Can CrossFit kick the insulin?

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“Cops and soldiers are professional athletes. In fact, we argue that the physical preparedness required of military combat—and by extension law enforcement—matches and regularly surpasses that required of Olympic athletes.” — Greg Glassman, March 2003 in CrossFit Journal article “Police Training”

CAN CROSSFIT KICK THE INSULIN?

THE STORY.
We’ve all heard of a friend of a friend of a friend who once knew someone who kicked their diabetic meds after starting CrossFit. Thankfully research has gone a little beyond this sort of anecdotal evidence, so anyone with a (pre) diabetic friend or relative start taking notes.

The American Journal of Physiology followed 12 subject with Type 2 Diabetes over 6-weeks of CrossFit — 3 days per week — to see what effect high intensity training had on insulin production.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The results of the study were wildly positive; beta-cell function (and insulin production), liver function, and fitness levels were all significantly improved.

According to the study, “exercise at high-intensity for as little as 10 to 20 minute per day, three days a week for six weeks improves beta-cell function in adults with [type 2 diabetes]”.

HOW’D THIS COME ABOUT?
Someone you might have heard of before, who goes by the name of Julie Foucher was a part of this study during her first and second year of medical school. As far as she knows, it’s the first study to examine Type 2 diabetics doing CrossFit

Even though it was also a really limited study — only six weeks — and didn’t include the nutrition aspect of CrossFit, the study showed that CrossFit is safe for Type 2 diabetics and effective in improving beta cell function.

Conclusion…send this to your diabetic relative and let ’em know “what’s up.”

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX

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FIRST LOOK — Caffeine & Kilos collaborated with Chestee to bring you the camo Chestee. Dropping LIVE on C&K website today.

What to watch while you’re waiting for your next meeting to start…NASA’s video of Hurricane Irma from outer space.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT — USA Functional Fitness Federation has implemented a rule for challenging a judge’s call: $300. If the judges rule stands, the athlete loses the $300, but the money is refunded if it’s reversed. Sound familiar? Olympic sports like gymnastics and skiing have similar rules. The Barbell Spin has more on the story.

WHAT TO TELL YOUR FRIEND WHO INVITED THAT ‘ONE GUY’ OVER TO DINNER…

Does he answer to Sir Gregor Clegane, “The Mountain,” Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, or the World’s Strongest Man? CrossFit Amoskeag in Bedford, NH invited Hafþór to come over and teach a strongman course and throw some weight around with other giants. Naturally he said “why not,” provided there’s enough food to keep him happy. The event kicks off next Thursday, and even if you’re not a member you can still score a ticket.

THINGS TO…

WATCH: This is CrossFit Kids
Meet Daniel Jahangard, owner and CrossFit Kids coach at CrossFit West in Santa Cruz, CA. Raised by an immigrant single mom who worked and attended school as he was growing up, he was left at home a lot. He filled his time by staying active and was exposed to the benefits of fitness at a young age. Now he’s taking that strength and knowledge to the next generation.
WATCH.

HEAR: Greg Glassman on the Disease Economy
Looks like CrossFit Radio is back on the air, welcoming Greg Glassman onto the show to discuss CrossFit’s elegant solution to chronic diseases brought on by a sedentary lifestyle.
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EAT: Ginger Pork with Broccoli
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