Brooke Haas is sharing wisdom with her followers in her workout gear. In a new social media post the CrossFit athlete shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set while pontificating on life. “Honor the past for its lessons, embrace the present for its opportunities, and trust the future for its endless possibilities,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Intense Training Regiment
In an interview Brooke revealed that she trains Monday through Wednesday and Friday and then does competition training Saturday and Sunday. “I usually wake up at 5 am, coach from 6 until 8am, train from 8 until 10am, coach from 10-11 am, head home for a bit to refuel and relax. Then I head back and train from 2:30 until 4:30 pm, coach again from 4:30 until 7:30 pm, and then eat, sleep and repeat. Some days I have the mornings off, so I get to sleep in a bit longer,” she added to Bar Bend about her schedule.
2. Active Recovery Days
Brooke uses Thursday “as an active recovery day (swim run or long ruck),” she says. Because she lives close to the beach, she often does ocean swims. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.
3. Counting Macros
Brooke counts her macros. “I’m usually just under 300 grams of carbohydrates, 145 grams of protein, and 80 ish grams of fats. This changes as training changes and demands become different,” she revealed. Her vice (food wise)? “Chips and salsa,” she said. Her favorite meal is breakfast for dinner. “Eggs, waffles, or toast, bacon and sausage,” she added.
4. Sleep
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Brooke understands the importance of sleep. “Typically, around seven or eight (hours) would be ideal. WHOOP helps me keep track to make sure I’m getting enough,” she told Bar Bend. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.
5. Hydration
Hydration is also key, says Brooke. She recommends drinking “a minimum of of 1/2 your bodyweight in ounces, add 8oz for every hour of exercise, bonus if you toss in some electrolytes!” she wrote in a post. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
