CrossFit Silicon Valley

Coach Larry Pastor

Coach LP pays his dues as a coach and CrossFit athlete.  Not only does he not miss any WOD, he motors through the workouts with 110% effort.  His journey to success is nothing short of amazing  and he expect the same extraordinary results for all CrossFit SV members.  With certifications in CrossFit Level 1, CF Olympic Lifting, CF Endurance, CF Nutrition and a heart of a lion, this man is as LEGIT as CrossFit Coaches come.

Larry is a pure CrossFit Coach.  He is not watered down by commercial gym certification standards and is always keeping his edge sharp by staying up to date with the CrossFit Journal, continuing education and research.

His enthusiasm for the sport shows not only in his workouts, but also in his classes.  He knows the workout burns, he knows how it feels, he knows how to make you better adapt to high intensity training through proper scaling methods.  As a former track athlete, he is an efficient runner.  Larry is also a chemist who graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley.  He can help you run a marathon and can prove to you in a test tube that the CrossFit Method is the best fitness stuff on Earth!

Since he consistently pulls 110% effort out of himself, he knows how to consistently pull 110% results out of you.

Larry is available for one on one or group CrossFit Training.

Coach Brian Gant and the "Portal" Weighted Companion Sphere

We have many programmers and gamers in the Silicon Valley. This is a very fitting CrossFit Silicon Valley WOD from our very own Coach Brian Gant who teaches Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:15.  He knows a thing or two about science fiction movies and video games.  If you take his class he can teach you how to use the #20 wall ball as a powerful weapon against space aliens.  Silicon Valley Geek Firebreathers rule!

WOD:

"Portal Weighted Companion Sphere"

3 Rounds for time:

30 Wall Ball (#20)
100ft Overhead Lunge w/Sphere (Wall Ball #20)
400m Run w/Sphere

If you drop the sphere or lower the sphere to your shoulders on the lunge, perform 10 med ball cleans.

Post time and your favorite science fiction movie and video game to comments.

Coach Matt Smith

My entire life has been filled with physical activity and personal challenges. I played football and baseball all throughout my childhood and through high school, until injuries and physical limitations (height) brought my career as a competitive athlete to an abrupt end. However, my competitive nature and need for physical challenge brought me to CrossFit in October of 2008. I fell in love with the training program because every time I came in for a work out it was the new, most humbling experience of my life. CrossFit has become a sanctuary for me to explore my physical and mental capacities. The rush of emotion after putting yourself through such a challenging workout is real and is something truly special that very few programs embody. In my short time at X-body, I’ve witnessed incredible strides in individuals physically. But, even more so, I’ve seen an awesome, close-knit community formed within the gym and that is what draws me to CrossFit.

During my classes, I strive to create a fun, challenging atmosphere that people feel comfortable in. There is absolutely no way around the amazing physical and mental development that CrossFit offers. Therefore, my classes will revolve around the principles of CrossFit and I will try to use my time to maximize results in individuals and develop a great community. Judd has given me a great opportunity to be a venue for you guys to reach your goals in the gym and that’s exactly what I would love to do. I practice what I preach and that’s what I think makes me a solid trainer. However, I’m a student to the world of fitness and life in general and am always looking to learn more. I can’t wait to see what I can learn through all of you.

Special shout out and thanks to Tim Dymmel who actually introduced me to CrossFit and has been a huge impact in helping me grow as an athlete, trainer, and person.

-Matt Smith

Head Coach Judd Xavier

As former co-owner of Body Dynamic, Coach Judd Xavier developed the foundation to launch the grand X-body project. Through Body Dynamic he has successfully procured corporate wellness contracts from top fortune 500 companies. With strong support from an exceptional board of directors and staff, the X-body dream has become a reality starting within the heart of the Silicon Valley.

As a CrossFit Level 2 Strength Coach, Judd has been involved in the industry since 1995 and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) and American College of Sports Medicine (H/FI). His background in health and fitness includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University. With an emphasis on exercise science and fitness, his studies included corporate wellness and fitness management. As an Egoscue method Posture Alignment Specialist, he can mitigate pain and address postural deviations. After many years of strength and conditioning training, he now coaches the CrossFit Method of constantly varied, highly intense, functional workouts as his supreme system of choice.

In 2005, he stumbled across www.crossfit.com and drank the "kool-aid".  Impressed and humbled by the workout of the day, he realized there is much more to be learned and much to teach.  After absorbing the open source CrossFit method like a sponge, Judd's head first dive into the benchmark workouts and the refining of form and technique became his ultimate passion (after spending long evenings with his wife and co-owner Michaela).

-Judd Xavier

Michaela Xavier

The sport of fitness has been part of my life since I was four years old. I have started with gymnastics that built a great foundation in becoming a competitive member of Czech Republic acrobatic skiing team. Fitness is my passion. My career started after I met my husband, who became my mentor in personal training. His patient teaching style and many years experience in fitness helped me grow in my journey bringing enduring results to my clients. Becoming a personal trainer is such a blessing to me. The doors have been opened for me to continually expand my knowledge and potential within the current fitness revolution. I always believe in practicing what I preach, and be the best example, motivator, and fun-fitness trainer/companion. My present goal is to become a Pro Figure Competitor, which requires much hard work and very strict diet. My dedication brings inspiration. Getting in shape and staying in shape is not easy; however, I believe I can present workouts that will keep everyone interested and motivated. Our X-body facility has advantages for my fitness practice through varied workouts styles as such as space for plyometrics, agility drills, weightlifting, posture alignment, core exercises, power lifts, and my favorite- the CrossFit Method. Be my client and choose any or all of these disciplines. I am a CrossFit Method certified trainer, who leads by example and strives for virtuosity. I have been raised by tough Eastern-European culture, so my philosophy of achieving the results are number one - you will work hard, have dedication, and stay consistent! Will you meet my standards when I am through with you? Set your personal goals, and live well for the rest of your life! Don't wait any longer!

-Michaela Xavier

Coach Houng Arcinas

I was born in Bangkok, Thailand and came to the states when I was 3 days old. My native language is Vietnamese. I come from a family of 3 brothers and 1 sister. We were all active in some sort of competitive sport. I enjoyed cheerleading and running the most. I found the passion for lifting weights at 18 years old where I hired my first trainer at a Gold’s Gym.

I got married literally the day before my 21st birthday, and currently have 2 beautiful children. It was after my first born, Lana, now 6 years old, that my body had a complete change for the better.I began researching fitness competitions and recalled figure competitions really exploding at the time. With great support from my loving husband, family, and friends, I entered my first show in 2003 and have been challenged and hooked ever since! In 2005, I came quite close to earning professional status at Figure Nationals taking 3rd place. I took a break and had my son Kairon, now 2 years old. I begin prep almost immediately. When he was 7 months old I hit the stage. I turned IFBB Professional stage a few months later. That is my testimony. With patience, hard work, and my faith in my God and the direction he has driven me, I believe ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

Thank you to my awesome team. Kim Oddo, my nutritionist, my dear friend and trainer Connie Longoria, Optimum Nutrition and ABB, everyone associated with X-body Fitness, Michaela and Judd Xavier, who help make the quality of my life so much better. My wonderful clients who are my #1 fans, I love you guys so much!

God has given me a wonderful gift of encouraging others, and I’ve found a rewarding career out of it. I’m looking forward to a great future, taking nothing for granted. I thank all my family and friends for their love and committed support!

“Fearfully and wonderfully made…” Psalms 139:14

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Coach Fred Zabala

Mr. Zabala has been involved in the fitness field for more than twelve years working with many dedicated clients. His clientele is very diverse with various fitness goals. As a taskmaster, he meets and exceeds their expectations. He motivates and accelerates his clients toward physical adaptation, but never pushes them over the edge. His health and fitness philosophy is to optimize the benefits of a structured, functional exercise and minimize the risk of injury. He is regarded as an advance, powerful results, oriented individual who has very vast knowledge of exercise prescriptions. As an active listener, he understands the client's needs and communicates proper form and technique through tactile cues and feedback.

Mr. Zabala is a dynamic professional CrossFit Level 1 Coach. He also practices Egoscue Therapy (Certified Postural Analysis Specialist) which compliments his high intensity training. He uses the Egoscue Method to educate and treat clients through a science proven step by step painfree and Postural alignment protocol. Mr. Zabala attended San Jose State University where he studied Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Injury Prevention, Sports Psychology, Adaptive Exercise, Nutrition and Business Marketing. Not only is Mr. Zabala a very knowledgeable, active and athletic individual, he has also participated and won 2nd place overall in an Amateur Bodybuilding Association in San Francisco, 1994.

-Fred Zabala

Jake Moody

 

As a CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Gymnastics certified  coach,  I am proud to train such dedicated, motivated and consistent CrossFit Silicon Valley members.

 

I hold a blue-belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fernando Vasconcelos.  I have over 20 wins in sport jiu-jitsu competition and placed in every tournament.  I trained for six years at the R-1 gym (formerly the Raw Team) under famed MMA trainer, Rico Chiaparelli.  I am undefeated in three amateur MMA bouts. 

 

I believe CrossFit covers all the aspects of fitness training for MMA, which is one of the most difficult sports in the world.  When I came across CrossFit, it matched my philosophy of training.  I believe in well-rounded training, conditioning your body in all aspects of working out, in functional movements and that all ten physical adaptations need to be addressed:

Cardiovascular Endurance * Flexibility * Stamina *  Strength * Speed * Power * Coordination * Agility * Accuracy * Balance

Get up early for my Tuesday and Thursday 6:30AM CrossFit Class and start the day right!

-Jake Moody

Coach/Feldenkrais Practitioner Tom Rankin

 

Tom Rankin is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  The key to achieving personal goals is becoming aware of how you move in your fitness activities as well as in living your life.  Tom provides Awareness Through Movement classes and individual Functional Integration sessions, creating an learning environment for his students to improve the quality and strength of their movements, positively impacting their fitness and their lives.  When you know what you're doing, you can do what you want.   

 

Thanks for all of your help and support with my Feldenkrais work.

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Tim Dymmel

Coach Tim Dymmel is starting a new class "HYBRID- efficient strength" at X-body every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Hope to see you all here!

Working out should be fun.  Going to the gym should change how I look and feel.  My workout should be as efficient as my Prius, more bang for my buck. The gym is so boring.

If you've ever said these things to yourself, I have the solution to your problem.  Young or Old, Fit or Frail, the solution is scaled to your needs.

A fun new way of getting stronger, leaner and fitter is coming to X-Body Fitness and you are invited to the launch of this class called HYBRID.  It sounds like an infomercial, I know,but that's because it is.

This is unlike any class you've ever been to before.  And it's guaranteed to be different than what you are currently doing to get in shape.  We're taking the best parts of some of the most cutting edge strength and conditioning philosophies and combining them into our own HYBRID.  You will experience a new standard in functional fitness.

We want you to join us in this fun time of developing dramatic increases in strength, coordination, endurance, flexibility and power in a high energy and safe atmosphere.  You are going to learn new ways of becoming strong and fit in a challenging and efficient training session that will leave you refreshed and wanting more.

Ben Franklin said, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

It's time to "STOP THE INSANITY!" and get some HYBRID strength and fitness in your life.

Sign up now for a free introductory class.

-Tim Dymmel