams of branch chain amino acids. So technically, the training is not completely fasted, and Martin states on his site, “…training completely fasted - that would be detrimental. The pre-workout protein intake, with its stimulatory effect on protein synthesis and metabolism, is a crucial compromise to optimize results.”...

By John|2013-02-02T00:30:43-06:00May 24th, 2012|Diet, Talk to Me Johnnie|25 Comments

Earn Your Carbs

If your training looks like 6-12 training sessions a week involving lifting weights, high intensity interval training, sprinting and plethora of other movements performed at high intensity, then you should not be eating a low carb diet or restricting calories for that matter. The primary energy source for the second energy system, the lactic anaerobic (anaerobic glycolytic) is glucose; all carbohydrates entering the body are converted to glucose. This is the system most tapped into when running 800 meters, performing HITT or CrossFit style workouts. While fats can act as a source of fuel, certain cells, like those of the brain and blood, rely almost exclusively on glucose for energy...

By John|2013-02-02T00:34:52-06:00May 22nd, 2012|Diet, FAQ, Talk to Me Johnnie|41 Comments

PAGAN

I attended the CrossFit Football trainer seminar couple months back in the UK and learned more from your team than any certification I have attended. So much so, we want to host one in Germany whenever you are available. I have started training a few players from a professional hockey team in Nuremberg, Germany in preparation for their upcoming season. They want a strength program in conjunction with their conditioning work. They have exposure to strength training but nothing you would call organized. I would like to start them on the amateur linear progression...

By John|2013-06-03T20:28:22-05:00April 29th, 2012|Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|12 Comments

Always Hungery

Hungry, famished, starved describes a condition resulting from a lack of food. Hungry is a general word, expressing various degress of eagerness or craving for food: hungry between meals; desperately hungry after a long fast; hungry as a bear...

By John|2013-02-02T00:42:35-06:00April 24th, 2012|Aggressive, Talk to Me Johnnie|85 Comments