This last Thursday, Nanie (one of our newest athletes) got his first muscle up. This was only his second day attempting to do it and his determination was fierce. Check out the video below! Congratulations, Nanie!!!
Also, we're throwing down the first CFSB Guerrilla Burpee Contest. Check …
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Muscle Ups and Guerrilla Burpee Contest
May 31, 2009 by 5 Comments
Busy Saturday
May 30, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today was a busy day at CFSB. At 8:00 AM we kicked off the day with John and Sean putting up strong times on the first of the Last Chance Qualifier workouts (10, 9, 8 ... 155 C&J, C2B Pullups, 1.5 KBS). 9 AM we did our normal Saturday workout and had a great turn out to do a team …
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Beach Workout Reminder
May 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Don't forget - tomorrow is our FREE beach workout in Hermosa Beach on 9th Street. We'll kick things off at 11AM. Feel free to bring your friends and family. This will be an excellent opportunity to introduce them to a little bit of what we do at CFSB.
Our 9AM class at the gym is still going on as …
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Carbo-Loading
May 28, 2009 by 3 Comments
Recently some members have mentioned to me their struggle with breaking the addiction to high amounts of carbs. I've heard a few mention the perceived need to "carb up" for events. This couldn't be further from the truth. A new blog I was introduced to courtesy of CrossFit Coronado had a great piece …
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How Do You Do That?
May 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Kipping? Thruster? Push Press? Fran? Linda?
These terms, as we all know, are not common lingo for a lot of people. If anyone new or old to CrossFit is looking for ways to make themselves familiar with these movements or WOD's (Work Out of the Day) try the CrossFit main site or YouTube. Both links …
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Buzz Kill
May 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Reminder: Morning Classes Wed and Thur this week at at 6am!!
CrossFit Invictus posted a sobering blog about the effects of alcohol on your training. Most of us begin CrossFit embracing the idea that we have to put a hell of a lot of effort into the WOD to get the results we want. Then, they …
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Memorial Day Team WOD
May 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today we had 16 athletes break up into teams of 2 to work through the following WOD:
1 minute at each station; 4 rounds
Tire Flips -- Squats
Kettle Bell Swings -- Pullups
Burping Shuttle Runs -- Squats
Wallball -- Pullups
Rounds 1,3: One team member performs the exercise on the right while the …
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All Protein is Not Created Equal
May 24, 2009 by Leave a Comment
CrossFit Santa Cruz Central recently blogged about some things to consider when choosing your protein for all you zone eaters out there. When you eat protein, your body releases the hormone Glucagon, which essentially tells your body to burn fat. Robb Wolf stressed the importance of choosing …
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Crossfit Cures Hangovers!
May 23, 2009 by 8 Comments
While not a proven fact, real world experience indicates that Crossfit “Cures” hangovers. I put this to the test this weekend in Las Vegas, after a long Friday night of the normal Las Vegas debauchery. 9:00 AM sharp to Crossfit Las Vegas for a workout. Zack and Joe at Crossfit Las Vegas were …
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Foundational Friday: Air Squat, Part 2
May 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Reminder: CrossFit South Bay will only be hosting a 10am class for Memorial Day, May 25th. If you're in town, start the morning off right with a Memorial Day WOD!
Our end goal as CrossFitters should be to have sustained fitness and well-being over a long period of time. Our mission is to continue …
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