January 26, 2010
Wednesday - Jan 27, 2010 "Grace"
Diablo CrossFit welcomes Ashlyn Ruth Kalogirou to the family!
Workout: "Grace"
30 Clean and Jerks (135lb men, 95lb women)
(really 'overhead anyhow', just get it from the ground to full overhead lockout anyway you want).
Log your results online by clicking here.
Getting good sleep:
Performance, and especially weight loss progression, can be slowed and even halted if you aren't getting good sleep. When doing workouts such as ours (even just in general), the traditional 8 hours is what most (as in 95% of people) need. But we really mean 8 HOURS. Many people think they can get by with less, but all they are doing is "getting by" - not thriving and making good progress. Below are a couple more gadgets/ideas to help you master the art of "Elite Resting".
Monitor your sleep rhythms:
Click on this article from Life Hacker about an iphone app that will help you monitor your sleep patterns. You basically put the phone in your bed with you and it monitors your movements. (I don't know how it works for couples, but maybe there is a setting for two people).
Pitch black environment:
Sleeping in a "pitch black" environment is also very important, especially if you have shift work, etc. Our ancestors slept when it got dark. Candles and firewood were hard enough to generate, wasting them doesn't make much sense. Sleeping in was hard when the sun came out at 5 in the morning and they didn't exactly have 'blackout curtains'.
Eliminate all artificial light (cell phone charging, digital clocks, I won't even mention the TV/Cable box lights. . . ), as well as any light infiltrating through the window. Here is an article talking about blackout curtains you can install yourself behind regular curtains.
If you have decent curtains but they do not close far enough, you can always use paper clamp style clips (look bad but work) or magnets (more subtle) to get the drapes to do what you want.
Supplemental Aids:
A couple of good supplements that can help you get a better nights sleep is melatonin (I prefer the 'sub-lingual drops'). Another is magnesium. Ancient Minerals is a great brand, Natural Calm is also good.
If you want to be an All Star in the gym, and in life, you have to also be an All Star in bed. . .er. . .when sleeping. . . .you have to be a good sleeper. Man that came out wrong. -jj
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January 7, 2010
Friday - Jan 8, 2010 "Fran"
Jasmine 9+ months pregnant. Just a few weeks (or less) left!
(I like to call this one "now you see the belly - now you don't!" Good luck Jaz, you are an inspiration to us all and we're all rooting for a fast and simple delivery! -jj)
Workout: "Fran"
21 - 15 - and 9 reps of
Thrusters (95lbs men, 65lbs women)
Pull ups
Record total time.
Log your results online by clicking here.
Video: "Weightlifting Fail" (Actually it is a deadlift, and it was successful -if not a little off form wise-, but watch what happens when the blood pressure effect sets in)
Article: Why You Should Step Up Your Workout - WSJ
". . . Dr. Williams' studies have shown that exceeding the federally recommended exercise guidelines can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, glaucoma, diabetes and other diseases by as much as 70% above the benefits of merely meeting the guidelines. "There is no gene or drug discovery that comes close" to the effects of more and more-vigorous exercise, says Dr. Williams, a staff scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley Calif. . ."
Click here for complete article.
At first I was excited to read about this 'heretic' challenging the Conventional Wisdom. Then I saw what he was prescribing. . . 40+ miles per week! Increase 1.4 weekly miles per year after middle age! Whoa. More is not necessarily better, but I will admit that his research does point to 'more' than the minimum is a step in the right direction. -jj
Post thoughts to comments.
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December 1, 2009
Wednesday - Dec 2, 2009
Tristin helps Mike do pull ups. Malissa provides encouragement.
Workout:
With a continuously running clock do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.
Use as many sets each minute as needed.
Record number of rounds and fractions of rounds completed.
Article: Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
" . . .Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, have found for the first time that drinking more than 5 servings of sugar- sweetened cola a week prior to pregnancy appears to significantly elevate the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. . . "
Click here for complete article.
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September 21, 2009
090922 Tuesday
Amy comes down hard off the obstacle and looses at least one balloon. Mountain is hot on her heels.
Workout: Five rounds for time of:
95 pound Hang Power Snatch, 15 reps,
Run 400 meters.
Scaling: Scale down the weight (65lbs for women), or even better, scale down the reps. Go heavier and only do 10 reps (or even 8).
Record total time.
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Article: Supplementation of DHA (like fish oil) boosts cognitive development in infants.
. . . "However, our results clearly suggest that feeding infants formula supplemented with high concentrations of DHA provides beneficial effects on cognitive development. Furthermore, because infants who display superior performance on the means-end problem-solving task tend to have superior IQ and vocabulary later in childhood, it's possible that the beneficial effects of DHA extend well beyond infancy." . . .
Click here for complete article.
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September 17, 2009
090918 Friday "Game Day"
+++Softball Tonight in Danville. Don't miss this epic battle between DCF and Diablo CrossFit!+++
Meg R doing Box Jumps while 3(?) months pregnant! Congratulations Darren and Meg (aka "Strong Mommy Meg")!
What might Meg be doing incorrectly in this photo? (trainers keep it to yourselves)
Olympic Weightlifting Warm Up: Snatch Balance 3 sets of 10. Stay light, go deep. Add weight if you can handle the load with good form.
Workout:As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.
Run 400m
20 Virtual Shoveling Reps* (men use empty bar plus 45lbs on one side, women use empty bar plus 25lbs on one side).
Record total rounds.
*A virtual shoveling rep is moving the bumper plate on the one end of the olympic bar over a parallette and back to the starting position. Switch sides (which hand is in front) as often as you'd like.
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Article: "7 Reasons to Eat More Fat" from Timothy Ferris (Dr. Eades x 2 actually)
Some of the highlights:
- Lower abdominal fat.
- Improved Cardiovascular Health
- Research has shown that when women diet, those eating the greatest percentage of the total fat in their diets as saturated fat lose the most weight.
- Stronger bones (Saturated fat is required for calcium to be effectively incorporated into bone).
- Adding saturated fat to the diet has been shown in medical research to encourage the liver cells to dump their fat content.
- Improved lung function (and lower asthma problems)
- Stronger immune system.
Click here for complete article.
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August 28, 2009
090829 Saturday "Run and Squats"
Jasmine Kalogirou 4 months pregnant with her third, still doing pull ups in sets of 10 or 15. "We're not worthy!"
Workout - Four rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
50 Squats
Post total time.
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Come to open gym at 9am on Saturday (during Muay Thai), or better yet, Go to Muay Thai with Luca!
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August 12, 2009
090813 THURSDAY
+++5am class canceled on Friday+++
Happy Birthday Jorgy!
Workout: Hang Power Clean
3, 3, 3, 3, 3
Post loads used.
Mini Metcon in honor of Jorgy's Birthday : "Mile Full of Burpees Scaled down"
As many rounds as possible in 8 minutes
Run 100m
10 burpees
Post rounds completed.
(The original version is 16 rounds for time).
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Pankration Fights Next Thursday!
Tickets are $20. We still have tickets at the gym. Talk to Jeremy if you want to reserve some. 6am Matt has offered to tell everyone stories from when he used to DJ at 1015 Folsom.
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Article: Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy, Report States
". . .According to this review article, exercise can strengthen and improve overall musculoskeletal and physiologic health as well as pregnancy related symptoms. Exercise such as aerobics, impact and nonimpact activities, resistance training and swimming:
* eases back and other musculoskeletal pain;
* lowers maternal blood pressure;
* reduces swelling; and
* improves post-partum mood, including sadness. . ."
Click here for complete article.
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June 3, 2009
090603 WEDNESDAY
Jesse will be leaving us eventually, he just got his Navy Commission! Congratulations Jesse!
Workout:
5 rounds for time.
10 Deadlifts (225 men, 185 women, or whatever weight can be lifted safely).
Run 400m
Post time to comments.
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Article:
Nutrition and health of agriculturists vs hunter gatherers.
". . .The anthropological record of early man clearly shows health took a nosedive when populations made the switch from hunting and gathering to agriculture. It takes a physical anthropologist about two seconds to look at a skeleton unearthed from an archeological site to tell if the owner of that skeleton was a hunter-gatherer or an agriculturist.
Unlike the Egyptian mummy data, there is usually no soft tissue material left when remains of early man are found. But the skeletal remains of hunter-gatherers show them to be much healthier than agriculturalists. Hunter-gatherers had better bones, had no signs of iron-deficiency anemia, no signs of infection, few (if any) dental cavities, fewer signs of arthritis and were in general larger and more robust than their agriculture-following contemporaries. . ."
Click here for complete article.
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May 29, 2009
090530 SATURDAY "Nicole"
Mother and daughter deadlifting together.
Workout: "Nicole"
As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes
Run 400m
Max reps pull ups (that means go to failure folks).
Note number of pull ups for each round, and post to comments.
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Article:
Breastfeeding and weaning diet may shape a child's body composition.
"Most studies linking infant feeding to later body composition focus on differences in milk feeding, but our study also considered the influence of the weaning diet," said Dr. Siân Robinson, PhD, of the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, University of Southampton in the United Kingdom and lead author of the study. "We found that, independent of the duration of breastfeeding, children with higher quality weaning diets including fruits, vegetables, and home-prepared foods had a greater lean mass at four years of age."
Click here for complete article.
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May 26, 2009
090526 WEDNESDAY "Fight Gone Bad"
Here we can see the awesome jump house and the amazing D-Roe dominating at "Cornholing".
Workout: "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. 3 rounds total.
1. Wall-ball: 20 pound ball, 10 ft target men ,14lb ball, 8 ft target women. (Reps)
2. Sumo deadlift high-pull: 75 pounds men 55lbs women (Reps)
3. Box Jump: 20" box (Reps)
4. Push-press: 75 pounds men, 55lbs women (Reps)
5. Row: calories (Calories)
The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. On call of "rotate," the athlete/s must move to next station immediately for good score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point. Add up all reps for a total 'score'.
Post score to comments.
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Article from Mark's Daily Apple:
The definitive guide to feeding primal babies.
"It’s commonly portrayed as the realm of infant formula, rice cereal, applesauce, teething biscuits, Zwieback toast and Cheerios. And in the following months a large pantry selection of strained this or that in tiny glass, commercial jars… Add to this picture more recent concoctions like toddler formula, Elmo crackers, mini juice packs, fruit gummies, and “Graduate” lines. All of this begs the question, exactly when and how did baby/early toddler nutrition become a string of processed convenience foods? The ingredient lists often smack more of Candyland than the “wholesome goodness” claimed on the labels. Was this really what nature intended? Can’t we do better by our baby Groks? What would Grandma Grok have to say about all of this? We’ve taken up the kid question before, but I thought it was time for a definitive focus on the youngest of the seedling set. . ."
Click here for complete article.
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Events:
We haven't heard from too many people about the First Aid / CPR / AED Certification seminar this Thursday. If we don't get some more sign ups by the end of the day we will have to cancel/postpone it for a later date.
The cost is still $75 and it includes First Aid, Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED), as well as CPR (Adult, Child, and infant). The certification will last two years. You won't find a better deal than that.
Please email me at jeremy@diablocrossfit.com if you are interested in attending.
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May 10, 2009
090511 MONDAY
Roger demonstrates some skills on the parallettes (like HSPUs).
Workout:
Strict Press
Handstand Push Ups on Parallettes (hands to shoulder, not just head to floor).
5, 5, 5
Alternate between movements (3 sets of 5 for each movement).
DO NOT do HSPUs with back against the wall. Scale the handstand push ups by putting your knees (more basic) or toes (more advanced) on a box. The higher the box, the more difficult the HSPU will be. Try to get your hips over your shoulders. Elbows should NOT flair out to the sides but stay in front of your body, similar to the Strict Press.
Post loads for Strict Press, and scaling method for HSPUs to comments.
Bonus mini metcon to follow.
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Article:
Probiotics May Help Ward Off Obesity
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: One year after giving birth, women were less likely to have the most dangerous kind of obesity if they had been given probiotics from the first trimester of pregnancy, found new research that suggests manipulating the balance of bacteria in the gut may help fight obesity.
Click here for complete article.
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April 5, 2009
090406 MONDAY "Running Angie"
+++Diablo CrossFit Open Full Time Today!+++
Holly, Shannon and Carry after the "Brickyard" race Sunday (not pictured, Mountain, Hylie and Tami). After some recent comments they decided to only wear their numbers.
Admit it. You enlarged the photo.
Workout: "Running Angie"
For time.
100 pull ups
Run 400m
100 push ups
Run 400m
100 sit ups
Run 400m
100 squats
Run 400m
Post time to comments.
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Article:
Infant weight gain linked to childhood obesity
". . ."There is increasing evidence that rapid changes in weight during infancy increase children's risk of later obesity," says lead author Elsie Taveras, assistant professor in the HMS Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention and co-director of the One Step Ahead clinic, a pediatric overweight prevention program at Children's Hospital Boston. "The mounting evidence suggests that infancy may be a critical period during which to prevent childhood obesity and its related consequences." . . ."
Click here for complete article
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Make sure you sign up for "Introduction to Elite Nutrition Workshop" by emailing jeremy@diablocrossfit.com or stavros@diablocrossfit.com.
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March 30, 2009
090331 TUESDAY
Ed Tracey (from Oakland Police Department) and DCF Trainer and CrossFit Santa Rosa Fire's Stavros at CrossFit Oakland's Fund Raiser on Saturday. (A great photo from Thomas Campitelli. Click his name to see more of his work - good stuff).
Workout:
For time:
Run 800m
100 push ups
Run 400m
100 sit ups
Run 200m
50 push ups
Run 100m
50 sit ups
Post time to comments.
Compare to January 9th by clicking here.
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Website:
Albert & Eve - Organic and Local fruit and veggies delivered to your doorstep (if you live in the East Bay).
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Article:
Pregnancy: Bad Oral Hygiene Can Lead To Complications In Pregnancy And Problems For Babies
"Bacteria from a mother's mouth can be transmitted through the blood and amniotic fluid in the womb to her unborn child. This could contribute to the risk of a premature delivery, a low birth-weight baby, premature onset of contractions, or infection of the newborn child. . . "
Click here for complete article.
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March 11, 2009
090312 THURSDAY
Diablotron in Pennsylvania: CrossFit Berks aka 'Corpsfit'.
Workout (originally posted on CrossFit.com 050811)
Three rounds for time of:
55 pound Dumbbell (Kettlebell) Snatch, 20 reps, alternating arms
20 Pull-ups
Run 400 meters
Full squat snatches (no power snatches).
Post time to comments.
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Article:
Obesity associated with detrimental changes in ovaries.
Obese women have alterations in their ovaries which might be responsible for an egg's inability to make an embryo, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Click here for complete article.
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Climb California American Lung Association Event March 22nd - We have raised over $700 so far, but we have a long way to go to raise $10,000.
Sign up Now or sponsor one of our Athletes Today!
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February 3, 2009
090204 WEDNESDAY "Angie"
Judy gets caught leaving another 'sweat angel' on the floor of DCF after a hard workout.
Workout: "Angie"
For time.
100 pull ups
100 push ups
100 sit ups
100 squats
All 100 reps of each movement must be completed before moving onto the next exercise.
Post time to comments.
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Article(s): Vitamin D getting some good press (so be sure to get some sun when you can! -jj)
Sun during pregnancy builds stronger, larger bones for babies
Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girls.
Post thoughts to comments.
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January 26, 2009
090127 TUESDAY "Number 2"
Ron and Chris finishing the overhead tire carry during Saturday's workout (Ron looks kinda evil and ready for more, Chris. . . not so much).
Workout: "Number 2"
As many rounds as possible in 15 minutes:
10 wall ball (20lb ball, 10 ft target or 14lb ball 8 foot target)
10 sumo deadlift high pull (95lb, 53, 35 or 26 depending on skill)
10 ring dips (or ring push ups)
10 double unders
Compare to September 19th, 2008
Post number of rounds and fractions of rounds to comments.
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Video: CrossFit Oakland's Mike Minium interviews Jason Khalipa (CrossFit Santa Clara) and Tamara Holms (also from CrossFit Oakland) in front of DCF.
The Nor Cal Regional registration is OPEN! Click here to go to the website and register to compete.
"To register, you'll need to use the Google Checkout button at the upper right-hand side of the [regional qualifier] blog.You'll receive an email confirmation once your order has been placed, as well as a shipping confirmation email once we charge your credit card or debit card. We won't be physically shipping you anything, but this email will serve as confirmation of your registration.
The registration fee is $75 through the end of February. Beginning March 1, the fee will increase to $100. So get in while the getting's good!
(And in case you're wondering, you will be getting a t-shirt.)
If you have any questions about registration, contact us at NorCalCFRegionals@gmail.com."
Post to comments if you are registered or plan to register and/or come just to watch (and cheer DCFers on).
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Article:
'Best Life' magazine presents a pretty in depth look at Omega-3s.
". . .We are, it is often--and accurately—said, what we eat. Recent diet trends, from Atkins to South Beach, have put the emphasis on upping our intake of protein or cutting out carbohydrates. Meanwhile, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats have been stigmatized, leading to the belief that waging a total war on fat is the best way to get a slimmer waistline and a longer life. But fats are as crucial to a healthy body as protein is; they end up holstered into the heart, protecting organs, and building the cells of the brain, an organ that is itself 60 percent fat. The key to good health lies not in ruthlessly striking fat from our diets, but in eating the best possible fats for our bodies. And a growing chorus of nutritionists agrees that those fats are omega-3s. . ."
Click here for complete article.
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Don't forget about CrossFit One World's Fish Tournament this Saturday (There will even be a jumper house for the kids, and a keg for the 'big' kids).
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January 20, 2009
090121 WEDNESDAY
Mark sends Newbie Prashant off on his shuttle run after answering a math question during the class warm up.
Workout:
"Candy"
Five rounds for time of:
20 Pull-ups
40 Push-ups
60 Squats
OR
"Maggie"
Five rounds for time of:
20 Handstand Push-ups
40 Pull-ups
60 One legged squats, alternating legs
Post time to comments
Compare to "Cindy and Mary"
(Originally posted on CrossFit.com Friday, July 28th)
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"Hump Day" article:
Gait may be associated with orgasmic ability.
"A new study found that trained sexologists could infer a woman's history of vaginal orgasm by observing the way she walks. The study is published in the September 2008 issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. . ."
Click here for complete article.
Post thoughts to comments.
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January 19, 2009
090120 TUESDAY
The Saturday class puts the "Diablotron" through it's paces.
Workout:
5 rounds with 1 minute rest in between each round.
As many times as possible in 3 minutes:
3 handstand push ups (strict, hands to shoulders)
6 knees to elbows
9 double unders
Post number of circuits completed each round and total rounds to comments.
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Article:
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility.
". . .The study identified a new group of chemicals that act as ‘anti-androgens’. This means that they inhibit the function of the male hormone, testosterone, reducing male fertility. Some of these are contained in medicines, including cancer treatments, pharmaceutical treatments, and pesticides used in agriculture. The research suggests that when they get into the water system, these chemicals may play a pivotal role in causing feminising effects in male fish. . ."
Click here for complete article.
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December 27, 2008
081228 SUNDAY "Jackie"
Not only does Big Dave know how to do a mean box jump, he also knows how build a mean box as well - as you will see at the new gym.
Workout: "Jackie"
1000m Row
50 thrusters (45lbs)
30 pull ups
For time.
Post time to comments.
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Article:
No breakfast, earlier sex: Japan study
"In a study of 3,000 people, those who did not regularly eat breakfast when in their early teens said they lost their virginity at an average age of 17.5, versus an overall average of age 19 for all Japanese.For those who had a morning meal when they were younger, the average age of having the first sexual experience was 19.4. . ."
Click here for complete article.
Post thoughts to comments.
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December 9, 2008
081210 WEDNESDAY "Cindy"
From left to right: Miles, "Quads", Carry, Hector, Ashley, Jared, Amy, and Nancy "swing for the fences" against Helen.
Workout: "Cindy"
As many rounds as possible in 20 min -
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats
Post number of rounds completed to comments.
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Article: Personal care products might contain harmful chemicals.
. . .THE DIRTY DOZENAt least that's what the National Geographic Green Guide authors call the 12 chemical ingredients to avoid in cosmetics and other personal-care products. . .
Post thoughts to comments.
Posted by Jeremy Jones at 9:40 PM | Comments (10)
November 4, 2008
081105 WEDNESDAY
Ramon's shirt (and face) says it all.
Workout:
Sprint 200m
1.5 min rest
8 rounds for time.
And these are "Sprints" not 'run', 'jog' or 'walk'. Sprints should be fast and hard.
Post times to comments.
Sprinting Mechanics and Drills Videos:
Hip Opening Hurdle Drills - John Baumann...[wmv]
Lying Starts Drills - John Baumann...[wmv]
Sprint Mechanics, Arms - Karl Geissler...[wmv]
Sprint Mechanics, Initial Drills - Karl Geissler...[wmv]
Sprint Posture Drills - John Baumann...[wmv]
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Article:
Phthalates implicated in genital birth defects of boys.
. . .Phthalates fall into a group of chemicals called endocrine disruptors because they either mimic or block the action of human hormones. Phthalates interfere with the synthesis of testosterone. . .Phthalates affect males more than females, at least in animals, because of the way sex organs grow. Developmental biologists say that up until eight weeks, fetuses have the rudiments of both male and female sex organs. After that point, those with a Y chromosome develop gonads that are supposed to secrete testosterone, after which the male hormone starts turning the fetus into a male. . .
Do you think that if it affects babies in utero that adults should be worried about their endocrine systems being harmed by these chemicals? -jj
Post thoughts to comments.
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October 31, 2008
081101 SATURDAY
Austin from CrossFit Unlimited posted this photo to their website. We can't wait to have him come out and do a workout at our gym soon.
Here is also a video of the competition with some DCFers in the background:
Workout: For time -
5 muscle ups (or 15 pull ups and 15 ring dips)
2000m row
5 muscle ups
Post time to comments.
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Article:
'Light Drinking' no risk to baby
The University College London team classed "light" drinking as up to two drinks a week throughout pregnancy.The study of 12,500 three-year-olds even found a lower risk of some problems in children of such drinkers. . .
Post thoughts to comments.
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September 1, 2008
080902 TUESDAY "New Schedule"
Our new schedule starts Today! Please note:
-No more 'open gym' during classes (i.e. working out on your own). Either workout with the class, or come during 'Open Gym'.
-If you are more than 10 minutes late you might get bumped to the next class. See above about working out on your own because you are late.
-There is no more 'Fundamentals' or 'Elite' classes. Everyone who has completed the 'Newbie Quick Start' can go to any 'CrossFit Class'.
Workout: It is time to get ready for the Fundraiser on September 27th. Please sign up and get people donating right away!
"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 3 and 5 round versions. The stations are:
1. Wall-ball: 20 pound ball, 10 ft target. (Reps)
2. Sumo deadlift high-pull: 75 pounds (Reps)
3. Box Jump: 20" box (Reps)
4. Push-press: 75 pounds (Reps)
5. Row: calories (Calories)
The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. On call of "rotate," the athlete/s must move to next station immediately for good score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point.
Post your score to comments.
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Article:
Post thoughts to comments.
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August 19, 2008
080820 WEDNDESDAY "How Many Makimbas?"
Darren and Jeremy (your's truly) giving the horns after the 4 x 400m runs workout.
Workout:
Perform as many "Makimbas" in 20 minutes as possible:
1 Makimba =
3 rounds, 15 - 10 - 5 reps of
10lb dumbells (or more if you can handle it)
Burpees
Air squats
Post Number of Makimba's to comments.
Be careful you don't get Rhabdomyolysis.
Click here for CrossFit Kids doing a single Makimba Video
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"Hump Day" Article:
Contraceptive Pill May Affect Women's Partner Choice
"Disturbing a woman's instinctive attraction to genetically different men could result in difficulties when trying to conceive, an increased risk of miscarriage and long intervals between pregnancies. Passing on a lack of diverse genes to a child could also weaken their immune system. . ."
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Article:
Happiness the Key to Longer Life
"After reviewing 30 studies carried out worldwide over periods ranging from one to 60 years, the Dutch professor said the effects of happiness on longevity were "comparable to that of smoking or not".That special flair for feeling good, he said, could lengthen life by between 7.5 and 10 years. . ."
Post Thoughts To Comments.
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August 9, 2008
080810 SUNDAY
+++DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR "FRIENDS AND FAMILY" DAY ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, PLEASE POST IF YOU ARE COMING AND WHAT YOU CAN BRING+++
There comes a time in every CrossFitter's life when you've gotta ask yourself: "What the HELL I AM I DOING?!" (For Dan, this came fairly early as he completed the Filthy Fifty as Rx'ed his first time! - NICE WORK).
You can see by Dan's expression that he is very happy with his decision.
Workout:
Health lift (aka "Deadlift")
5, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1
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Video from Crossfit regarding the Health lift
Can you name all the "CrossFit Original Allstars" that appear in this video?
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Article (I know it isn't "hump day" but this article is too important for all you cyclists to pass up -jj)
No-nose bicycle seats improve penile sensation and erectile function
An innovative study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine examined, for the first time, if noseless bicycle saddles would be an effective intervention for alleviating deleterious health effects, erectile dysfunction and groin numbness, caused by bicycling on the traditional saddle with a protruding nose extension. Results from this study may be useful for the estimated 5 million recreational cyclists to alleviate perineal discomfort and maintain sexual health. . .
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July 10, 2008
080711 FRIDAY "Interval Elizabeth"
Diablo CrossFit sure had a lot of kids to cheer them on at the CrossFit Games (this isn't even all of them).
Workout: "Interval Elizabeth"
5 rounds for time:
1 minute squat cleans with 155lbs (men) 100lbs (women)
1 minute ring dips
1 minute rest
Post total reps to comments.
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Video:
The next class to come to The Shed?
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Article:
Being fat can lower your sperm count.
Simple biology fluke, or evolution at work? -jj
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March 13, 2008
080314 FRIDAY
***0600 FRIDAY MORNING CLASS CANCELED THIS WEEK (MARCH 14th)***
Jorgy loves the Concept 2 rowing erg.
Workout:
Deadlift
5,3,3,2,2,2,1,1,1,1
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Afterward - practice handstands.
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Article(s):
Are you taking your Fish Oil pills?
At DCF we do feel that natural foods are the best way to go, and any supplementation is ancillary with few exceptions. One of them is Fish Oil, or more specifically Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Why are our diets so lacking? First of all, if you eat wild tuna, mackerel, sardines and salmon regularly (almost every day) you probably aren't lacking. These fish are full of 'fish oil' (hence the name). But if you also eat wild game meat (Buffalo, Elk, Deer, etc) you are probably in the clear as well. Grass fed beef also is a winner when it comes to Omega-3s. These meats are are not fed with grain or corn, therefore their meat is has about the same amount of Omega-3s as the fish!
You read that correctly. Grass fed beef and wild game meat is full of the best type of fat, and is probably as healthy as eating fish. So if you aren't a big fish fan, start ordering buffalo instead, and get to Trader Joe's for some pretty decent grass fed beef. Coincidentally, our hunter-gatherer (see genetic) ancestors only had access to wild fish and game, therefore their diets were chock full of these good fats.
All that being said, fish and grass fed beef are hard to get every day. And if you don't cook and eat grass fed beef right away it can take on that "gamey" flavor everyone hates. That is where Fish Oil Pills come in. Go out, buy some fish oil pills and take a few with every meal. Reap the rewards without dealing with "fishiness" or "gameyness".
Today's articles focus on Omega-3s and brain function, but the benefits don't stop there. Look through the archives for a ton of more articles on Fish Oil and Omega-3s.
Typical low Omega 3 diet of Americans place kids brains at risk
Fish Oils could protect the brain from decline
Omega 3's protect against Parkinsons, study says
Eating Fish, Omega-3s, fruit and veggies lowers risk of memory problems
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March 11, 2008
080312 WEDNESDAY
Bryan loves kettlebell swings so much he just winks at the camera, while Carry shows good range of motion form in the background.
Workout:
Run 5 k
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Video: Dutch From CrossFit ATM in Texas doing 34 rounds of Cindy.
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"Hump Day" Article:
Sexual performance may hold key for men's health
“What is less well known is that not only blood vessels to the heart are affected by obesity but similar effects occur with the blood vessels to the penis with resulting erectile dysfunction and poor urinary tract function. "
Sounds like evolution at work to me. -jj
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January 15, 2008
080116 WEDNESDAY
CrossFit Games METACON workout:
Row 1 K
Five rounds of:
25 Pull-ups
135 pound Push jerk, 7 reps
Post time to comments. (there is a 20 minute time cap)
Click here for a PDF of the results from the first annual "CrossFit Games"
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Article:
The US is in a "Baby Boomlet"
Is there a direct correlation to the increased births and the propagation of CrossFit? . . . (and does everyone else hate the word "boomlet" as much as I do?) -jj
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January 10, 2008
080111 FRIDAY
Darren finishes a nice split jerk (notice the 'active' shoulder).
Workout With Luca:
Did some work on a agility ladder as a Warm-Up then
For time
50 Push Ups 5 Thrusters
40 Push Ups 10 Thrusters
30 Push Ups 15 Thrusters
20 Push Ups 20 Thrusters
10 Push Ups 25 Thrusters
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Articles:
Obesity may raise the risk of still birth
"Researchers found that obese women were 40 percent more likely than normal-weight and overweight women to have their pregnancy end in stillbirth"
Mom's obesity during conception may set the stage for child's obesity risk
"Research studies have found that pregnant women who are overweight/obese are more likely to give birth to heavier babies, and the risk of overweight children becoming obese adults is nearly nine times greater than for children who are not overweight."
Overweight mothers run greater risk of having hyperactive children
"The correlation between mothers’ body mass index and child symptoms was found not only in those cases where the mother suffered from pronounced obesity but also in cases where the women were moderately overweight. Expectant mothers who were already overweight and moreover gained a considerable amount of weight during the course of the pregnancy ran a greater risk of having a child who would later show signs of ADHD than did women of normal weight who experienced the same weight gain during pregnancy."
Bottom Line: If you want a healthy pregnancy and child, deal with your own health first. -jj
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November 15, 2007
071115 THURSDAY
Anne with good 'high and outside' elbow technique on the Sumo Deadlift High Pull.
Workout (from the CrossFit Mothership Yesterday):
"Linda"
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of the triplet:
Deadlift: 1 1/2 body weight
Bench press: body weight
Clean: 3/4 body weight
Set up three bars and storm through for time.
(here is a video of Nicole from CF Santa Cruz doing Linda)
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Article(s):
I am going to declare today "Breast Day" here at DCF with three articles related to breast FEEDING (I don't know what the rest of you were thinking about . . . you bunch of gutter minded . . . ) -jj
Breast Feeding Babies Offers Them Long Term Heart Health Benefits
Breast Fed Babies Breathe Easier
Breast Feeding Cuts food allergy risk
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See Luca's 0800 WOD after the Jump below.
wOD With Luca 08:00
Even if Rick was late he still came, I like the idea of arriving on time for class I still like the fact
that he came after work, I had started my Linda by then, but in between my huffing and puffing I was able to dispense his W.O.D., good reason to rest eheh
5 Rounds for time of:
15DL(135#)
400m Run
We had some fun see you on Tuesday Morning
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November 9, 2007
071108 THURSDAY EVENING
"Power Cindy"
As many times as you can in 20 minutes:
5 Back Squat (3/4 body weight)
10 Bench Press (1/2 body weight)
15 Deadlift (body weight)
Scale the weight up or down as needed. Excellent form is a must. Post number of rounds and fractions of rounds as well as loads used to comments.
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Article:
New Mom's NYC Marathon Win Stirs Debate
"CHICAGO—For bleary-eyed new moms, the image of Paula Radcliffe celebrating her astonishing New York marathon victory just nine months after giving birth is more than slightly surreal. There she was, one sinewy arm holding a baby, the other victoriously waving a British flag, ribs visible beneath a washboard-flat torso, not an ounce of visible fat on her sleek body. . ."
Full article after the jump.
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By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
Article Launched: 11/08/2007 01:12:34 PM PST
"Running whilst preggers? Winning 9 months after? Yo!" read one blog comment. "She is phenomenal and a role model to all new Mums!" said another.
Radcliffe's triumph Sunday, running 26.2 miles in two hours, 23 minutes just 291 days after childbirth, inspires equal amounts of awe and envy. But it also highlights a medical debate about just how gung-ho women should be about exercise during pregnancy and afterward.
Some doctors believe women used to rigorous exercise can continue it at least early in pregnancy and resume soon afterward, but that this is not the time for inactive women to suddenly decide they want to try a marathon. Their advice is often that it's OK to continue what you're used to, but don't push it.
Other doctors are "pretty nervous about women exercising during pregnancy" and advise against, said Dr. Linda Szymanski, a Johns Hopkins obstetrician and exercise specialist.
The problem is, guidelines are vague and there's not much research, she said.
Most medical advice on the topic is based on "pretty poor evidence," and there's even less data on the
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effects in highly trained athletes, Szymanski said. "It's a really tough area."
Running a marathon requires several months of training and long-distance running most days. The intensity is rigorous for those hoping to win.
Radcliffe ran throughout her pregnancy and has said her husband's help made training afterward easier. The British runner also has said she resumed training too soon after a long and difficult labor. She suffered a stress fracture at the base of her spine that sidelined her in May for eight weeks.
Still, the 33-year-old women's marathon world record-holder is a seasoned pro who won six previous marathons. So for her, running during pregnancy and afterward made sense, said Dr. Alan Peaceman, chief of maternal-fetal medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
Kristen Chase of Atlanta, who had a baby son two days after Radcliffe's daughter was born in January, was a several-times-weekly jogger before pregnancy. She said her doctor told her she could start exercising again when her son was six weeks, "but not to do anything strenuous."
That would definitely rule out training for a marathon—not that Chase was contemplating it.
"New moms are extremely tired, so the prospect of getting on a treadmill or even running outside at six weeks when your children—at least my children—aren't sleeping through the night" seems unimaginable, said Chase, who also has a 3-year-old daughter.
Except for women who have had a Caesarean section, which takes longer to heal, most women are ready to resume prior activity levels by eight weeks post-baby, Peaceman said.
"It's good to get back to the level that you were at prior to pregnancy, so for elite athletes, there's no reason they can't resume training," he said.
Pregnancy causes physical changes that both help and hinder athletic performance. Increased blood flow could be beneficial. But the girth from a swelling belly can change a woman's gait and make her feel off balance. Also, joints and ligaments become more lax, which can raise the risk for injury, Szymanski said.
Some doctors, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, discourage most women from bouncy or high-impact workouts during pregnancy and urge them to take it easy at first after giving birth because some body changes linger.
The group says some lower-impact activities are generally safe during pregnancy, even for beginners, including swimming and walking. Marathon running isn't listed.
Admirable as it is, Radcliffe's triumph isn't unprecedented. Other elite long-distance runners have won races soon after having babies, including Norway's Ingrid Kristiansen, who won the 1983 Houston marathon within five months of giving birth.
It still seems way out of reach for moms who aren't athletes. Says Marsha Takeda Morrison, a Los Angeles blogger whose children are 9 and 11, "It's been 3,285 days since I last gave birth and I get winded just walking to the refrigerator."
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November 1, 2007
071101 THURSDAY MORNING
Ryan grinding through some 45# Thrusters.
0800h Wod with Luca:
This morning Ryan walked in and spoked this challenging words "...Bring on the pain...", so I did. I put him through his first F.G.B. I wasn't going to, but he dared me. Let's just say that he was humbled, but he knocked out a 229 - a good starting number (and, almost met Pukie).
See you on Tuesday morning.
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Article:
Smoking Causes Saggy Breasts, Not Breastfeeding
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