Recently, we've been making some changes around the gym in order to provide a bit more space for our expanding class sizes. A big thank you goes out to Tony for making this awesome medball rack pictured above. It definitely brings a nice order and organization to our space. Thanks for the excellent …
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With all the new members we have coming into the gym lately, it's probably a good time to mention a few tools that you can all use to communicate with trainers and fellow members outside of the gym. CFSB Discussion Board - Here you can discuss topics related to CrossFit, nutrition or your workouts. …
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It's easy for some people to put things off and say,"I'll get around to it eventually." Avelyne is not one of those people. Exactly one week ago, she had never performed a deadlift or a kettlebell snatch. Last Sunday, her group put up the best time for a co-ed squad in the CFSB Breast Cancer …
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Here's Alex practicing his double-unders. They can be a little smoother, but that will come with time. Double-unders are a skill and take persistent practice. They are also more efficient and when they come up in the workouts, you will cut your times down instead of doing triple the number of single …
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Gladis has been with us fore a few months now and has steadily improved in all facets of her training. Last week she pulled an impressive 100# deadlift for 5 reps after having no exposure to the lift prior to joining CrossFit South Bay. Awesome job Gladis! WOD - 2.09.09 "Cindy" Complete as many …
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We took our show on the road to Hermosa Beach yesterday morning and introduced some of Forrest's friends to CrossFit. It was a blast watching all of them approach the workout with such enthusiasm. Everyone was a great sport and put forth a solid effort. In fact, it was such a good time that a …
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Steven has been away from the gym for the last few weeks but it's definitely not because he's been slacking! He joined us a few months back with the hope that CrossFit would better prepare him for his firefighter training. He shared a little bit in a recent email about how his improvement in fitness …
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The sensation that swept through the gym last week has now made it to the CrossFit Affiliate Blog. Forrest's blog post about his first experience at our gym is one of the featured links on there today! Go check it out. The Affiliate Blog is a wonderful place to see the happenings of the CrossFit …
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Do you work out harder when you're in the group environment as opposed to when you work out by yourself? SF CrossFit's Coach Kelly Starrett offers his thoughts about why that might be. WOD - 1.25.09 "Barbara" Five rounds, each for time of: 20 Pull-ups 30 Push-ups 40 Sit-ups 50 Squats Rest …
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