210 CrossFit http://www.210crossfit.com 210 CrossFit--210 CrossFit en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The Open And The Bearded Warrior http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40911 THE CROSSFIT GAMES OPEN!!

The Crossfit Games start tomorrow as the first WOD (of five) will be announced today at 7pm. We are excited to bring our sport to the masses once again, and today marks the busiest time of the year for the gym. Our coaching staff has been beefed up and our athletes have trained for months to prepare for the next 5 weeks. If we do well, we qualify for Regionals to be held on April 27th-29th here in San Antonio, Texas. 

For more information on this exciting event, go here.

THE BEARDED WARRIOR aka David Martinez

A BIG HUGE CONGRATS to David for completing the half marathon in Austin this past Saturday! This is a HUGE deal for David and his wife Marisol, because, as she puts it, "as he didn't train and finished with pure crossfit stamina!  I'm so proud of him:)"

When David showed up to 210, he was horribly out of shape. He wasn't fat or anything, but he definitely lacked any sort of stamina or strength. Just running around the building was a big effort for him, but after sticking with it for months, he has earned the nickname, "The Bearded Warrior". This guy can now squat, sprint, deadlift and swing that damn kettlebell!. He is the perfect example of hard work and determination, and I could not be prouder of him.

Congrats to David and his beautiful wife Marisol. This is a great success for their family and the 210 Crossfit family!

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]]> http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40910 Tue, 21 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 Lost Wages http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40909  

I find it incredible that people travel to Las Vegas (aka Lost Wages) ALREADY CONCEDING that they will lose money gambling. It boggles my mind that losing money, of any substantial amount, would be considered FUN by any sane individual.
 
My definition of gambling is doing anything that poses risk of real loss. That is, whatever it is you are put at risk is worth enough that if you lost it, it would sting. It would piss you off. It would not affect your life in the grand scheme of things, as that would not be considered gambling, it would be considered idiocy. No, in this case, it would hurt and "suck ass", but in a reasonable amount of time you would have fully recovered (financially, emotionally, etc.).
 
I hear people say things, crazy things, when they speak of their upcoming trip to Sin City. "I'm taking $500 to lose, hopefully it will last me past the first night". My mind goes numb. I want to make them pull out their wallet, hand over their cash and then punch themselves in their balls while they think of the last girlfriend who cheated on them. I use the male sex as the example because when do you hear a woman saying such reckless nonsense?? The answer is NEVER. $500 to lose?!?! All they can think of is a new purse or some shoes they've been eyeing or they saw some other girl sporting the other day. If you are prepared to just DROP fivehunny, then they want it to buy something that will last "forever" (sorry ladies, those Jimmy Choo pumps DON'T last forever, but that Louis Vuitton might have a 10 year shelf life, right?). 
 
So here is another great example of how men and women are from different planets. The guys are willing to risk the cash for a big payout, even if the odds are stacked so far against them they have a better chance of swimming across the English Channel. The women on the other hand want the sure thing. Men are the hunters and risk their lives to bring home a tasty animal that will keep the family alive and earn the respect of his wife, whereas the woman wants security and the knowledge that she is and always will be taken care of.
 
Enter the BAD BOY.
 
However, most woman have that deep down desire to be with the rebel. The risk taker. The guy on the motorcycle with the cool jacket. Because we know this, we do stupid shit to be THAT guy. We take our hard earned money to a city where everything costs 10x more than it would at the store, where the games have inherent odds that make long term winning impossible and where they give us FREE ALCOHOL to make sure we forget we are virtually dead to rights upon our arrival. We take our money and know we might as well kiss it goodbye. It doesn't stop us, it just fans the flame of the fire that makes us want to be the one who beats the odds. The one who conquers the unconquerable.
 
Men, before you board a plane to Vegas at least TRY and PRETEND that you care to win. It makes you look like that bad boy who the ladies secretly (or not so secretly) desire. Also, a positive attitude about gambling ABSOLUTELY makes a difference, for the better.
And ladies, remember that we are not crazy for this. We just want your attention.
 
I lost my ass this weekend in Vegas in case you are wondering. A rule of mine you should know is that when a gambler tells you he lost, NEVER ask the amount. That's like asking a someone what they did to get thrown in prison. Or like asking a soldier how many people he killed at war. Just don't do it.
 
Well, there will always be next time for me, and I can guarantee that when I hit the tables again, I WIN.

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]]> http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40907 Sat, 18 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 5 Shortcuts To Flat Abs http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40905 I get the question all the time. "Steve, how do I tone up my abs?" Well screw hard work, diet and dedication! Shortcuts are the American way, so here are my top 5 ways to get beach ready, FAST!

SHORTCUT #1 - Purchase A Swiss Ball

Try and try all you want, but doing crunches on these bad boys won't give you that coveted six pack that drives the girls wild. No sir-e-bob. However let's not lose all hope here. If you have already bought one, you can still use it. Once that meat lovers pizza you ordered gets delivered, challenge yourself to this: You get 3 attempts to stand on the ball and eat your pizza. If you fall off, you must discard that slice of pizza in the trash and get back on the ball with a new slice. After three attempts your dinner is over. Whatever is left over must be thrown away as well. Have a glass of water and go to bed fatty, fun time is over.

SHORTCUT #2 - Buy a clipboard and stare at a hot chick who already has abs. 

Hell no this aint gonna get you abs, but who the HELL CARES?!?! That clipboard can serve multiple purposes, one being hiding your excitement on your quest for FLAT ABS BABY!

SHORTCUT #3 - Go binge drinking.

Ever notice that after puking your guts out after a long night throwing back countless Jack and Diets, HOW FREAKING CUT YOU ARE?!?!?! Well yeah, me too! It's awesome and it teaches me to drink, dance and then watch the ABS POP OUT at the mirror like Jaws 3-D at the IMAX. Holy crap y'all, I can see that "V"!

SHORTCUT #4 - Don't Eat. For A While.

Sounds extreme, huh?? Well it is. But if you want XTREME ABS, you gotta put down that food and start digesting some oxygen shakes like there's not tomorrow. You know what a carb is right? Well sure you do, you've been shoving them down your pie hole for years. A couple of weeks on strict oxygen and I guarantee those ABS start popping out like the beaver game at Chuck-E-Cheese. Please visit a lawyer to draw up your last will and testament before starting this program, trust me, I'm a personal trainer.

SHORTCUT #5 - Eat Whatever You Want, Then Immediately Tickle The Back Of Your Throat.

Try it now. Heck, you don't even have to eat. Just power that index finger past the teeth and start a ticklin'! Ignore the gag reflex and keep going till you start speaking a new language called Vomitese. After you clean up the mess and brush those chompers take a look down and say hi to the washboard stomach you've always dreamed of! 

Hard work and diet are for SUCKERS. These 5 shortcuts are a sure fire way to help you reach your goals way faster than those idiots weighing and measuring their food. This strategy will help you enjoy your Winter, maximize your Spring and then make quick work of getting ready for the Summer. There, I just saved you so much time. You're welcome.

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]]> http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40905 Fri, 17 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 Mini Vacay http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40904 I'm outta here. This place is dead anyways...

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]]> http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40904 Thu, 16 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 Why We Celebrate February 14th, Part II http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40903 Everyone knows that going to dinner on Valentine's Day is a process. 

You have to make reservations, dress nicer, shave, put on cologne (which means for most of you men out there, you have to go buy some), buy her flowers, buy her candy, buy her a card and then you have to buy her dinner (and usually wine). All of these things can leave your head spinning and your wallet drained, so it's no wonder why Valentine's Day is such a tough pill for us to swallow. 

Then, after you have done the big things, you have to do the little things. You have to write in her card and tell her something original. In my experience, this is the hardest part.

"Dear Baby,

I feel so lucky to have you in my life. You make me so happy and I am so excited to spend Valentine's Day with you. Since we met I never thought I could be with such a beautiful woman, but God had a plan for me, and His plan was for me to be with you.

I am not really good at expressing how I feel, especially in a card that's playing a Barbara Streisand song, but I wanted to make sure you knew how special you are to me.

All my love, 

-Your Pumpkin Bruce"

The key component of the card is referencing God. If you do that, you can say pretty much anything you want and it sounds sincere. Remember, capitalize the G and the H when you say Him or His, this makes you look smart and adds credibility to your message.

Also, add humor. Girls LOVE a funny guy and you actually become better looking if you are entertaining (and have lots of money). Also, don't be a pushover (otherwise known as a p-ssy). You have to be funny and edgy, it's a fine line. But if you can manage to pull that off, you're golden.

Lastly, sign off as your nickname, no matter how ridiculous it is. This shows your vulnerable side and lets her know that you have your guard down around her. This builds trust.

The card is by far the most critical aspect of Valentine's Day. ANYONE can make reservations, overpay for flowers, run to Walgreens for candy and a card, post some sweet shit on Facebook and send a bunch of lovey dovey type text messages. But the card is where every man makes his fatal error.

With this being said, I hereby announce that Valentine's Day at 210 Crossfit will always be celebrated on February 15th. In my experience, it is always cheaper (and less of a hassle) to honor a flying baby with wings and a bow and arrow the day AFTER everyone else does it. And before you ladies get your panties all up in a bunch, please remember that the purpose of Valentine's Day is to show you HOW MUCH WE CARE ABOUT YOU. If you have to wait an extra day to get all our lovin' and not be around a room full of cheesy couples pretending that they have the same level of love as we have for you, then so be it. Remember, "Love is patient"- 1 Corinthians 13:4

Happy Valentine's Day ladies, you mean the world to us men...

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]]> http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40903 Wed, 15 Feb 12 00:00:00 -0600 Why We Celebrate February 14th http://www.210crossfit.com/blog.php?id=40902 Happy St. Valentine's Day Massacre!

 

Posing as police officers conducting a routine raid on February 14, 1929, four men entered a warehouse at 2122 N. Clark Street, used by George “Bugs” Moran and his gang to store liquor. The impostors lined up six gang members and a hanger-on against a wall, produced machine guns from under their overcoats, and opened fire.

The prime suspect was Al Capone, head of Chicago's crime syndicate. Moran's North Side gang, the largest obstacle to the Capone organization's power in metropolitan Chicago, had hijacked Capone's liquor shipments, competed in protection rackets, and murdered Capone allies. Law enforcement officials could not prove any involvement by Capone, who was in Miami at the time. No one was ever tried for the killings.

The raid's cold-blooded efficiency left the public in shock, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre came to symbolize gang violence. It confirmed popular images associating Chicago with mobsters, crime, and spectacular carnage. The site of the warehouse, razed in 1967, continues to draw tourists from around the world.

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