NEW SWAG – 1 WEEK LIMITED RUN!

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We are excited to announce our Coach's Signature Series shirts with the release of two limited edition coach's shirts! Each shirt is uniquely designed by our CFSB coaches. Kicking off our series, we have a signature shirt created by Owner/Coach Brandon Wilton! 3.8 oz., 70/15/15 polyester/airlume combed and ringspun cotton/rayon, 40 singles Unisex sizing Side seams, retail fit Tearaway label Click here to Pre-Order Also in our first release, we have a signature shirt created by Coach Andrew Foster! 3.8 oz., 50/25/25 polyester/airlume combed and ringspun cotton/rayon, 40 singles Unisex sizing Side seams, retail fit Tearaway label Click here to Pre-order
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Free Heart Health and High Cholesterol Talk Next Tuesday!

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Talk Title: Natural Solutions for Heart Health and High Cholesterol Where: Any Lab Test Now, Mishawaka (right between Super Target and Best Buy on University Dr.) When: Tuesday March 20th 2018 at 6:00pm Cost: Free to the Public Next Tuesday 3.20.18 at 6pm at Any Lab Test Now in Mishawaka, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner and CFSB Head Nutrition Coach Robby Gustin will be giving a free talk on natural solutions to heart health and high cholesterol issues. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. However, many people are confused about the best approaches to optimize heart health and cholesterol levels. In this talk we will explain how to get to the root cause of heart health and cholesterol issues, naturally. Lifestyle improvements in things like nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and temporary natural supplementation can do a tremendous amount to optimize heart health and cholesterol levels without having to be on prescriptions for the rest of one’s life. Come learn how to optimize your heart and health and cholesterol levels naturally! Any advice received is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice and treatment from your personal physician. It is recommended that you consult your own doctor or other qualified health professional regarding the treatment of any medical condition and that you speak with your doctor before taking action on any nutritional or health recommendations provided. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. It is offered for educational purposes only, and statements made have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Weightlifting Programming 3/12/18-3/18/18

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Monday – 3/12/18
  • Warm-Up: Side Plank, GHD Back extensions/RDL’s, Barbell Warm-up
  • Snatch 10 x 2 @ 75-80%
  • Back Squat 5 x Max (8-12 Reps) (R 3-5) Leave 3 reps in the tank
  • Chest 75-100 Incline DB Bench Press 6 x 8-12 Close Grip BB Bench Press 4 x 8-12
  • Bi’s 50-75 Barbell Reverse Curls 5 x10
Tuesday – 3/13/18
  • Rest Day
Wednesday – 3/14/18
  • Power Cleans 10 x 2 @ 75-80%
  • Clean Pulls 5 x 3
  • Shoulders 50-75 Philly Press 5 x 10
  • Abs and Back Dumbbell RDL’s 3-4 x 10
Thursday – 3/15/18
  • Clean 10 x 2 @ 75-80%
  • 1 ¼ Front Squats 5 x 3
  • Back 75-100 Reps Bent Over Rows 4 x 8-12 DB “Lawnmower” Rows 3 x 8-12
  • Tri’s 50-75 Reps Standing Tricep Extensions 5 x 10
Friday – 3/16/18 Rest day Saturday – 3/17/18
  • Warm-Up: Long Technical Warm-up
  • Clean and Jerk (1+2) 10 x 2 @ 75-80%
  • Snatch Pulls 5 x 3
  • 5x5 HEAVY single arm PP + Overhead walk (each arm)
Sunday – 3/18/18 Rest day

Strength & Conditioning 3.12.18 – 3.16.18

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[eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Monday 3.12.18 "] Base MR. Hip 1x4 + 3 Athletic Burpees Back Squat 3×5, Add 5 pounds to your last Back Squat workout. Press 3×5, Add 2.5 pounds to your last Press workout. Intermediate MR. Hip 1x4 + 3 Athletic Burpees Front Squat 5x10, we did this a couple weeks ago. today I want you to bump that number up by 2.5%-5% Push Press 3RM, 1x Max Reps @80% Conditioning 3 Rounds Arnold Press - 60 seconds Max Effort Russian Twist - 60 seconds Max Effort Ring Rows - 60 seconds Max Effort Rest - 60 seconds [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Tuesday 3.13.18"] Base Mr. Hammy 2x3 + 3 Broad Jumps Deadlift 1×5, Add 10 pounds to your last Deadlift workout. Barbell Bent Over Rows 3×8, go up 5-10lbs from last week Intermediate Mr. Hammy 2x3 + 3 Broad Jumps Deadlift 3RM, 1x Max Reps @80% Conditioning EMOM for 10 Rounds 25 yard Sled Push, load it up and push the sled as fast as you can each time [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Thursday 3.15.18"] Base Mr. Bear Trap 1x4 + 3 Jump Lunges Back Squat 3×5, Add 5 pounds to your last Back Squat workout. Bench Press 3×5, Add 2.5 pounds to your last Bench Press workout. Intermediate Mr. Bear Trap 1x4 + 3 Jump Lunges 3 Sets Bulgarian Split Squats - 10 right and left Med-Ball Hamstring Curls - 15 Close Grip Bench Press 5x10, we did this a couple weeks ago. today I want you to bump that number up by 2.5%-5% Conditioning 5 Rounds Incline Dumbbell Bench - 8 Dips - Max [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Friday 3.16.18"] Base Power Clean 5×3 (add 2.5 lbs to last workout) Vertical Pulls 4x Max Reps Intermediate Hang Power Clean 4. 4. 4, build to a heavy 4. you have 3 sets to get there Conditioning 6 Rounds Assault Bike - 60 seconds Max Calories Russian Kettlebell Swing - 60 seconds to get 15 swings [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion]

Programming Week of 3.12

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[eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Whats going on this week!"]   Free Talk! Tuesday March 20th Natural Solutions for Heart Health and High Cholesterol BRING A FRIEND DAY! Saturday March 17th Love us at CFSB? Want to leave us a review? It really helps! Facebook: Click here! Google: Click here!  Follow us on instagram here   [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Monday 3.12"] FIT A. Every 90 seconds, for 18 minutes - 3 Sets, BUILD Station 1 – Snatch-Grip Romanian Deadlift x 6-8 reps @ 4011 Station 2 – Dumbbell Z-Press x 6-8 reps @ 2111 Station 3 – Supinated-Grip Hang from Pull-Up Bar x 30-45 seconds Station 4 – L-Sit Taps  x 10 each leg - or Max Plank on Elbows B. Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes (5 sets of each): Minute 1 – Strict Pull-Ups/Ring Rows x Max Reps in 40 seconds *does not have to be unbroken Minute 2 – Alternating Dumbbell /KB Snatches x 20 reps COMP A. Every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes (10 sets): Snatch x 1 rep Build over the course of the 10 sets to today’s heavy single. B. Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes (5 sets of each): Minute 1 – 5 Hang Squat Snatches Minute 2 – 6 Bar Muscle-Ups or 12 Pull-Ups Pick a weight for the squat snatches that will challenge you, but that you will be able to perform with good mechanics throughout the duration of the workout. Score: A, Fit: Sn Grip RDL. Comp: Snatch. B. Fit: Total pull ups and snatch weight. Comp: Snatch Weight. Notes: Fit and Comp Warm Up: Main skill today will be covering the Snatch grip RDL, Z-press, and L-sit taps. Comp is responsible for figuring out their own timekeeping for A. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Tuesday 3.13"] FIT A. Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes, 2 sets, BUILD Station 1 – Back Squat x 12 reps @ 20X1 Station 2 – Unbroken Russian Kettlebell Swings x 30 reps Station 3 – Single-Arm Dumbbell Row x 6 reps each @ 2111 B. For time - 9 minute cap 40/30 Calories of Rowing 30/20 Calories of Assault Bike 20 Goblet Squats 40 Jumping Lunges/Reverse Alt Lunges COMP A. Back Squat - every 2 minutes *Set 1 – 5 reps @ 75-80% of 1-RM *Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80-85% *Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90% *Set 4 – 5 reps @ 80-85% *Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85-90% *Set 6 – 1 rep @ 90-95% B. For time - 9 minute cap 40/30 Calories of Rowing 30/20 Calories of Assault Bike 10 Front Squats (M:135-155 - F:85-105 lbs) 20 Burpee Box Jump-Overs 24″/20″ 10 Front Squats (M:135-155 - F:85-105 lbs) Score: A. Back Squat Weight. B. Time or reps in cap. Notes: Fit & Comp Warm Up: quick primer for back squat, comp will go to build up to their 75-80% first set while fit gets settled into KBS and SADBR. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Wednesday 3.14"] FIT A. Every 90 seconds, for 18 minutes 3 Sets each, BUILD Station 1 – Dumbbell Bench Press *Neutral Grip x 8-10 reps @ 2111 Station 2 – Supinated-Grip Bent-Over Barbell Row x 8 reps @ 21X0 Station 3 – Sit Ups x 10-20 reps @ 3011 Station 4 – Side Plank x Max or 45 seconds each side - whichever comes first B. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes: 9 Single Arm Dumbbell/KB Push Presses 12 Push-Ups 15 Russian Kettlebell Swings COMP A. Take 20 minutes to build to today’s 2-RM Bench Press B. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes: 12 Deadlifts (M:185-225/F:135-155 lbs) 12 Single Arm Dumbbell Push Press (50/35 lbs) *12 ea arm. 12 Ring Dips Score: A, bench weight. B,total reps. Notes: Fit & Comp Warm Up: Dumbell bench, supinated grip row are the primers in the warm up. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Thursday  3.15"] FIT & COMP 7 Minute Amrap Row 400/300 Meters Run 400 Meters Bike 30/20 Cals 50 Double-Unders/Singles rest 3 minutes between sets x4 sets Score: Rounds + Reps - score rounds separately. Looking for consistency in where you sit round to round here.   [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Friday 3.15"] Yep. For time-9 Minute Cap (the whole thing) 21 deadlifts 21 hand-release push-ups 15 deadlifts 15 hand-release push-ups 9 deadlifts 9 hand-release push-ups *note: now you'll add 25% to whatever was just on the bar for the second set of 21.15.9 21 deadlifts 50-ft. bear crawl 15 deadlifts 50-ft. bear crawl 9 deadlifts 50-ft. bear crawl Score: time, or reps in cap Notes - be conservative on the first 21.15.9 in preparation for having 25% more on the bar If you want to do the "scaled"version for the open, its 135/95, then 185/135 [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="SATURDAY BRING A FRIEND DAY 3.17"] Fit & Comp Man OverBoard - Teams of 5 - 15 minute amrap Station 1: Pace Setter: 100 Yard Single Arm Farmers Walk Station 2: Calorie Assault Bike Station 3: Ball Slam Station 4: Calorie Row Station 5: Rest Accumulate as many reps at each station as possible within the time. You can only transition once the pace setting has come in and you get tagged out. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Sunday 3.18"] Fit & Comp A. 5 Sets 20 Landmine Twists 10 Landmine Rows each arm B. 3 Sets Hard Bike 15 Calories 30s Side plank each side [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion]
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Sarah’s Story-Part I-Kicking the CrossFit Open’s Butt!

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Today I'd like to shout out Sarah Fishburn for being an awesome person who is dedicated and willing to put in the work to achieve her goals. In our line of work we see lots of people who want to go to heaven, but aren't willing to die to get there, metaphorically speaking. Not Sarah. She's one of the most dedicated people I've ever worked with. She's committed to her goals, and she sticks with the program even when it involves hard work and effort. On top of it all, she's a super nice and sweet person. Since signing up for our 6-Month Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program a couple months ago she has: -Lost 40lbs -Lost 7.5 inches off her waist -Went from 3 burpees in the open last year to 41 burpees this year -Back-squatted 200lbs -Deadlifted 225lbs -Strict pressed 85lbs -Done no push burpees on the floor instead of on a plate -Shaved 1:00 min off her 55 cal row -Did 18.1 with a bunch of hanging kneee raises from the bar -Bench Pressed 105 -Felt the best she has ever felt mind, body, and spirit in the past 2.5 yrs. -Felt on top of the world. Congrats on all your progress Sarah, we're all super proud of you!

Free Talk! Natural Solutions for Heart Health and High Cholesterol

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Natural Solutions for Heart Health and High Cholesterol Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. However, many people are confused about the best approaches to optimize heart health and cholesterol levels. In this talk, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner and Head Nutrition Coach at CrossFit South Bend, Robby Gustin, will explain how to get to the root cause of heart health and cholesterol issues. Lifestyle improvements in things like nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and temporary natural supplementation can do a tremendous amount to optimize heart health and cholesterol levels without having to be on prescriptions for the rest of one’s life. Come learn how to optimize your heart and health and cholesterol levels naturally! Talk Details: Where: Any Lab Test Now, Mishawaka When: Tuesday March 20th 2018 at 6:00pm Cost: Free to the Public

Strength & Conditioning 3.05.18 – 3.09.18

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[eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Monday 3.05.18 "] Base MR. Hip 1x4 + 3 Athletic Burpees Back Squat 3×5, Add 5 pounds to your last Back Squat workout. Press 3×5, Add 2.5 pounds to your last Press workout. Intermediate MR. Hip 1x4 + 3 Athletic Burpees Back Squat 3RM. 1x MAX Reps @80%. Focus on the speed of the bar leaving a rep or two in the tank PushPress 12 x 2 @ 95% of last set of 5 reps of Press from last Monday. Rest 45 seconds between sets. Conditioning Complete as fast as possible Double Kettlebell Front Squat - 50 Double Kettlebell Swing - 50 Pick any rep, and round scheme you would like. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Tuesday 3.06.18"] Base Mr. Hammy 2x3 + 3 Broad Jumps Deadlift 1×5, Add 10 pounds to your last Deadlift workout. Barbell Bent Over Rows 3×8, go up 5-10lbs from last week Intermediate Mr. Hammy 2x3 + 3 Broad Jumps Deficit Deadlift 10. 10. 10. 10. 10 Conditioning 15 Minute AMRAP Sled Drag - 15 yards Reverse Sled Drag - 15 yards Get Up Sit Up - 5 right and left Ninja Get Up + Vertical Jump - 3 [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Thursday 3.08.18"] Base Mr. Bear Trap 1x4 + 3 Jump Lunges Back Squat 3×5, Add 5 pounds to your last Back Squat workout. Bench Press 3×5, Add 2.5 pounds to your last Bench Press workout. Intermediate Mr. Bear Trap 1x4 + 3 Jump Lunges Back Squat 6×3 @ 85% of 3 RM from Monday. Bench Press 3RM. 1x MAX Reps @80%. Focus on the speed of the bar leaving a rep or two in the tank Conditioning 3 Rounds Double Kettlebell Front Rack Lunge - 20 yards Dynamic Push Ups - 10 [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Friday 3.09.18"] Base Power Clean 5×3 (add 2.5 lbs to last workout) Vertical Pulls 4x Max Reps Intermediate Power Clean Complex 3 Deadlifts + 3 Power Cleans, take between 4-7 sets to work up to your heaviest Vertical Pulls 4x Max Reps Conditioning LATT Test 5 Rounds Assault Bike - 30 seconds Max Calories Rest - 2:00 minutes [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion]

Programming Week of 3.5

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[eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Whats going on this week!"]   No big things other than the open - but...leaving us a review is pretty cool! Love us at CFSB? Want to leave us a review? It really helps! Facebook: Click here! Google: Click here!  Follow us on instagram here   [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Monday 3.5"] FIT A. Three sets of: 60s to perform: Strict Shoulder Press x 8 reps @ 2111, build Rest 60 seconds 60s to perform: Strict Ring Rows x 8 reps @ 2110 Rest 60 seconds 60s to perform: Plank Hold on hands x 60 seconds or Max attempt Rest 60 seconds B. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of: 10 Dumbbell/KB Push Press 20 Mountain Climbers (every step is a rep) Rest 4 minutes then perform C. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of: 10 Bench Dips 10 No Push Up Burpees COMP A. Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (4 sets): Strict Shoulder Press x 1 rep Loads per set (by %): 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 Then rest two minutes, and when the running clock reaches 12:00… Every 3 minutes, for 6 minutes (2 sets) of: Strict Shoulder Press x 1 rep @ 101-105% *Comp is responsible for their own timekeeping B. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of: 10 Push Press (115/75 lbs) 10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups/Pull Ups Rest 4 minutes, and when the running clock reaches 8:00… C. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of: 10 Ring Dips 10 Burpees Score: A, heaviest press weight for both fit/comp. B, reps. C, reps. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Tuesday 3.6"] FIT A. Every 90 seconds, for 18 minutes (4 sets): Station 1 – Medicine Ball Leg Curls x 15-20 reps @ 1010 Station 2 – Weighted Sit Ups/Sit Ups x 10 reps @ 3010 Station 3 – Supinated-Grip Bent-Over Barbell Row x 6-8 reps @ 2111, build B. 15 Minute Amrap - Teams of 2, alternating rounds 18 Kettlebell Swings 12 Alternating Reverse Lunges with Kettlebell Goblet Hold 9/6 Calories of Assault Bike COMP A. Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets): Deadlift x 2 reps @ 80% of 1-RM Deadlift B. 15 Minute Amrap - Teams of 2, alternating rounds 24 Russian Kettlebell Swings 70/55 12 Alternating Reverse Lunges with Kettlebell Goblet Hold 70/55 12 Box Jumps 24/20 Score: A, bent row weight/deadlift weight. B, rounds + reps. Notes: Person 1 will perform and entire round, then person 2 will perform an entire round. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Wednesday 3.7"] FIT A. Every minute, on the minute, for 30 minutes (6 sets of each): Minute 1 – 10/7 Calories of Assault Bike (or 200/150 Meters of Rowing) Minute 2 – 15-20 Wall Balls / Goblet Squats Minute 3 – 15-25 Push-Ups Minute 4 – 15 DB Box Step-Ups or Box Step Ups Minute 5 – 30-Second Front Leaning Rest on Rings or Max Plank on Hands COMP Every minute, on the minute, for 30 minutes (6 sets of each): Minute 1 – 10/7 Calories of Assault Bike (or 200/150 Meters of Rowing) Minute 2 – 20 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs) Minute 3 – 25 Push-Ups Minute 4 – 15 Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″) Minute 5 – 30-Second Front Leaning Rest on Rings Score: don't score it, just do it with quality and intent. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Thursday 3.8"] FIT A. Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes (3 sets) of: Interval 1 – Ring Rows x 10 reps Interval 2 – Reverse Snow Angels x 7-10 reps @ 2020 Interval 3 – Down Dog Shoulder Taps x 20-30 reps Interval 4 – 10-20 Russian Twists (with plate) B. For time - 10 minute cap Row 1000 Meters 50 Single-Arm Dumbbell Snatches 30 Hanging Leg Raises COMP A. Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes (3 sets) of: Interval 1 – Wall-Facing Handstand Marching x 20 reps Interval 2 – L-Sit Hold x 30-45 seconds (just do a max or scale to tuck if you cannot get it in the time allotted) Interval 3 – Ring Muscle-Ups x 4-6 reps or Ring Pull-Ups (with False Grip) x 8 reps Interval 4 – Reverse Snow Angels x 10 reps @ 2020 B. For time - 10 minute cap Row 1000 Meters 50 Single-Arm Dumbbell Snatches 50/35 30 Toes to Bar Score: A, nothing. B,time. [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Friday 3.9"] FIT A. 15 minutes to establish an Overhead squat/front squat x3 B. For time - 14 minute cap 2 rounds 100/50 singles 20 goblet squats 100/50 singles 12 Ring rows 100/50 singles 20 db/kB snatches 100/50 singles 12 ring rows COMP A. 15 minutes to establish a overhead squat heavy single B. 2 rounds - 14 minute cap 100 dbl 20 ohs @50% 100 dbls 12 ring muscle ups/chest to bar 100 dbls 20 db/kB snatches 50/35 100 dbls 12 ring muscle ups/ chest to bar score a. Weight b. Reps in cap or time notes. For comp if competitive weight is less than your 50% use competitive weight of 115/80 [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Saturday 3.10"] FIT & COMP Teams of 2 - 10 Minute Amrap, alternating rounds 5 Power Cleans 10 Hand Release Push Ups rest 5 minutes Teams of 2 - 10 minute Amrap, alternating rounds 5 Shoulder to Overhead 10 Kettlebell Swings Score: total reps for wod 1, and total reps for wod 2 separately [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion] [eliteaccordion][elitetoggle title="Sunday 3.11"] FIT & COMP Flow Work 40 Minute Amrap Bike 10 Cals Overhead Walk 20 yards each arm Row 10 Cals Plank on Rings/Hands 20-30s 30 Singles 8 Sots Press or 30s Bottom of Squat hold [/elitetoggle][/eliteaccordion]