I am wondering how/if you have changed your CF WODs in response to this article? Do you think main site WODs, in general, fall in line with the intensity of training over the long term? (For sake of argument, lets assume the crossfitter is someone who usually does the workouts RXd in a reasonable time, (not a firebreather, but respectable)

How does one really notice whether or not they're making a difference? Especially given that there are so many factors involved that it's impossible/impractical to just change one thing. Let's say this week I decide to start taking BCAA's. I know my work schedule and pressure is going up, but I'm also switching my training program up. And I'm at day 23 of my whole30. And so on… So, how do I tell if these are working or if I'm wasting my money?

Ok, let's say my numbers in my workouts go up/down. Was it the supplements or was it something else? Or, let's say I start taking them and I "feel" stronger more days in a row? Did they help with my recovery or is there something else going on?

As does marijuana.

But I didn't say that.

You've got a distinctive way, so I like to pop in here. I appreciate your taking the time to respond further.

In my view, there's too much in the way of shorthand solutions floating around on the largely unreliable web. Anything focusing on supplements is suspect. Surely you've dropping in on various fitness sites and noticed how everyone is pimping supps. I take fish oil and D and haven't noticed a bit of difference.

Good luck.

In all fairness, not all supplements are bad. Fish oil is a supplement. Vitamin D3 is a supplement. And in times of stress, I am not above bumping up my supplement intake in the short term to help see me through. Note, however, that three out of my four areas of recommendations had nothing to do with pills from a bottle, and everything to do with good old fashioned common sense. And I sure as hell consider common sense "stuff I know".

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Making supplement recommendations based on google searches is weak.

The supplement industry is notorious for promoting stuff of questionable value. You are simply falling in line.

You do ok when you talk about stuff you know. Don't give up your authority.