3×3
(E 3/4) Sets Across

then 1 set for Max Reps
Men-225/185/135/95
Women-135/95/65/45

Push Ups
5 Sets Across
Add 1-2 Repetitions to last weeks work sets.

Post loads/reps to comments.
compare to 1.13.11 and 1.6.11

For Time:

1000m Row
50 Box Jumps

Post times to comments.

No man is an island. But Baz is no ordinary man.

C.R.A.S.H.-B Training info from Coach Nick

Coach Nick will take a group of CrossFitters to the CRASH-B Indoor Rowing Championships – "like lambs to the slaughter," he says – on Feb. 20th in Boston. He has developed a program and will hold a few sessions with anyone who's interested in going.  To view the training program from now until then, click this link

Nick will hold a FREE workshop here at 12pm on Saturday, the 22nd. At the workshop he will cover the following:

• The CRASH-B – the format, what to expect, etc.
• The training program
• Rowing technique
• The 2000m race
• The ins and outs of the Concept 2 rowing ergometer (the "erg")
• Nick will also lead a short workout.

Please email Nick(at)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com if you're interested in signing up for the CRASH-Bs. Even if you're not going, you're welcome to join the workshop and do the training program.
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Kipping Pull-up Workshop Tonight

Join David O. tonight at 8pm for a dedicated kipping tutorial. If you're ready to learn the kipping pull-up or in the process of putting the pieces together this is a great opportunity to dial it in. 

RSVP to David(AT)Crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com Price of admission: One strict pull-up or chin-up.

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Rest Day Dinner Reminder

This week's Paleo Challenge Rest Day Dinner is Friday January 21st @ 7pm and is being hosted by the illustrious Will S. & Robin R.  This is a potluck-style dinner (we know y'all know how to do those) and the theme is Paleo versions of dishes "Grandma Used to Make".

RSVP to Robin R. at reedrobin(AT)gmail.com no later than 12pm on Friday.

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High Fat, High Cholesterol Diet Linked to Breast Cancer? Mark's Daily Apple
Choosing Organic Milk Could Offset Climate Change Science Daily
Shoulder Function Not Fully Restored After Rotator Cuff Surgery Science Daily
Improve Your Handstand Beast Skills via Conditioning Research

5 Rounds for time of:

5 Power Snatch 115/75
5 Overhead Squat 115/75
25 Double Unders

*Last Power Snatch leads into first Overhead Squat
 

Post loads and times to comments.

 
Ladies of the Competition Class

CrossFit South Brooklyn Competition Team!!

CrossFit South Brooklyn is proud to announce the launch of it's newest class, SBK Competition Team. This class is for the advanced CrossFitter who has an interest in competing in CrossFit on the regional and national level. Programming is challenging and focused. Attention is paid to the more esoteric aspects and full squat versions of the Olympic lifts, advanced gymnastics skills, team workouts, and WODs that hit harder in general. Scaling options for these WODs are little to none and srtict ROM standards are enforced. We’ve invited a few athletes to join the beta version of the class based on either previous participation in competitive CrossFit events, an expressed desire to compete, or the ability to do most if not all WODs Rx’d (and with competitive results).  We’re stoked to put together a team to represent South Brooklyn at the CrossFit Games and other events this year! The class currently meets on Tuesday at 7pm  and Sunday at noon and is by invitation only. Email Christian@CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com or Jeremy@CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com for info.

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Speaking of Competition…..

For those interested in competing in a CrossFit competition there are two great events coming up over the next couple of months:

 CrossFit Long Island City is hosting a pretty unique event on January 29, 2011.  Their "Frostbite Competition" will feature intense CrossFit WODs in freezing cold temperatures.  Click HERE for details/registration.

Our good friends CrossFit Queens are putting on a women's-only competition "Hail to the Queen" on February 26, 2011.  This event was created to showcase the strength and skill of the local CrossFit community's female athletes.  Click HERE for details/registration.
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Rest Day Dinner with Will S. and Robin R.

Red Meat Gives Women Strokes? No. Primal Wisdom
Hey Robb, This Person Said Gluten Free Diets Are Bogus Robbwolf.com 

Malcolm nice and upright during the OHS

A Star is Born

Congratulations to Scott J. and Suzy on the birth of their son August (Gus) Myers Jackson!  Gus was born 1/15/11 and both mom and baby boy are doing great!
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Rest Day Dinners Hosts Needed

We've got 5 remaining Paleo-themed Rest Day dinners remaining during the Challenge.  We currently have two hosting slots unfilled: 

Friday, January 21
Friday, February 4

Remember, these can be informal, either hosted in-home or at a restaurant of your choosing. 

The purpose of these dinners is to serve as reinforcement during the Challenge, giving folks a way to share difficulties and successes in a positive environment. If you're interested in being the host w/ the most please email us at info(AT)crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com. 
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Upcoming Seminars and Certs and SBK

There are still slots available for Kelly Starrett's Movement and Mobility Certifications.  We'll be hosting not one, but TWO full-day seminars with K-Starr.  If you're serious about improving your peformance by making increases to your flexibility and mobility check the links on the Upcoming Events sidebar or take the shortcuts here to register!  Saturday, February 5, 2011 & Sunday, February 6, 2011

We're also excited to announce that we're hosting Jeff Tucker and crew for the CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Course Certifcation November 5-6, 2011.  Jeff and his team put on a phenomenal weekend of gymnastic skill development when they visited us before and we can't recommend their cert enough.  Check here to register! 
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Come "concur" the Kipping Pull-up  with our Kipping 101 Workshop

Do you have strict pull-ups but haven't pieced together the kip yet? Have you recently started kipping and can't quite get the rhythm right?  Join David O. this Thursday, January 20th at 8pm for a dedicated kipping tutorial. RSVP to David(AT)Crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com

Price of admission: One strict pull-up or chin-up.
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Hypocritical…or Human? Whole 9
Dessert Demons in Disguise Whole 9
Glow from Eating Well Judged Healthy Looking Scientific American

2-2-2
(E3/4) Go heavier than your previous triple
Technical (form) faluires are still considered missed reps

Post loads to comments.
Compare to 1.10.11 & 1.3.11

For time:
21-15-9
Burpees
Strict Knees to Elbows

Post time to comments.

Chris L. Cleans.

We will be operating on our regular schedule today!
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This is the third full week of the Paleo Challenge?  How're you feeling?  How are you performing in the gym?  Have you begun settling in to the ancestral way of life?
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Making a Weeks Worth of Meals in Advance Robb Wolf
Pole Vaulter Rasmus Wejnold Training Youtube
Knees to Elbows CrossFit.com

As Many Rounds as Possible in 15 Minutes of:
3 Power Cleans 155/105
3 Pull Ups
6 Push Ups
9 Box Jumps

Post rounds and Rx to comments.

Skill Work
Front Lever Practice
or
Ring Inversions 101

The CFSBK Paleo Potluck was a huge success! Thanks to all those who came out.  ABC's Nightline even came out to cover the event!

I…um…cheated…on the Paleo Challenge…now what?
by Chris Fox

    So, you were out to dinner/lunch/brunch/drinks/whatever with family/co-workers/significant other/friends/enemies/whoever, and in a moment of weakness had a big plate of pasta/pizza/bread/potatoes/whatever…now what? Are you a failure? A loser? You had a burger WITH the bun? Seriously, do you have zero will power? Why can you not follow through with this thing for 60 days?
    Fret not, folks. This is but a road bump on the highway to better living. You “cheated”, so what? The mountains will not crumble, the ground will not open up and suck you in, and, you are NOT destined to keep repeating the same pattern. What do you do? Pick it back up right where you left off. Simply make sure the next meal you have falls within the guidelines you set for yourself. Remember those goals and photos? Take a look at them. Reassure yourself that you are doing better now than you did before then, and you will be doing better in the future. Keep doing the best you can. The biggest mistake you can make is to tell yourself you “fell off the wagon” and are back into old habits. That is a self destructive though process and an excuse to keep “cheating”. Just get right back into your groove. Bad habits are hard to break, and (News Flash!) you’re gonna mess up every so often. The good news is that all habits are hard to break, and the more good choices you make for yourself the more you are ingraining yourself with good habits. There’s a whole bevy of cohorts and coaches in your corner cheering you on to do well.

The CFSBK Olympic Weightlifting Cycle!
Want to spend 8 weeks improving your olympic lifts?  Check out our upcoming Olympic Weightlifting Cycle.  The class will focus on mechanical efficiency and technical proficiency emphasising proper position, tempo and finally load.  The program is comprised of full squat variations of the lifts, squats and a selection of basic plyometrics and assistance exercises.
Whether you are looking to be a better Olympic lifter or Crossfitter this class will help improve your numbers and cut your WOD times. 

For more information and for registration links, Click Here!

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What was your favorite dish from the potluck last night?!

3-3-3
(E4/8) First, find a Heavy Triple, then,

Perform max reps at 75% of your heaviest load.

Post loads and reps to comments.
compare to 1.12.11

50 Dumbbell Squat Cleans for time.
Done at work/rest of :45/:15

Post load and time to comments.
compare to 10.13.10


A testimonial from John J:

"Today (12/28) two young guys snatched my phone on 7th ave. and ran for it up Lincoln Pl. I typically never talk on the phone on the street, but it was blizzard-transportation-coordination-related, so a rare exception.

Dan H3 concurs the Muscle Up last friday!

Due to a filming segment for ABC's Nightline with Robb Wolf and Art DeVany, we will not be holding Open Gym tonight from 5:30-7:30pm.  Wish us luck, everyone!

The Paleo Potluck is tomorrow! We've got almost 50! people attending. Huzzah!

Tough Titsday is fast approaching!
We've only got one slot left for Coach Margie's Tough Titsday starting on 1/18.  Check out this article Margie wrote on "Getting Ready to Squat" for some related reading. Do you know how to properly approach heavy loads from a mental and physical standpoint?  If not, she sure does.  To learn more and to register, click here!

What TV shows did you watch as a young kid?__________________
Paleolilith: The Paleo Diet's Secret Mistress
Nuts and Omega 6's Marks Daily Apple
Mitch Gaylord: Olympic Excellence

Bench Press
3×5
Add 2.5 – 10 lbs to last weeks sets

Push Ups
5 Sets Across
Add 1-2 Repetitions to last weeks work sets.

Post loads/reps to comments.
compare to 1.6.11

For Time:
Row 250 meters
21 Dumbbell Push Presses
Row 500 meters
15 Dumbbell Push Presses
Row 750m
9 Dumbbell Push Presses

Post Rx and time to comments.

Coach Nick's Tempo Overhead Squats

Due to some filming for Nightline that will go on in the gym, there is No Open Gym this Friday night from 5:30-7:30pm.  Anyone who normally comes to open gym and is missing a class may bank that class and push it forward.  We apologize for the short notice!
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C.R.A.S.H.-B Training info from Coach Nick
Coach Nick will take a group of CrossFitters to the CRASH-B Indoor Rowing Championships – "like lambs to the slaughter," he says – on Feb. 20th in Boston. He has developed a program and will hold a few sessions with anyone who's interested in going.  To see view the training program from now until then, click this link

Nick will hold a workshop here at 12pm on Saturday, the 22nd. At the workshop he will cover the following:

• The CRASH-B – the format, what to expect, etc.
• The training program
• Rowing technique
• The 2000m race
• The ins and outs of the Concept 2 rowing ergometer (the "erg")
• Nick will also lead a short workout.

Please email Nick(at)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com if you're interested in signing up for the CRASH-Bs. Even if you're not going, you're welcome to join the workshop and do the training program.
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Paleo Potluck Reminders
If you're bringing a dish that needs to be/stay heated, please bring a crock pot or warming device if you can.  We have a microwave available at the gym and will bring some heating stations but the more you can bring the better!  For a list of the current RSVP'd meals click here!  Also- if anyone is able to show up 20-30 minutes early/stay 15 minutes late to help set up/breakdown it would be greatly appreciated!

ALSO, remember that Greg and Erica N will be hosting an after party at their apartment and all are welcome to attend.  Please email erica.nofi(at)yahoo.com if you'd like to attend!
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Mice Kept on Unnatural Sleep Cycle Go Haywire Wired

3×3
(e3/8) Sets Across
Theses are again, tempo sets at a 2-3-1 cadence.  Try to add weight from the last exposures 3×5 tempo squats.

Post loads to comments.
compare to 1.08.11

Tabata Mash-Up the Following two Movements:
Kettlebell Swings
Box Jumps

Choose a weight and box height that will allow you to cycle reps quickly

Post total for each movement and Rx to comments.
compare to 9.05.09 or 6.22.09

Dan B pulls 395

Announcing the CFSBK Olympic Weightlifting Cycle!

The Olympic lifts are the ultimate expression of strength, speed and power.  The Clean and Jerk and the Snatch require an array of physical skills (Strength, Flexibility, Coordination, Agility, Balance, Power and Speed) and can take a lifetime of training to truly master.  
This class is designed to take athletes with a basic exposure to the lifts and spend 8 weeks improving their Clean and Jerk and Snatch.  
We will focus on mechanical efficiency and technical proficiency emphasising proper position, tempo and finally load.  The program is comprised of full squat variations of the lifts, squats and a selection of basic plyometrics and assistance exercises.
Whether you are looking to be a better Olympic lifter or Crossfitter this class will help improve your numbers and cut your WOD times.  

In this  8 week, 24 session program we offer:
* Small group training designed to increase your competency with the lifts.
* Consistent and repeated exposure to the Snatch & Clean and Jerk and their variations
* A squatting variation each class.
* Video feedback/analysis
* Class materials include a syllabus and video materials
*New PRs.

Class is limited to 4 athletes.  
Pre-requisite: 6 Months of CF Group Class Programming or 1 Strength Cycle
Athletes must be cleared by Coach Shane prior to participation.

For more information and for registraion links, Click Here!

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Nicole Carrol talks CrossFit and Nutrition
Nicole Carrol Overhead Squats her bodyweight for 15 Reps

Art DeVany reads from and discusses his new book, "The New Evolution Diet" at McnallyJackson tomorrow at 7!

Jeff B, Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters

Check out Dan R's photo of Teresa B and Carlos G on the CrossFit Affiliate Blog today!

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Why am I So Hungry?
By Chris Fox

You've been doing great with food choices during this first week of paleo, but some days find yourself wracked with hunger.WTF? Recognize that by removing grains, legumes, dairy, and refined sugar, you've removed potent calorie sources as well. Be sure to make up for those calories by eating enough protein and fat. You cannot expect be satisfied with an egg or two and a few veggies for breakfast if you expect that breakfast to last you any more than a few hours. You need to be eating enough. Don't throw hunger pangs on top of cravings for foods that you've removed from your diet. If you're starving you're much more likely to satisfy said cravings. Try combining 2 or more animal protein sources in meals and be sure that you have enough calories coming in. A good drizzle of olive oil or a small handful of nuts added to a meal can make all the difference.  Each of your meals should be centered around a generous serving of animal protein and garnished with veggies/fruit/nuts. A plate full of cauliflower and a boiled egg will not provide the energy you need to be a sane, functioning human being. Paleo choices give you the permission to EAT!

Speaking of Hungry… Remember to RSVP for the Paleo Potluck on the 15th!  We want to make sure that we get enough table space and cutlery for everyone.  Send your RSVP and dish choice to info(at)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com today!

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Kipping Pull-Up 101
Need some work on your Kipping Pull-Up?  RSVP with David(at)CrossFitSouthBrooklyn.com for a :30-:45 Minute class on how to develop this essential CrossFit skill.  The class will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 8pm.  The price of entry is the ability to do a single strict chin up or pull-up.

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Neanderthal A-Go-Go! Robb Wolf
The New Paleolithic Nutrition Forums! Robb Wolf
Beef Label Decoder National Geographic Green Guide
Peach and Pecan Scramble Performance Menu
Nutrition Prep Day with the Chans, Part 1 CrossFit Journal Preview
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Professional Ballet Dancer Calves and Ankles Mobility WOD
Zack Kyrch Injury and Comeback