What is the Best Protein Powder?

Brittany Malone • March 1, 2024

If you have ever shopped for protein powder, you know that there is no shortage of options. So many sizes, types, and flavors. I wouldn’t be surprise to hear that many people walk out empty handed just because they are confused about what to buy.

So which one is the best?

I am going to break it down for you know. 

The first thing you need to ask yourself is:

What is the Protein For?

There are a handful of types of protein powders. Each type is made to do a specific job in the body. 

Here are some of the main types:

  • Whey Protein Isolate: Best for post workout and helping muscles rebuild. Is broken down and absorb by muscles the quickest.
  • Casein: Best to have at night before bed or when you are going to be sedentary because it is broken down and absorbed by your body slowly.
  • Vegan/Vegetarian/Lactose intolerant: Pea protein. The above options are derived from cows. If lactose bothers your stomach, you may want to try this option. 

Protein Powder and Red Flags

  • Lots of ingredients: Ideally, the less ingredients it has the better.
  • Ingredients you can’t pronounce or you know is manmade: If the list is long, try reading through the ingredient label. If it sounds manmade it’s not going to be the best thing for your body. Look out for SUCRALOSE: aka sugar. 

Brownie points if it comes from grass-fed cows. 

Ideal Macro Breakdown for Protein Powders

Ideally, protein powders should be around 25g, while carbs and fats should be less than 5g.

Anything lower in total protein is not ideal. I mean your buying this supplement to help you get more protein in, so you definitely want it to have just that. 

At the same time, we want to make sure that the carb and fat ratio is low because the same reason above. Fats also slow down our digestion. If you are looking to buy protein for post workout fuel then that is the opposite of what we want. 

Some Brands We Like:

Ingredient Label

A supplement facts label for truly grass fed whey protein isolate

Why we like it:

Grass-fed, little ingredients, great macro nutrient balance.

Here are two other options as well:

Watch this side by side comparison of two different protein powder supplements and learn which one we’d chose HERE

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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