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This week marks a new benchmark to our list of benchmark Mondays. Everyone please welcome "Fight Gone Bad": In this workout you move from each of five stations after a minute. This is a five-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. We've used this in…

2011 07 31

Squatting and Spotting

By: Beth Rypins 0

I'm on a roll talking about squatting this week! While the rest of your coaches and I talk your ear off about squat technique, I think that one place we don't place enough emphasis on is the topic of spotting. It is vitally important as the bar starts to get…

2011 07 28

Night Mud Run!

By: Beth Rypins 0

A cool 5K is on the horizon in Sacramento and I think a group of us should go. October 29 Merrell is putting on the Down & Dirty, and it's at night! It includes: Cargo Climbs, Marine Hurdles,and more full-body strength challenges Water Crossings Post-Race Food, Music and an Awesome…

2011 07 27

Try New Sports!

By: Beth Rypins 0

"Regularly try and play new sports" is part of the CrossFit prescription, and there is a perfect opportunity on the horizon with a CrossFit sponsored Stand Up Paddleboard race on Tahoe in August. Never Stand Up Paddled before? Well you can learn right here on the Napa River. Napadventure has…

2011 07 26

CrossFitters on Stage!

By: Beth Rypins 0

CrossFitters Taylor Bartolucci and Barry Martin are the stars of Kiss Me Kate, a musical that plays all of August at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. Taylor starred in Gypsy last winter at the Napa Valley College, and absolutely stole the show. Not only is she a hard…

2011 07 25

A really strong guy talking about squats

By: Beth Rypins 0

Happy Monday guys, we're going to kick this week off with Karen (see below), but I want to direct your attention to this video about the box squat. It is about 10 mins in length and worth watching every second. The guy in the video is one of my powerlifting…

2011 07 24

It's Hot! Cool off with a "Paleo" Cocktail This Weekend

By: Beth Rypins 1 Comment

A big thanks to Suzanne Holliday who sent me recipes for a couple of "Paleo" cocktails. Please note the quotations around the word Paleo. Remember that these are still a treat, and despite mostly Paleo ingredients, the booze won't hurry you to your goals. That being said, if you're looking…

2011 07 21

You Think You Can Jump, Box Squats & Push Presses

By: Beth Rypins 0

Have you been working on your double unders? Feeling pretty good that they are finally coming along? Not to ditch on your jump roping progress, or even cast aspersions about mine (which suck) but check out the double unders these folks can do! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdLt70d-4kQ&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] -Beth ________________________________________________________________ Box squat 12x2…

2011 07 20

Lowering Deadlifts, KBs & More 7s

By: Beth Rypins 0

Tuesday this week is deadlift day. I've seen some great lifts so far today, and I've seen some nightmarish lowering of the bar. Does your back hurt when you lower the bar? Do you prefer to drop the bar and make lots of noise so that you don't have to…

2011 07 19

Deadlifts and Buddy Drags

By: Beth Rypins 0

Deadlift, find new 5rm Complete 5 rounds for time of: 3 Deadlifts 315/225 5 Handstand Push Ups Buddy Drag to telephone pole

2011 07 18

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