SUPPLEMENT SPOTLIGHT

A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial demonstrates that daily oral supplementation of nicotinamide (NAM) and pyridoxine (PN) significantly enhances muscle stem cell (MuSC) activity and accelerates structural repair following acute muscle injury in humans. Maintaining skeletal muscle integrity is a primary determinant of healthspan, yet endogenous regenerative capacity is frequently outpaced by age-related wasting. Currently, no targeted clinical therapeutics exist to directly upregulate the MuSC-mediated repair sequence.

In this trial, healthy young men were subjected to a highly damaging neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocol combined with eccentric contractions to induce localized myofiber necrosis. Participants were supplemented daily with 714 mg of NAM and 19 mg of PN, or a placebo, for nine days. The intervention was well-tolerated and elevated systemic concentrations of NAM, PN, and pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP, the bioactive form of PN).

Histological analysis of muscle biopsies acquired eight days post-injury revealed a robust regenerative advantage in the supplemented cohort. NAM/PN treatment significantly increased the density of activated Pax7+ cells by 29%, MyoD+ proliferating progenitors by 67%, and terminally differentiating myogenin+ cells by 34%, relative to placebo. Consequently, the proportion of regenerating myofibers expressing embryonic myosin heavy chain (eMyHC) was elevated by 37%.

These findings provide compelling in vivo human evidence that the synergistic application of specific B-vitamins can bypass standard metabolic rate-limiters to force-multiply the myogenic program. This intervention presents a highly actionable, low-risk nutritional strategy for accelerating skeletal muscle repair and potentially mitigating pathological muscle wasting.

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💣 CROSSFIT FURY METABOLIC RESET

Fuel Smarter. Train Harder. Dominate Your Health.

At CrossFit Fury, we don’t just train harder—we train smarter. And if there’s one thing we see over and over again, it’s this:

👉 People are working hard in the gym…
👉 But not getting the results they should.

Why? Because metabolism drives performance—and nutrition drives metabolism.

🔥 WHY WE’RE DOING A METABOLIC RESET

This challenge isn’t about a quick cut or a crash diet.

It’s about taking control of:

• Your energy

• Your recovery

• Your body composition

• Your long-term health

Most people are living in a constant cycle of:

• Blood sugar spikes

• Energy crashes

• Cravings

• Inconsistent performance

We’re here to break that cycle.

🥗 THE FURY APPROACH: WHOLE30 RESET

For this challenge, we’re using a Whole30-style nutritional reset—because it works.

For 30 days, we eliminate:

• Sugar

• Alcohol

• Grains

• Dairy

• Processed foods 

And focus on:

• Real food

• Quality protein

• Vegetables

• Healthy fats

This isn’t about restriction—it’s about removing the noise so your body can reset and perform the way it’s supposed to.

⚡ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Week 1–2:

• Cravings hit

• Energy may dip

• Your body is adjusting

Week 3–4:

• Energy stabilizes

• Workouts feel stronger

• Recovery improves

Post-reset:

• You’ll KNOW what fuels you

• You’ll identify foods that hold you back

• You’ll have control again

This is where the real transformation happens.

🧠 WHY THIS WORKS

Whole30 acts as a metabolic reset, helping you:

• Reduce inflammation

• Improve insulin sensitivity

• Stabilize blood sugar

• Identify trigger foods 

Translation?

👉 Better workouts
👉 Better recovery
👉 Better body composition

🤝 WHY WE DO THIS TOGETHER

At CrossFit Fury, we don’t go it alone. Because discipline is hard…
But community makes it inevitable.

Doing this challenge as a group gives you:

• Accountability when motivation fades

• Support during the tough days

• Shared wins that build momentum

This is what separates Fury from everything else.

💥 THE EXPECTATION

This isn’t casual. This is a commitment:

• Follow the plan

• Support your teammates

• Stay consistent

You don’t need perfection. But you do need intentional effort—every single day.

🚀 THE OUTCOME

By the end of this challenge, you won’t just look different.

You’ll:

• Move better

• Recover faster

• Think clearer

• Perform at a higher level

And most importantly—you’ll understand your body in a way you never have before.

You can’t outwork a broken metabolism. But you can rebuild it.

This is your reset. This is your opportunity. Let’s get after it. Contact the Front desk for information on the Metabolic Reset Challenge.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meme F.

How long have you been doing CrossFit? 8 years

What has been your biggest win since coming to Fury? Almost getting bar muscle up and getting better at rope climbs!

What do you like most about Fury? The people are pretty cool.

What are your favorite and least favorite movements when it comes to CrossFit? Favorite is: deadlifts… least favorite: is burpees and wall balls.

Any advice to someone looking to start improving their health and fitness? We all got to start somewhere, take it one day at a time…

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! All details are available at the front desk and on our website.

April 4 - May 1 - Fury 28 Day Metabolic Reset Challenge

April 4 - Gymnastics Seminar with Coach Courtney

May 2 - Spring cleaning

May 7-11 - Age-Group Online Semifinal

May 25 - Memorial Day Murph WOD

June 11-15 - Individual Online Semifinal

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Gizem Yuce Apr 15

Mike Johnson Apr 16

Sarah Brown Apr 16

Heidi Monahan Apr 17

Diana Regalado Apr 17

Ireland Stone Apr 17

Mitchell Emery Apr 17

Marisa Medina Apr 18

Brad Martin Apr 18

Bo Faser Apr 18

Susanna Waterman Apr 20

Gretchen Langworthy Apr 21

Erik Hernandez Apr 21

Jamie Torres Apr 21

Josh Wallace Apr 22

April Kohl Apr 22

Tiajana Gonzales Apr 22

Jeroen Driessen Apr 24

Brandon Jackson Apr 30

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