The other day I was in class talking to a classmate about a physical abilities test and he compared it to a scaled down "Fran." Immediately, another classmate within earshot (also a CrossFitter) perked up with interest upon hearing that term to describe the workout. A special language had been …
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The Language of CrossFit
July 7, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Backpacking like a Caveman
July 7, 2009 by Leave a Comment
For those of you who are on the Paleo-Zone wagon, a trip to the grocery store is no longer simple (or cheap). Your shopping cart is piled high with meat, veggies, fruit, and nuts, and you sigh as you realize it will only feed you for three days...if you're lucky. When you pack a day's worth of food …
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Training on the Road
July 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Holidays are a time for fun and travel. If your tips fall during your planned week of rest, you have it made! Otherwise, trying to get a workout in may seem difficult or next to impossible especially if you are staying in a hotel without a gym. No-equipment workouts allow you to get a quick high …
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What's your Poison?
July 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
For many of us, yesterday's celebration of our nation's Independence Day included various cheats--be it alcohol and/or forbidden carbs. What was on your plate?
Hopefully today's carb hangover doesn't hit you as hard as a date with Fran or Linda. In any case, jump back on the Paleo Zone …
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Happy 4th of July
July 4, 2009 by 7 Comments
Gym is Closed for the 4th of July
Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe 4th of July. We will be back to our normal schedule starting Monday. Take time to celebrate and remember all of our Heroes serving and protecting our country.
WOD - 7.04.09
AMRAP 12 oz. Curls or any other size or drink …
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Milestones
July 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This week has seen many of you reach one of CrossFit’s most coveted milestones – the muscle-up. A big congrats goes out to Big Ryan, Lil’ Ryan, Brian, Air Force Greg and Richard who all got theirs on Tuesday. Not wanting to be left out of the party, Wes promptly banged out his first few …
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July Challenge
July 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Reminder: CrossFit South Bay will only be hosting a 10am class this Friday, July 3rd. There will be no classes on Saturday, July 4th. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Last month we mentioned that Dutch Lowy was hosting an online challenge among affiliates. Unfortunately, we didn't really press the …
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Window of Opportunity
July 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment
There are so many different prescriptions for what you should put in your body before, during and after a workout. If you Google any of those topics, you will likely be flooded with countless results. Although it is widely agreed that the post-workout window (up to roughly 45 minutes after exercise) …
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Power Play
June 30, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Piggybacking on a previous post on relative intensity, I wanted to show the effects of time on power output. I figured it would be easier to embrace once you see it graphed out. So, I geeked out and used Catalyst Athletics' Power Output Calculator to see what my power output would be for Fran at …
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CrossFit Games
June 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This year the 3rd annual CrossFit Games in Aromas, CA will be held July 10-12. Athletes worldwide participated in regional qualifiers for the right to compete in this year's Games. Our very own athletes Greg, Ruth and Chip put forth a strong effort in the grueling battle of the SoCal Regionals in …
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