Heather’s Story-It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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In this testimonial video Heather tells us her story. Heather had a lot of benefits from the 90-day nutrition coaching program like fewer cravings, more energy, better recovery from workouts, etc. But one of her most amazing accomplishments came from a race she recently did. I'll let her tell you how it went in her own words. "So I've been an endurance athlete for 15+ years and have followed the same principles / guidelines as most (i.e. carbs, Gatorade, gels granola bars) before and during most events. Rinse /Repeat. Always feeling like I had to have that cup of gatorade or gel shot to achieve peak performance and avoid hitting the dreaded "wall". I always go out too fast and then hang on for dear life at the end of most events. Yesterday I completed my first "primal" half marathon and I have never felt more amazing before, during or after. First time in my entire life that I had ever had a negative split for an endurance event and my last mile was almost a minute faster than my first. I only had water during and then a banana immediately following. Wow. I'm sold ..Primal endurance works." So, for those of you who don't know what a negative split time it means it means that Heather ran the second half of the race FASTER than the first half, which is a really amazing accomplishment. For all the endurance athletes out there who think Gatorades and goos are the only way to go you should know that there's a different way that can give you more energy, better performance, and better recovery. Heather, we're so proud of you and all of your progress! We can't wait to see how you do in the Boston Marathon in just a few weeks!

Introducing: The CrossFit South Bend Members Group

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Click here to join Introducing the Crossfit South Bend’s facebook group.This is a closed group only for our current and past CFSB members. This is page is meant to be a medium for current members to connect and engage with each other, and stay connected to those who have left the gym. Feel free to ask about training, nutrition, or any other fitness related questions. All of the CFSB coaches are admins on this group and will be able to give you some feedback.This is not just limited to CFSB coaches - current and past members are also welcome to provide feedback. 
This will also be a way for us to keep you updated on things that are going on in the gym so that you don’t miss out on anything. A couple things to keep in mind - Keep conversation respectful This is a problem that we have never had to deal with in the past and don’t expect to see it here. Any comments that are disrespectful, rude, or negatively attacking someone will be removed. The key to what makes our community great is that it is an inclusive place where everyone can learn and grow. - No Pitching We know a lot of you have great businesses and services to offer, but let’s just keep it to training related questions, topical conversations, and gym announcements.
 

17.2 Open Scoring

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Click here to check out the scoring from 17.2 everyone! Thanks for hanging in there for 17.2 everyone - it took a ton of Dumbbells, hopefully the next one won't have them...but who knows :) With as many people performing the open on Friday nights we have had smooth sailing thanks to our judges and the athletes being flexible to shifting around in heats. Lets keep it smooth for the rest of them.

March Fundamentals Begins Tomorrow!

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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"]2016-2017 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.
January-January 10th
February-February 7th
March-March 7th
April-April 4th
May-May 2nd
June-June 6th
July-July 11th
August-August 8th
September-September 5th
October-October 3rd
November-October 31st
December-November 28th (3 weeks)
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 chat first, I have questions!" open="false"]Want to chat about your goals first to make this this is right for you? You can contact us by clicking here. Amy will schedule a phone call with you and get to know you a bit more![/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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Programming 3.6

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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="Whats going on at CFSB" open="false"]Expanding Open Gym Hours Childcare Partnership with CFSB and Free Time Kids Playcare Grocery Store Tour with Fresh Thyme and CFSB Wellness Wednesday - Can you have carbs on the paleo diet? ***Like us here at CFSB? Show us some love by clicking here to review us on google, or here to review us on facebook. (it really does help a lot!)** Member Referral Program – Always – Want to send your friends a discount to CFSB? Now you can. Click here to learn more.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Monday 3.6" open="false"]A. Deadlift Work up to a heavy 5 - NOT your 5rm - keep it pretty and fast Score weight. B. Every minute on the minute for 15 Minutes Minute 1: 5 TNG Deadlifts @ moderate weight Minute 2: 5-7 Handstand Push Ups Minute 3: 30-50 Double Unders score total reps performed. Why not. Notes: Deadlift: For the DL, if you aren't doing the open - you can go heavier. If you are, keep it moderate because we are just we working on barbell cycling. For the wod: Strip some weight off of your 5 and work on that moderate TNG DL. Scaling for HSPU >> Hand Release Push Ups >> Incline Push Ups Scaling for doubles is singles[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Tuesday 3.7" open="false"]A. Full Clean Skill Work B. 3 Rounds 30s Squat Cleans 30s Chest to Bar 30s Squat Cleans 30s Chest to Bar 60s 10 Yard Shuttles score total reps, One 10 yard shuttle = 1 rep. rest 3 minutes Notes: Squat Clean Scaling is Front Squats. Chest to Bar Scaling is either chin over bar or jumping pull ups[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Wednesday 3.8" open="false"]A. 3 Rounds @ the top of a 6 minute mark 250/200m Row 10 Kettlebell Swings 10 No Push Up Burpees 10 Kettlebell Swings 10 No Push Up Burpees 10 Kettlebell Swings Row in remaining time Rest at minimum 6 minutes before second round - if multiple heats are needed, longer rest will be required but I'm sure welcome. Score is either meters rowed at the end - or how many reps you were into not counting the row. Note: Make this one hurt a little. If you are doing the open, make it hurt a little less.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Thursday 3.9" open="false"]A. Hang Power Clean 15 minutes to find a heavy 3 score weight B. For time Row 1k 30 Hang Power Cleans @ 60% score time Notes: Keep it snappy and pretty here.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Friday 3.10" open="false"]A. 15 minutes to establish a full snatch heavy 3 B. 9 Minute Amrap 3 Full Snatches 3 pull ups 6 Full Snatches 6 Pull Ups 9.9,12.12, etc working up the ladder as long as you are able Notes: Keep it clean, if you cannot perform a Full Snatch, Power + OHS, if you cannot perform that, we will work into Front Squats.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Saturday 3.11" open="false"]A. In teams of two, with only one partner working at a time, partners alternate whole rounds to complete… As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of: 10 Push Press (115/75 lbs) 5 Burpees Over the Barbell Rest 5 minutes, and then, As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of: Row 150 Meters 15 Russian Kettlebell Swings (heavy)[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Sunday 3.12 (CLASS IS AT 9am JUST FOR TODAY!)" open="false"]Hey all! due to our Monthly continuing education meetings I will be moving the sunday class (just this week) back to 9am. Don't forget! Sunday 3.12 Class will be from 9-10 NOT 10-11 A. Four sets for max reps of: 60 seconds of Running (10 Yard Shuttles) Rest 60 seconds 60 seconds of Back Squats (75/55 lbs) - Jumping Squats if you can squat over your bodyweight. Rest 60 seconds 60 seconds of Strict Pull-Ups (any grip) Rest 60 seconds 60 seconds of Push-Ups (focus on good ROM) Rest 60 seconds[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Mid 17.2 Post

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Hey all, One day left this time to get in and do 17.2 and get your scores submitted, hopefully you can all get your scores in for 17.2 without any website issues. A reminder, I typically won't validate scores until that night, Monday @ 8:00pm - the affiliate owner can validate them up to a couple days after the actual Monday submission time. If you absolutely want to know where you stand ahead of time if you'll be redoing it - let me know and i'll validate it. If not, keep your pants on, I'll get it done. With that being said, I want to express my gratitude toward the FNL Judges and Athletes who came out on Friday Night again, we had an insane amount of dumbbells that helped it run smoothly thanks to our member Tom Norris - you are a lifesaver man. The night couldn't have run smoothly without you judges, thank you very much, you guys are responsible for how amazing these events are running with 50+ people around. Keep up the good work everyone, and hey - bluekrishna photography is out here every Friday Night taking some awesome pictures of you all, he is a great friend of mine so give him some love on facebook Scoring will be posted after all submissions are validated on Monday night/Tuesday morning.  

Friday Night Lights!

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Hey all! Things are a go for tonight, show up at 5:20 if you want to hear the talk about everything - if not, read the info your coaches have posted to the facebook page you guys are on. The workout is 12 minutes long, we will work on having 3-5 minute transition times, we will be running heats of 5-7, assuming 40 out of 57 show up tonight, that gives us 5 or 6 heats. don't forget to support your team and wear your shirts! Oh, and bluekrishna photography will be out there tonight, he is taking some badass pictures of you all, so go like his page and give him some love. https://www.facebook.com/1bluekrishna/ - leave a review of how awesome his pictures are!

Can you have carbs on the Paleo diet?

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This week's Wellness Wednesday serves a double purpose:
  1. We give a quick and simple answer to the question: can you have carbs on the Paleo diet?
  2. We give you a quick preview of our upcoming public Paleo grocery store tour on March 7th at 6:30pm at Fresh Thyme Market in Mishawaka? (This video was from a prior Fresh Thyme tour in January)
Here are some things I’ll be talking about at the tour: -Which types of fruits and vegetables are the best to buy organic? -How to get the best quality seafood -Is it necessary to buy grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork, eggs, and chicken? -Which fats are the healthier and which are the least healthy? -Quick and easy Paleo meals -Which dairy products are the healthier and which are the least healthy? -If you’re going to have chocolate as a treat which type is the best to buy? -Which drinks you can have besides water on the Paleo diet? -And much more I hope to see you guys at Fresh Thyme on March 7th at 6:30pm!!  

Expanding Open Gym Times – TRIAL PERIOD!

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Hey all, We are doing a trial period for those of you with Open Gym Memberships. Open Gym will now be allowed through the 5:30-6:30 time slot. It's important to note that this is a trial period, beginning March 1st, and running through the month of March. We will make our decision on whether or not to keep the expanded hours afterwards. If you have an Open Gym membership and are all in favor of keeping this change, here are some things you can do. Click here to check out or re-read our open gym rules All of our gym members who have Open Gym now do an amazing job of keeping to the rules and staying out of the way of classes going on. Lets keep it that way and we will keep the expanded hours. If you would like to add an open gym membership - click here to email Amy Temporary Open Gym Trial Hours Monday 5:30am – 6:30am 7:00am – 8:00am 9:00am – 10:00am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday 5:30am – 6:30am 7:00am - 8:00am 10:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday 5:30am – 6:30am 7:00am – 8:00am 9:00am – 10:00am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday 5:30am – 6:30am 7:00am - 8:00am 10:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm Friday 5:30am – 6:30am 7:00am – 8:00am 9:00am – 10:00am 12:00pm – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 11:00am

CFSB Intramural Open Scoring Update

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Hey all! The results are in, check out 17.1 scoring below. or click the scoring link here!  Top 3 Male Rx'd 1. Matt R 13:42 2. Mitch 14:52 3. AJ 18:18 Top 3 Female Rx'd 1. Keega 14:32 2. Maura 14:56 3. Amy 15:13 Top 3 Male Scaled 1. Adam Martin 16:42 2. Jim Baker 220 reps 3. Dan Long 217 reps Top 3 Female Scaled 1. Emily Wilton 13:21 2. Missy Biek 14:07 3. Wren Russell 16:20