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		<title>Clean Competition Full Results and CrossFit Games Open!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/19/clean-competition-full-results-and-crossfit-games-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a great turn out on Saturday! Below are the results. Just so you know, the Bodyweight is measured in Kg and the weights are in pounds (confusing, but it converts all the same). Stay tuned, we will for sure have another competition again, along with pictures/videos to come! &#160; Also, this week will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We had a great turn out on Saturday! Below are the results. Just so you know, the Bodyweight is measured in Kg and the weights are in pounds (confusing, but it converts all the same). Stay tuned, we will for sure have another competition again, along with pictures/videos to come!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/19/clean-competition-full-results-and-crossfit-games-open/photo-102/" rel="attachment wp-att-6057" title="photo-102"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-6057" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="photo-102" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/photo-102.jpg" alt="" width="554" height="262" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/19/clean-competition-full-results-and-crossfit-games-open/photo-100/" rel="attachment wp-att-6056" title="photo-100"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-6056" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="photo-100" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/photo-100.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="132" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also, this week will be the start of the CrossFit Games Opens. At BlackBox, we will be hosting the Games workout each week . We will host the workout during class times on Thursday and on Saturday. If for some reason you are not able to make it to any of the classes on those days, let us know and we can work something out!</p>
<p>There will be one workout released every week for 6 weeks. We will also have a Team for anyone who wants to compete. Once you sign up for an affiliate (ours is CrossFit ATM), sign up for our team (the team name is also CrossFit ATM)! In order to sign up go to this website:  http://games.crossfit.com/</p>
<p>If you still have questions, post thoughts to comments!</p>
<p><strong>Group Classes: </strong></p>
<p>Back Squat</p>
<p>5&#215;3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>5 Rounds</p>
<p>15 KB Swings</p>
<p>20 Total Weighted Lunges</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>5 Rounds: Power Ball 15 Seconds work, 30 Seconds REST</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Snatch &#8211; 70% x 3 x 5</li>
<li>Snatch Pull &#8211; 85% (of snatch) x 4 x 5</li>
<li>Pause back squat &#8211; 65% x 5 x 5</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Come out to the Clean Competition!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/17/come-out-to-the-clean-competition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today at 10:00 am we will be hosting the first BlackBox Clean Competition! There will be no classes today due to the competition. So, come out and support your friends and family, while they lift heavy weight! There will be friends, food, lots of weight thrown around, and a Lululemon trunk show! All in all, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today at 10:00 am we will be hosting the first BlackBox Clean Competition! There will be no classes today due to the competition. So, come out and support your friends and family, while they lift heavy weight! There will be friends, food, lots of weight thrown around, and a Lululemon trunk show! All in all, it will be a good morning!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/17/come-out-to-the-clean-competition/natalie-burgener-300x225/" rel="attachment wp-att-6047" title="natalie-burgener-300x225"><img class="size-full wp-image-6047 alignleft" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="natalie-burgener-300x225" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/natalie-burgener-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/17/come-out-to-the-clean-competition/vaughn_th/" rel="attachment wp-att-6044" title="vaughn_th"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6044" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="vaughn_th" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/vaughn_th.jpg" alt="" width="183" height="240" /></a><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/17/come-out-to-the-clean-competition/vaughn_th/" rel="attachment wp-att-6044"><br />
</a><strong>Natalie and Chad. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I encourage you to do like them and lift something heavy today.</strong></p>
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		<title>Last Day to Register for the Clean Competition!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/16/last-day-to-register-for-the-clean-competition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alright guys, today is the last day you can register. We are excited to have everyone with us at the competition tomorrow! Even if you are not lifting, come out and support your friends and family! We will have C&#38;J&#8217;s BBQ and Lululemon will be having a trunk show! All in all it will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alright guys, today is the last day you can register. We are excited to have everyone with us at the competition tomorrow! Even if you are not lifting, come out and support your friends and family! We will have C&amp;J&#8217;s BBQ and Lululemon will be having a trunk show! All in all it will be a great morning! Read below for more details:</p>
<p><em>BlackBox Strength &amp; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</em></p>
<p><em>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</em></p>
<p><em>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</em></p>
<p><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></p>
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<p>Power Snatch</p>
<p>5&#215;2</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>1000m Row</p>
<p>800m Run</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>L-sits/hangs 4x max effort</p>
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		<title>Double-Unders</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/15/double-unders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jack Gaines You’ve got red welps all over your arms and ankles, and friends, family, and co-workers are starting to think you’ve gone off the deep end.  Yeah, that’s right, you’ve been practicing double unders again, and not being able to do them is driving you crazy.  The cause of many folks frustrations and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>By Jack Gaines</strong></p>
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<p>You’ve got red welps all over your arms and ankles, and friends, family, and co-workers are starting to think you’ve gone off the deep end.  Yeah, that’s right, you’ve been practicing double unders again, and not being able to do them is driving you crazy.  The cause of many folks frustrations and hours upon hours of practice time devoted to a movement that seemed like a breeze when we were little.  Now, it seems like the one thing you can’t get, but once you’ve learned them and have become proficient at them, they can be used as an active rest (Yes, Jordan, I said an active rest. They’re kind of like your recovery runs but for time!) during metcons.</p>
<p>Keys to a good double under:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Tight core</strong> – If you can keep your core tight, the rest of these tips should fall into place.</li>
<li><strong>Fast Hands</strong> – Not fast arms or elbows, you just want to move the hands at the wrist to develop rope speed and tension</li>
<li><strong>Hands slightly in front of hips</strong> – This will keep the rope in a consistent position the entire time you’re jumping</li>
<li><strong>Bigger VERTICAL Jump</strong> – It doesn’t have to be humongous, but it does have to be straight up and down with your feet fully extended at the ankle.  This means no butt kicking and your hips, knees, and toes will be in a straight line when looked at from the side.</li>
<li><strong>Consistency</strong> – This means sucking up crappy times in the workouts for a month or so in order to make progress with this skill.  You may be able to do double unders on your own after the WOD, but it’s being able to do them in a WOD that’s important.  Don’t be shy, and don’t be afraid.  Anyone who can do them proficiently will tell you it was something they had to practice before they got good at them.</li>
</ul>
<p>Next time you’re practicing your double unders, keep these points in mind.  If you still need assistance ask one of your coaches for help.</p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Push Press</p>
<p>5&#215;3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>AMRAP 2 min of each of the following, with 1 min rest between each:</p>
<p>Tire Flips</p>
<p>Double Unders</p>
<p>Burpees</p>
<p>Sit Ups</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Clean &amp; jerk &#8211; 70% x 1 x 3</li>
<li>Snatch pull &#8211; 90% (of snatch) x 3 x 3</li>
<li>Front squat &#8211; 75% x 3 x 5; follow each set immediately with 3 box jumps</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Pre and Post work out meals/snacks</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/14/pre-and-post-work-out-mealssnacks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Val Smith I have always heard Danny and Jordan talking about your pre work out meal and post work out meal and how important it is. But I never made too much of an effort on what I should eat, I would just eat &#8216;somthing&#8217; before and after a work out. I would get [...]]]></description>
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<div><strong>By Val Smith</strong></div>
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<div>I have always heard Danny and Jordan talking about your pre work out meal and post work out meal and how important it is. But I never made too much of an effort on what I should eat, I would just eat &#8216;somthing&#8217; before and after a work out. I would get light headed after a work out or always feel like I didnt have any energy to finish the work outs. Then I started to make more of an effort. I heard Mellissa Hartwig at the Whole 9 nutrition seminar tell us that she has 2 boiled eggs and a handful of macadamia nuts before her work out. So I decided to do the same thing, and I was SHOCKED at how much more energy I had. It gave me fuel to burn instead of just running on fumes. I had no idea it would make that much difference, but it does.</div>
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<div>The Recovery challenge started in February and even if you have fully participated, you can start with today! This is a great time to incorporate the pre and post work out meals into your daily routine. Make an extra effort to have a snack or meal planned and you will reap the benefits.</div>
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<div>(pre = protein/fat, post = protein/CHO, no supplements, JUST EAT FOOD!)</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Travis, post workout.</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Group classes:</strong></div>
<div>Super Set the Following-</div>
<div>5 rounds</div>
<div>5 Strict Pull Ups (weight your body, if needed)</div>
<div>10 Heavier than normal KB Swings</div>
<div>Rest 90 Seconds</div>
<div></div>
<div>Followed by,</div>
<div>AMRAP 7 minutes</div>
<div>20 (total) OverHead Weighted Walking Lunges</div>
<div>20 Double Unders</div>
<div></div>
<div><strong>Weightlifting:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Mid-hang snatch &#8211; 3RM; 90% x 3 x 2</li>
<li>Power clean &#8211; 70% x 3 x 3</li>
<li>Snatch deadlift &#8211; 5RM</li>
<li>Heavy KB Swings 3&#215;20, rest 45 seconds between each set</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Top Ways to Show Someone You Care on Valentines Day:</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/13/go-vote-for-best-gym-of-the-bcs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[#1 Strength Train Together It should be noted: &#8220;A couple that lifts together, stays together&#8221;. People who exercise regularly, feel better about themselves. It could be because you look good or you feel good as a result of strength training (endorphins play a sweet role in this one) or it maybe product of both combined. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/13/go-vote-for-best-gym-of-the-bcs/hearts-3d-graphic/" rel="attachment wp-att-6019" title="hearts-3d-graphic"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-6019" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="hearts-3d-graphic" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hearts-3d-graphic.gif" alt="" width="320" height="216" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#1 Strength Train Together</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It should be noted: &#8220;A couple that lifts together, stays together&#8221;. People who exercise regularly, feel better about themselves. It could be because you look good or you feel good as a result of strength training (endorphins play a sweet role in this one) or it maybe product of both combined. People who feel good about themselves tend to treat others well in return. It really is pretty simple. If you don&#8217;t feel good, how can you really treat someone well? This Valentines Day train with a significant other. Training, with someone, for a purpose also creates a unique bond. When you are aiming for a similar goal and achieve that goal, whether you are lifting the same weights or not, it is quite unifying.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#2 Eat Good Things Together</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This can go without saying, but I&#8217;ll say it anyway. When you eat good things, you feel good. Eat berries, fattier/richer/quality meats, rich/savory vegetables, if you do the chocolate thing make it quality (organic, dark &gt;70%), good quality oils&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#3 Avoid Eating Harmful Things</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">When you eat something &#8220;bad&#8221;, you feel &#8220;bad&#8221;. For example: If you know dairy gives you some stomach issues, 1) why are you still eating it and 2) for your date&#8217;s sake, please don&#8217;t eat it on Valentines Day. Avoid foods that are less healthful for you and your Valentines Day maybe a huge success (no guarantees, we can&#8217;t work magic here)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#4 Have Fun and Play!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Lighten the mood, enjoy each other, and &#8220;re-learn&#8221; how to play! One thing is for sure, many people do live their day to days in pretty stressful environments. Do something goofy, like plan a themed date or play would you rather or make dry ice bombs in your back yard&#8230; The possibilities are really endless. For most people, a fun night filled with laughter is just what they need.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#5 Avoid Electronics</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Step away from your smart phone, from the TV, from the computer, from your ipad&#8230; And look at your significant other, make eye contact, listen to the conversation, ask questions, participate in this life (and especially in your date). When we have so much stimulation from electronics we tend to ignore what is truly going on in life. We can miss out on really special moments with our loved ones, because of this. So, for this Valentines Day put down everything and place all your attention on the one you love!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>#6 Don&#8217;t Be Afraid of Physical Contact</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Touch is one of the most important senses that we as humans have. Infants who are not regularly touched when they are younger are less likely to survive. You know in today&#8217;s day in age, we are really easily isolated from one another. We have computers and phones for communication, we can actually order our food online and have it delivered to our front door, we have cars for mobilization, and we have houses for living. I am not saying these things, in themselves, are bad. I am saying it is easier for people to not have any physical contact with people for days or even for weeks.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We talk about stress often and I wanted to mention, &#8220;sometimes a stressor can be the failure to provide something essential.  The absence of touch is seemingly one of the most marked developmental stressors that we [as humans] can suffer&#8221;. Touching someone can be a de-stressor (think about a massage or stroking someone&#8217;s hair as they are falling asleep).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So, this Valentines Day, if you love or even like your significant other hold their hand, put your arm around their shoulder, and/or give them a big kiss! Help release some stress and show them that you care!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>How do you show someone you care? Post your thoughts to the comment section!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>Also, Side note: We have been nominated Best Gym of Best of the BCS! Voting ends March 8th.</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>So, click on over and show BlackBox some love on this Valentines Day by voting!</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.bestofbcs.com/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">www.bestofbcs.com</span></a></strong></em></span></p>
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<p>Tall Clean, Hang Clean, Floor Clean</p>
<p>5&#215;3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>3 Rounds</p>
<p>400m Sprint</p>
<p>20 Wall Balls</p>
<p>20 Box Jumps</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>Power Ball Work</p>
<p>10 Seconds on 20 Seconds off 8 rounds, aim for as many reps as possible!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Clean Competition Deadline has been extended!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/12/clean-competition-deadline-has-been-extended/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Clean Competition sign up deadline has been been extended to Friday the 17th! Everyone in the community is welcome to participate! So, pass this along to friends and family! For more information, read below! BlackBox Strength &#38; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our Clean Competition sign up deadline has been been extended to Friday the 17th! Everyone in the community is welcome to participate! So, pass this along to friends and family! For more information, read below!</p>
<p><em>BlackBox Strength &amp; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div><em>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</em></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div><em>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</em></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></div>
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<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Back Squat</p>
<p>5&#215;5</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>5 Rounds</p>
<p>10 Toes To Bar</p>
<p>10 Burpees</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>Side Planks x 3 max effort each side</p>
<p><strong>Olympic Lifting:</strong></p>
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<li>Snatch Max</li>
<li>Back Squat Max</li>
<li>3 x 8-10 GHD</li>
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		<title>Remember to Sign Up Today!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/10/remember-to-sign-up-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BlackBox Strength &#38; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on [...]]]></description>
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<p>BlackBox Strength &amp; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</p>
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<div>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></div>
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<p>Work on skill of choice!</p>
<p>-Then-</p>
<p>7 Rounds</p>
<p>25m sled pull forward and back pedal</p>
<p>Rest 30 sec b/t rounds</p>
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		<title>Sign Up Today!!!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/09/sign-up-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BlackBox Strength &#38; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on [...]]]></description>
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<p>BlackBox Strength &amp; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</div>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></div>
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<p>Weighted lunges 3X10</p>
<p>21-15-9</p>
<p>Pull Ups</p>
<p>Wall Balls</p>
<p>Box jumps</p>
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		<title>Boys Night/Girls Night! Friday Night!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/08/boys-nightgirls-night-friday-night/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Friday we will have a BlackBox Boy/Girls Night! Boys will be near the fire pit and girls will have a clothing swap! Okay, just to clarify, a clothing swap is where you bring clothes that you may not wear or have grown tired of. We will lay out all of our clothes and you [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>This Friday we will have a BlackBox Boy/Girls Night!</strong> Boys will be near the fire pit and girls will have a clothing swap! Okay, just to clarify, a clothing swap is where you bring clothes that you may not wear or have grown tired of. We will lay out all of our clothes and you can walk around the room to see if there is something you want. If there is something your heart desires, then you barter. Clothes for clothes (or even for jewelry, belts, shoes&#8230; whatever you bring!), the trades are endless!</p>
<p>So, come for some fun at the Morchat&#8217;s Casa (706 Inwood, Bryan) Friday night at 7:30pm!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5978" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="photo" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/photo.jpg" alt="" width="238" height="238" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Justin.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes</strong></p>
<p>Snatch grip deadlift: 5X3</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>Tabatta Kettlebell Swings</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>-Max Weighted Planks x 3</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2, (90%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Clean &amp; Jerk: (65%/3+1)3, (75%/3+1)3, (85%/2+1)3</p>
<p>Back Squat: (70%/5)2, (80%/4)2, (90%/3)2</p>
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		<title>Turn in your recovery charts!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/07/turn-in-your-recovery-charts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So the first week of our Recovery Challenge has come to pass. I hope you all are finding yourselves, very refreshed and well recovered. If this is your first time to change the way you eat towards a more &#8220;paleo&#8221; way of eating, you may find yourself slightly grumpy/fatigued. Press through and increase your fat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So the first week of our Recovery Challenge has come to pass. I hope you all are finding yourselves, very refreshed and well recovered. If this is your first time to change the way you eat towards a more &#8220;paleo&#8221; way of eating, you may find yourself slightly grumpy/fatigued. Press through and increase your fat content (and NOT just in the form of nuts, but eat a variety of fats: coconut, olives, avocados, fattier quality meats, and oils). Increasing your fat content will help to transition you from using carbohydrates as energy to utilizing fat more efficiently. Remember FAT is your FRIEND&#8230; say it with me now, FAT is FRIEND!</p>
<p>Remember to drop off your recovery charts and pick up a new one today!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Vicky.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes</strong></p>
<p>Clean: 5X1</p>
<p>5 Rounds</p>
<p>5 Handstand push ups</p>
<p>20 Box jumps</p>
<p>-Stretch</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Snatch: (65%/3)2, (75%/3)2, (85%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Clean: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2, (90%/2)2</p>
<p>Front Squat: 70%/4, 80%/4, 90%/3, (100%/2)2, 110%/2</p>
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		<title>The Ribbon Cutting Has Changed!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/06/the-ribbon-cutting-has-changed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been a delay in our ribbon cutting. Sadly, the Chamber of Commerce experienced a recent death in their community and is needing us to change our ribbon cutting date. The day/time is yet to be determined. I will keep you posted until further notice. Thank you guys for being so understanding! Susan. Zach. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been a delay in our ribbon cutting. Sadly, the Chamber of Commerce experienced a recent death in their community and is needing us to change our ribbon cutting date. The day/time is yet to be determined. I will keep you posted until further notice. Thank you guys for being so understanding!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Susan. Zach.</strong></p>
<p>Snatch grip push press + Overhead squat: 4X2+2</p>
<p>*do 2 sgpp and 2 overhead squats</p>
<p>4 Rounds:</p>
<p>20 Lunges</p>
<p>15 Slam ball</p>
<p>20 Sit ups</p>
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		<title>Tis the Season&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/05/tis-the-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay Guys! February seems to be the month for competitions! First off, remember to sign up for the Clean Competition (Saturday February 18th at 10am). Secondly, we will be hosting the CrossFit Games Open! BlackBox will be gathering together people to compete as a team! So, if you are interested, head on over the the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay Guys! February seems to be the month for competitions! First off, remember to sign up for the <a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/01/reminder-sign-up-for-the-clean-competition/">Clean Competition</a> (Saturday February 18th at 10am).</p>
<p>Secondly, we will be hosting the CrossFit Games Open! BlackBox will be gathering together people to compete as a team! So, if you are interested, <a href="http://games.crossfit.com/workouts">head on over the the website to sign up!</a> CrossFit will post one workout per week for five weeks, beginning at 5 p.m. PT on February 22. Athletes will have until Sunday at 5 p.m. PT each week to submit their results. We will host one to two workouts each week for anyone who is interested in competing. This is a great way to get a workout in, while having fun with your friends!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Gladys.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Front Squat: 5X3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>5 rounds:</p>
<p>200m sprint</p>
<p>15 clapping push ups</p>
<p>7 kipping pull ups</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Clean &amp; Jerk: 65%/3+1, (75%/2+1)2, (85%/2+1)2, (95%/1+1)2</p>
<p>Back Squat: (80%/4)2, (90%/4)2, (100%/3)2, (110%/2)2</p>
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		<title>Community Workout</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/03/community-workout/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ed&#8217;s Game Face. The first Saturday of every month will be BlackBox&#8217;s Free Community Workout! Come for some fun! Workout: TBA!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ed&#8217;s Game Face.</strong></p>
<p>The first Saturday of every month will be BlackBox&#8217;s Free Community Workout! Come for some fun!</p>
<p>Workout:</p>
<p>TBA! <img src='http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Athlete Profile: Judy Dornak</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/02/athlete-profile-judy-dornak/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gym name or nickname: Judy Elizabeth Dornak &#160; Occupation: Stay-at-home mommy (or Domestic Engineer as my husband calls it) to three girls, ages 4 ½, 3, and 15 months Words to live by: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Gym name or nickname: </strong>Judy Elizabeth Dornak</p>
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<p><strong>Occupation</strong>: Stay-at-home mommy (or Domestic Engineer as my husband calls it) to three girls, ages 4 ½, 3, and 15 months</p>
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<p><strong>Words to live by: </strong>“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27</p>
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<p><strong>What is your fitness background?</strong> What fitness background!? I have no fitness background really. I was never into sports and hated working out.</p>
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<p><strong>How long have you been training at Black Box?</strong>: Started in June of 2011 with the Women’s Six Week Challenge…and never stopped!</p>
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<p> <strong>What do you love most about Black Box?</strong> I have learned to actually enjoy working out! And the All Women’s Class is awesome. Not only do they offer childcare (so I have 45 minutes of “me” time!), but I <em>love</em> the ladies I workout with….encouraging, motivating, challenging, and really just a blessing in my life. I have learned so much from Jordan…she rocks.</p>
<p><strong>Favorite Workout or Lift? </strong>I pretty much like any workout that doesn’t involve running! HAH!</p>
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<p><strong>Favorite sport or hobby?</strong> Not much time for hobbies at this season in life, but I love to read and go antique/flea market hunting when I do have the time. Crossfit is now my sport of choice.</p>
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<p><strong>What is your next adventure in life?</strong> Every day is an adventure with three little girls in the house! Who knows!</p>
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<p><strong>What is something we don&#8217;t know about you?</strong> I have been skydiving. I ran a half marathon in 2010 (I mention this b/c I am the slowest runner ever and am always last when we run in Crossfit). Oh, and I wish I could dance….a get down-girl-got-soul kind of dancer.</p>
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<p><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/02/athlete-profile-judy-dornak/img_7559/" rel="attachment wp-att-5951" title="IMG_7559"><img class="wp-image-5951 alignleft" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_7559" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7559.jpg" alt="" width="254" height="291" /></a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Group Class</strong></p>
<p>3X max kipping pull ups, rest 2 minutes b/t efforts</p>
<p>4X400m sprints rest 1:1</p>
<p>Stretch and mobility work</p>
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		<title>Reminder: Sign up for the Clean Competition!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/01/reminder-sign-up-for-the-clean-competition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay everyone, this is a reminder!! Sign up for the Clean competition for some fun! It doesn’t matter if you have been lifting for 10 years or if you are just getting into the Oly Lifts, you are welcome to participate! I’ll even be participating, at 21 weeks pregnant, so really I don’t think you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay everyone, this is a reminder!! Sign up for the Clean competition for some fun! It doesn’t matter if you have been lifting for 10 years or if you are just getting into the Oly Lifts, you are welcome to participate! I’ll even be participating, at 21 weeks pregnant, so really I don’t think you guys have any excuses (not hatin, just sayin!)!</p>
<div>It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</div>
<div>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</div>
<div></div>
<div>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</div>
<div><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/02/01/reminder-sign-up-for-the-clean-competition/img_7866/" rel="attachment wp-att-5943" title="IMG_7866"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5943" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_7866" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_7866.jpg" alt="" width="424" height="287" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Clean grip deadlift: 5X3</p>
<p>Group workout:</p>
<p>12 minutes of:</p>
<p>200 m run</p>
<p>Wall ball</p>
<p>Push ups</p>
<p>Sit ups</p>
<p>*While one group is running 200m, the others are doing wall ball, push ups, and sit ups</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)4, (70%/3)4</p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Clean &amp; Jerk: (60%/3+1)4, (70%/3+1)4</p>
<p>Jerk: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2</p>
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		<title>The Challenge Begins Today!!!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/31/the-challenge-begins-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay guys, pick up your recovery challenge check off charts at the gym today! We will be starting the Recovery Challenge February 1st (today!!). It will last for the month of February (29days!). It will focus on RECOVERY! This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! Our challenges help establish good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay guys, pick up your recovery challenge check off charts at the gym today!</p>
<p>We will be starting the <strong>Recovery Challenge </strong>February 1st (today!!). It will last for the month of February (29days!). It will focus on RECOVERY!<strong> This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! </strong>Our challenges help establish good habits. Remember it is just 29 days, you can do anything for 29 days!</p>
<p>Everyday, for 29 days, you will focus on <strong>Eating/Sleeping well! </strong>This part is given. Eating and sleeping well are some of the major aspects of recovery. Our eating will be based off of the Whole 9′s <em>Whole 30 challenge</em>. <a href="http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/">You can see the guide lines he</a>re. For sleep, we ask that you get into bed before 10pm every night and aim to sleep 8 hours altogether! If you are planning on attending the early morning class, that means early bed time!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Everyday for the recovery challenge, </strong><strong>you must eat well, </strong><strong>sleep well, and choose from the list below one form of recovery to do everyday! </strong></em></p>
<p>On top of these three things, you may earn bonus points. If you perform more than one of these on the list, you will receive a point. Your points will add together to give you a score. There will be a few prizes for the top scorers. We will handout a checklist of recovery options for the week. Every Wednesday turn your check list in, we will score the totals at the end of the month. This is based on the honor system. If you lie, you are only harming yourself and your own recovery!</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Points for everything else!</strong></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Foam rolling, pvc, or lacrosse ball rolling </strong>(at least 1 min each muscle group)</li>
<li><strong>Adding a Pre and post workout meal to your day </strong>(pre = protein/fat, post = protein/CHO, <em><strong>no supplements</strong></em>, JUST FOOD!)</li>
<li><strong>Fish oil </strong>(you can find your daily dosage from this <a href="http://whole9life.com/fish-oil-faq/">online calculator)</a></li>
<li><strong>Mobility class </strong>(Thursdays at 6:30pm)</li>
<li><strong>Yoga </strong>(Val Smith offers yoga classes at BlackBox on Monday and Wednesdays at 7:30pm)</li>
<li><strong>Stretching </strong>(1 minute each muscle group)</li>
<li><strong>Ice bath </strong></li>
<li><strong>Alternating hot and cold  shower </strong></li>
<li><strong>Epsom salt baths </strong>(use a 7# bag of epsom salt, and soak for 20-30minutes, aim to do this at the end of the day. We find that most people that are magnesium deficient will end up passing out or sleeping for the next 8 hours. This is not good if you have to go to work later on.)</li>
<li><strong>10 minutes of actively de-stressing: </strong>journaling, breathing, walking, meditating</li>
<li><strong>Massage</strong></li>
<li>We are open to other forms of recovery, just talk with one of the coaches just to make sure it’s actually aiding in recovery before you plan to do it on a daily basis.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/31/the-challenge-begins-today/img_7881/" rel="attachment wp-att-5932" title="IMG_7881"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5932" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_7881" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7881.jpg" alt="" width="403" height="269" /></a></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The afternoon class getting a proper warm up in!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>5X2 Power Clean</p>
<p>7 Rounds</p>
<p>7 Burpees</p>
<p>7 Pull ups</p>
<p>3X60 sec prone cobra</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)4, (70%/3)4</p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Clean &amp; Jerk: (60%/3+1)4, (70%/3+1)4</p>
<p>Jerk: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2</p>
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		<title>This week&#8217;s events!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/30/this-weeks-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Recovery Challenge starts tomorrow!!! Read more about it here! This weekend is the start of our &#8220;First Saturdays&#8221;! It will be our community workout. Anyone who wants to come for a free workout or just to check out what we do at BlackBox may come! So, invite your friends or just those who ask [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul>
<li>The Recovery Challenge starts tomorrow!!! <a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/29/recovery-challenge-starts-this-week-feb-1st/">Read more about it here!</a></li>
<li>This weekend is the start of our &#8220;First Saturdays&#8221;! It will be our community workout. Anyone who wants to come for a free workout or just to check out what we do at BlackBox may come! So, invite your friends or just those who ask &#8220;what is it you do for workouts, again?&#8221;! Anyone can come participate for the free workout!</li>
<li>Tuesday February 7th at 11:30am, will be our Ribbon Cutting! Come out to BlackBox to show some love!!!</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/30/this-weeks-events/img_7637/" rel="attachment wp-att-5924" title="IMG_7637"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5924" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_7637" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7637.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="298" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Josh and his post workout, recovery meal. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Do like he does and participate in the Recovery Challenge!!</strong></p>
<p>Power snatch + Overhead squat 5X1</p>
<p>3 Rounds:</p>
<p>20 Overhead Lunges total (bar, plate, or dumbbell)</p>
<p>20 Box Jumps</p>
<p>20 Double Unders</p>
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		<title>Recovery Challenge Starts this week (Feb 1st!)</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/29/recovery-challenge-starts-this-week-feb-1st/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay guys! We will be starting a Recovery Challenge February 1st (Wednesday). It will last for the month of February (29days!). It will focus on RECOVERY! This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! Our challenges help establish good habits. Remember it is just 29 days, you can do anything for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay guys! We will be starting a <strong>Recovery Challenge </strong>February 1st (Wednesday). It will last for the month of February (29days!). It will focus on RECOVERY!<strong> This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! </strong>Our challenges help establish good habits. Remember it is just 29 days, you can do anything for 29 days!</p>
<p>Everyday, for 29 days, you will focus on <strong>Eating/Sleeping well! </strong>This part is given. Eating and sleeping well are some of the major aspects of recovery. Our eating will be based off of the Whole 9′s <em>Whole 30 challenge</em>. <a href="http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/">You can see the guide lines here</a>. For sleep, we ask that you get into bed before 10pm every night and aim to sleep 8 hours altogether! If you are planning on attending the early morning class, that means early bed time!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Everyday for the recovery challenge, </strong><strong>you must eat well, </strong><strong>sleep well, and choose from the list below one form of recovery to do everyday! </strong></em></p>
<p>On top of these three things, you may earn bonus points. If you perform more than one of these on the list, you will receive a point. Your points will add together to give you a score. There will be a few prizes for the top scorers. We will handout a checklist of recovery options for the week. Every Wednesday turn your check list in, we will score the totals at the end of the month. This is based on the honor system. If you lie, you are only harming yourself and your own recovery!</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Points for everything else!</strong></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Foam rolling, pvc, or lacrosse ball rolling </strong>(at least 1 min each muscle group)</li>
<li><strong>Adding a Pre and post workout meal to your day </strong>(pre = protein/fat, post = protein/CHO, <em><strong>no supplements</strong></em>, JUST FOOD!)</li>
<li><strong>Fish oil </strong>(you can find your daily dosage from <a href="http://whole9life.com/fish-oil-faq/">this online calculator</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Mobility class </strong>(Thursdays at 6:30pm)</li>
<li><strong>Yoga </strong>(Val Smith offers yoga classes at BlackBox on Monday and Wednesdays at 7:30pm)</li>
<li><strong>Stretching </strong>(1 minute each muscle group)</li>
<li><strong>Ice bath </strong></li>
<li><strong>Alternating hot and cold  shower </strong></li>
<li><strong>Epsom salt baths </strong>(use a 7# bag of epsom salt, and soak for 20-30minutes, aim to do this at the end of the day. We find that most people that are magnesium deficient will end up passing out or sleeping for the next 8 hours. This is not good if you have to go to work later on.)</li>
<li><strong>10 minutes of actively de-stressing: </strong>journaling, breathing, walking, meditating</li>
<li><strong>Massage</strong></li>
<li>We are open to other forms of recovery, just talk with one of the coaches just to make sure it&#8217;s actually aiding in recovery before you plan to do it on a daily basis.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/29/recovery-challenge-starts-this-week-feb-1st/img_7427/" rel="attachment wp-att-5919" title="IMG_7427"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5919" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_7427" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_7427.jpg" alt="" width="363" height="242" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>David D.</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>
<div><strong>Group classes</strong></div>
<p>Back Squat: 5X3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>Partner Workout:</p>
<p>5 rounds</p>
<p>200 m row or run</p>
<p>KB swings</p>
<p>*Count your total amount of kb swings</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>Mobility work</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Front Squat: (60%/5)3, (70%/5)3</p>
<p align="LEFT">Snatch: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)3, (75%/2)3</p>
<p>Power Clean &amp; Jerk: (60%/4+1)4, (70%/3+1)4</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>The Challenge</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/27/the-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay guys! We will be starting a Recovery Challenge February 1st (Wednesday). It will last for the month of February (28days!). It will focus on RECOVERY! This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! Our challenges help establish good habits. Remember it is just 28 days, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay guys! We will be starting a <strong>Recovery Challenge </strong>February 1st (Wednesday). It will last for the month of February (28days!). It will focus on RECOVERY!<strong> This is, in my opinion, one of the most important challenges we have had so far! </strong>Our challenges help establish good habits. Remember it is just 28 days, you can do anything for 28 days!</p>
<p>Everyday, for 28 days, you will focus on <strong>Eating/Sleeping well! </strong>This part is given. Eating and sleeping well are some of the major aspects of recovery. Our eating will be based off of the Whole 9&#8242;s <em>Whole 30 challenge</em>. <a href="http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/">You can see the guide lines here</a><a href="http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/">.</a> For sleep, we ask that you get into bed before 10pm every night and aim to sleep 8 hours altogether! If you are planning on attending the early morning class, that means early bed time!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Everyday for the recovery challenge, </strong><strong>you must eat well, </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>sleep well, <em>and</em> choose from the list below one form of recovery to do everyday!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">On top of these three things , you can earn bonus points. If you perform more than one of these on the list, you will receive a point. Your points will add together to give you a score. There will be a few prizes for the top scorers.</p>
<p><strong>Points for everything else! </strong></p>
<ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>foam rolling, pvc, or lacrosse ball rolling (at least 1 min each muscle group)</strong></li>
<li><strong>pre and post workout meals (pre = protein/fat, post = protein/CHO, no supplements, JUST FOOD!)</strong></li>
<li><strong>fish oil </strong></li>
<li><strong>mobility class (Thursdays at 6:30pm)</strong></li>
<li><strong>yoga</strong></li>
<li><strong>stretching</strong></li>
<li><strong>ice bath</strong></li>
<li><strong>hot/cold shower</strong></li>
<li><strong>epsom salt baths</strong></li>
<li><strong>10 minutes of actively de-stressing: journaling, breathing, walking, meditating </strong></li>
<li><strong>massage</strong></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/27/the-challenge/img_6765/" rel="attachment wp-att-5908" title="IMG_6765"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5908" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_6765" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_6765.jpg" alt="" width="403" height="269" /></a></p>
<div><strong>Group class:</strong></div>
<p>Clean Max</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>Sprint Fun!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Good reads/listenings.</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/26/good-readslistenings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, it was a little challenging to gather my thoughts to write a complete blog post. I&#8217;ve been reading/listening a lot about a lot of different stuff. So, I thought I&#8217;d share a few articles/podcasts that I particularly enjoyed this week. Have you read anything interesting lately? It doesn&#8217;t even have to be about health/fitness&#8230; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, it was a little challenging to gather my thoughts to write a complete blog post. I&#8217;ve been reading/listening a lot about a lot of different stuff. So, I thought I&#8217;d share a few articles/podcasts that I particularly enjoyed this week. Have you read anything interesting lately? It doesn&#8217;t even have to be about health/fitness&#8230; books/website articles are my secret addiction. I&#8217;d love to hear from you guys! (And yes, I&#8217;ve read the whole Hunger Games Series&#8230; and it is awesome!)</p>
<p>http://chriskresser.com/why-its-so-hard-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off</p>
<p>http://www.marksdailyapple.com/top-6-anti-inflammatory-foods/#axzz1kZxdqVFu</p>
<p>http://www.70sbig.com/blog/2011/11/training-while-pregnant/</p>
<p>http://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-the-night-sky-matters-the-ramifications-of-light-pollution/#more-26341</p>
<p>http://undergroundwellness.com/radio/  (podcasts galore!)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/26/good-readslistenings/img_6506/" rel="attachment wp-att-5911" title="IMG_6506"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5911" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_6506" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_6506.jpg" alt="" width="403" height="269" /></a><strong>No Words&#8230; </strong></p>
<p>Overhead Squat: 5X3</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>21-15-9</p>
<p>Knees to elbows</p>
<p>Handstand Push ups</p>
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		<title>The Month of Events!</title>
		<link>http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/25/the-month-of-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February is definitely the month of events, fun times, and new things to come! This is just a reminder of things to watch for during February (and to participate in!!!). Email Jordan@BlackBoxStrength.com for any questions!: All of February continue to check into BlackBox&#8217;s Facebook page on your smart phone to recieve BlackBox Bucks (for BB [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">February is definitely the month of events, fun times, and new things to come! This is just a reminder of things to watch for during February (and to participate in!!!). Email Jordan@BlackBoxStrength.com for any questions!:</p>
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<li><strong>All of February</strong> continue to check into BlackBox&#8217;s Facebook page on your smart phone to recieve BlackBox Bucks (for BB paraphernalia). Every 10 check-ins you receive $5 in BB Bucks!</li>
<li><strong>All of February, our Recovery Challenge</strong> will take place! Stay tuned for details to come! You have a week to get ready. It will involve eating well (of course) and other forms of recovery on a daily basis!</li>
<li><strong>February 7th</strong> (Tuesday) at 11:30am BlackBox will have a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce! Come out and show some love!</li>
<li><strong>February 18th</strong> (Saturday), BlackBox will host a Clean Competition! <a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/23/clean-competition/">Read more and sign up here!</a></li>
<li><strong>February 22nd</strong>, CrossFit will release it&#8217;s first open workout! If you want to compete in the Open (once a week workout that CrossFit HQ releases), tell your coach! It has been a blast in the past and will for sure be a good time this year! <a href="http://games.crossfit.com/features/get-ready-2012">Read more here!</a></li>
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<p><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/25/the-month-of-events/img_5191/" rel="attachment wp-att-5902" title="IMG_5191"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5902" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_5191" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_5191.jpg" alt="" width="403" height="269" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kim F. at last year&#8217;s CrossFit Games Open!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Hang Clean: 7X1 on the minute</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>10 Rounds</p>
<p>5 Pull Ups</p>
<p>7 slam ball</p>
<p>10 box jumps</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>60 sit ups</p>
<p><strong>weightlifting class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2, (90%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Clean &amp; Jerk: (65%/3+1)3, (75%/3+1)3, (85%/2+1)3</p>
<p align="LEFT">Back Squat: (70%/5)2, (80%/4)2, (90%/3)2</p>
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		<title>Your Immune System and Your Recovery&#8230; same thing.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve touched on the subject of recovery a little bit, but today I wanted to make the connection between your immune system and exercise. Your immune system and recovery are truly one in the same. Have you ever worked out (usually after a crazy metcon, aka the conditioning part at BlackBox) and afterwards just feel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve touched on the subject of recovery a little bit, but today I wanted to make the connection between your immune system and exercise. Your immune system and recovery are truly one in the same. Have you ever worked out (usually after a crazy metcon, aka the conditioning part at BlackBox) and afterwards just feel this underlying exhaustion throughout the day? Or even develop a cough post workout? This is your immune system working hard to get you recovered from what you just did!</p>
<p>Most of you have heard me say, &#8220;We are only as good as our recovery&#8221;. If we do not recover well, we cannot put the proper effort into the next workout, and thus our fitness potential is actually limited by our immune system or how fast our body can recover.</p>
<p>I also wanted to point out, that YOU have the &#8220;power&#8221; to make or break your immune system. Sleep, food, stress, exercise&#8230; ALL of these things will effect your body for better or worse. So, consider your body: Are you often sick? Do you constantly fight off the &#8220;things going around&#8221;? Is it ridiculously hard for your body to bounce back from workouts?</p>
<p>When you exercise, your immune system works hard to help you recover. BUT what if your immune system is already shot? What if your food is crap and every time you eat, your body has to fight to get rid of &#8220;foreign invaders&#8221;. Or what if your body is still trying to recover from the past night of not sleeping well? Or it&#8217;s trying to counter all the stress hormones of the mental/emotional stress going on all day long in your head? Recovering from workouts is probably the last thing your body is ready to do, it&#8217;s trying to recover from all the other stressors throughout your day&#8230; all day long.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t mean to rant or rave, but I wanted to bring to the light this idea of recovery and your immune system acting as one. If you are having a challenge recovering from workouts, it may not be the actual workout itself, but it maybe what you are doing to your body the other 23 hours of the day.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>With that said, there is a Recovery Challenge on it&#8217;s way! </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>GET READY for some good things to come!!! More information will be posted soon! </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/24/your-immune-system-and-your-recovery-same-thing/img_5010/" rel="attachment wp-att-5898" title="IMG_5010"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5898" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_5010" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_5010.jpg" alt="" width="403" height="269" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kate, after a clean&#8230; Speaking of Cleans, <a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/23/clean-competition/">Sign up for the Clean Competition (Feb 18th)!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Weighted push ups: 5X15</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>3X15 dumbell thrusters</p>
<p>rest 1:1</p>
<p>2X400m sprint</p>
<p>rest 1:1</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting Class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Snatch: (65%/3)2, (75%/3)2, (85%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Clean: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2, (90%/2)2</p>
<p>Front Squat: 70%/4, 80%/4, 90%/3, (100%/2)2, 110%/2</p>
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		<title>Clean Competition!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay everyone, this is a reminder!! Sign up for the Clean competition for some fun! It doesn&#8217;t matter if you have been lifting for 10 years or if you are just getting into the Oly Lifts, you are welcome to participate! I&#8217;ll even be participating at 21 weeks pregnant, so really I don&#8217;t think you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/23/clean-competition/img_2745/" rel="attachment wp-att-5894" title="IMG_2745"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5894" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_2745" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_2745.jpg" alt="" width="396" height="348" /></a></p>
<p>Okay everyone, this is a reminder!! Sign up for the Clean competition for some fun! It doesn&#8217;t matter if you have been lifting for 10 years or if you are just getting into the Oly Lifts, you are welcome to participate! I&#8217;ll even be participating at 21 weeks pregnant, so really I don&#8217;t think you guys have any excuses (not hatin, just sayin!)!</p>
<div>BlackBox Strength &amp; Conditioning will be hosting our first clean competition!  It will be February 18th, here in College Station (lifting starts around 10am).  Everyone will have 3 attempts at the clean.  It is $20/person for competitors.  There will be food, heavy weights thrown around, and cash prizes!  The winners will be decided based on the Sinclair Formula. This will take into account how much you lift based on how much you weigh.</div>
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<div>We want this to be a way to introduce the Olympic lift to the community, while having a lot of fun!  Whither you are lifting, supporting your friends, or just hanging around for a good time; we hope you can come out! If you have any questions, please let me know! Also, please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.</div>
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<div>In order to sign up, click the following link, go to the EVENTS tab, and sign up for the Clean Competition!</div>
<div><a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769" target="_blank">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10769</a></div>
<p>Snatch Balance: 5X2</p>
<p>3 rounds</p>
<p>100 m Farmers Carry (heavy odd object)</p>
<p>15 KB Swings</p>
<p>15 Pull ups</p>
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		<title>Recipe of the Week!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paleo/Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, from Health-Bent.com. This is good! Photo Credit 1 spaghetti squash 1 lb. bacon 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 gloves garlic, minced 2 handfuls of walnuts, roughly chopped Red Pepper flakes or black pepper, to taste (Add some sort of meat to actually complete the meal, I added leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Paleo/Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, from Health-Bent.com.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> This is good!</strong><br />
<a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/22/1-23-12/sq/" rel="attachment wp-att-5889" title="sq"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5889" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="sq" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sq.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="270" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.health-bent.com/proteins/spaghetti-squash-carbonara">Photo Credit</a></strong></p>
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<li>1 spaghetti squash</li>
<li>1 lb. bacon</li>
<li>1 yellow onion, chopped</li>
<li>4 gloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>2 handfuls of walnuts, roughly chopped</li>
<li>Red Pepper flakes or black pepper, to taste</li>
<li><em>(Add some sort of meat to actually complete the meal, I added leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. I&#8217;ve also tried sausage and it is delicious!)</em></li>
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<p>Heat the oven to 400ºF. Cut the squash in half and pick out all the seeds. Don’t be anal about getting out the stringy stuff, you can’t even tell it’s there once the squash has roasted. Lightly coat the inside of the squash with some oil and place cut side down, on a baking sheet, in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip each half over, and roast for another 20 minutes–0r until the squash is easily shredded with a fork and add it to your serving bowl.</p>
<p>While the squash is roasting, start the sauce. With the bacon placed horizontally on your cutting board, cut the strips into 1/2″ pieces. Don’t worry about separating the strips, just cut away. Add the bacon pieces to a saute pan that’s on medium heat. Cook the bacon until it’s browned and add to your serving bowl. Remove 3/4 of the bacon grease and reserve for another use. Place the onion and garlic in the pan and cook until translucent. Add them to your serving bowl. Toss the walnuts into the pan and toast until slightly brown. Add them to the serving bowl. Add pepper to taste.</p>
<p>Serve immediately.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blackboxstrength.com/2012/01/22/1-23-12/img_5813/" rel="attachment wp-att-5885" title="IMG_5813"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-5885" style="border-width: 3px; border-color: black; border-style: solid;" title="IMG_5813" src="http://blackboxstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_5813.jpg" alt="" width="353" height="235" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Group Classes:</strong></p>
<p>Front Squat: 5X5</p>
<p>Followed by,</p>
<p>10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1</p>
<p>Slam Ball</p>
<p>Burpees</p>
<p>Then,</p>
<p>3X60 sec planks</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting Class:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT">Hang Snatch: (60%/3)2, (70%/3)2, (80%/2)2</p>
<p align="LEFT">Clean &amp; Jerk: 65%/3+1, (75%/2+1)2, (85%/2+1)2, (95%/1+1)2</p>
<p>Back Squat: (80%/4)2, (90%/4)2, (100%/3)2, (110%/2)2</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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