This weeks "Student Athlete of the Week" award belongs to MATT R. This well deserved recognition is long overdue! Matt has been a pillar within this community for a long time. His consistency, accountability and commitment to CrossFit has really paid off, now stronger, slimmer and more athletic than ever before. He's the only guy I know of that can do over 100 Kipping Pull-Ups without ripping his hands... (see below)



Workout of the Day
"The Chief"
Max rounds in 3 minutes of:
135 pound Power cleans, 3 reps
6 Push-ups
9 Squats
Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 5 cycles.
Each year in the United States Navy, a highly qualified and elite cadre of Sailors are selected and promoted to the join the ranks of Chief Petty Officer. Since 1893, "The Chiefs" have been relied upon by subordinates and superiors alike for their personal example, technical expertise and above all, their unique leadership capabilities. As the induction process for newly selected Chief Petty Officers is now underway throughout the US Navy, we thought it appropriate to inaugurate "The Chief" in honor and recognition of all past and present CPOs. Thanks to them and their families for their self-sacrifice, ability to adapt, tireless dedication to mission and devotion to country.

PALEO RECIPE
"Tropical Salad"
1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered
Stevia to taste
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Cut the strawberries into quarters and sprinkle them with Stevia. Stir to coat. In a glass bowl, mix together strawberries, pineapple, and coconut. Drizzle orange juice over and stir to mix. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.



"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." -John Dewey

By Stuart Goldman, Managing Editor



LaLanne Family Carries on Legacy

Another member of the family is now making a name in the health club business. Chris LaLanne, the grandnephew of Jack LaLanne and the grandson of Jack’s brother, Norman, owns and operates LaLanne Fitness, Powered by CrossFit, a group training studio in San Francisco. “The community and the accountability and the nutritional education and guidance are a big part of what we do, and it’s very similar to what Jack did,” Chris LaLanne says. “The irony and the similarity is so cool. He’s very proud and very excited.” On Jack’s 95th birthday last month, Chris LaLanne attempted to do 1,000 push-ups and 1,000 pull-ups in 1 hour and 22 minutes, which Jack did on his 45th birthday in 1959. Because of a hand blister, Chris did only 500 push-ups and 500 pull-ups in 1 hour, 28 minutes. “I’m 33,” Chris says, “so I’ve got 12 years to prepare for a second attempt.”-Club Industry