About this episode

Jocelyn Rylee discusses the importance of nutrition in CrossFit with host Denise, exploring its foundational role and practical steps for improvement.

Congrats on making it to the end of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, presented by Velites! Stay tuned for an update on the CrossFit Podcast over the coming weeks. — Jocelyn Rylee is leading the charge to bring nutrition back to the center of the CrossFit conversation. A longtime affiliate owner and Seminar Staff trainer, Jocelyn blends science, education, and deep experience in her approach to food and fitness.In this episode, Denise and Jocelyn dig into the foundations of health, the evolution of nutrition in the CrossFit world, and the difference between eating for performance and eating for longevity. You’ll walk away rethinking your plate and your pantry. Topics Included Why nutrition is foundational to the CrossFit methodology. The Zone diet and the early culture of CrossFit nutrition. The difference between performance eating and long-term health. Why we need to cook again — and how it made us human. Practical, simple, and realistic steps to address nutrition.

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