The picture above shows the warmup before the '09 FilFest WOD. It was quite a site to see! On a completely different subject - some of you may have wondered whether or not to work out while battling an injury. CrossFit Santa Cruz had a great post the other day addressing that issue. Rest Day / …
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Part of CrossFit's prescription for fitness is to learn and play new sports. A perfect time to do that is on your Rest Day. Go for a hike, give rock climbing a try, or anything else that helps you bring your newly developed skills into action. Rest Day / Make-up a missed WOD / Skills Day …
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Today is a max day in the gym so this article might help you consider your breathing technique when performing your max effort lifts. Rest Day / Make-up a missed WOD / Skills Day …
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GPP, otherwise known as General Physical Preparedness, is what we strive for in our training. The constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements that we perform in our workouts mimic the unpredictability of life's tasks. Those tasks might be as simple as helping a friend move a couch. …
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One of our newest members, Forrest, has crafted an awesome video slideshow of his experiences at CFSB. The video is accompanied by a hilarious soundtrack to top it all off. He's also written an equally entertaining account of his first night at our gym. It is a must-read! Did any of you have similar …
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In the sweaty mess that we become in the midst of our workouts it's natural to want to reach for some chalk to give us a little more grip. However, there can be too much of a good thing when it comes to gym chalk. Recently, the Affiliate Blog featured two blog posts from two different leading …
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Sticking to the Zone may seem like a hassle and the temptation to grab a quick fix at the drive-thru may seem cheaper and more appealing. However, all that food shopping and figuring out your block portions will pay off especially during your workouts. On the Zone Official Site, they give some great …
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John is a new addition to CrossFit South Bay. He's made a solid commitment to working hard and learning the movements. He's shown a strong work ethic and excellent willingness to learn. Welcome to CFSB, John! Rest Day / Make-Up a missed WOD / Skills Day …
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Our buddy Michael got hitched a few weeks back and we've been waiting for the pics but for now this one will do. Congratulations to you and your bride, Katie! Best wishes from the whole CFSB fam. Rest Day / Make-Up a missed WOD / Skills Day …
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Don't forget - CFSB will only be open tomorrow for a 10am class. Come in and earn that New Year's Eve partying that you're sure to do tomorrow night at our CFSB Holiday Party! The festivities begin at 6pm so we should all be well energized by then. Celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of …
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