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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 31 May 2012 02:19:31 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>HCF Grand Re-opening</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2012/4/25/hcf-grand-re-opening.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:15996696</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/grand opening copy.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335386742542" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-15996696.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bayside Beatdown Standings</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:08:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/12/4/bayside-beatdown-standings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:13972544</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 400px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/girls.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323038375406" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 400px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/376273_10150388751740443_136063515442_8808664_1153599073_n.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323038393359" alt="" /></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">CONGRATS to ALL competitors!!!!</span></strong></p>
<p>We want to thank you all for coming.&nbsp; You brought amazing athleticism and energy to our box</p>
<p>As soon as we get the pics and video from the event, we will post them for you guys to have.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">The overall standings&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Men's Scaled Division</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>1 - Julian Saenz, Hercules CrossFit&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>2 - Chris Wright, Hercules CrossFit</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 - Nathan Moncibais, Hercules CrossFit</strong></p>
<p>4 - Eric Broussard, Warriorz</p>
<p>5 - Aaron Gutman, Diablo CrossFit</p>
<p>6 - Austin Harms, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>6 - Jesse Perla, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>8 - Corey Mendoza, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Women's Scaled Division</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>1 - Maika Godwin, Hercules CrossFit</strong></p>
<p><strong>2 - Danielle Aguilera, Hercules CrossFit</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 - Dawn Andreas, CSA</strong></p>
<p>4 - Megan Pack, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>5 - Nicole Neilsen, American River</p>
<p>6 - Michele Hernandez, CSA</p>
<p>7 - Patricia Gee, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>7&nbsp;- Crystal Galvan, CSA</p>
<p>9 - Christine Rocca, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>9 - Lori Kalman, CrossFit Sacramento</p>
<p>11 - Alex Lozano, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>12 - Patty Giffin, CrossFit Anywhere</p>
<p>12 -&nbsp; Fran Lozano, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>14 - Yohanna Bueno, CSA</p>
<p>15 - Sharleen Rubin, CSA</p>
<p>16 - Nancy Gong, CSA</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Men's RX</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>1 - Marc Kaiser, Diablo CrossFit</strong></p>
<p><strong>2 - Ted Vigil, CSA</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 - Wes Hutchinson, Rocklin</strong></p>
<p>4 - Darren Rosten, Diablo CrossFit</p>
<p>5 - Kyle Railton, Avalanche</p>
<p>6- Matt Barnes, North Marin</p>
<p>7 - Andrew Malek-Zadeh, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>8 - Simon Ray, Avavlanche</p>
<p>8 - Ivan Alarcon, CSA</p>
<p>10 - Douglas Buttner, One World</p>
<p>11 - Lane Franklin, Solano</p>
<p>12 - Charlie Zamora, Warriorz</p>
<p>13 - Dalton Webster, Vallejo</p>
<p>14 - Christopher Zuppan, Diablo CrossFit</p>
<p>15 - Dean Saddoris, Warriorz</p>
<p>16 - David Diaz, Diablo CrossFit</p>
<p>17 - Nick Miner, Another Level</p>
<p>18 - Eric DeJanvier, Antioch CrossFit</p>
<p>19 - Cory Phelan, Another Level</p>
<p>20 - Alfonso Pena, Hercules CrossFit</p>
<p>20 - David Rodriguez, Solano</p>
<p>22 - Anthony Martinez, East Sacramento</p>
<p>22 - Adham Sbeih, West Sacramento</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Women's RX</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>1 - Jessica Fitzgibbons, CSA</strong></p>
<p><strong>2 - Kelly Edelman, Avalanche</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 - Kayla Baumgardner, Avalanche</strong></p>
<p>4 - Shannon Murphy, Diablo CrossFit</p>
<p>5 - Claudia Edwards, CSA</p>
<p>6 - Lauren Joseph, Solano</p>
<p>7 - Stephanie Perez, Another Level</p>
<p>8 - Becky Bucar, Avalanche</p>
<p>9 - Jenna Endres, Blizzard</p>
<p>10 - Nicole Barnes, North Marin</p>
<p>11 - Shawna White, CF209</p>
<p>12 - Joanna Laurent, CF Oakland</p>
<p>13 - Carrie Roscelli, CSA</p>
<p>14 - Schmille Fernandez, Antioch CrossFit</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13972544.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bayside Beatdown WODs are up!!!!!</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:16:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/11/27/bayside-beatdown-wods-are-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:13882880</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>**Videos are posted at the bottom of the page**</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Men's &amp; Women's Scaled WODs</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>WOD#1</strong></p>
<p>8 minute AMRAP</p>
<p>Complete: 50 Box Jumps (20/24inch) &amp; 3 Laps (aprox 400m) Plate Carry 15/35lbs, then with remaining time as many REPS as possible of : Clean &amp; Jerks 65/95lbs</p>
<p>The Clean &amp; Jerk Rep total is your score for the WOD</p>
<p><strong>WOD #2</strong></p>
<p>1 RM Shoulder Press, from the ground.&nbsp; 5 minute cap</p>
<p><strong>WOD #3</strong></p>
<p>In this workout you spend one minute at each of the four stations, resulting in a a four-minute round after which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. There will be 2 rounds. The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. On call of &lsquo;rotate,&rsquo; the athletes must move to the next station immediately. <strong>One point is given for each rep</strong>.&nbsp; The exercises are:</p>
<p>Wall walks</p>
<p>Plate Burpees 25/45lbs</p>
<p>Overhead Squats 45/65lbs</p>
<p>Knees-to-Elbows</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Men's &amp; Women's RX WODs</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>WOD#1</strong></p>
<p>8 minute AMRAP</p>
<p>Complete: 100 Double Unders &amp; 3 Laps (aprox 400m) Plate Carry 35/45lbs, then with remaining time as many REPS as possible of : Snatches 65/95lbs</p>
<p>The Snatch Rep total is your score for the WOD</p>
<p><strong>WOD #2</strong></p>
<p>1 RM Shoulder Press, from the ground.&nbsp; 5 minute cap</p>
<p><strong>WOD #3</strong></p>
<p>In this workout you spend one minute at each of the four stations, resulting in a a four-minute round after which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. There will be 2 rounds. The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. On call of &lsquo;rotate,&rsquo; the athletes must move to the next station immediately. <strong>One point is given for each rep</strong>.&nbsp; The exercises are:</p>
<p>Handstand Push-ups</p>
<p>Burpees Pull-ups</p>
<p>Overhead Squats 65/95lbs</p>
<p>Toes-to-Bar</p>
<p>&nbsp;______________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p><strong>The Heat you are in has already been posted on the Events page</strong></p>
<p><strong>WOD#1 times</strong><span style="font-size: 80%;"> (subject to change and delays throughout the day lol)</span><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p>Heat 1- 9am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 5- 9:40</p>
<p>Heat 2- 9:10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 6- 9:50</p>
<p>Heat 3- 9:20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 7- 10:00</p>
<p>Heat 4- 9:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 8- 10:10</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>WOD# 2 times</strong></p>
<p>Heat 1- 10:25 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 5- 11:05</p>
<p>Heat 2- 10:35 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 6- 11:15</p>
<p>Heat 3- 10:45 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 7- 11:25</p>
<p>Heat 4- 10:55 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 8- 11:35</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>WOD# 3 times</strong></p>
<p>Heat 1- 12:00 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 5- 1:00</p>
<p>Heat 2- 12:15 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 6- 1:15</p>
<p>Heat 3- 12:30 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 7- 1:30</p>
<p>Heat 4- 12:45 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat 8- 1:45</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;"The FINAL Beatdown" Will be released after all WODs are done!! </strong></p>
<p><strong><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 140%;">PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS AND EVENT INFO BELOW</span></strong><strong><br /></strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>We will have Caution tape up for the designated athlete areas where you can put Easy ups out with your belongings.&nbsp; Please ONLY use the space where the caution tape is up and stay out of the way of cars so we don't disturb our neighbors. Thank you!</strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">BRING CASH</span>&gt;&gt;&gt; for shirts, BBQ, drinks&nbsp;etc.</strong></li>
<li><strong>There will be BBQ and other food items for sale, as well as The Vitamin Shoppe and other vendors which will be handing out samples.</strong></li>
<li><strong>&nbsp;Please park in the 500 Alfred Noble Dr parking lot or on John Muir Parkway.&nbsp; We do not have enough space in the 600 Alfred Noble Dr area and the overflow is NOT our parking, which is subject to towing.</strong></li>
<li><strong>BBQ will consist of BBQ chicken kabobs with fruit and veggies, pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, fruit, etc.&nbsp; Prices will be $5-$6 a plate.</strong></li>
<li><strong>We are attached to a full gym so we have all amenities:&nbsp;Fridge with drinks for sale, childcare 8am-12pm $2.50 per child and full locker rooms with showers</strong></li>
<li><strong>After party at POWDER KEG, <span style="vertical-align: top;">2132 Railroad Avenue, Hercules, CA 94547 7pm til-???. <cite><a href="http://www.powderkegpub.com/">http://www.<strong>powderkeg</strong>pub.com/</a></cite><br /></span><br /></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13882880.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bayside Beatdown Updates</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:19:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/11/23/bayside-beatdown-updates.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:13847109</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/flyer%20for%20beatdown%20copy.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1322094047688" alt="" /></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 130%;">Updates&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>We will be posting the WODS and videos on Monday November 28th!!!!!</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>We will have Caution tape up for the designated athlete areas where you can put Easy ups out with your belongings.&nbsp; Please ONLY use the space where the caution tape is up and stay out of the way of cars so we don't disturb our neighbors. Thank you!</strong></li>
<li><strong>There will be BBQ and other food items for sale, as well as The Vitamin Shoppe and other vendors which will be handing out samples.</strong></li>
<li><strong>&nbsp;Please park in the 500 Alfred Noble Dr parking lot.&nbsp; We do not have enough space in the 600 Alfred Noble Dr area and the overflow is NOT our parking, which is subject to towing.</strong></li>
<li><strong>The heats have been posted on our events page....times will be posted on Monday Nov. 28th with the WODs<br /></strong></li>
</ul>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13847109.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Hecules CrossFit Bayside Beatdown</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:49:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/11/9/hecules-crossfit-bayside-beatdown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:13661278</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/flyer for beatdown copy.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321668322247" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em style="font-size: 140%;">Hercules CrossFit Bayside Beatdown<br /></em></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>&nbsp;</em></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>December 3, 2011&nbsp;</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8am check in&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>8:30am athlete briefing </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>9am&nbsp;competition starts</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><strong style="font-size: 140%;"> SOLD OUT</strong> <br /></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;">There will be 2 divisions: Rxd &amp; scaled, with a TOTAL of 50 competitors. There will be 2 WODs and 1 PR for the scaled and RX'd. The the <strong>top 5</strong> in the scaled and RX'd divisions make it to finals.&nbsp;The top 3 competitors, of each division will win prizes!!!&nbsp;There is a $25 registration fee, no shirt included but shirts will be for sale if you would like one. We will release the WODs 3 days before the competition.&nbsp; Please direct any questions to <a href="mailto:fitnessggiirll@hotmail.com">fitnessggiirll@hotmail.com</a></span></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em>&nbsp;</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;"><strong>Movement Standards for RXd&nbsp;&amp; Scaled:</strong> WOD#2 Shoulder Press, no rack...from ground (1 rep max), Burpee pull-ups(RXd),&nbsp;</span></em></span><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;"> Plate Burpee 25/45lbs</span></em></span><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;"> (scaled), Overhead squats (65/95lbs RXd, 45/65 scaled), Handstand push ups (RXd), Wall Walks (scaled) Double unders (RX'd), Box Jumps (scaled 20/24inch), Toes to bar (RXd) Knees to elbows (scaled) Plate carry (RX'd 35/45lbs and scaled 15/35lbs), Snatch, from ground (RX'd 65/95lbs), Clean &amp; Jerk, form ground (scaled 65/95lbs). <strong>Finals</strong> movement standards "Dead Ringer": Ring Pull-ups (RX'd), Ring Rows (scaled), Ring Push ups (RX'd), Push ups (scaled), Toes through rings (RX'd &amp; scaled is toes TO rings), with 1 surprise movement for the finals ;-)</span></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;">**The heat schedule is posted below.&nbsp; I will post the times at a later date.&nbsp; You will be in the same heat for every WOD, except finals.</span></em></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 1- Scaled Men</span></strong></p>
<p>S11- Eric Broussard</p>
<p>S12- Aaron Gutman</p>
<p>S13- Austin Harms</p>
<p>S14- Corey Mendoza</p>
<p>S15- Nathan Moncibais</p>
<p>S16- Jesse Perla</p>
<p>S17- Julian Saenz</p>
<p>S18- Chris Wright</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 2- Scaled Women </span></strong></p>
<p>S21- Danielle Aguilera</p>
<p>S22- Krystal Briggs</p>
<p>S23- Crystal Galvan</p>
<p>S24- Patricia Gee</p>
<p>S25- Patty Giffin</p>
<p>S26- Maika Godwin</p>
<p>S27- Nancy Gong</p>
<p>S28- Michele Hernandez</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 3- Scaled Women</span></strong></p>
<p>S31- Lori Kalman</p>
<p>S32- Bonnie Leys</p>
<p>S33- Alex Lozano</p>
<p>S34- Fran Lozano</p>
<p>S35- Megan Pack</p>
<p>S36- Lisa Reilly</p>
<p>S37- Christine Rocca</p>
<p>S38- Sharleen Rubin</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 4- RX Men</span></strong></p>
<p>X41- Ivan Alarcon</p>
<p>X42- Matt Barnes</p>
<p>X43- Will Blaker</p>
<p>X44- Douglas Buttner</p>
<p>X45- Matt Chavez</p>
<p>X46- Lane Franklin</p>
<p>X47- Marc Kaiser</p>
<p>X48- Steven LeValley</p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 5- RX Men</span></strong></p>
<p>X51- Anthony Martinez</p>
<p>X52- Nick Miner</p>
<p>X53- Alfonso Pena</p>
<p>X54- Cory Phelan</p>
<p>X55- Kyle Railton</p>
<p>X56- Simon Ray</p>
<p>X57- David Rodriguez</p>
<p>X58- Darren Rosten</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 6- RX Men</span></strong></p>
<p>X61- Dan Russel</p>
<p>X62- Dean Saddoris</p>
<p>X63- Adham Sbeih</p>
<p>X64- Dalton Webster</p>
<p>X65- Andrew Malek-Zadeh</p>
<p>X66- Charlie Zamora</p>
<p>X67- Christopher Zuppan</p>
<p>X68- David Diaz</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 7- RX Women</span></strong></p>
<p>X71- Nicole Barnes</p>
<p>X72- Lauren Bauer</p>
<p>X73- Kayla Baumgardner</p>
<p>X74- Becky Bucar</p>
<p>X75- Kelly Edelman</p>
<p>X76- Jenna Endres</p>
<p>X77- Claudia Edwards</p>
<p>X78- Schmille Fernandez</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Heat 8- RX Women</span></strong></p>
<p>X81- Jessica Fitzgibbons</p>
<p>X82- Stacy Hunter</p>
<p>X83- Lauren Joseph</p>
<p>X84- Joanna Laurent</p>
<p>X85- Shannon Murphy</p>
<p>X86- Nicole Neilsen</p>
<p>X87- Stephanie Perez</p>
<p>X88- Carrie Roscelli</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;"><br /></span></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><em><span style="font-size: 80%;"><br /></span></em></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong></strong><em><a href="mailto:fitnessggiirll@hotmail.com"><br /></a></em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13661278.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>We now sell Arbonne Products!!!</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:31:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/11/2/we-now-sell-arbonne-products.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:13568174</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #c0504d;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/arbonne.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320258802881" alt="" /></span></span></span></strong></p>
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<p>The ingredients in Arbonne's Protein Shakes are vegan and kosher, containing no animal products or by-products. The shakes are available in chocolate and vanilla. The powdered shake mix comes in a canister with a measuring scoop that makes it easy to mix the recommended amount of powder with water or nonfat milk. You can also buy them ready-made in 12-packs, so you can take one with you for breakfast or lunch. Arbonne shakes are low in carbohydrates, sugar, calories and fat, and they contain no saturated fat, no cholesterol, no lactose and no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors.</p>
<p><strong>Vitamins </strong>An Arbonne shake contains about 15 percent of your daily requirement of vitamins, including vitamin A or retinyl palmitate, vitamin C or ascorbic acid, vitamin D or ergocalciferol, and vitamin E or d-alpha tocopheryl acetate. Drinking an Arbonne shake will also provide between 15 percent and 20 percent of your daily requirements of B vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B-9 or folic acid, vitamin B-12 or cyanocobalamin, biotin and pantothenic acid.</p>
<p><strong>Minerals </strong>Arbonne shakes provide about 15 percent of the recommended daily amount of many essential minerals, such as calcium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium and molybdenum, as well as 3 percent of your sodium needs and 6 percent of your potassium needs.</p>
<p><strong>Protein Sources </strong>Arbonne protein shakes are not made with the commonly used soy protein or with whey protein, which some lactose intolerant people have difficulty digesting, according to Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital in Boston. Each Arbonne shake contains 20 grams of protein from vegan botanical sources, including cranberry, golden pea and rice bran proteins. The NaturalNews Network says the less familiar cranberry seed protein source provides amino acids, omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, flavonoids, amino acids, potassium, calcium and iron.</p>
<p><strong>Antioxidants and Energy Enhancers </strong>Arbonne's cellular energy complex, which it calls Inner G-Plex, combines ingredients for a synergistic effect that it claims increases caloric output and metabolic response to food, helps reduce cholesterol and helps increase energy.<br /> <br /> This shake also contains Coenzyme Q10, alfalfa, kelp, ginseng and alpha lipoic acid. Lipoic acid is an antioxidant that supports detoxification. Coenzyme Q10 may help increase energy, and some athletes use it to enhance performance. <br /> <br /> Coenzyme Q10 is an important vitamin-like substance necessary for organs and chemicals in the body to function properly. It also helps provide energy to cells and seems to be a beneficial antioxidant, according to MedlinePlus.</p>
<p><strong>Flavoring and Sweeteners </strong>The chocolate shake is flavored with cocoa powder and natural chocolate, and the vanilla is made with vanilla flavor. Both varieties are sweetened with fructose, Lo Han -- an Asian herbal sweetener -- and stevia -- a South American herbal sweetener. The vanilla shake is also sweetened with sugar cane.</p>
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<p>Olympic Weightlifting seminar with Erin Okonek. Study and practice the Olympic Lifts. The Snatch and the Clean &amp; Jerk bring speed, power, coordination, agility, accuracy and balance to your strength training. These lifts are indespensable to CrossFit programming and expert coaching is a powerful advantage!</p>
<p>You do NOT have to be a CrossFitter to benefit from this. This is for everyone!!! The seminar starts at 9am and ends around 4pm. You may stay after and practice the lifts with weight. The cost is $100.00 per person and there is a limit of 35 people.</p>
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<p><strong>The minute you start talking about what you're going to do if you lose, you have lost. <br />-George Shultz</strong></p>
<p>A lot of you lately have been saying "I can't lift that much or I can't do that"&nbsp; As soon as you say I can't....then of cousre you can't.&nbsp; Positive thoughts will allow you to do more than you realize.&nbsp; Plus if you have never tried how do you know what you can lift or do?&nbsp; Post something positive below or something you will work on today! Tell yourself what you will or can do =)</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-12856916.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Top 10 Reasons to Put Your Scale in the Trash</title><dc:creator>Hercules CrossFit</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:49:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/2011/9/14/top-10-reasons-to-put-your-scale-in-the-trash.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">579857:12001599:12844459</guid><description><![CDATA[<h1><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/storage/scale.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316022791067" alt="" /></span></span></h1>
<div class="article"><span class="submitted">Published on January 20, 2010 by <a title="View Bio" href="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/experts/dr-susan-albers-psyd">Dr. Susan Albers, Psy.D.</a> in <a href="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/blog/comfort-cravings">Comfort Cravings</a></span></div>
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<p>If you have a love-hate relationship with your scale, I highly recommend that you break up with your scale once and for all. Throw away your scale. Hide it. Tuck it in the back corner of your basement. Here are ten reasons to seriously consider it.</p>
<p>1. Have you ever had a day when you are feeling great and then you step on the scale and your day is permanently ruined? A scale can make or break your mood in an instance. Stop letting the scale play head games with you.</p>
<p>2. If you really want to know how your weight is impacting your health, get a tape measure. What really matters is your waist circumference. A high waist circumference is associated with an increased risk of health problems like type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. If you are a male, your waist circumference should be less than 40 inches. If you are woman, less than 35 inches.</p>
<p>3. Your weight alone is a poor indicator of your health. You can be very thin and unhealthy (be malnourished, have osteoporosis or high cholesterol for example) or overweight and healthy (no heart disease, good cholesterol etc.). Don't get lulled into believing that your weight can determine if you are fit or not. Get a complete physical by your doctor to determine how healthy you are.</p>
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<p>5. Use your clothing as your guide. Your clothes help you to have a better perceptual awareness of your body. Numbers on a scale do not. Your scale may "tell" you that you've lost five pounds--but how do you "know" it? Your clothes help you to sense it. Without even stepping on the scale, clothes alert you to whether you have lost or gained weight.</p>
<p>6. A scale does not measure your body fat to muscle ratio. As you become more fit, your muscle mass goes up and therefore your weight increases. A scale is not sophisticated enough to know the difference. Therefore, if you need to know more about your body, get your body fat composition evaluated by a personal trainer at a <a class="pt" title="Psychology Today looks at Sport and Competition" href="http://www.herculescrossfit.com/basics/sport-and-competition">sports</a> clinic or wellness facility.</p>
<p>7. A scale doesn't consider your healthy weight "range." It only gives you one number. Within a day or two, your weight naturally goes up and down depending on things like your water intake, salt consumption, PMS and other factors. So, it is natural for your weight to fluctuate a little rather than stay on one exact number.</p>
<p>8. Do you use your scale for punishment or reinforcement? Do you reward yourself when the number is down and punish yourself when it is up? A scale can't determine your worth even though we often give it that power.</p>
<p>9. As human beings, we love to quantify things, to see our progress in numbers. Instead, focus on the process of eating mindfully rather than the outcome results of a number on a scale. If you are eating healthy, your weight will drop. You have more power over the doing activities to keep you healthy than moving the numbers.</p>
<p>10. Scales are not all the same. Don't be surprised if your weight at home is different than what they record at the doctor's office. Scales are machines. While relatively on target, for the weight obsessed, even a pound difference can throw you into a tizzy.</p>
<p>For some, a scale is a helpful tool. For others, a scale warps your emotional relationship with your body. If this sounds like you, I hope this has convinced you to rethink your relationship with your scale. Say audios scale!</p>
<p><br />By: Dr. Susan Albers (see Dr. Susan Albers on <a class="ext" href="http://www.doctoroz.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Oz</a><span class="ext">&nbsp;</span> on Thursday January 21st!). She is a psychologist and author of <em><a class="ext" href="http://www.amazon.com/Ways-Soothe-Yourself-Without-Food/dp/1572246766/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1246994601&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food</a><span class="ext">&nbsp;</span></em>, <em><a class="ext" href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Be-Mindful-Intention/dp/1572246154/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b" target="_blank">Eat, Drink &amp; Be Mindful</a></em>, <em><a class="ext" href="http://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Eating-101-Healthy-College/dp/0415950937/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1263357004&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank">Mindful Eating 101</a></em> and <em><a class="ext" href="http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Mindfully-Mindless-Balanced-Relationship/dp/1572243503/ref=pd_sim_b_3" target="_blank">Eating Mindfully.</a></em></p>
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