Crystal and James posing for their post Paleo Challenge picture... great work by both of you!

After 8 weeks of having to turn down “regular food” and sticking to lean meats, veggies, fruit, nuts/seeds and some starch, the Paleo Challengers have voted on the male and female that emerged with the most drastic changes.  Congratulations to James and Crystal!  James and Crystal are relatively new members that have taken to a new way of looking at food, caveman style.  They entered the challenge at the end of their Gator Ramp class and we are so amazed at how quickly they made these changes.  Not only did their body composition improve (always a plus) but their performance measures show that good nutrition is not only key, but absolutely essential.  We are so glad to be a part of your health and fitness journey!!

James before (note: no deadlift 1 rep max in gator ramp class):

1 mile Run: 8:30; 10 Assisted Pull-ups

James After:

1 mile Run: 7:26; 21 assisted pull-ups and 6 strict pull-ups; 285lb deadlift

Crystal before:

1 mile run: 9:36; 4 assisted pull-ups

Crystal After:

1 mile run 8:48; 10 assisted pull-ups; 165lb Deadlift

Here is the WOD:

Complete each interval for time, rest approximately 90 seconds in between intervals

200m run with 100m sprint on rower

400m run with 150m sprint on rower

800m run with 250m sprint on rower

400m run with 150m sprint on rower

200m run with 100m sprint on rower

“You can exercise your way to improved fitness, but you can’t exercise your way to having fitness and health without eating  a proper diet.” –Mandi Palmer