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Proton, screen by screen
Every screen of the nutrition app our Raincity members use, in the order you meet it — and why it only shows you one number to start with.
2026 CF3 Nationals
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371 - Fix Chronic Body Pain for Good (The Shocking Link to Your Feet)
Discover the neuroscience-backed link between posture and brain health in this fascinating episode with Annette Verpillot, founder of Posturepro. Learn how your feet, jaw, and eyes work as a three-pillar system driving movement, cognition, and longevity. From optimizing nervous system function to im
How Could an Animal-Based Diet Impact Metabolic Health? | Anthony Chaffee, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.69
Dr. Anthony Chaffee joins Dr. Dominic D'Agostino to explore the scientific case for animal-based ketogenic diets, covering metabolic health, inflammation, chronic conditions, and evolutionary perspectives on modern dietary assumptions.
#365 - Training for longevity: A roundtable on strength, injury prevention, protein, women and youth athletes
Some very interesting opinions from very experienced coaches.
Understanding Female Metabolism: PCOS, Postpartum, and Menopause
What We're Still Getting Wrong About Women's Health & Fitness: Dr. Stacy Sims Live
Dr. Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist whose mantra – "women are not small men" – has reshaped how women approach their health. Recorded live with a studio audience, we challenge the conventional wisdom around fasting, cardio, and calorie restriction. In its place, a playbook calibrated for female physiology – heavy lifting, fed-state training, circadian eating, and a new relationship with perimenopause. Stacy is a force. Enjoy!
What is TheSport.Fit?
After 12+ years of running Functional Fitness Leagues - all that knowledge of data management will now be used to help Functional Fitness Federations stay organized internationally.
Inflammation and Glycation: The Two Heads of Chronic Disease
The Metabolic Link · Episode
Impact Magazine Full Body Workout
the workout you DO beats the perfect one you skip. four moves, one dumbbell, every muscle group covered (built for impact magazine).
New Print - Impact Magazine
Raincity's Community Code of Conduct
Youth Training Presentation to Langara Education Assistant Program
a talk to langara's EA program on training kids. forget specific exercises, train movement patterns. the best workout is the one your athlete will actually do.
Teaching the Teachers how to Teach Youth Exercise
Supplements for Functional Fitness
the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off.
Creatine Monohydrate - Best Price Anywhere
all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale.
Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get!
the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local.
Lessons learned, and a path forward from the CF3 President
the cf3 president on what went wrong in 2025 and what's next. clearer roles, better funding alignment, standardized event sanctioning.
My Go to Breakfast Protein Sources
50g of protein in one breakfast, no cooking required. high-protein oats plus a siggi's. eat it twice a day if you want.
Running a Floor at an FF Competition
Free Workout: Ski Strength at Home
free ski strength program for home, minimal kit. three supersets for glutes, hammies, quads, calves. run it 2-4x a week, add load as you go.
Free Workout: Full body strength at home - minimal to no equipment
a full body strength workout you can do at home with next to no equipment. good for the days you can't get to the gym but still want to move.
#RaincityJonah: Our Newest Benchmark Workout
The annual Labour Day benchmark honoring Jonah, with three levels representing his fitness journey.
Free Workout Program: Back to Basics Strength
a free strength program for anyone with basic barbell experience who wants to get back into structured training. fundamentals first, on the raincity programming app.
New Movements Added to the SCHOOLS.FIT Database
Daily Breakfast Protein - my goto
whey + high-protein yogurt = 30+ grams of protein before you've even sat down. simple breakfast stack.
Why You Probably Need to Eat More Salt 🧂
if you train hard you probably need MORE salt, not less. 300-600mg of sodium per hour during long sessions, and don't take this advice if you have hypertension.
296 ‒ Foot health: preventing common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, & picking footwear
Courtney Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist. In this episode, Courtney delves into the intricate world of foot anatomy and functionality. She explores the complexities of the foot, discussing its anatomy, common injuries, and the importance of understanding its structure in preventing issues. She covers a range of foot ailments, factors contributing to them, treatment options, and prevention strategies. She delves into the significance of loading, balance, range of motion, and posture, emphasizing the crucial role of strength in preventing both injuries and falls. Additiona lly, she sheds light on the interconnectedness of the kinetic chain, from the leg muscles down to the foot, and how issues within this chain can cascade downstream, leading to various injuries and pathologies. Additionally, she provides a comprehensive overview of footwear, discussing suitable options for both adults and children to promote foot health and mitigate potential problems.
Why I'm Putting Everything on the Line for Functional Fitness
The difference between the FFL and the CFFF, and the 4-year plan to get FF into schools.
Podcast: Foot Health with Peter Attia & Courtney Conley
peter attia and courtney conley on foot health. preventing injury, building foot strength, picking shoes that don't sabotage you.
Growing Functional Fitness in Canada; a Vision for the Future
functional fitness is a sport, crossfit is a brand. a vision for getting it into canadian schools with proper standards for movement, judging, and coaching.
Why I Give So Much to a Sport That Doesn't Pay Me
Behind the iF3 Masters & Juniors World Championships, and a proposal for athlete yellow cards.
FF vs CF: What We Actually Do (and Why We Need You)
The quick explainer of Functional Fitness governance, and the volunteer call for the 2023 World Championships.
Impact Magazine: Runners Workout
65% of runners get hurt and most never train form. fix the imbalances, fix the pace, skip the pain (full workout in impact magazine, page 20).
I Swear I'm Not a Runner Hater
A 65% annual injury rate is not okay: the Impact Magazine rant about what being a good runner actually means.
The Return to Training - Coach Liz
raincity reopens june 1 after six weeks closed. two classes a week to start, tempo strict work, lower volume. coming back smart beats coming back hard.
My 2020 Goal? Starting BC's First Functional Fitness Sports Association
Why CrossFit isn't a sport, what a PSO is, and the dream of bringing Functional Fitness to kids.
The 'Why' of our Group Class Training Programming
structured but not boring, functional movement at relative intensity. progressive over time, NOT max effort every day.
Why Raincity Athletics is no longer a CrossFit® Affiliate
raincity dropped its crossfit affiliation to own the brand direction. functional fitness is still the work, just without the licensing fee. registering as a weightlifting, powerlifting, ff club instead.
Community Is Bigger Than Any One Gym
12 years of CrossFit history and why the community was never tied to a single brand or set of walls.
My Current Projects for 2018
what i'm building in 2018. raincity, the functional fitness league, the fit club for special needs kids, cfff, special olympics fundraising, and small business consulting. legitimize the sport, expand the work.
The 'How' of our Group Class Training Programming
how raincity actually builds its group class programs. six steps, coach feedback in, constantly varied but NOT random. log your results so we can program for you.
The Top 3 Things That Can Save the CrossFit Games
the games are a televised pro sport now and can't run on volunteer labor. pay the judges, be transparent about events, prioritize athlete safety. three things, fix them.
Pride of a Coach: James at the CrossFit Games
The essay Instagram cut off: expecting more from your athletes than they expect of themselves.
CrossFit: 5 Things To Know Before Trying
five things to know before you walk into your first crossfit class. research the gym, bring a friend, do the foundations course, be patient, ask the coach questions.
Before CrossFit, I Wanted to Be a Teacher
School kids at Raincity and what a strong female role model does to a kid's idea of fitness.
From a Squamish Gymnasium to 300,000 Athletes
Sectionals 2010 with 20 spectators vs Open 15.5 at home with 50+ RAthletes, and learning from a bad finish.
Size Doesn’t (Always) Matter
getting stronger doesn't ruin your wardrobe, it just changes the math. squat went 195 to 240, deadlift 215 to 295 in seven months. body comp over jean size.
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