Jubilation

Chris the party planner Cobb

Today I was overcome with joy as I witnessed the 6 a.m. class applaud each other and cheer each other on during Tabata squats. I later watched my other classes complete the workout of the day as collective groups of people working hard individually. Each athlete pushed their limits, working hard to better themselves physically and mentally. I was reminded of all the things I love about CrossFit; the community, the camaraderie, the challenge, and the triumph.

This weekend our gym has earned the opportunity to participate in the fifth annual CrossFit games at the regional championship level. It is sure to be exiting and fun, and in the grand scheme of things not all that different than the hundred or so people who did Tabata Something Else today. We will be putting ourselves out there with a bunch of people who are also putting themselves out there trying to get more fit.

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Workout:

Three rounds for time of

30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball
30 Burpees
60 Double unders

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Reminder:

We will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Games Nor Cal Regional Competition for more information go to the NorCal Regional Facebook Page it is loaded with information and they are very good about answering questions.

Gilly and Chris Cobb are organizing food and shelter for the weekend for both athletes and spectators, if you would like to help them by donating money, tarps, or chairs please leave them at the gym or contact them via facebook. We are looking forward to a great weekend.

Jubilation

Chris the party planner Cobb

Today I was overcome with joy as I witnessed the 6 a.m. class applaud each other and cheer each other on during Tabata squats. I later watched my other classes complete the workout of the day as collective groups of people working hard individually. Each athlete pushed their limits, working hard to better themselves physically and mentally. I was reminded of all the things I love about CrossFit; the community, the camaraderie, the challenge, and the triumph.

This weekend our gym has earned the opportunity to participate in the fifth annual CrossFit games at the regional championship level. It is sure to be exiting and fun, and in the grand scheme of things not all that different than the hundred or so people who did Tabata Something Else today. We will be putting ourselves out there with a bunch of people who are also putting themselves out there trying to get more fit.

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Workout:

Three rounds for time of

30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball
30 Burpees
60 Double unders

____________________

Reminder:

We will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Games Nor Cal Regional Competition for more information go to the NorCal Regional Facebook Page it is loaded with information and they are very good about answering questions.

Gilly and Chris Cobb are organizing food and shelter for the weekend for both athletes and spectators, if you would like to help them by donating money, tarps, or chairs please leave them at the gym or contact them via facebook. We are looking forward to a great weekend.

Off The Floor

Brian sumo style

If you look closely you can see that the barbell has just left the ground in the photo. Notice Brian's back, particularly his low back, straight as an arrow. We never want to lift without a straight spine. It is both unproductive and unsafe.

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Workout:

"Tabata Something Else"

Complete 32 intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by ten seconds of rest where the first 8 intervals are pull-ups, the second 8 are push-ups, the third 8 intervals are sit-ups, and finally, the last 8 intervals are squats. There is no rest between exercises.

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Reminder: We will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Games Nor Cal Regional Competition for more information go to the NorCal Regional Facebook Page it is loaded with information and they are very good about answering questions.

Gilly and Chris Cobb are organizing food and shelter for the weekend for both athletes and spectators, if you would like to help them by donating money, tarps, or chairs please leave them at the gym or contact them via facebook. We are looking forward to a great weekend.

Off The Floor

Brian sumo style

If you look closely you can see that the barbell has just left the ground in the photo. Notice Brian's back, particularly his low back, straight as an arrow. We never want to lift without a straight spine. It is both unproductive and unsafe.

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Workout:

"Tabata Something Else"

Complete 32 intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by ten seconds of rest where the first 8 intervals are pull-ups, the second 8 are push-ups, the third 8 intervals are sit-ups, and finally, the last 8 intervals are squats. There is no rest between exercises.

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Reminder: We will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Games Nor Cal Regional Competition for more information go to the NorCal Regional Facebook Page it is loaded with information and they are very good about answering questions.

Gilly and Chris Cobb are organizing food and shelter for the weekend for both athletes and spectators, if you would like to help them by donating money, tarps, or chairs please leave them at the gym or contact them via facebook. We are looking forward to a great weekend.

Happy Times

Memorial day 10am class with a post WoD glow.

This is going to be an exiting week around the gym. Twelve athletes are prepairing for the Nor Cal Regional June 3-5 at the Santa Clara fair grounds. All that is left to do is think positive thoughts, sleep well, stay hydrated and relax. We have done everything we need to do and now we go have some fun.

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Workout:

1,000 meter row
21 box jumps (2011 style)
275 pound deadlift, 15 reps
135 pound squat snatch, 9 reps

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We will be closed tis weekend for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.

Happy Times

Memorial day 10am class with a post WoD glow.

This is going to be an exiting week around the gym. Twelve athletes are prepairing for the Nor Cal Regional June 3-5 at the Santa Clara fair grounds. All that is left to do is think positive thoughts, sleep well, stay hydrated and relax. We have done everything we need to do and now we go have some fun.

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Workout:

1,000 meter row
21 box jumps (2011 style)
275 pound deadlift, 15 reps
135 pound squat snatch, 9 reps

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We will be closed tis weekend for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.

Rose is Home

Rose getting set

Welcome home for the summer Rose. We are a fortunate community that has young people coming home from college still wanting to hang out with us. It must mean we are a cool place to be.

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Workout:

Run 800 meters
135 pound power clean, 21 reps
Run 800 meters
135 pound push press, 15 reps
Run 800 meters
135 pound front squat, 9 reps

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Schedule Reminder:

8am and 10am classes only Today May 30th

Next weekend June 3-5 we will be closed for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.

Rose is Home

Rose getting set

Welcome home for the summer Rose. We are a fortunate community that has young people coming home from college still wanting to hang out with us. It must mean we are a cool place to be.

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Workout:

Run 800 meters
135 pound power clean, 21 reps
Run 800 meters
135 pound push press, 15 reps
Run 800 meters
135 pound front squat, 9 reps

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Schedule Reminder:

8am and 10am classes only Today May 30th

Next weekend June 3-5 we will be closed for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.

Rising Up Down Under

Pat in Workout 3

The first weekend of the 2011 CrossFit Games Regionals just concluded in Australia.  In the end it was none other than our very own Pat Barber who rose to the top. Pat laid out incredible performances one after another, winning 3 of the six events. We are all super proud of him and look forward to seeing him around the gym come late July.

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Workout:

Rest Day

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Holiday Schedule:

8am and 10am classes only on Monday May 30th

Next weekend June 3-5 we will be closed for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.

Rising Up Down Under

Pat in Workout 3

The first weekend of the 2011 CrossFit Games Regionals just concluded in Australia.  In the end it was none other than our very own Pat Barber who rose to the top. Pat laid out incredible performances one after another, winning 3 of the six events. We are all super proud of him and look forward to seeing him around the gym come late July.

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Workout:

Rest Day

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Holiday Schedule:

8am and 10am classes only on Monday May 30th

Next weekend June 3-5 we will be closed for the Nor Cal Regional Competition so get your workouts in early this week and come join us in San Jose for what is sure to be a great event.