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Accessory Work
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Deadlifts, Bodyweight
Push-ups

Jeremy showing how it's done. 

Good Front Squats/Bad Front Squats Crossfit.com

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Accessory Work
3 Rounds of 8 Reps of the following complex (NFT)
Double KB/DB Clean
KB/DB Push Press
Walk out to Push-up

Just Like this…Only Better.

Kevin Swings

Winter Strength Series: Part Deux

Tomorrow marks the beginning of part 2 of our winter strength cycle.  Over the next two weeks we'll be focusing on the Mid-Hang Power Clean, Front Squat and Press.  We're looking forward to seeing people solidify their technique with these movements and continue to put up new PRs in 2009.   

Safe Travels David, Margie & Gillian!

For those playing along at home David, Margie & Gillian are all out West soaking up all that sunshine and training with our friends on the Left Coast until next Monday.  Fear not, all classes (with the exception of the Saturday Teaser classes) will be running as scheduled.  We wish the travelers all the best and look forward to frequent updates of their adventures. 

See you all tomorrow!

Your Tight Hips Betray You San Francisco Crossfit

CrossFit Level 1 Certification at CFSBK
April 11th – 12th

Register Here!

Balls.

Level 1 Certification: Fundamentals
The Level 1 Certification is an Introductory course on CrossFit's methods, concepts, and movements. On completing a Level 1 CrossFit certification, attendees will have the resources and a sufficient foundation from where they can continue independent and successful development as a CrossFit trainer or athlete.
Level 1 Certifications may be repeated as needed or desired at a reduced cost for each seminar. There is no prerequisite for the Level 1 Certification. -CrossFit

Happy Travels
Coaches Margie and David are off to California for 10 days.  We're going to visit some friends on the Left Coast and have some fun in the warm weather.  Shane and Jacinto will be leading classes while we're gone. Happy training, everyone!

Who PR'd on the first half of the Strength Cycle?

4 Rounds for time of:
30 Overhead Dumbbell Walking Lunges, 30/15
20 Pull-Ups

To do the WOD as rx'd, carry a dumbbell overhead for 15 steps then switch arms.  If you'd like to experiment a little with a sandbag carry instead, feel free.

Accessory Work
Forward Rolls
L-Sit practice

Leonid catches his breath.

Attention:
There will be no Teaser Classes on the 17th and 24th.

Save The Date! January 31st is still our party date.  We will be replacing classes with a Hooverball tournament, a Paleo style potluck and beer! Everyone is invited.  More details to come.

Paleo Food
Go to the "Foraging Pictures" link and check out all the great stuff you can find in Prospect Park!

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Accessory Work
5 Rounds for time of:
95/65 pound Thruster, 5 reps
95/65 pound Hang Powercleans, 7 reps
95/65 pound Sumo Deadlift High-pull, 10 reps

Shane sets up for some weighted pull-ups

Attention:
There will be no Teaser Classes on the 17th and 24th.  Three of our four coaches will be in California.

Old Time Strong Man Blog
The 11 Best Foods You Aren't Eating NY Times

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Accessory Work
3 Rounds NFT
Virtual Shoveling 10 reps, each side
Dips, 10 Reps

If 10 Strict Dips are easy for you, start to add weight via dumbbells or a weighted belt.

Jenna diligently tracks her numbers

In an effort to make classes run a little smoother and finish on time, we're going to formally partition sessions into three basic sections:

Warm-up/Soft Tissue 10-12 minutes
Max Effort 25-30 minutes
Metabolic Conditioning/Accessory work 15-20 minutes

In essence, it will be very similar to the way classes have been running with the exception that everyone will have a better understanding of how long they have to complete a particular section.  Athletes are still encouraged to either come early or stay late as they please.  Take advantage of open gym hours for additional soft tissue work, skill development or just to socialize! 

Rev. Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping
All hail the King, Rodney Mullen 1984 Japan
Damien Hirst at the MET

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Accessory Work
L-Sit Practice
Foam Roll/Stick

Staci, Steph and Margie

Register for the CrossFit Games North East Qualifier

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Accessory work
3 Rounds For Time of:
15 Thrusters
30 Box Jumps

Loading on the Thrusters is based on bodyweight.  Choose 65%, 60% or 55% depending on capacity.  Set up the box jumps to about mid thigh level.

Grant squats 375×3
Pictured also was our guest last Thursday, Mac from CrossFit Cherry Point

Dumbbell Vertical Press CF Journal (with standards)
Can One be Both Vegetarian and Primal? Modern Forager
Question and Answer, Coach Classman CrossFit

Welcome our first Foundations Cycle of 2009!
Ari, Jillian, Saysha, Asta, Scott, Ed and Ilya learned the CFSBK Warm up and got a taste of "Tabata Squats".  7 more classes to go, guys!

CrossFit Beyond the Box
Last week's Ice Skating trip was a great success with 13 people coming out to "learn and play new sports".   January's sport.. HOOVERBALL!!

What is your favorite television show?
Apple Introduces Revolutionary new Laptop with No Keyboard The Onion
Check out Kent in The Onion video!

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Accessory Work
3 Rounds NFT of:
5 Turkish Get-Ups, each arm
10 Knees To Elbows

If your skill set is there, go Heavy on the Turkish Get-Ups today.  Knees to Elbows are  strict, aim for one second at the top and bottom of each rep without kipping.

Mobility 5

Charmel and John C improve their GPP.

Not For Time (NFT) implies that increasing work capacity is not the primary objective for the workout.  Strength, flexibility, coordination, agility, accuracy and/or balance can play more dominant roles depending on the movements selected and the intentions of the athlete.  Have fun with them.

Wind Suits!
Physical Subculture's DVD Preview