Maureen Jeanson

Maureen Jeanson

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About me--hhm, ok. I am a mother to 5 children--fitness lover--clean food follower (who eats dirty these days?), competitive Strongman athlete and co-author to Squeaky Gourmet.

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

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<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. <br /> <br />The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. <br /> <br />In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that  cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out. </p>

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<strong><em>J.R.Smith Human Performance Systems for Body, Back and Mind</em></strong><br /> “Wow, finally a legitimate cook book that I can offer my clients. I love the layout and the recipes are so simple and easy to follow. I like the fact that you have done all the work and we know about the proteins, carbs and fats which is so needed in legitimate health and fitness cookbooks.”<br /><br /><strong><em>Dorene Peterson BA, Dip. NT, Dip. Acu President of American College of Healthcare Science</em></strong><br /> “I loved this Book! These dishes can be prepared for anyone not just someone on a fitness journey. I loved the holistic approach to food as well as the entertaining way Squeaky Gourmet was written. I plan to keep this book on stock at my college bookstore.”<br /><br /><em><strong>Patrick Gamboa  B.S. MSS Editor-in-Chief of ISSA Pro Trainer Online Magazine/Editor-in-Chief of Associate Magazine-Vice President of Education ISSA</strong></em><br /> “Maureen Jeanson is an excellent example of a true fitness educator, and every person who has the opportunity to work with her directly or read Squeaky Gourmet will truly benefit, physically and mentally. Her understanding of the demands of clients,  busy schedules and most importantly the struggles of dealing with boring and monotonous foods makes her the perfect expert to teach us all how to prepare Simple… Clean… Foods.  I would make this a must have!”<br /><em><strong>John Sferes M.S. cPT. ,Fitness Specialist Department of Defense</strong></em><br /> “This book is great for people just starting out on their fitness journey or for those die hard gym goers who are just looking for better recipes. This book is GREAT!”