Saturday 4-23-16

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MAX OUT DAY!! The day you have all been waiting for!!!! Oly class is an open gym today -- meaning it is up to you guys to judge each other and keep each other on track. I highly recommend recording your lifts, help each other out and record for one other. Judge each other strictly but constructively. Come in with a warm-up plan and get ready to push some weight!  A.  25min to warm up to and complete 3 attempts at a 1RM snatch B.  25min to warm up to and complete 3 attempts at a 1RM clean and jerk ***don't start your 3 attempts until you're ready. Once you begin your 3 attempts, there is no going back! Assess and reflect on your recorded lifts and start nailing down goals for the weeks to come. Most importantly, have fun! Lifting is fun, our class is fun (I hope), and you guys are awesome! Get after it!!

Friday, 4.22.16

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Amateur

Seated Box Jump – Find Max Height Power Clean 5×3 (add 2.5 lbs to last workout)

Collegiate

Seated Box Jump – Find Max Height Power Clean 3, 3, 3, 3

Conditioning

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes: 195/130 lb Hang Power Clean – 3 Reps 195/130 lb Front Squat – 6 Reps 300 meter Row

Thursday, 4.21.16

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Amateur

Squat 3×5 (add 5 lbs to last workout) Bench Press 3×5 (add 2.5 lbs to last workout)

Collegiate

DB Step Up 4×6 each Floor Press 5 RM

Conditioning

Complete 4 Rounds for max reps and time:

Bodyweight/70% Bodyweight Bench Press – 6 Reps Push Ups – Max Reps Unbroken

Rest 60 Seconds

15′ Rope Climb – 1 Rep Strict Pull Ups – Max Reps Unbroken

Rest 60 Seconds

*For unbroken reps, do not rest in the down position of the Push Up or take your hands off the bar once you start your Pull Ups.

What really causes heartburn, and how can I fix it for good?

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What really causes heartburn, and how can I fix it for good?-CFSB Wellness Wednesday In this video we explain what really causes heartburn and how to fix it for good. We discuss how: -Stomach acid is actually good for you. -Heartburn is usually caused by too little stomach acid, not too much -Heartburn pills fix the symptoms of heartburn, but actually make the underlying cause much worse -You can fix heartburn by addressing the root cause of the issue which is usually too little stomach acid that can be caused by or related to H. Pylori or SIBO amongst other things. Again and again, we see that prescription drugs are merely symptom control without addressing the underlying cause of the issue and in some cases they can make the underlying issue worse as in the case of heartburn meds.

2017 Summer Sport Performance Camp

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title="How Do I Sign Up For A Free Week?" open="false"]Click here to sign up for a Free Week from June 6th – June 10th[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="What is the Purpose of the Summer Strength and Conditioning Program?" open="false"]This is a strength and conditioning program designed to build bigger, stronger, more explosive athletes with more horsepower. The demands of athletes are universal. If you can run, jump, sprint, change direction, are strong and powerful then you will be successful. These are the goals that we are working towards. We will get there by lifting heavy, conditioning (metabolic, sprint, jumping), and working with the mentality of “Train Fast Be Fast.” Another key principle is building strong posture and position through the use of external forces, external resistance, and external elements to challenge posture and position. Why is posture and position important? Your ability as an athlete to sprint, jump, change direction, and tackle is all dependent on whether or not you can maintain good posture and position through full ranges of motion.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="What's the training going to look like?" open="false"]A. Warm up/Dynamic movement prep: These components set the tempo for the day and ensure that you are prepared for the physiological demand ahead in the day’s training. This is also where we will identify limiting factors and build the skill to be better movers. B. Strength work: There are two levels of strength (1) for the beginner and (2) the advanced participant. Here we strengthen posture and position with heavy weights. C. Fieldwork: This could be any combination HIIT training, cardio, metcon, plyometrics, weightlifting, sprints, or strongman type movements. The volume and intensity of fieldwork is designed to prepare you for the physical and mental demands found in ALL field sports. Concepts and standards taken from and inspired by CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="When does the camp start? What are the training days/times, and training location?" open="false"]The camp will meet for 8 consecutive weeks starting Monday June 12th, and ending August 4th. The camp will meet 4 times a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Each day training will last from 9:00am – 10:15am, these will be 75 minute training sessions. Location: Crossfit South Bend 3927 North Home Street Mishawaka IN, 46545[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="What is the cost?" open="false"]$240 for the 8 week camp, which breaks down to $6 per hour./x_accordion_item] [x_accordion_item title="What is the age limit?" open="false"]High School Age Athletes and Above[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Testimonial: Robert Mischer, Basketball player at Cornell University" open="false"]Robert Going into the Strength &Conditioning program, I didn’t know what to expect because a lot of the movements and lifts were new to me. What I got out of the program beat my expectations tenfold. Not only was I able to train with my brother every day, but Carl and Brandon provided me and the other trainees the expertise needed to perform each exercise and lift to the best of our abilities. They were very personable and took the time to teach each athlete correct techniques while pushing us to be at our best. I made huge strides in my overall strength, explosiveness, and quickness in the short, ten weeks of training to the point when I got back to school, my Strength & Conditioning coach asked me, “What did you do this summer?” The Summer S&C training camp was a great experience all around and I’ll be back again this summer to do it again.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Testimonial: Zach's Story" open="false"]image1 What brought me to CFSB to train was pressure from my rugby coach to become a better athlete, he saw some athletic potential in me but I needed some way to unlock that potential. Carl Case is one of our conditioning coaches for the Penn Rugby team and he also is a trainer at CFSB so that helped draw me to this gym and program instead of other programs. The training was different than the traditional ways of strength training I was used to because of the exercise split but it is aimed at making you a better athlete and that’s exactly what it does. The conditioning work is brutal, but well worth it and gives you a great feeling of accomplishment after you grind through one. All of my athletic accomplishments are due to training at CFSB and in the strength and con ditioning program. I was never the fastest runner, most agile, or the quickest guy on any of my teams, but that was before I went through this program. I am now much quicker and have a much better step. I remember one play my junior year in specific, where I was very near to the out of bounds line and I made a quick step and remained in bounds and ran in for a score, after that I looked at Coach Carl and attributed that to his training. I started coming into CFSB my sophomore year and after that season and my junior year I made the all-state team and before CFSB there was no chance I would have made a high level team like that. I have gained, speed, strength and power through this program that I can attribute to all of my on field successes[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Testimonial: Christian's Story" open="false"]IMG_9729 After my freshmen rugby season at Penn High School I wanted to become the best and strive to play rugby at the next level. I came to Carl Case and told him to make me bigger, stronger, and faster. The next week I started going to CrossFit South Bend and the rest is history. I dedicated myself to the strength and conditioning program and gave 100% every time I stepped in that door. The teaching that I received was very informative and too the point. Carl takes his time with each person making sure they know how to perform the movement, and also taking the time to teach proper warm up mechanics. He will always listen to any question that comes up, and will work with any injuries that his athletes sustain. My first impression of this program was, “I can’t wait to lift heavy weights and become a monster on the rugby pitch”. I did become a monster, but I also became faster, and smarter on the field with my movements. I could bulldoze people over with the strength that I received from the program, but my footwork greatly increased. All the sprinting and sprinting mechanics really worked to strengthen every muscle in my body, as well as minimize the energy that I spent. The accomplishments that I have made from this program are endless. I have competed 4 years in high school, many CrossFit competitions; weight lifting seminars, strong man events, and currently playing collegiate rugby at the highest level. I could not have accomplished all these achievements without the help of Carl Case and his strength and conditioning program. Even in college I am continuing to follow my coach (Carl Case), and his program to better myself and keep myself performing at the most competitive level in college rugby. Take my word and invest your time, and give 100% of your effort into this program. You will not be disappointed with the results that are to come![/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Coaches Bio - Carl Case - CrossFit Football Coaching Staff" open="false"]bluekrishna-6-1500x978 Carl Case is co-owner of CrossFit South Bend (CFSB) began his career as a CrossFit certified coach in 2009, and has been a coach for the Penn High School rugby team since 2009. Carl coaches athletes through CrossFit South Bend’s Strength & Conditioning program and his training includes certifications in CrossFit as a CrossFit Level 2 Coach, CrossFit Football, Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit Nutrition and CrossFit Mobility. In 2013, Carl became part of the Power Athlete seminar staff. Carl travels the country training coaches and athletes in the strength and conditioning elements of Power Athlete, “Power Athlete is a strength and conditioning program designed to meet the universal demands of athletes, including running, jumping, sprinting, changing direction, strength and explosive, powerful movement.” A natural athlete, Carl played rugby and football at Penn High School and continued his athletic career through college, later combining CrossFit, Power Athlete and rugby as part of his post-collegiate athletic career. As a coach, Carl helps young athletes identify their goals and provides pointed instruction to help achieve those goals. This is the 4th year for CrossFit South Bend’s Summer Sport Performance Camp. Carl is a Penn High School graduate and graduated from Indiana University. Click here to check out Carl’s CrossFit Football Bio[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

May Fundamentals Registration Is Open

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Interested in our Fundamentals Course? Our  Fundamentals Course is always right around the corner! Interested in signing up for TWO FREE WEEKS! Click here to do it. Want some Details? Scroll down to check out the schedule or any other details you may want to know about.[/cs_text][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title="What is the Monthy Fundamentals Schedule" open="false"]2015 – 2016 Fundamentals Start Dates: Our Fundamentals program begins on a Tuesday each month, and runs 12 classes in succession. The start date for each month is listed below. May Fundamentals: Tuesday May 3rd June Fundamentals: Tuesday May 31st July Fundamentals: Tuesday July 5th August Fundamentals: Tuesday August 2nd September Fundamentals: Tuesday August 30th October Fundamentals: Tuesday September 27th (to avoid Thanksgiving) November Fundamentals: Tuesday Oct. 25th (to avoid Thanksgiving) December: Tuesday Nov. 29th (exception: 3 weeks long due to holidays) Class Times: Tuesday 7:00pm Thursday 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am THAT SCHEDULE DOESN’T WORK FOR ME! You may want to check out our Accelerated Fundamentals Course then! Which you can check out by clicking right here![/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="I don't want to wait, I want to start tomorrow!" open="false"]If you don’t want to wait to start until our next scheduled Fundamentals, and you’d like to start the Fundamentals RIGHT NOW! We also offer an Accelerated Fundamentals, which you can check out by clicking right here! With that you get 6 personal training session to get you ready for class, along with 3 free weeks of CrossFit afterwards! The sessions are scheduled at your convenience.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="I'd like to sit down and chat first, I have questions!" open="false"]Want to sit down and discuss your goals and how we plan to meet them? Easy, click here to schedule a Free No Sweat intro During the No Sweat Intro we will meet for a private 20 minute chat about your goals, and what CrossFit South Bend can do to help you achieve those goals. No pressure, no obligation. Just a chance to see if CrossFit South Bend is a good fit for you.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="The schedule looks like I might miss a few classes" open="false"]If you will be missing a Fundamentals class, no worries, we can do some make up work to catch you up. Try not to miss as many as you can though because each one builds on the prior class. But if you have to, just email Brandon@crossfitsouthbend.com and we will get it organized for a makeup during the Fundamentals. We usually allow up to 2 missed sessions, if you are going to be missing 3 or more, you may want to consider an Accelerated Fundamentals here.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Signing up for a membership" open="false"]The first two weeks of each month are free! We want people to give CrossFit a good honest try before they decide whether or not it is for them. After that first two weeks if you decide CrossFit is for you, you can sign up and continue out the rest of the month. You can find out prices right here[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Want to sign up and already know how to perform CrossFit movements?" open="false"]
Already well versed in the Olympic lifts, power lifts, gymnastics, and CrossFit movements?
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If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask any of us! Our office and inboxes are always open! You can also check out our website for more info about our programs, prices, programming, and schedule at www.crossfitsouthbend.com  Other than that, we will expect to see you in here on your start date!Click here to email us if you have any other questions.
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Wednesday 4-20-16

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I'll be gone until next Saturday (4/30) - be  nice to the other coaches while I'm away! Warm-up: coach's choice A.  Clean and jerk - work up to 80-85% in 25min -- remember those mobility issues you noted on Monday? How are you doing on improving them?? B.  Back squat - 5x3@70% of 1RM. Rest 2:00 between sets and hold the bottom of a Russian Babymaker for :20 during rest period C.  10 minute conversational pace AMRAP (Saturday is max out day so be smart!): 10 KB swings (Russian, 55/35), 10 ring rows, 10 push-ups, 10 V-ups

Tuesday, 4.19.16

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Amateur

Deadlift 1x5 (add 10 lbs to last workout) Chin Ups 3 x Max Reps

Collegiate

Snatch Pull 5×2 Chin Ups 3 x Max Reps *For Snatch Pull, use approximately 110% of your Snatch 1 RM.

Conditioning

Complete 1 round every 2 minutes:

315/210 lb Deadlift – 4 Reps 40/30 lb Lateral Ball Slam – 8 Reps Double Unders – 16 Reps *Complete 6 rounds or 12 minutes of work.

Missy Massages This Saturday

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://crossfitsouthbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/10690246_10152814859655561_530246891460604736_n.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Missy Biek, LMT, will be here at the gym doing 30 minute massage sessions on Saturday  April 23rd. We will be posting a signup sheet on the whiteboard where the wod is.  Please put your name and cell phone number next to the time slot you would like.  The cost will be $35…check or cash.  Missy has been a member here at Crossfit South Bend for over 4 years and a massage therapist for over 11 years.  Her specialty is deep tissue and therapeutic work.  She has had a lot of experience working on Crossfitter’s/Athletes.  Missy’s experience as a Crossfitter and an Athlete gives her firsthand knowledge of the issues we face.  If you have a nagging issue that needs to be addressed, never experienced a professional massage or just want to check out Missy’s work, please sign up for one of the spots. Feel free to call or text her with any questions at 574-849-1898.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]