Five rounds for time of:
12 Deadlift 155/105
9 Hang Power Clean 155/105
6 Push Jerk 155/105
There is a 20 minute cap on this WOD

Rob N. in a Very CrossFit Christmas Card

CFSBK Holiday Schedule

Sunday 12/25  9am Group Class ONLY
Monday 12/26 No 6, 7 and 8am Group Classes. No 7am On Ramp. 12, 5, 6, 7 and 8pm are on as usual

The Paleo Challenge Countdown Continues!

Only 12 days left to sign up for the 2012 Paleo Challenge! Sign up today!

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What’s your favorite childhood holiday memory? 
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A Year in New York Pictures NY Times
7 Reasons Everyone Should do A Powerlifting Meet T-Nation

5-5-5

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1,2,3…10,11,12 reps for time of:

Push Ups
Un-anchored Sit-ups
Double Unders
Squats
Option to stop at 7 reps if you celebrate Kwanzaa, 8 reps if you celebrate Hannukah, or ignore the workout altogether if you are a party pooper and celebrate none of the above.

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Standing Tall with 255

Happy Belated Birthday Isaac W
We’re operating on a full schedule today! 

CFSBK Holiday Schedule

Saturday 12/24 Normal Hours
Sunday 12/25  9am-10am Group Class ONLY
Monday 12/26 No 6, 7 and 8am Group Classes. No 7am On Ramp. 12, 5, 6, 7 and 8pm are on as usual
Saturday 12/31 Normal Hours
Sunday 1/1 Closed

January Strength Cycles Are Open for Registration!!

We all want to get stronger. That’s because we implicitly understand that building strength is the foundation for increasing overall physical capacity. It has been proven again and again that lifting heavy primes our bodies to be more effective and efficient at metabolic conditioning workouts. Strength is the only mode of training that supports everything else we do in the gym and in life. Plus it’s pretty badass.

Upcoming 3x Per Week Cycles

Cycle A  (Novice Program)
1/9/12 – 3/2/12
Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm
and
Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm

Cycle B  (Intermediate/Advanced)
1/10/12 – 3/4/12
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm
and
Sunday from 10:00-11:30am

Upcoming 2x Per Week Cycles

Cycle C (Morning)
1/9/12 – 2/29/12
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00am

Continuing Education
1/10/12 – 3/1/12
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm
*This is open to up to 8 SI alumni

If anyone is confused as to which cycle they belong in, they can contact Jeremy to discuss placement.

Cost
3x Pew Week Cycles:
$300 paid upon registration and then another $300 at the halfway point

2xW Cycles:
$200 paid upon registration and then another $200 at the halfway point
Continuing Ed is one payment of $200

Class Sizes
Space is limited to 8 participants

Class Length
One hour and thirty minutes

The Paleo Challenge Countdown Continues!

Only 13 days left to sign up for the 2012 Paleo Challenge! Sign up today!

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Eating Animals The Atlantic
Olympians Warned: Don’t Eat Liver Yahoo News
New Year’s Day CrossFit Games Marathon Youtube
Drunk History Christmas Funny or Die

Noor Sure Has Some Fight in Her

(UPDATED)

Store Woes?

Skipjack, which is our online store’s Merchant Account (system that communicated between store hosts and banks) is currently experiencing techincal difficulties and “intermittent functionality”  If you recently were denied an order or rejected a recurring payment, please sit tight while this gets worked out.  They said it should be resolved within 48 hours from noon yesterday.

If you’re looking to purchase something from a program with finite slots, (foundations, strength) please email David(AT)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com so I can have your request on file.

If you recently got an email saying that your recurring billing was denied, simply give it a few days and the system will automatically try to charge you again.

Thanks for your understanding
– The Management

The Paleo Challenge Body Recomposition Templates Are Up!

The Paleo Challenge Body Reocmposition Templates are now up and chock full of great tips for folks who are looking either to lose weight/lean out, gain weight or stay the same.  They can be found HERE as well at the bottom of the Paleo Challenge info page. 

We hope what you read in these templates will provide you with jumping off points for weight loss, weight gain and weight maintenance goals during the paleo challenge. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and do a little of your own research. Whatever your goals during this challenge, keep in mind that it’s a work in progress. Be a good scientist by keeping your variables to a minimum, and allowing time for change to happen before you begin manipulating.

Paleo Challenge Rest Day Dinner #1!

During the upcoming Challenge we’ll have several Rest Day Dinners so you can hang out and socialize with your fellow Paleo Challenge participants and enjoy delicious paleo food.  The first event is coming up on January, 6th and we’re looking to for a host! 

These dinners can be potlucks at your pad or they can be a group dinner/brunch etc out at a paleo-friendly restaurant of your choice.  We’ll need to know the following information if you’d like to host:

• The RDD you’d like to host (Date & Time)
• The Location you’d like to host it at (address included)
• How many people you’d be able to accomodate
• When you’d need the RSVP’s by
• Your contact information

Please contact David(AT)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com to put in your request!

Holiday Social Tonight!

RSVP’s and questions can be sent to jessica(at)crossfitsouthbrooklyn(dot)com.

CFSBK Holiday Schedule

Saturday 12/24 Normal Hours
Sunday 12/25  9am-10am Group Class ONLY
Monday 12/26 No 6, 7 and 8am Group Classes. No 7am On Ramp. 12, 5, 6, 7 and 8pm are on as usual
Saturday 12/31 Normal Hours
Sunday 1/1 Closed

The Paleo Challenge Countdown Continues!

Only 14 days left to sign up for the 2012 Paleo Challenge! Sign up today!

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Are you traveling for the holidays?  Where to?!

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David Attenborough’s What a Wonderful World BBC
Foot Awareness 70s Big
I Am…Balanced CrossFit Invictus

Windmills 101

then,

Spend 10-15 minutes playing with Windmills. Work up to a heavy set of 5.

5 rounds of the complex
7 1 Arm KB Swing Left
7 1 Arm KB Swing Right
7 2H KB Swing
7 Reverse Lunges Left (KB held goblet style)
7 Reverse Lunges Right (KB held goblet style)
Try to do each complex unbroken, resting only as needed between rounds.

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Robin R. She-Hulks out!!!

Congratulations to the Strength Cycle Totalers!

Last night’s total yielded some epic lifts and huge numbers!  Congratulations to all the participants! We’ll let the numbers speak for themselves!

Squat/Press/Deadlift-Total

Jenna J 130/65/175-375
Stella Z 175/77.5/225-477.5
Kahrin B 190/95/245-530
Nick Parish 250/110/300-660
Ruvin L 270/115/350-735
Nino D 280/120/345-745
Nick A 280/105/305-690
David T 285/135/350-770
Deepak T 315/145/350-810
Matt C 315/145/350-810
Dan H 370/160/405-935
Nick Pines 335/155/375-865
Luis E 350/180/405-935

Big up to veteran strength cyclers Sarah H. on her 200lb PR Deadlift and to Jess B. who deadlifted a whopping 280lbs!  Another incredible night full of major accomplishments!  Can’t wait until the next one!

The Paleo Challenge Countdown Continues!

Only 15 days left to sign up for the 2012 Paleo Challenge! Sign up today!

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What was the best thing you did for yourself in 2011?
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135lb Barbell Windmills for Reps Youtube
The 12 Do’s of Christmas Robb Wolf
The Top 50 Christmas Toys of the Last 100 Years Infographic

In 15 minutes row as many meters as possible with a stroke rating cap of 16 s/m

Couch Stretch- 2min/side
Partner OH with PVC-2min

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Poise

Strength Cycle Total is Tonight!

The ladies and gents of Strength Cycle are having their total tonight!  Come out to watch these guys hit new PRs in the Squat, Press and Deadlift!  This is one of the best nights in the gym!  The awesome displays of strength start at 6pm! 

Ladies! CFQ’s Hail to the Queen Competition still has slots!

CF Queens is hosting an all-women CF competition on January 28th!  We’ve already got a strong contingent of SBK ladies registered to represent and if you’d like to join them hurry and register here.  There are only 6 slots left! Get it girls!

Holiday Social!

RSVP’s and questions can be sent to jessica(at)crossfitsouthbrooklyn(dot)com.

The Paleo Challenge Countdown Continues!

Only 16 days left to sign up for the 2012 Paleo Challenge! Sign up today!

CFSBK Holiday Schedule

Saturday 12/24 Normal Hours
Sunday 12/25  9am-10am Group Class ONLY
Monday 12/26 No 6, 7 and 8am Group Classes. No 7am On Ramp. 12, 5, 6, 7 and 8pm are on as usual
Saturday 12/31 Normal Hours
Sunday 1/1 Closed

Herondale Meat CSA still open!

There is still time to sign up for the next cycle of monthly meat deliveries from Herondale Farm! Each month, you’ll receive 15lbs of a variety of cuts from beef, pork and lamb – everything from porterhouse steaks to bone-in leg of lamb to english style bangers. Deliveries happen the first Wednesday of each month and run from January – May.

Total cost is $750, payable in installments, or $695 if you pay up front.

Questions? Email margie(at)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com, or info(at)herdonalefarm.com

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High-Fat Diets Leave their Mark on Sperm New Scientist
How Meditation May Change the Brain NY Times
Bonnie Prudden, 97, Dies; Promoted Fitness for TV Generation NY Times
Zach Even-Esh on Developing Bone Crushin’ Hands Underground Strength
The Best Damn Bench Press Article. Period/ Print Version T-Nation