Today is a scheduled rest/recovery day, but don’t worry! We are open and running on our normal schedule. In today’s CrossFit group classes, you’ll have the option of doing either yesterday or tomorrow’s programming, which can be found in the comments section of today and every Rest Day’s post.

Those first-Muscle-Up feels

Handstand & Muscle-Up Workshop with Coach Ken

Want to get more comfortable in a Handstand? Need to work on your Muscle-Up? This class offers 4 weeks of focused Handstand and Muscle-Up training with Coach Ken Haller. Classes will consist of Handstand and Muscle-Up technical progressions, plus related strength, mobility, and flexibility work. There is no buy-in for this class. All ability levels are welcome!

Dates: January 24th to February 14th.
Day & Time: Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: $80 for 4 classes
Cap: 12 participants

Register Here!

About the Coach

Ken Haller was a nationally competitive gymnast in Newton, MA and at the University of Michigan. After graduating, Ken coached for eight years at Capital Gymnastics in Northern Virginia where he coached regional and national champions. His students have gone on to be NCAA champions and members of Cirque du Soliel. In searching for an activity to replace gymnastics, Ken filled the void with rock climbing and yoga for the past ten years and recently found CrossFit to round out his training.

News and Notes

• Are you a CFSBK member and federal employee who is not getting paid due to the shutdown? We want to help! Please contact Coach Jess at info [at] crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com.
• Coach KHarpz is in Miami today to compete in Wodapalooza 2019. Click here to see where and when she’ll be competing. Let’s show her some love in the comments!

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Yesterday’s Results Board: Power Snatch | Double-Unders, Power Snatches
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Power Snatch

Take 10 Minutes to build to a heavy single Power Snatch.

Post loads to comments.
Week 6 of 8

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Performance
AMRAP 10 Minutes:
10 Double-Unders
2 Power Snatches 135/95
20 Double-Unders
4 Power Snatches
30 Double-Unders
6 Power Snatches
40 Double-Unders
8 Power Snatches
50 Double-Unders
10 Power Snatches
…adding 10 Doubles and 2 Snatches per round until the call of time. 

Fitness
AMRAP 10 Minutes:
10 Alternating Foot Steps
2 Power Snatches 95/65
20 Alternating Foot Steps
4 Power Snatches
30 Alternating  Foot Steps
6 Power Snatches
40 Alternating Foot Steps
8 Power Snatches
50 Alternating Foot Steps
10 Power Snatches
…adding 10 alternating Foot Steps and 2 Snatches per round until the call of time.

Post rounds, reps, and Rx to comments.

Coach Frank observes as Kimmy F. pulls under a Clean at Monday night’s Next Level Weightlifting Club class. Check out more photos from this awesome class HERE! 

Register Now for Next Level Weightlifting Cycle!

Next Level Weightlifting Cycle is an Olympic lifting program focused on the development of the Snatch, the Clean, and the Jerk. Think of it as an Olympic lifting version of our popular Starting Strength Program cycles. During this 8 week cycle led by Coach Frank Murray, there will be a heavy focus on strength and technique. Outside of the Olympic lifts, we will train the Squat, Press, and Deadlift to develop the prerequisite strength required to lift big!

Weightlifting is more than just technique. It is the combination of strength, mobility, coordination, and power. We will work to enhance all of these abilities to maximize the Olympic lifts as well as overall fitness.

The benefit of Next Level Weightlifting Cycle that it trains a wide range of modalities. The skills and strength developed over these 8 weeks will transfer directly to CrossFit and your overall fitness.

What do we offer?

• Small group training for optimal feedback and support
• Modified programming for individual needs
• 3-day weekly programing
• Online programming, chat, and video submission via True Coach
• Multiple programming options for varying experiences (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Video delay replay devices for enhanced feedback

Dates and Pricing

Dates: January 23rd to March 20th
Days and Time: Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Cost: $200

REGISTER HERE! 

(There is a 5-person minimum for this cycle to run.)

About the Coach

Frank Murray has competed in weightlifting for many years. During that time, he has medaled at five separate National Championships, most recently a Silver at last year’s Nationals. His all-time best lifts in competition include a 151kg (333lb) Snatch and a 182kg (400 lb) Clean and Jerk at a body weight under 200lbs. He has worked with many athletes, from multiple CrossFits, including: CF Garden City, CF Queens, CF Great Neck, CF 516, CF King of Island Park, RADD CF, CF Greenpoint, CF Manhasset, CF L.I.C, among others.  Coached by Arthur Drechsler, former world record holder, chairman of the board of USAWeightlifting, and author of The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, Frank has learned from the many years of experience that Artie has had over his coaching career.

Frank is a USAW Level II Advanced Sports Performance Coach and has a B.A. in Physical Education.

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Yesterday’s Results Board: Kettlebell Swings, Squats
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WOD 1.16.18

For Time:
50 Russian Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
9 Overhead Squats 185/125
40 Russian Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
15 Front Squats 185/125
50 Russian Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
21 Back Squats 185/125

Barbell comes from the floor. Load one barbell. Scale as needed using a load that allows you to do the squats in 1 – 3 sets per round. The goal is no failing, but be sure your area is clear.

Post time and Rx to comments.
Week 6 of 8

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Cash Out

15 Minute Row

Hold a stroke rating of 16 stroke per minute for the entire piece, and a split that feels moderate. You should be able to breathe through your nose the entire time and keep your feet out of the straps. Sit tall and relaxed in the catch and focus on a smooth recovery stroke to return to that position.

Post work to comments.

Dr. Mike is looking to link up with fellow health professionals, so now is a good time to revisit CrossFit HQ’s video “The Docs,” which is about our very own Drs. Mike and Judy! 

Calling All Health Professionals: A Message from Dr. Mike

CrossFit continues to campaign on a variety of healthcare issues on a national level. But there are also important local issues that call out for participation. I’m reaching out to find interested members with a healthcare background (nurses, physicians, social workers, etc.) or who are just interested in activities/issues related to healthcare. All are welcome. Here are some of the issues for this local medical collective to learn more about and work on, including:

• New York Health Act (single-payer legislation) and national themes, such as Medicare for All
• Develop links with CrossFit Health, our national counterpart
• Developing an outreach program to the local Brooklyn medical community

And more. Please contact me at mcutaia [at] gmail.com to let me know if you are interested.

February 2nd: CFSBK Kids’ Night Out!

Do want a night off for yourself and your kids? Of course you do! So sign up for our CFSBK Kids’ Night Out on February 2nd! Your kid will engage in fun movement activities and games, eat pizza, and watch a movie.

What:  We’ve organized a night of CrossFit kids physical activities and games. We’ll all share a pizza dinner and then watch a movie on our big screen.
When: Saturday, February 2nd from 4pm to 8pm
Who: Kids ages 4-12
Cost: $60 per child with a 50% discount for additional siblings. Dinner will be provided.

RSVP Required. Email Coach Lynsey at cfsbkkids [at] gmail.com. Space is limited so RSVP soon!

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Yesterday’s Results Board: Rest Day
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Today is a scheduled rest/recovery day, but don’t worry! We are open and running on our normal schedule. In today’s CrossFit group classes, you’ll have the option of doing either yesterday or tomorrow’s programming, which can be found in the comments section of today and every Rest Day’s post.

 

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What is this Active Life Strength class all about? Who is it for? Why should I do it? In this video, Coach Keith answers all your questions about this valuable program you won’t find anywhere else in Brooklyn! 

Register for Active Life Strength!

Get out of pain, stay out of pain, strengthen your weaknesses, and improve mobility and movement patterns, all while getting stronger! This is a predominantly strength-based class specifically programmed to strengthen movements and improve positions based on your individual needs.

The Active Life methods help athletes of all levels identify the root causes of their pain, injuries, and plateaus, and provide solutions for alleviating and eliminating those limitations through strength training, hands on treatment, corrective movements, and program modification. As the Head Coach at Active Life Athletics, Coach Keith worked closely with the Active Life doctors as they developed the system and led the charge to incorporate it into a gym model. Using those principles, this program will help you identify your individual weaknesses and limitations, guide you through the necessary strength and mobility exercises, and get you moving and lifting more efficiently, with less pain. A pain-free athlete is a confident athlete, and a confident athlete is a dangerous athlete. If your goal is to look better, feel better, and go hard into your 80s, this program will help you set and maintain the foundation.

For more information on The Active Life, check out:

• @activeliferx on Instagram
• www.performancecarerx.com
• The Active Life on YouTube

Schedule

PM Cycle
January 21st, 2019 – March 14th, 2019
Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
2x per week for 8 weeks
Register Here!

AM Cycle
February 19th, 2019 – April 11th, 2019
Tuesdays at 10am
Thursdays at 9am
2x per week for 8 weeks
Register Here! 

Cost

The cost is $160 per month ($320 total plus NY state sales tax). The first charge will occur at the time of registration and the second payment of $160 will occur automatically 1 month later. This cycle is open to all CFSBK members as well as CrossFitters from other affiliates.

(Please note that you are committing to specific days and times and there be no refunds for any missed classes or late cancellations.)

What happens in class?

We will start with testing your single leg strength relative to your Back Squat, your Deadlift stamina relative to your absolute strength, your 1-arm carry ability, and your upper body pressing and pulling. You will then receive progressive strength work during each class to address your weaknesses based on of your test results.

In addition, we will identify your general movement limitations through mobility and flexibility assessments. Each athlete will receive an individualized “Not for Time” piece to complete as a warm up/cool down for CrossFit group class or during standardized warm-ups to address these limitations through corrective movements, stretches, and holds.

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Yesterday’s Results Board: EMOM Work | Overhead Hold
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WOD 1.14.19

Every Minute on the Minute x 20 (5 sets):
1) 4-8 Strict Pull-Ups
2) 12-16 Alternating Single-Arm Bench Press (6-8e arm, alternating at top)
3) 20s Hollow Flutter Kicks
4) 30s Alternating Foot Step Jump Rope

Use assistance as needed for the pull ups. All work sets on the DB Bench should be challenging. If you can perform 8 Strict Pull Ups, scale up to Lean-Away Pull-Ups.

Post work to comments.
Week 6 of 8

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3-5 Rounds for Quality:
30 Second Single-Arm Dumbbell/Kettlebell Overhead Hold, as heavy as possible

Post work to comments.

Save the Date! CFSBK Community Potluck on February 9th

Mark your calendars: this year’s Community Potluck goes down on February 9th! We’re excited to get everyone in house to break bacon and socialize together outside of classes. This event will simultaneously kick off the new year, support the Look, Feel, Perform Better Challenge, and bring folks from all times and corners of the gym together. The fun starts at 7pm and will continue until around 10. This event is open to everyone and all are encouraged to come. Bring your friends and family!

Your dish doesn’t have to be paleo, but please try and keep the ingredients of your dish to within the guidelines of the Challenge: animal and vegetable proteins, veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, starches, legumes, and whole grains are all good to go. We’ll vote on the top 3 dishes, so bring your best recipe! You may, of course, opt to bring a healthy dessert that limits the use of sugars and refined grains.

• The gym will provide some alcohol, but feel free to bring whatever else you’d like. If you’re not drinking booze and want to bring a drink, seltzer is great, too!
• If your food needs to be kept warm, you’ll need to provide your own crockpot or other method for keeping it at serving temperature. We’ve got surge protectors and extension cords.
• We’ll provide notecards so you can label your dish and list its ingredients.
• When you leave please take everything you brought with you. Do not leave any pots, pans, Tupperware, utensils, etc. They will be discarded that night.
• There will be a raffle for one free personal training session with Coach David!
• We’ll be doing karaoke again this year! In case you want to practice beforehand, these are the YouTube channels we’ll be using: Sing King Karaoke and Karafun.
• THERE WILL ALSO BE A BOUNCE HOUSE (for kids).
• If you’d like to help out (and haven’t already been contacted) we’ll need some hands on deck putting everything away afterwards. If you stay until the end, we’d greatly appreciate some help cleaning up!
• We also need some volunteers to help set up before and clean up afterwards. To help set up, arrive by 6:30 PM! E-mail Coach Brett at Brett [at] Crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com to let him know you’re available.
• Let us know what you’re bringing by posting in the comments section of the event page. 

Get your heavy-duty plates ready. We can’t wait to see you there!

Monday CrossFit Kids Starts Today

We’re launching an additional CrossFit Kids class (ages 5 to 7) starting today. Here’s what you need to know:

Day: Mondays
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Start Date: Monday, January 14th
Location: 608 Degraw (kids go to the front desk as usual to check in)

As with our Sunday Kids classes, we have a strict cap of 10 kids per class, and we ask parents to RSVP beforehand. Head over to the CrossFit Kids & Teens program page to find out how to RSVP and learn more about these offerings!

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