How to Survive the Holidays

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The holidays can be rough. A lot of people let their healthy eating habits go out the window during the holidays.
 
But there's a way to survive the holidays when you realize one simple thing: eating whatever you want on the DAY OF Thanksgiving and the DAY OF Christmas, for example, never made anyone fat, sick or diabetic. Those single days are not the problem, assuming you're eating healthy the rest of the time.
 
The problem is really with two things.
1. That we make November 1st-December 31st into an unmitigated food orgy where if someone randomly brings cookies into work on a Wednesday we just say something like "Oh well, it's the holidays"
2. The rest of the year we're not eating that healthy to begin with.
 
So, what's the solution?
1.Enjoy yourself with family and friends on those SINGLE DAYS that are holidays
2. Make sure you're eating healthy the vast majority of the time in between the holidays. (Need help with that? Stay tuned for details about our 90 day nutrition challenge coming up in January)
 
You should be able to enjoy yourself for legitimate special occasions like the singles days of the holidays. But just because someone brings cookies into work between Thanksgiving and Christmas doesn't mean it's a special occasion.

Programming 11.14 – 11.20

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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"]Wades Army 2016 This Saturday! Click here for details Free Day/ Bring a Friend day @ Crossfit South Bend! 12/10 Click for details Wellness Wednesday –  Can you out exercise a bad diet? OPEX Winter Classic - Free Competition @ CFSB! Holiday Closings @ CFSB ***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!)**   [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Monday 11.14" open="false"]Monday 11.14 A. Aerobic 15 Minute Amrap 20-30 Double Unders 30s Pillar 8 Reverse Lunges 8 Kettlebell Swings no score - rest at least 10 minutes before jumping into B. B. CP 5 Rounds not for time 3 Heavy Back Squats Max Ring Rows score back squat and ring rows [notes] A. 70%. sustainable, cyclical, light sweat. B.Back Squat Heavy from the start, at least 8 difficult on the ring row[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Tuesday 11.15" open="false"]Tuesday 11.15 A. CP Not for time - move steady though 12 Bench Press 24 Toes to Bar 24 Cal Row 9 Bench Press 18 Toes to Bar 18 Calorie Row 6 Bench Press 12 Toes to Bar 12 Calorie Row 3 Bench Press 6 Toes to Bar 6 Calorie Row score bench weight [notes] A. warm up so that the first 12 feels like a 12rm, cruise through everything else at a challenging pace.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Wednesday 11.16" open="false"]Wednesday 11.16 A. Aerobic 10 Minute amrap 1x 10 yard plate push 30s Static Side Pillar each side 4 Alternating See Saw Walks 2 High Box Jumps B. CP 5 Rounds @ the top of a 3 minute mark 3 Heavy Deadlifts C. Lactic Endurance For Time 12.9.6 Burpees 40 Yard Plate Push between sets (downbackdownback x 10 yard) [notes] A. sustainable, light, smooth, sweaty. (sounds like I am describing a beer) B. heavy as fuck from the getgo C. as fast as possible, if you are moving at low RPM's you need to cut the range of motion or distance short. should be sub 4 minutes[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Thursday 11.17" open="false"]Thursday 11.17 A. CP Pick one to perform in the time allotted - 15 minutes 5x Max effort ring rows 5x Max effort strict chin ups 2.2.2 Weighted Chin Ups B. Aerobic Amrap in 20 minutes 60s Deadbug 30 Yard Left Arm Overhead Walk 30 Yard Right Arm Overhead Walk 10 Barbell Overhead Squats [notes] A. chin ups, didn't typo - I want these supinated B. LIGHT and consistent movement here, make it pretty [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Friday 11.18" open="false"]Friday 11.18 A. CP Work to a heavy set of the complex in 15 minutes Hang Power Clean + Hang Clean + Front Squat B. CP 8 Minute Amrap HPC + HC + FS @ 80-90% of your heaviest complex 30 Double Unders [notes] A. Heavy but so beautiful it makes my eyes tear up B. Smooth and heavy, scaling is a 2:1 for doubles[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Saturday 11.19" open="false"]Saturday 11.19 A. Aerobic...kinda... Teams of 2 Amrap in 20 minutes 20 Shoulder to Overhead 20 Pull Ups 20 Burpees [note] Break the work up however you'd like moving forward between your partners - use your brain and choose something that feels technically sound to perform for all movements.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Sunday 11.20" open="false"]Sunday 11.20 A. CP Muscle Up Max effort Set Chest to Bar Max Effort Set Ring Row Max Effort Set B. 30 Minutes of 50% of your muscle up/c2b/rr volume 10 Hollow Rocks 30 Double Unders Run 200m 10 Perfect Unbroken TNG Power Snatches @ Bar Row 250m[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Can you out-excercise a bad diet?

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In this video we talk about getting all your health ducks in a row, and how certain aspects of health can be more important than others. -While fitness is important, you can't out-excercise a bad diet. -If you're not eating real whole food most of the time supplements are mostly just a waste of money. -You can eat the best diet in the world and workout a lot but if you only sleep 4-5 hrs a night that will mess everything else up. -Finally, chronic mental and emotional stress will derail everything else if you don't find healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. So, in getting your health ducks in a row it's important to prioritize. We also talk about the H.I.D.D.E.N.® stressors that play a huge role in your overall health namely, Hormones, Immune Function, Detoxification, Digestion, Energy Systems, and Neurotransmitters. If those aren't in line nothing else will be.

OPEX Winter Classic

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Click here to Register  Sign Up For The FREE OPEX Winter Classic Competition The Winter Classic presented by OPEX Fitness is an online competition that can be completed from anywhere in the world from a garage gym to a large affiliate. It allows athletes to see how they stack up against the competition at this time of year. With the affiliate in mind, the OPEX Coaches put together a 60 min test that will make logistics a piece of cake. New heats can start every 15 minutes during the competition. Every year, the Winter Classic brings together the larger fitness community. OPEX Remote Clients, Onsite Clients, CCP Coaches and Non-OPEX members compete along side one another for the right to call themselves Winter Classic Champs. Prizes for Top Male and Female athlete will include $300 cash, Revive RX, Atlas Wraps and More! *Video submission of each event is required to claim a prize so please plan accordingly. Movement and event standards will be released with the workouts December 9th, 2016 at 5PM PST!

Programming 11.7 – 11.13

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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"]Wades Army 2016 This Saturday! Click here for details Free Day/ Bring a Friend day @ Crossfit South Bend! Click for details Wellness Wednesday - Tara's Story, A life altering experience. ***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!)**[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Monday 11.7.16" open="false"]Monday 11.7.16 A. 20 minute amrap @ 70% effort 10 Step Ups 30s Forward Leaning Rest 10 Ball Slams 30s Ball Hold in Bottom of Squat 5 Burpees 30 Double Unders or Singles B. Back Squat 5rm @ 30X1 C. Max Reps @ 80% of 5rm Back Squat [notes] A. yep, directly into the aerobic piece right out of the gate, we will take long enough in the beginning to set up, grab equipment and demo if need be, then go directly into the aerobic piece. No need for a warm up seeing as how its at 70% effort. B. Attempt to best your prior 5 from the last couple weeks[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Tuesday 11.8.16" open="false"]Tuesday 11.8.16 A. 5 Rounds 30s to perform Heavy Push Press x 3 *pulled from floor rest 60s 30s Max Toes to Bar rest 60s 30s Max Burpees Rest 60s 30s Max Cal Row rest 60s score: combine cal,burp,ttb in a score, then note your bench press weight, I'd prefer they were all heavy. [notes] This is a long one, 30 minutes. Pace yourselves appropriately during the max reps scenarios.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Wednesday 11.9.16" open="false"]Wednesday 11.9.16 A. 15 minute amrap at 70% effort 3 Left side see saw walk 2 Burpees 3 Right side see saw walk 2 Burpees 3 Left Side Plank with reach through 2 Box Jumps 3 Right Side Plank with Reach through 2 Box Jumps B. 3 Rounds - @ the top of a 4 minute mark 5 Deadlifts as heavy as possible 3 Max Vertical Jumps with Athletic Land score weight C. 4 minute cap 21.15.9 Unbroken Wall Balls *50 double under between sets [notes] A. again, directly into an aerobic movement piece, we will demo and grab equipment and go right into it to get some blood moving, its at 70% so you shouldn't need a warm up. with the burpees and box jumps I want you practicing an athletic landing position B. try to best your prior deadlift, then turn and give me 3 max vertical jumps with athletic land. Reset between jumps. C. The word "unbroken" should speak to you on how I want this performed, with their being a 4 minute cap as well. This should be just a quick burner. Can't do doubles? lets make it a 1:1 scaling with singles[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Thursday 11.10.16" open="false"]Thursday 11.10.16 A. Pick one to perform in the time allotted 15 minutes to perform 5x Max effort ring rows 5x Max effort strict pull ups 3.3 Weighted Pull Up B. 20 minute amrap 10 Hollow Rocks 10 Get Up Sit Ups Each Arm 10 Kettlebell/Dumbell Snatches - alternating [notes] A. if you are doing strict pull ups, we want you to switch your grip each time for a different stimulus. Chin up, pull up, mixed one way, mixed the other, then whatever the hell you want. B. I want alternating for the DB Snatches, but 10's each arm for the get up sit ups.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Friday 11.11.16" open="false"]Friday 11.11.16 A. 15 Minutes to find Power Snatch x 2 B. For time 5 Heavy Power Snatches run 200m 4 Heavy Power Snatches run 200m 3 Heavy Power Snatches run 200m 2 Heavy Power Snatches run 200m 1 Heavy Power Snatches run 200m [notes] A. Intermediate/Advanced: The 2 isn't a touch and go, otherwise we would specify that. Separate from the bar and work on your approach. Beginner: Work on technique and hit sets of 4 in a hang power snatch, you get to move up when the coach says you can. B. Intermediate/Advanced: Same here for the workout, find something heavy and grind it out, if you are a more advanced athlete you can work on plate changing and add weight through the workout, or stay the same, whichever you'd like. 80% of your 2rm is a good plate to look at. Beginner: If you are well under your potential for the 2rm, triple the snatch reps, stay light, and keep the reps clean. There is no such thing as "junk reps" every rep has intention and thought behind it.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Saturday 11.12.16" open="false"]Saturday 11.12.16 "Wades Day" Show up at 10am for the group warm up, be ready to go by 10:30am. A. Wade 5 Rounds for time 11 One Arm DB Power Snatches 12 One Arm DB Thrusters 11 Pull Ups *alternate hands as needed. [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title="Sunday 11.13.16" open="false"]Sunday 11.13.16 A. 45 minute am rap 1-3 Unbroken Muscle Ups 30 Double Unders 10 Single Arm KB Swings 20 Yard Single Arm Farmers Walk Left Arm 20 Yard Single Arm Farmers Walk Right Arm 10 Hollow Rocks 20 Yard Bear Crawl[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Tara’s Story-A Life-Altering Experience

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In this video, Tara shares her experience with our 90 day nutrition coaching program. Tara was initially skeptical about whether she could handle changing her nutrition from how she was eating to eating healthy the vast majority of the time. However, she went from a point where she thought this way of eating was not manageable to a point where it became a normal part of her life. As you'll see in the video she describes eating this way as a life-altering experience. What were some of the benefits of eating this way for Tara? -Better sleep -Better energy -Being more resilient against stress -Her husband lost 14lbs eating the same way she did -Her family all sat down to healthy dinners, and her kids got to try more healthy meals that they actually liked. Tara we are so proud of you and all your success! Congrats! If you're interested in doing the same program Tara did, we'll be announcing our 2017 Whole90 gym-wide nutrition challenge in just a few weeks. So stay tuned. Want to get started right now with nutrition coaching before the January rush? Contact robby@crossfitsouthbend.com for a free 30min nutrition consultation to discuss our one-on-one nutrition coaching programs.