CROSSFIT VENTURA

New Video: CFV Affiliate Team Challenge

 

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Workout of The Day

Shoulder Press - 1, 1, 1

Push Press - 1, 1, 1

Push Jerk - 1, 1, 1

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5 rounds for total reps:

1 min - Double Unders

1 min - Rest

Post loads, number reps, and notes to comments.

January On-Ramp: All Done!

Congratulations to John, Brian, Jen, Denise, Keiche, Stephanie, Mike, Al, Shiela, and Roseanne for sticking it tough throughout our 12-day "On Ramp" Course! These ten have done a great job and have made a ton of progress this month...check out their workout times from Day 1 to Day 12!

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The February "On Ramp" has completely sold out. However, the March "On-Ramp" is now open for registration! Register your spot today!

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Josh Everett vs. "Isa-Grace"

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Wednesday, Jan 13th, 2010)

Power Snatch - 2, 2, 2 reps; rest 3 min b/t sets

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3 rounds for time:

400m Run

50 Sit-ups

post loads and time to comments.

Affiliate Cup Qualifier Announcement

As some of you may know, CFV is looking to put together a team to compete for the Affiliate Cup at the CrossFit SouthWest Regionals (which take place on May 8th/9th in Orange County). We will need 3 men and 3 women to represent us...

Just like last year, we will be hosting an In-House Affiliate Cup Qualifier to determine who the 6 athletes will be. The event will take place on Saturday, April 10th, and will consist of 3 "amazing" workouts. Even if you think you only have a slight chance to make it, it is definitely a challenge worth pursuing.

There will also be a prize for the 4th and 5th place men and women...free spectator tickets to the SouthWest Regionals!

Are you excited?

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Need a refresher on how to register for classes? Check Out Our NEW MindBody Tutorial Video!

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Wednesday, Dec 9th, 2009)

(compare to Wednesday, July 1st, 2009)

High Bar Back Squat - 3, 3, 3 reps; rest 4 min b/t sets

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"DT"

5 rounds for time:

12 Deadlifts (M: 155lbs, W: 105lbs)

9 Hang Power Cleans (M: 155lbs, W: 105lbs)

6 Push Jerks (M: 155lbs, W: 105lbs)

post loads, time, and notes to comments.

Success Story: Jenny Mitchell

   

  

 

January 2009 (left), and January 2010 (right)

Congratulations to Jenny Mitchell to her amazing progress this past year! She has consistently pushed herself in the workouts and has done a tremendous job dialing in her nutrition. Having lost 35lbs, and now having multiple pull-ups, Jenny is quite the inspirational mother of 3! Amazing work Jenny! We are very proud of you!

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Barefoot Running Laced with Health Benefits

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Workout of The Day

 

"Team Tosh"

3 rounds for time:

Partner 1: 200m Sprint, Partner 2: Rest

Partner 2: 200m Sprint, Partner 1: Rest

Partner 1: 400m Sprint, Partner 2: Rest

Partner 2: 400m Sprint, Partner 1: Rest

Partner 1: 600m Sprint, Partner 2: Rest

Partner 2: 600m Sprint, Partner 1: Rest

 

* workout inspired by CrossFit Endurance

 

Post time, notes, and teammate to comments.

 

 

Accomplish Your Goals

 Want to accomplish some goals?

Goal Setting Seminar - Wednesday night at 7pm. 

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Lou Mars: 108 Hours

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Tuesday, Dec 29th, 2009)

Deadlift 3, 3, 3 reps; rest 4 min b/t sets

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As many rounds in 8 minutes:

100ft Walking Lunge

Max Pull-ups

Post loads and number of pull-ups to comments.

Benchmark Make-up Day

The beloved Benchmark Make-up Weekend will not be taking place this coming weekend. Instead, it is going to be held on February 6th and 7th. We will be placing weekends based on number of benchmarks we have done so cycles in which we do more benchmarks, we'll have more frequent benchmark weekends. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone get some big PRs!

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Setting Up on the Bench

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Monday, Oct 26th, 2009)

Clean & Jerk, Find 1-Rep Max

Post loads and notes to comments. Which of the two movements (clean or jerk) was the limiting factor for you getting the weight overhead?

 

Craig, Traver, & Major Prepare for Sectionals

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Thursday, Nov 5th, 2009)

A1. Front Squat - 3, 3, 3 reps; rest 2 min

A2. Supinated Pull-up - 5, 5, 5 reps; rest 2 min

As many rounds in 8 minutes:

12 Box Jumps 

7 Ring Dips 

1 Rope Climb

* workout adapted from CrossFit West

Post loads and rounds completed to comments.

SoCal Sectionals

 

On March 13th - 14th, over 300 athletes and several thousand spectators will be flocking to Drake Stadium at UCLA to be a part of the first ever SoCal Sectional Qualifier. Many of California's best CrossFit athletes will be battling it out over multiple workouts to earn one of the few privileged spots into the SouthWest Regionals.

CrossFit Ventura will be well represented at this event by the power house Matt Major, the lightening fast Jaala Thibault, the amazingly strong Mindith Rahmat, and the unbelievable Craig Wobig. Competing in an event of this magnitude takes a lot of courage and we should applaud these four for taking the plunge! They will do great!

If you are interested in attending and supporting these athletes, you can purchase a spectator ticket for this historical weekend here. If you want to get in for free, you can also volunteer by emailing Jennifer Stokes at jennifer@crossfitla.com

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Is This Too Hard?

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Workout of The Day

Bench Press - 3, 3, 3; rest 3 min b/t sets

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6 rounds for time:

3 Shoulder-to-Overhead (75% 3RM Bench)

6 Toes-to-Bar

9 Burpees

post loads, time, and notes to comments.

Sport

Corey at a 2-day Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar

What sports do you participate in outside of CrossFit?

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Taking a Bite of of Sports Stress

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2009)

Snatch, Find 1-Rep Max

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as many double-unders in 5 minutes

Post max, number of doubles, and notes to comments.

Checking In

How is everyone feeling after the 3-workout competition this weekend? Still sore? Fatigued? Have you done anything extra to help you recover (ice, massage, etc..)? How was your nutrition the day(s) immediately after Saturday's event?

It is amazing just how much an event like that can take out of you. Pay special attention to your body, help it recover, and eat well this week. You'll be back to 100% in no time at all.

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"I'll Be The Judge of That" by Jaala Thibault

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"What Motivates you?" by Matt Major

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Workout of The Day

(compare to Tuesday, Jan 12th, 2010)

High Bar Back Squat - 5, 5, 5 reps; rest 4 min b/t sets

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3 rounds:

10 KB/DB Cross Chops (per side)

20 KB/DB Swings

90 sec rest

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A1. Hollow Rock - 3 x 60 sec; rest 10 sec

A2. Push-up Plank - 3 x 60 sec; rest 10 sec

Post loads, time, and notes to comments.