CrossFit South Bay | Hermosa Beach, CA

Drank Kool-Aid:May 2009
Fave WOD: Kelly
Least Fave WOD: Fran
Fave Movement: snatch and push press
Least Fave Movement: CLEANS!!
DL: 295 (about to break 300!)
BS: 235
CF Accomplishments:Losing 10 #s of fat due to the Zone!
CF Goals: 50 pullups unbroken, HSPU, Muscle Up
Jake found us through the Northrup grapevine and immediately became known for his speed in any WOD involving [...]

Word: sticktoitiveness
Part of Speech: n
Definition: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness
Example: The only way to improve your snatch is through stick-to-it-ive-ness.
Etymology: 1909
As constantly varied as CrossFit can be, an athlete has to become proficient in upwards of 50+ movements, ranging from gymnastics to olympic lifts.  Those of you who [...]

Last week, Chip posted about how to stay on your Paleo diet when dining out.  I figured we could help by posting reviews of local restaurants whose menus offer options for us urban cavemen.  This week, I’ll start with one  that CFSB has frequented time and time again:  The Counter.
Conveniently located in El Segundo,  Marina [...]

For those of you who recently (if not begrudgingly) got on the Paleo Wagon, you may have noticed an marked increase of energy, followed by a marked decrease in free time which has now been relegated to buying produce, cooking, weighing and measuring, packaging tupperware, and finally washing used tupperware.  What little time I have [...]

Recently, there has been a surge of interest in the gym regarding Paleo and/or Gluten-free foods and what is ok to eat. Sometimes though we hear grumbling about having your options severely limited. We hear things like, “So, we have to eat the same thing everyday?” and “What’s left for me to eat?!” [...]

 
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 Wagon and start the day off [...]

Recently our gym has grown exponentially in size. With that, not only are we scrambling around introducing ourselves to all the newbies (thus avoiding burpees), but we’re also putting our equipment through more wear ‘n tear. Not that bumper plates weren’t meant to be dumped or med balls slammed into the ground. [...]

Drank Kool-Aid: July 08
Fave WOD:  Jury’s still out (read between the lines: Chip is too hung over to answer this one)
Least Fave WOD: Sweatfest (sorry Norn Iron!)
Fave Movement: Cleans
Least Fave Movement: Thrusters
DL: 400#
Chip was a closet Kool Aid drinker from the start. Holly outted him by telling us he spent hours watching the videos [...]

 
Many weeks ago we threw out a poll for your CrossFit goals.  It’s been over 8 weeks and it’s time to see who attained them, who’s still working on it, and what your new goal is for the next 8 weeks.  Post to comments.

REST DAY 06.14.09 

Dutch Lowy recently threw down the gauntlet amongst CrossFit affiliates and challenged us all to a monthly competition.  Here’s the June WOD:
Max Thrusters at your Fran weight
(i.e.  if you scale Fran to 45#, it’s your max thrusters at 45#)
Rule:  If bar drops below your shoulder rack position at any time, your set ends.  Scoring is [...]