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Murph 2017

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A team of 4 Navy SEALs led by LT. Michael P. Murphy on a mission to capture or kill a key Taliban leader, found themselves seriously outnumbered in a firefight with hundreds of enemy troops. Pinned down and under intense enemy fire, their communications operator severely wounded, they were in desperate need of help. Due to the mountainous terrain, their communications could not be received. Understanding the situation, LT. Michael P. Murphy moved to open ground, to use his satellite phone, exposing himself to enemy fire. LT Murphy was mortally wounded making that call. They continued fighting until Lt. Murphy and two of his three teammates were mortally wounded. His fourth team member, severely injured himself, managed to escape and was rescued 4 days later. He went on to tell the story in a book and movie titled “The Lone Survivor”.

For his selfless leadership, courageous actions and extraordinary devotion to duty, LT. Michael P. Murphy was posthumously rewarded the Medal of Honor, the first service member to receive the medal for service in Afghanistan, and the first Navy recipient of the medal since Vietnam.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”false” style=”margin: 0 0 0.75em;border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);padding: 0 0 0.75em;color: #fff;font-size: 1em;letter-spacing: 0.05em;text-transform: uppercase;”]Memorial Day Murph Details[/x_custom_headline][cs_block_grid type=”two-up” class=”mbn”][cs_block_grid_item title=”The Workout”]

The Workout

“Murph”

For time:
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”03″]

Notes:

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you’ve got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.

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Scaled Variation:

Row 250 meters
15 incline pushups
20 ring rows
25 air squats

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Scaled Notes:

You may also perform Murph in a team of 2-4.

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Date/Time:

This wod will be held at CrossFit South Bend, on Memorial Day, Monday May 29th, arrive @ 9:30, wod starts at 10:00am.[/cs_block_grid_item][/cs_block_grid][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Programming 5.8 – 5.14

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Summer Sports Performance Camp @ CFSB

CFSB Facebook Page: CrossFit South Bend Members Facebook Group Page

Kids Stuff: Childcare Partnership with CFSB and Free Time Kids Playcare

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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 5.8″ open=”false”]Don’t Forget to check in at class today!

FITNESS

A.

3 Rounds
10 Deadlift @ 31X1, rest 30s
10 Single Arm Dumbell Presses each arm @ 31X1 , rest 30s between arms, rest 30s before deadlift

B.

6 Rounds

30s Kettlebell Overhead Hold
20s Rest
30s Russian Kettlebell Swing
20s Rest

COMPETITION

A.

Deadlift 12.10.8 @ 31X1, rest 30s before SAHPC+PP, rest 30s between arms, and 30s before next deadlift set
Single Arm Hang Power Clean + Push Press 8.8.8

B.

6 Rounds

30s Handstand Hold
20s Rest
30s Russian KB Swings 70/55
20s Rest

There is a penalty to be paid at the end of the workout, every time you have to drop from the 30 seconds of handstand holds during the workout, add 5 burpees to a penalty to be pad at the END.

Notes:

Scoring: Score weights for DL and press work on A, Score total KB Swing reps on B.

A. Deadlifts simply stay the same for fitness, but cascade down and get heavier in the comp.

B. 20s is in there for some smooth transition, don’t drop the kettlebell on your head, note the penalty for competition as well.

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FITNESS AND COMP

A.

7 Rounds – each station is performed at the top of a 2 minute mark

Station 1: Back Squat x 8
Station 2: Ring Rows x 10 Hard
Station 3: 60s Plank or FLR on Rings

COMP

B. Optional – Not Coached – If your time allows

20 Turkish Get Ups @ consistent smooth pace

Notes:

A. Score back squat weight(s) You can climb through the rounds but try to start @ a moderate weight. If my coaches have done the math….this is 42 minutes long. So some quick hip warm up, find your ring row scaling, get about 2-3 Squat sets under your belt to figure out where you want to be, then get after it.

Oh, if you are doing FLR on rings, don’t lower the rings…just get a box and raise your feet up.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Wednesday 5.10″ open=”false”]Don’t Forget to check in at class today!

FITNESS AND COMP

A.

4 Rounds
20 Alternating Iso Glute Bridge Marches
10 Thoracic Rotation in Extended Position each side

B.

3 Minute Max Cal Row directly into

6 Minute Amrap
20 Yard Bear Crawl
30 Double Unders

COMP

3 Minute Max Cal Row directly into

6 minute amrap
60 Yard Bear Crawl
90 Double Unders

Notes:

Score Calories and Rounds separately on part B. Don’t score A…That doesn’t even make sense.

Both Fitness and Comp are the same for A, the difference in part B is the density of the amrap.

[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Thursday 5.11″ open=”false”]Don’t Forget to check in at class today!

FITNESS

A.

Segmented Clean Deadlift 5.5.5.5.5

B.

Teams of 2 – 5 Rounds Each

10 Floor Presses as heavy as possible
200m Run

COMP

A.

Clean Pull 3.3.3.3.3

B.

Same workout

C. Optional, not coached, if time allows

Perform 20 Quality Russian Dips, use the jerk blocks.

Notes:

Score the clean pull weights, there is a 1 second pause for the segmented position

Alternating Rounds, each person completes 5 rounds.

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FITNESS

A.

3 Rounds
10 Dumbell Bent Over Row
Left Side Plank Max
Right Side Plank Max

B.

For Time

100 Lunges
50 Strict Pull Ups

COMP

A.

3 Rounds
10 Dumbell Bent Over Row
12-20 Unbroken Toes to Bar

B.

For time

100 Lunges
50 Strict Pull Ups

Do the entire workout while holding a KB or DB, don’t set it down the entire workout.

Notes:

Score is the DB Row weights, don’t score the other, Score time for B.

For part B, you can break the work up however you’d like![/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Saturday 5.13 >> CFSB ANNIVERSARY PARTY!” open=”false”]Don’t Forget to check in at class today!

FITNESS AND COMP

A.

Teams of 2 > Alternating Rounds >> 30 Minute Amrap

Row 500m Each
Run 400m Each
40 Prisoner Step Ups Each

Notes:

Alternate rounds, stay consistent[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Sunday 5.14″ open=”false”]Don’t Forget to check in at class today!

FITNESS

A.

2 Rounds

1 Minute Rope Climbs
2 Minutes Air Squats
3 Minutes Box Jumps with Step Down
4 Minute amrap of 5 Burpees and 20 Doubles

COMP

A.

2 Rounds

1 Minute of Rope Climbs, if you can do them legless, do them
2 Minutes of Pistols
3 Minutes of Box Jumps with Step Down
4 Minute amrap if 5 burpees and 20 doubles

 

Notes:

Score is total reps.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Corinne’s Story

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In this video we sit down to talk with Corinne and her experience with our Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® program.

Corinne came to see me having issues with losing weight and chronic digestive issues. Initially, as she mentions in the video, the idea of giving up grains for a period of time as well as certain other foods wasn’t very appealing to her. However, once she did it she felt a lot better.

One of the biggest things for Corinne was cutting out the sugar. She said she felt way better cutting out all the sugar from her diet even though it was initially difficult. She didn’t crave sugar as much and developed a much better relationship with food.

She also was able to lose a lot of weight without counting any calories. She was able to fit back into clothes that she hadn’t been able to wear for a while.

Aside from weight and sugar cravings. She’s able to sleep a lot better by cutting out caffeine and sugar. She was also able to ditch her standard digestion pills that she would have to carry with her everywhere when her digestion would get upset.

Corinne we’re so proud of you and all of your progress!

 

Programming 5.1 – 5.7

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ 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”]8 Year Anniversary @ CFSB! You are all invited! 

YO COLLEGE STUDENTS, CLICK HERE! if you’ll be leaving for the summer

May Fundamentals begins this week

Crossfit Open Pictures are here! 

Summer Sports Performance Camp @ CFSB

Wellness Wednesday – Can you convince someone you care about to eat healthy?

CFSB Facebook Page: CrossFit South Bend Members Facebook Group Page

Kids Stuff: Childcare Partnership with CFSB and Free Time Kids Playcare

***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 5.1″ open=”false”]FITNESS

A.

3 Rounds
10 Scap Pulls
12-15 Left Arm Hammer Curls
12-15 Right Arm Hammer curls
20 Russian Twists

B.

5 Rounds – 25 Minute Cap
10 Back Squats as heavy as possible
7 Burpee Box Jumps

COMP
A.

3 Rounds
10 Weighted Scap Pulls
12-15 Left Arm Hammer Curls
12-15 Right Arm Hammer Curls
20 Russian Twists

B.

“Religion” – 25 Minute Cap

Complete 5 rounds for time:

Squat Max Reps
7 Burpee Box Jumps 20″

For Comp variant: if under a body weight of 225 lbs use 225 lbs. If body weight is over 225 lbs use your body weight.

Notes:

Score nothing for A, just get it done and challenge yourself. Score time and weight used for B.

A. I want weighted scap pulls with a weight belt for comp, we want 2 seconds at the top and bottom of the scap pulls.

B. Difference here is the rep scheme and weight. Relgion has a nasty weight to it. Choose a height you won’t kill yourself with the BBJ for fitness.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Tuesday 5.2 << Fundamentals Begins For May!” open=”false”] 

FITNESS
A.

15 minutes to Work up to the complex
Deadlift, Hang Power, Shoulder to Overhead 1+1+1

B.

5 Rounds @ 60-70%
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Shoulder to Overhead

COMPETITION

A.

Work up to the complex within 5-7 sets
DL + HPC + STO 1+1+1

B.

“DT”

5 Rounds for time
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Push Jerk

@ 155/105

C. Optional Extra Credit

3x Max Handstand Hold, rest 90s between attempts

Notes:

Score: weight for A in the complex, then time and weight for B. Don’t score C, just do it.

Warm Up: I want you coaches to add skill work, contralateral dead bugs, and alternating kossack lunges to your warm up.

A. If the rx’d DT weight is more than 70% of what you hit for the complex, reconsider doing it Rx’d, yes for DT Rx’d in comp you have to push jerk it.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Wednesday 5.3″ open=”false”]FITNESS AND COMP

A.

5 Rounds
8.8.8.8 Slingshot Box Step
20s Supinated Hang
25 Yard Overhead Walk Left Arm
25 Yard Overhead Walk Right Arm

B.

Teams of 2 > 30 Minute Amrap, alternating rounds

Run 200m
1 Round of Cindy

Notes:

A. You’ll put on the slingshots and take 8 steps forward (Left/Right = 1), 8 Steps to the right, 8 steps backwards, 8 steps to the left…making a box.

Everything else should be self explanatory. Do this conga line style, no score.

B.

Score total number of rounds. Scale so that you are moving smooth through the workout.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Thursday 5.4″ open=”false”]FITNESS

A.

3 Rounds

10 Bulgarian Split Squats each leg
Max Plank

rest 60s between rounds

B.

Amrap in 10 Minutes
5 Strict Pull Ups
15 Wall Balls

COMPETITION

A.

3 Rounds
10 KB/DB Front Rack Bulgarian Split Squats Each Leg
Max FLR on Rings

rest 60s between rounds

B.

Amrap in 10 minutes
10 Strict Pull Ups
30 Wall Balls 30/20

Notes:

For part A, score it in your OWN journal. Should be scored like this.

35#/45s, 40#/40s, 45#/40s

For part B, I want total number of reps performed.

 [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Friday 5.5″ open=”false”]FITNESS

A.

5 Rounds increasing weight

5 Snatch Grip RDL
20 Sit Ups or 12-15 Modified Toes to Bar

rest 90-120s between rounds

B.

Bench Press 1rm

C.

Accumulate 40 Bench Press @ 70%
Every time you break perform 20 UB RKBS

COMPETITION

A.

5 Rounds increasing weight

3 Snatch Pulls
12-20 Toes to Bar

rest 90-120s between rounds

B.

Bench Press 1rm

C.

Accumulate 40 Bench Press @ 70%, every time you break perform 20 UB AKBS @ 55/35

Notes:

Don’t score A or C, just challenge yourself for the day and get it done.

Score Bench weight.

A. Choose the scaling based off of your toes to bar ability

B. Don’t bounce the bar off of your chest

C. This is not for time, just pair up, hit a big set, switch, go hit your KB unbroken, then wait for your turn again.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Saturday 5.6″ open=”false”]A.

Teams of 2 – break up the work however!

30 Minute Amrap
10 Rope Climbs
20 Box Jumps with step down
30 Burpees
40 DB/KB Snatches

Notes:

Choose a scaling/modification that is appropriate for you and your team mates and that keeps you both going.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Sunday 5.7″ open=”false”]FITNESS AND COMPETITION

A.
40 Minute Amrap

20-30 Double Unders
50 Yard Left Arm Farmers Walk
50 Yard Right Arm Farmers Walk
10 Barbell Rollouts
10 Single Arm Presses Left
10 Single Arm Presses Right
Row 15 Calories

Notes:

Don’t be afraid to go heavy in the farmers walks.

No score, just quality of movement.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Summer Sports Performance Camp

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ 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?” open=”false”]You can purchase the 8 week ticket by putting your information below, we will redirect you to the purchase page! To make sure each athlete gets the appropriate attention spots are Limited.

[/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=”What are the training days/times, and training location?” open=”false”]The camp will meet 4 times a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Each day training will last from 9:00am – 10:15, 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”]$120 per month that is $4.80 per training 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, Rugby player at University of Arizona” 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, Rugby Player Davenport University” 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 – Power Athlete 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 1 Coach, CrossFit Football, Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit Nutrition and CrossFit Mobility. In 2013, Carl became part of the CrossFit Football coaching staff. Carl travels the country training coaches and athletes in the strength and conditioning elements of CrossFit Football, “CrossFit Football 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, CrossFit Football 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 strength and conditioning summer 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]

Can you convince someone you care about to eat healthy?

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Today we are going to try to answer the question, “How do I convince someone who I really care about to eat healthy?” I know they have this chronic health condition that is making their life very hard to live. I know that they’re overweight. I know that they don’t feel good about themselves. How do I convince them to eat healthy and better their lives? Typically if you’re asking this question you’re someone who has seen the benefits yourself of eating healthy and you want to help others and understandably so.

The first thing I want to say before I give you the answer to this question is you’re to be applauded for trying to do something nice for people that you care about. Obviously that’s something that you’re trying to do out of generosity and kindness. That being said, you can’t do this. It’s pretty much impossible to do. I know that’s probably not the answer that you wanted to hear, but both as a nutrition coach and someone who has seen this happen personally firsthand, and from some of my mentors in the field, like Rob Wolff, who is one of the leaders in the healthy nutrition community, whose parents to their dying day were smokers and drinkers even though their son was a health nutrition coach, this isn’t something you can do. It’s very understandably that you would want to do it, but you need to understand that there is nothing you can do or say to convince someone to eat healthy. They have to come to it themselves.

You might be asking, “Is there anything I can do to help?” Number one, almost do the exact opposite of what you’re trying to do right now, which I know sounds kind of intuitive, but have you ever met someone who was more likely to do something the more they were told to do it? Typically as adults it’s the exact opposite. So if someone tells us what to do, whether it’s a friend or a significant other and they kind of belabor the point, and they’re dogmatic about it, “Oh you need to start eating healthy. Stop eating that bread.” We just kind of view them as a jerk. We just say, “You’re being really pushy, and this is really making me feel uncomfortable.” It’s very rare that you are going to convince someone that way. That’s really not going to work. So stop doing that in general. That’s not really going to help.

What can you do instead? Number one, be the example. Be the example. Instead of talking about all these great benefits and being the proselytizer, which no one really likes just by the way, instead of being the health proselytizer be an example. Just eat the way that you think is healthiest and continue to eat your real whole food and people will see the benefits. They will understand. They will be much more likely to take advice from you just by watching what happens with you than if you repeatedly tell them what to do. That’s number one.

Number two, if someone’s really genuinely interested, send them some detail. Send them some information on it after they ask you. Don’t send this unsolicited. Don’t be a jerk about it. If you think they need to lose weight, but they haven’t asked you about how to lose weight, don’t send them an article about how to lose weight. If they ask you then send them some general information. If they want to follow-up from there then you can talk about it.

Number three, never under any circumstances talk about this in a food context. This is like politics and religion. The last thing you should ever talk about at dinner or lunch or breakfast or any sort of special occasion is what you should be eating. This is the worst place to talk about this. Again, I’m talking about this both from personal experience, from my mentors in the field, from the people I’ve coached, this is the worst place to talk about this stuff. You are not going to convince someone who’s sitting there eating a roll of bread in front of you not to eat gluten, because of this that and the other thing that you’re listing out right then and there. That is the worst time to do it. So don’t talk about those things in that context.

Then lastly, make peace with the way things are. We’ve talked about this in other videos with regard to mindfulness and making your peace with the way things are. The truth is we all only have so much control over what we can do. You can do the best job of trying to make these rational arguments, this that and the other thing, this piece of evidence. I come from a philosophy background. Before I got into health nutrition I was a philosophy grad student. We did tons and tons of debating. One of the things we all found out was it’s very, very rare no matter how much you try to present a rational argument to someone that they will accept it just purely on the basis of reason. There’s a lot of emotion, and psychology and other things that go into it. So make peace with the fact that you may just not be able to do this.

I have certainly had this many times as a health coach where I know that there are people that I can help, who’ve come to me and have issues that they need help with, but they are not willing to put in the effort to get help. They say the equivalent of, “Well, I want to get better but I don’t want to change my diet. What can you do for me?” And the answer is, “Nothing.” At the end of the day you need to make peace with the fact that there might just be certain situations where you can’t convince people and that’s okay. Do what you can for you and for your health, and for those who want to be helped, provide them with information. Don’t browbeat them. Don’t be pushy, but give information. If someone doesn’t want to be convinced that’s just all you can do. Okay.

Hopefully that gives you a better sense of how to deal with these situations. Thank you guys so much for tuning in and we’ll see you next time.

 

May Fundamentals Begins Next Week!

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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”]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.

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 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”]

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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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Monday Bright Spots!

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Hey all, we are currently running a challenge with 27 new CrossFitters!

You’ll see them pretty regularly around a 6am, 10am, or 6pm class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

This is an impressive group of hard working individuals, so lets welcome them to CFSB. If you run into any of them, introduce yourself. Don’t be a dick 🙂

Programming 4.24

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[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ 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”]New Coach Andrew!

YO COLLEGE STUDENTS, CLICK HERE! if you’ll be leaving for the summer

Kids/Teens Spring Camp @ CFSB

Crossfit Open Pictures are here! 

Wellness Wednesday – Intro to mindfulness

CFSB Facebook Page: CrossFit South Bend Members Facebook Group Page

Kids Stuff: Childcare Partnership with CFSB and Free Time Kids Playcare

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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=”Fitness or Competition” open=”false”]Fitness or Competition?

Hey all, this week leading into the new year I will be throwing out two options. Fitness or Competition. This will be a test for one week, then I will gather some feedback.

The Goal splitting programs

Neither program will be “easier” or “harder” than the other. The difficulty is what you make of it while lifting load and how fast you move. These all depend on your current experience and skill level, and your intent of training.

If you are newer, meaning you haven’t been training with us for more than 1.5 years, and you still have some strength imbalances, are unfamiliar with the more advanced movements, you may want to stick to Fitness.

Fitness is not a “modified” or “easier” program. The movements might be modified as we wouldn’t program a muscle-up or snatching for our Fitness group, BUT the volume is usually higher with a tempo to the lift which makes this program perfect for movement correction, body composition goals and boosting general health and fitness. This challenges athletes on more of a cellular level and is extremely challenging if you go as heavy as possible in the strength work and follow the prescriptions i.e. the tempo, rep range, interval intensity, etc.

 

Safety First

Because of the high skill involved in the Competition programming it is very important to assess your skill set before deciding to join in for the day. If you struggle with ring dips and have little experience in Olympic lifting, it might not be a smart option to jump into a day of heavy snatches and muscle-ups. Fitness is a great foundational program to help build strength and keep your body feeling healthy without putting you through dynamic and aggressive positions that you might not be ready for. If you have no clue how to perform the movements in competition for that day, then you may want to step back to Fitness for that day.

Ask Your Coach

If you aren’t sure which program is best for your needs, consult your coach! We will steer you in the right direction and give you our honest opinion about what we think would be most beneficial for you! We are here to help and make sure you get the most out of your experience at CrossFit South Bend.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Monday 4.24″ open=”false”]FITNESS

A.

Every 2 minutes for 7 Rounds

Hang Power Clean + Push Press 3+2

B.

For time – 15 minute cap

25.20.15.10 Push Ups
10.15.20.25 Alternating KB/DB Snatches

COMPETITION

A.

Every 2 minutes for 7 rounds

Power Clean + Hang Power Clean + Hang Clean + Jerk

B.

For Time – 15 minute cap

25.20.15.10 Ring Dips
10.15.20.25 Alternating Kettlebell Snatches 55/35

Notes:

score weight range for A, score time or reps for B.

FitA. Pick a weight after the warm up as your starting weight, move up from there. You don’t need a lead in prior to the 7 Rounds, you’ll build then. If your back squat is under 125% of your bodyweight, I would suggest you do Fitness for A.

CompA. Any jerk is sufficient, movement quality trumps quantity.

B. No assistance on the ring dips, you either do them or you don’t. KB Snatch weight for comp also has too be a KB not a DB.

For my coaches, here is a sample warm up that should only take around 15-20 minutes to hit up

Get Bars and Light KBs out

KB Warm Up @ warm up weight – not game weight

5 Russian Swings
5 American Swings
5 Left Arm Kb Swings
5 Right Arm Kb Swings
5 Upright Rows Left Arm
5 Upright Rows Right Arm
5 Swing + High Pull Left
5 Swing + High Pull Right
5 KB Snatch Attempts Left working transition
5 KB Snatch Attempts Right working transition

Bar Warm Up @ Bar or lighter

5 RDL with pause @ top of knee
5 Hang Muscle Cleans + 3 Presses > slight pause at top of knee, rack position, overhead
5 Front Squats to power position + 3 Presses with slight pause in power and overhead
5 Tall Power Cleans + 3 Push Presses with pause in catch position and overhead
5 High Hang Power Cleans + 3 Push Presses, controlled
3 Hang Power Cleans from TOK + 2 Push Presses

A. 3 minutes to Pick a weight, and build over the course of the 7 Rounds

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A.

20 Minutes to finish

Back Squat 7.7.7 @ 31X1

B.

Amrap in 20 minutes

20 Barbell Thrusters
20 Ring Rows
20 No Push Up Burpees

COMPETITION

A.

20 Minutes to finish

Back Squat 5.3.1 @ 31X1

B.

“Sage”

20 minute amrap

20 Thrusters @ 135/95
20 Kipping Pull Ups
20 Burpees

Notes:

score weights for A, score reps for B.

A. Another standard here, If your back squat is under your bodyweight – I would suggest you do Fitness.

B. Yep.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Wednesday 4.26″ open=”false”]A.

@ the top of a 3 minute mark for 2 Rounds (18 Minutes)

Station 1: Handstand Shoulder Taps or Box Shoulder Taps
Station 2: Toes through rings or Tuck rock to tuck sit
Station 3: Ninja Get Ups or Mod NGU

B.

For time
Row 50 Calories
50 Box Jumps with SD or Step Ups
Run 400m

Notes:

No score for A, just play. Score time for B.

A. Some progression here for ideas for my coaches

Station 1:

Push Up Shoulder Taps
Box Holds with shift
Box Shoulder Taps
Handstand Shift
Handstand Shoulder Taps

Station 2:

Tuck Hold
Tuck rock
Tuck Rock to foot supported tuck sit
Tuck Rock to Tuck Sit
Toes to Knees
Toes through Rings

Station 3:

Stack height to make the NGU easy with hip flexibility
use a band to pull forward if needed

B. Run waves, get after it. Step down is mandatory.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Thursday 4.27″ open=”false”]FITNESS

A.

20 Minutes to finish

Seated Behind the neck press 5.5.5 @ 3111

B.

Every 30s for 15 minutes

Deadlift x 1

*you can take weight off, but you can’t add it back on

COMPETITION

A.

20 Minutes to finish

Snatch Balance 3.3.3

B.

Every 30s for 15 minutes

Deadlift x 1

*you can take weight off, but you can’t add it back on

C. Optional if time allows >> This one is on your own Comp People

Row 500m For time

Notes:

Score weights for A, score weight finished with on B, if they row a 500, put that up too.

Flow >> 3 minute talk, 7 minute shoulder prep, 20 minutes to continue warming up then hit the sets, 10 minute lead up to moderate single, 15 minutes for the DL’s.

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A.

5 Rounds

Every 90s

Station 1: 5 Heavy Front Squats
Station 2: 9-12 Strict Pull Ups
Station 3: 2 Heavy Turkish Get Ups

COMPETITION

5 Rounds

Every 90s

Station 1: 3 Heavy Overhead Squats
Station 2: Max Muscle Ups
Station 3: 2 Heavy Turkish Get Ups

Notes:

Score weights for squat, tgu, and # of muscle ups or pull ups

If you aren’t doing muscle ups, do fitness for today.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Saturday 4.29″ open=”false”]FITNESS AND COMPETITION

Amrap in 30 minutes

Teams of 2

60 Yard Bear Crawl
30 Double Unders
60 Yard Plate Push
30 Double Unders
60 Yard Farmers Walk
30 Double Unders
60 Yard Zombie Crawls
30 Double Unders

Notes:

Score rounds
Grind it out, switch as needed[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Sunday 4.30″ open=”false”]A. Mobility Stuff

*full body foam roll
*hip distraction
*ankle distraction
*shoulder work

B. EST

Row 60s @ 85% (somewhat hard pace)
walk 3 minutes
Row 2:00 @ 85%
walk 6 minutes
Row 3 minutes @ 85%
walk 9 minutes
Row 4 minutes @ 85%

Notes:

Score meters individually[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]