The hottest Workout Substack posts right now

Success often comes from mastering the basics and being consistent rather than seeking flashy shortcuts.
Persistence and commitment to tedious tasks can lead to significant growth and improvement over time.
Embracing boredom and putting in the repetitive work can be a key factor in achieving long-term success in various aspects of life.

Measuring urine pH helped the author optimize workouts and muscle retention after health challenges.
Balancing bicarbonate intake based on urine pH stabilized energy levels and workouts, leading to significant improvements.
Creatine supplementation, alongside urine pH monitoring, contributed to improved energy and strength during workouts.

Austin shares his strategy and analysis for CrossFit Open Workout 24.3, revealing his overly ambitious plan and the consequences of it on his performance.
The workout consisted of thrusters, chest-to-bar pull-ups, bar muscle-ups, and strict time caps per round, showing Austin's struggle with pacing and transitions.
Austin reflects on his execution, acknowledging his mistakes, overestimations, and areas for improvement in future attempts at the workout.

This post gives insight into optimizing performance for the 2024 CrossFit Open workout 24.1, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and understanding workout tests.
The author shared their workout strategy, performance analysis, and a tool to help others analyze their own performance in the CrossFit workout.
Determining whether to retest a workout depends on factors like consistency in performance across rounds and feeling of leftover energy, offering specific ways to improve scores.

Define your symptoms when deciding whether to work out while sick, by separating symptoms into above-neck and below-neck categories.
Based on your symptoms, adjust your workout plan accordingly. For above-neck symptoms, it's okay to exercise at a moderate intensity, while for below-neck symptoms, resting or gentle exercises like walking or yoga are recommended.
Execute your adapted workout plan and don't feel bad about not going full throttle. Take care of yourself by following a plan that supports your fitness despite being ill.

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