Nov.1

 We hear about Calcium all of the time but the closely related Magnesium gets overlooked. Magnesium plays roles in blood clotting, energy production, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. A deficiency appears to play roles in nasty things like insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, and high blood pressure.

Most diets have a relatively high calcium intake but a severely low magnesium intake. (partially due to modern diets reliance on dairy and grains that have displaced fruits and vegetables)

Magnesium is a cofactor in bone formation and increases calcium absorption. So don't focus so much on calcium for stronger bones! Focus more on weight bearing exercise, vitamin D and magnesium to keep bones strong.  

Where can you get magnesium?
Fruits and Veggies. (dark green vegetables)
Supplement (magnesium citrate mixed in water)


 Strength

2-2-2-2-2

Push Press

MetCon

3 Rounds of:

12 Overhead Lunges (95/65)

21 Ring Dips

400m Run