Archive for December, 2008

Auld Lang Syne

by CrossFit South Bay Workout of the Day on December 31st, 2008 No Comments

According to Webster’s dictionary, this translates to “the good old times” and we definitely enjoyed some at CrossFit South Bay this year. It’s been a wonderful 2008 and 2009 is sure to be an even greater time with all of you leading the charge. Happy New Year to you all!

New Year’s Eve 2008 WOD
5 Rounds
15 [...]

Holiday Party and Schedule Reminder

by CrossFit South Bay Rest Day on December 30th, 2008 No Comments

Don’t forget – CFSB will only be open tomorrow for a 10am class. Come in and earn that New Year’s Eve partying that you’re sure to do tomorrow night at our CFSB Holiday Party! The festivities begin at 6pm so we should all be well energized by then. Celebrate the end of the year and [...]

New Year's Resolutions

by CrossFit South Bay Workout of the Day on December 29th, 2008 No Comments

What are your New Year’s resolutions? It’s funny how CrossFit can make your plans of action for the upcoming year change from dropping a few pounds to adding an extra 50 pounds…to your deadlift, that is.

WOD – 12.29.08
Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Welcome Alex

by CrossFit South Bay Benchmark Workout, Heroes Workout, Workout of the Day on December 28th, 2008 No Comments

Alex is one of a few new faces at the gym this month. He’s a super hard-worker who’s eager to learn and we’re happy to have him aboard. Be sure to give him a friendly CrossFit South Bay welcome when you see him around.
We’ll be introducing you to some other newcomers for the New Year [...]

Saturday Morning Workout

by CrossFit South Bay Saturday Morning Workout on December 27th, 2008 No Comments

Tabata Stations w/ one minute rest in between:
Row
Pullups
Pushups
Situps
Squats

Blast From the Past

by CrossFit South Bay Rest Day on December 26th, 2008 No Comments

On Christmas Eve, we were joined by one of our first CrossFit South Bay members from back when we used to have Saturday park sessions. Giovanni used to continuously crush those workouts and it looks like some things never change. Welcome back and we hope to see you more regularly at the gym.

Rest Day / [...]

Merry Christmas

by CrossFit South Bay Benchmark Workout, Workout of the Day on December 25th, 2008 No Comments

Warmest Holiday Wishes from the CrossFit South Bay family!

Christmas Day WOD
“Angie”
100 pullups
100 pushups
100 situps
100 squats

Holiday (Overhead) Madness

by CrossFit South Bay Workout of the Day on December 24th, 2008 No Comments

There’s a whole lot of overhead stuff going on in this picture. It’s a pretty safe bet to say that all of you would rather be caught up in this kind of CrossFit induced madness instead of that holiday shopping craziness.

Christmas Eve WOD 2008
4 Rounds at 1 minute stations of:
Jump Rope
Back Squat
DB Clean and Jerk
Slam [...]

Last Minute Shopping

by CrossFit South Bay Benchmark Workout, Workout of the Day on December 23rd, 2008 No Comments

CrossFit Ventura posted a CrossFitter’s Gift List a few days back. If you’re missing that last stocking-stuffer, maybe something on this list would be a good fit.

WOD – 12.23.08
“Eva”
Five rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
2 pood Kettlebell swing, 30 reps
30 Pull-ups

Energy Drinks

by CrossFit South Bay Rest Day on December 22nd, 2008 No Comments

Sometimes we need a pick-me-up during the day. Many people will turn to coffee while others decide to go the “energy” drink route. Keith Graves from MMCrossFit makes a strong case why we should leave those beverages on the shelf in a free CrossFit Journal Article (Meth In a Can).
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