CrossFit South Bay | Hermosa Beach, CA
CrossFit South Bay
Drank Kool-Aid: June 2008
Fave Girl WOD: Cindy (24 rounds)
Fave Movement: Front Squats (215#)
Weighted Pull Up--No Kipping: 81# (just over 50% of his body weight!)
Danny is one of CFSB's O.G. Firebreathers, hailing from the days of the climbing gym parking lot. Incredibly humble, he'd come in, …
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File this one under "common sense", but this article follows up on my post about HFCS last week. For those who don't really put much thought into their diet, they often are amazed when they take time to count how many calories they consume simply through their beverage choices. A frappuccino has HOW …
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It has not been that long since we posted about Rippetoe's tips for avoiding callouses and rips. However, I came across this very useful information that outlines hand care related to gymnasts and the how to's before, during, and after ripping.
It's a new topic for most who start becoming regular …
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We have seen some pretty gnarly CF love in the gym lately. Ripped calluses from kettlebell snatches and pullups. Shins gushing from deadlifts and missed box jumps. Bruised chins and noses from push presses and push jerks. While we as CrossFitters wear our scars with pride after the …
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Kipping Pull ups, Muscle Ups, Hand Stand Push Ups, oh my! CrossFit is so constantly varied that your head can spin with all the milestones and benchmarks there are. Recently, we had three of our ladies (Avelyne, Michelle, and Anna) get their first kipping pullups. This week's CFSB's Poll is …
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WOD - 4.3.09
"Filthy Fiftyish"
50 Reps of the following:
Box Jumps
Pull-Ups
KB Swings
Lunges
KTEs
Push Press
Good Mornings
Wallball
Burpees
Double Unders …
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We have a lot of new faces in the gym these days so we'll try to make some introductions through our website in the next coming weeks. Simon is one of those new to CFSB. He comes in inspired to learn everyday with a great attitude and even better work ethic. He stays and works on skills following …
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While some may describe the semi-masochistic nature of Crossfit as a sweet sickness, today the topic is high-fructose corn syrup (aka HFCS). For those new to the gym and have yet to try a Zone or Paleo diet, you may be surprised at how many of your food items have HFCS added. It can be found in …
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Today's an exciting day - our fleet of brand new leg press machines equipped with TVs and A/C have arrived! They'll all be assembled and installed by the 4pm class where we'll break them in with some Tabata Leg Presses! Before you freak out and reconsider your decision to train with us, take a deep …
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