5 favorites with John Crews

John Crews is competing in his 16th year on the Bassmaster Elite Series. That run includes 12 appearances in the Bassmaster Classic. Crews is also the owner/operator of Missile Baits, which is a full-time job in itself.
John Crews is competing in his 16th year on the Bassmaster Elite Series. That run includes 12 appearances in the Bassmaster Classic. Crews is also the owner/operator of Missile Baits, which is a full-time job in itself.
You might also call Crews a fitness freak. He works out at least four days a week between tournaments and does his best to work fitness into his competition days too. Not surprisingly, fitness and healthy eating are part of his fitness-based '5 favorites.' Here they are.
You might also call Crews a fitness freak. He works out at least four days a week between tournaments and does his best to work fitness into his competition days too. Not surprisingly, fitness and healthy eating are part of his fitness-based ‘5 favorites.’ Here they are.
<b>Staying hydrated.</b> Long days on the water require frequent hydration, and one of John Crews’ foundational elements of health/fitness is an ample supply of water. He stays away from sugary sodas and juices and relies on nature’s purest refreshment.
Staying hydrated. Long days on the water require frequent hydration, and one of John Crews’ foundational elements of health/fitness is an ample supply of water. He stays away from sugary sodas and juices and relies on nature’s purest refreshment.
Crews will supplement his bottled water with one sports drink for the electrolytes. He’s selective about the beverage’s ingredients, as healthy consumption is a big part of his regimen.
Crews will supplement his bottled water with one sports drink for the electrolytes. He’s selective about the beverage’s ingredients, as healthy consumption is a big part of his regimen.
<b>Staying fueled.</b> Each day, Crews takes a nutrient pack containing antioxidants, multi-vitamins, CoQ10, fruit and vegetable extracts, probiotics and EFA. He’ll split up the pack and take a couple of caplets every hour or so.
Staying fueled. Each day, Crews takes a nutrient pack containing antioxidants, multi-vitamins, CoQ10, fruit and vegetable extracts, probiotics and EFA. He’ll split up the pack and take a couple of caplets every hour or so.
In addition to his nutrient packs, Crews eats a high-quality protein meal replacement bar each day on the water. Because he can’t always find the type of product he wants locally, Crews brings a supply of bars to each event.
In addition to his nutrient packs, Crews eats a high-quality protein meal replacement bar each day on the water. Because he can’t always find the type of product he wants locally, Crews brings a supply of bars to each event.
<b>The proper gear.</b> Crews knows that the right tools are just as important to health/fitness as they are to fishing. That’s why he brings a roller to loosen his back and shoulder muscles
The proper gear. Crews knows that the right tools are just as important to health/fitness as they are to fishing. That’s why he brings a roller to loosen his back and shoulder muscles
Proper footwear provides a firm foundation for long days of standing on the front deck. Crews prefers a quality running shoe with a well-padded sole.
Proper footwear provides a firm foundation for long days of standing on the front deck. Crews prefers a quality running shoe with a well-padded sole.
<b>Stretches.</b> Stretching is an important part of Crews’ regimen, as it keeps him loose and ready to compete every day of a tournament.
Stretches. Stretching is an important part of Crews’ regimen, as it keeps him loose and ready to compete every day of a tournament.
Spending a few minutes each morning stretching his legs and lower back muscles is time well spent for Crews, as it reduces fatigue and helps ensure the endurance he needs to put in a full day on the water.
Spending a few minutes each morning stretching his legs and lower back muscles is time well spent for Crews, as it reduces fatigue and helps ensure the endurance he needs to put in a full day on the water.
<b>Maintaining good posture.</b> Considering the amount of time Crews spends on the road, maintaining good posture behind the wheel has become one of his most diligent efforts. Rather than leaning to one side and slowly straining his lower back, Crews keeps himself perfectly centered.
Maintaining good posture. Considering the amount of time Crews spends on the road, maintaining good posture behind the wheel has become one of his most diligent efforts. Rather than leaning to one side and slowly straining his lower back, Crews keeps himself perfectly centered.
One of the most impactful products Crews has included in his travel gear is a therapeutic cushion. The model he prefers includes a center gap that reduces pressure on the tailbone and thereby minimizes spinal fatigue.
One of the most impactful products Crews has included in his travel gear is a therapeutic cushion. The model he prefers includes a center gap that reduces pressure on the tailbone and thereby minimizes spinal fatigue.