I need a detox?…

Brittany Malone • December 31, 2020

Wait before you commit to a detox, let’s find out if you REALLY need a full blown detox.

Detoxes can actually do more harm that good depending on if you need one or not 

Ask yourself, why do I need to detox.

If you need to detox because you had a few more cookies than what you should have over the holidays then…

You DO NOT need a hardcore detox or juice cleanse.

What you need is a sugar detox and gut restoration which means cut out the sugar and provided your gut with healthy foods like PLENTY of vegetables. 

HOWEVER a juice detox can leave you with negative side effects like being lethargic and becoming more bloated. Juices contain very low calories causing very low energy and depleting hormone levels. Juices are usually packed with high sugar feeding bad bacteria in the gut leadings to more inflammation and blood sugar crashes, 

If you need a detox because you had too many drinks… 

You may benefit from a detox. Alcohol is toxic to our bodies. Most the time you can naturally detox once again by eating PLENTY of veggies because of their natural detox properties. Drinking half your body weight in fluid ounces will also help flush the system. 

You also may benefit from a simple liver detox. 

If you have been exposed to heavy metals… you may want to talk to your doctor to get some blood work done and consult with them from there. 

Overall, most people do not need a full blown detox. 

If are you feeling a little more noticeably sluggish and bloated than usual focus on these instead:

Lifestyle

  1. Sleep 7+ hours a night. Sleep is when your organs (including your liver) rest and recovery. Skip out on sleep and you are robbing your body of the healing process. 
  2. Water. Holf your body weight in fluid ounces a great rule of thumb. If you workout, you will need to bump up your intake. 

Nutrition

  1. Eat a ton of veggies aim for 500g good, 650g better, 800g best.
  2. Omit the culprit. Sugar and alcohol are the main culprits. 

Supplements

  1. Gluathione: an important antioxidant that helps your liver do its job properly. However, those with a poor liver function tend to have depleted glutathione levels. 
  2. Milk thistle: A natural herd that has been coined as the detox herb. However, there is little research to prove this is true. 

Need help keeping accountable to nutrition goals. Makers nutrition coaching program opens February 2021. Email (info@makers-crossfit.com) to get on the waiting list today!

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2025 Makers Intramural Open

By Brittany Malone • February 11, 2025
Welcome to the Battle of the Classes (AM versus PM)!!! In our 3-week event, performance isn’t the front runner (though we want you to give it your all). We will reward participation. Did you do the workout? ✓ 
Did you do it at Makers CF? ✓✓ 
Did you join in on the fun? ✓✓✓ Our main priorities is helping you push to a new level and having a good time doing it TOGETHER. BREAKDOWN: * The gym will be split into two teams: AM vs. PM. NOONERS may pick which team they want to represent. * Earn your team points through participation. * There will be weekly themes! See details below * Each week for three weeks the workout will be announced by CrossFit every Thursday @ 12:00pm. * Give the open workouts your best shot during Friday 's class workout. We will also have sign ups to do the open workouts Saturdays at 9am for those who cannot make Friday. * Workout scores and open points must be submitted by Monday at 5:00pm.
 REGISTRATION: * 2025 CrossFit Open - CLICK HERE to register and check your rank worldwide. * 2025 Makers CF Intramural Open - Sign up on Makers whiteboard * You do not need to sign up for the CF CrossFit Games Open to participate in the Makers Intramural Open. * Order your Makers CF Open shirt on the whiteboard at the gym ($30) Pre order closes Feb 19th THE POINTS: + 2 Points - Completing the Open workout at Makers 
 +1 Point - Completing the Open workout somewhere other than Makers CF + 1 Point - Top male and female in RX and Scaled 
(regardless of age group) +2 Points - Referring a friend on our friend referral sign up sheet at Makers (Limited to 1 friend a week or 6 points total) +1 Point - PR City: for each personal record completed such as weight or new skill.
 +1 Point - Team Spirit: dressed up for the week’s theme (See below) THE DATES: * Workout: CF 25.1: Feb. 28th * Theme: Twin Day * Workout CF 25.2: Mar. 7th * Theme: Wigs, Tutu, and High Socks * Workout CF 25.3: Mar. 14th * Theme: Makers 2025 Open Shirt THE DETAILS: * To obtain credit, you MUST add your score in Wodify.
 JUDGING: * Want to earn $10 off a shirt? Pass the CrossFit Judges Course and email (info@makers-crossfit.com) us your certificate of completion. Judges course HERE * You DO NOT need a certified judge if you are doing the Makers Intramural Open only. * You DO need a judge if you are registered for the CrossFit Open. * Scoring cards and movement standards will be provided to everyone during the competition.
 AFTER PARTY: * Join us March 15th in celebrating the completion of the open at Makers CrossFit for a brunch potluck . * Potluck sign up at on the gym whiteboard
Two men are squatting on the floor in a gym.

Murph: Should I scale?

By Brittany Malone • April 27, 2024
Murph is the most iconic Hero WOD performed all over the world on Memorial Day in memory and honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. As we perform this workout we keep that in the back of our minds and push ourselves physically and mentally.  BUT THERE IS A WAY TO BE SMART ABOUT […] The post Murph: Should I scale? appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

Help, I need legging recommendations!

By Brittany Malone • April 22, 2024
This one is a little more geared towards the ladies of the gym, but it is a legit question. What legging are the best for CrossFit? With all the deadlifting, squatting, and running we do, I get it! We ain’t got time in the middle of a workout to wonder if the person behind us […] The post Help, I need legging recommendations! appeared first on Makers CrossFit.
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