65%x5
75%x5
85%x5+

*If you made all your reps plus some extra on the rep outs last cycle add 2.5-5 lbs to your press training max.

Post loads and rep outs to comments.
Compare to 1.26.12 and 1.4.12

then,

“Annie Get Your Kettlebell”
For time:
50-40-30-20-10
KB Swings
Sit Ups

Post RX and time to comments.

Traci J. Practing Her Burpees! 

Happy Birthday Coach Nick and Jessica G!

And We’re Off: 2012 CF Games Open Sectionals Workout 12.1 Has Been Announced!

This year’s Open Sectionals have officially begun with the first WOD being announced last night at 8pm.

And the WOD for Week #1 is….

Complete as Many Reps as Possible in 7 Minutes of:
Burpees

Wait…what?!

Yep, that’s it. 

“This workout begins from the standing position. The Athlete will move from flat on the ground to touching an object with both hands that is 6 inches above their max reach. Score is total reps completed.”

For a full description of the rules and regs of WOD 1 complete with Dave Castro breaking down the movement standards please check out the WOD 1 Movement Standards Video

Remember athletes participating in the Open will be MUST submit their score by 5pm on Sunday, February 26th. 

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Open!!

See?! We told you guys that this competition is for everyone!  The good news is it is not too late to register to compete.  We currently have 51 athletes registered for the Sectionals.  We’d be STOKED to see that number go through the roof!  Become part of Team CFSBK today!  You can register right HERE. 

Remember we’re doing the Open WODs as our group class programming on each Saturday during the open.  Ain’t nothin’ to it but to do it.  We want YOU to help represent CFSBK!

Leaderboard Madness

Yesterday we shouted out the accomplishments board and today we’re shining the spotlight on folks who’ve been making runs for the number #1 spot on the leaderboard. 

Matt Katz holds the top men’s spot for “The Bear” at 175lbs
Lady Fox holds the top women’s spot for “The Bear” at 105lbs
Kiki P. and Kate D. both are on the board for “Barbara” at 37:51 and 41:01 respectively
Joe O. and Rikke M. are on the men’s Barbara board for 31:08 and 30:49 respectively
Kate D. is also holding court with 130 Double Unders
And no one has yet to knock Jeremy F. off the top spot of 34 tacos.

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So what’s your approach to 7 minutes of Burpees? 

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Katie Hogan Demos WOD 12.1 CrossFit
CrossFit Games Update Pre-Show CrossFit
Full Squats or Not by Tommy Suggs Starting Strength
Tight Ties, Killer Heels Clothes Make the Fashion Victims Wall Street Journal

65%x5
75%x5
85%x5+

*If you made all your reps plus a few extra on the rep-outs then increase your squat training max by 5-10 lbs

Post loads and rep out to comments.
Compare to 1.25.12 and 1.3.12

then,

For time:
50 DB Squat Cleans
Done at work/rest intervals :45 work/:15 rest

Post RX, and time to comments. 
Compare to 1.14.11

Cash Out – 2 min each side Couch Stretch

Founding Member of Team Awesome David E. Enjoying a little Active Recovery

Happy birthday to new member Nina B!

Doin’ Work: SBK Accomplishments/Leaderboard Updates

So far in the month of February folks have been putting in work in the gym and have hit some awesome accomplishments as part of their training:   

Jess B. repping 105x5x3 on her Bench Press
Tom PR’d with 33 consecutive Double Unders
Stella Z. is up to 3 strict chins in a row.
Charlotte K. put 10 unbroken kipping pull-ups under her belt
Bev W. hit all kinds of PRs this month with a 3×5 Bench of 80, a 5RM DL of 145 a 132.5x5x3 Back Squat and an 80lb Clean. 
David O. made it through the first month of the Paleo Challenge with not so much as a cheat.

What have you accomplished in the gym this month?

CFSBK Wants You to Run the Ragnar Relay on May 11th-12th

Asta F held an info session last weekend for those interested in participating in the May 11th-12th race and we now need 4 more people to fill out CFSBK’s second of two teams.  The deadline for early registration is February 29th and you can find out more info about the race and register HERE.  For any additional info and to be part of CFSBK email Astafivgas(AT)gmail.com

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How About A Nice Fresh Orange to Go with Those Cheetos NY Times
Carb Addiction Cake is the New Crack Robb Wolf
Reebok CrossFit Open-Summer CrossFit
Carb Addiction Cake is the New Crack Robb Wolf

Mackenzie C and Coach Nick at the CRASH-Bs

Congratulations to Teresa B. on getting 8 muscle-ups yesterday!

Upcoming Strength Cycle

Our latest strength cycle began in earnest yesterday.  We’ll be continuing with the Wendler 5/3/1 for this cycle for the Squat, Press and Deadlift.  Novice athletes will be doing 3×5 sets across for the lifts.  The upcoming schedule is:

Monday: Constantly Varied Functional Movements at High Intensity
Wednesday: Squat+Conditioning/Accessory Work
Thursday: Press+Conditioning
Saturday: 2012 Open Sectionals WOD
Sunday: Deadlift+Conditioning

Athletes continuing with the Wendler 5/3/1 will add 5-10lbs to their training maxes if they made all of their rep outs. 

2012 Open Sectionals Clarification

We now have over 40 athletes registered to compete in the CF Games Open Sectionals!  We wanted to clear up a couple of points so everyone knows what’s going on with the Open:

1. Everyone interested in competing in the 2012 Open Sectionals must register with CrossFit HQ via the 2012 Games website.  If you are going to compete in the 2012 NYC Open competition (which you must register for separately) you must STILL register on via CrossFit HQ.  To register to compete in the Open Sectionals Click Here. 

2. We will be doing the WODs as our group class programming on Saturdays during the Open.  This will give all of our athletes whether competing or not an opportunity to complete the Sectionals WODs.  Scaling options will be available for those not registered to compete. 

3. Athletes do not have to compete in the NYC Open Series CrossFit Competition to do the WODs.  The event is a great opportunity to do the WODs in a competitive environment with Crossfitters from all over the NYC.  For full details on the 2012 NYC Open Series as well as registration information check HERE. 

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Stolen from HQ’s Facebook page: Tell your CrossFit story in 10 words or less
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Intros to the Open CrossFit
Paleo Magazine: Modern Day Primal Living Paleo Magazine Online
We’re Really Really Healthy (The Truth about Food and Health Claims) Whole9
Monsanto Found Guilty of Chemical Poisoning in France Reuters

5 Rounds for time:
Run 400m
40 Double Unders
Athletes without double unders will sub Ball Slams

Post time and RX to comments.

Dan L. Hitting Full Extension

Congratulations to Kate D. and Melissa Lo on getting their First muscle-ups on Friday!

Happy Belated Birthday Shaun M.

CFSBK at the 2012 CRASH-Bs

Coach Nick led Coach Josh M. and CFSBKer Mackenzie C. to PRs at this weekend’s CRASH-Bs in Boston.  The event is a 2000m erg test and athletes from all over the country come to the participate.  Josh rowed a PR 6:48.6 PR and Mackenzie rowed a 8:15.8 beating her previous best of 8:26.  Congratulations to both athletes on their performance and thanks Coach Nick for leading a team of SBKers up to Boston to compete for the 3rd year in a row! 

Team CFSBK is Growing. We still need YOU!

We now have 38 athletes from CrossFit South Brooklyn competing in the 2012 CrossFit Games Open Sectionals and we’re lookng for more!  This is going to be a great event and a great chance to challenge yourself!  You can register here! 

2012 NYC Open Series is Open For Registration!

CrossFit Queens, CrossFit South Brooklyn, CrossFit Metropolis, CrossFit Virtuosity, and CrossFit Long Island City will be combining forces each Saturday of the Open to bring together NYC’s most competitive athletes for five epic Open events!

This is an incredible opportunity to throw down on the 2012 Open Sectional WODs with other local CrossFitters and represent yourself and SBK to the fullest.  For full details on the events and to register please check out the event’s EventBrite page HERE!

Each venue has a limited amount of space so be sure to register today!

2012 Paleo Summit

There is a FREE online Paleo Summit being offered online that’ll feature 8 days worth of lectures from some of the most important voices in the Paleo/Primal diet world.  We’re talking Matt Lalonde, Paul Jaminet, Sarah Fragoso, Chris Kresser, Dallas & Melissa Hartwig of Whole 9, Paul Chek and more.  This is free event starts February 26th and you can find out more details including a full list of participants HERE. 

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How did the Olympic Lifting Centric Back-Off Week work for you?  Do you have a better grasp of the lifts covered?
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It’s for Everybody: Matt Ramsey on the Open CrossFit

Spend 30 minutes working technique on this lift

Post insights to comments.
Today is the last day of our mini back off cycle. We will start a new training cycle tomorrow.

Scott’s official application for the CFSBK band

Good Luck, CRASH B’ers!

Best of luck to Mackenzie C and Coach Josh who are competing in the CRASH B Indoor rowing championships today in Boston. Coach Nick has been training Mackenzie and Josh for the past couple weeks and will be their coxwain today.  Best of luck!

More CFSBKers on the Interwebz

• Check out “Battle of Cleans and Jerks” at Cal Strength.  CFSBK platform superstar Brian D is in this one!

• Matt U attempts to pet all 185 Breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Don’t Tell Stella)

• Rick M has been deemed one of the most stylish New Yorkers by Time Out Magazine

• Samir C‘s book, “A Legal Theory for Autonomous Artificial Agents” is causing some buzz over at the Concurring Opinions blog where over a dozen lawyers have started writing articles about the implications of this book and the legality of artificial intelligence.

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Brooklyn MovNat Workout in Prospect Park Today at 10am
How 1 Minute Intervals Can Improve Health NY Times