Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, July 22nd, 2016

*CrossFit Kids will be cancelled this Saturday the 23rd. Pre Class: 1) Banded Deadlift: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Use a moderate amount of tension (if you’re following this programming in our gym use a red bands, blue bands if you’re in the high 400’s). Establish a heavy triple for the day. Pull from a dead stop each rep. Your 4 non-maximal sets should be done at 80% of the day’s max or heavier. WOD: 2) Front Squat: 3 reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) Front Rack Split Squats: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Starting around 30-40% of your 1RM Front Squat and build as deemed fit. Perform all 5…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, July 21st, 2016

*CrossFit Kids will be cancelled this Saturday the 23rd. Active Recovery: The goal should be as much as possible of the following below. Thanks to CrossFit Invictus for posting this. A. Aerobic Restoration 25-40 minutes of one of the following performed at 60-70% effort – easy, restorative pace: * Swim (this is my first choice, and if you have an ocean, even better) * Row (focus on mechanics, smooth and efficient with a very low stroke per minute pace) * AirDyne (keep the pace conversational and relaxed) * Cycling (get outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you ride) * Hike (nothing crazy here, find a nice easy slope and go for a walk outdoors) NOTE ABOUT ACTIVE RECOVERY – The activity selected must be restorative for you. It can also be an opportunity to work on a skill (like swimming or rowing), but the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, July 22nd, 2016

*CrossFit Kids will be cancelled this Saturday the 23rd. WOD: 1) Front Squat: 3 reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Front Rack Split Squats: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Starting around 30-40% of your 1RM Front Squat and build as deemed fit. Perform all 5 reps on one side before switching to the other. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 2 Rope Climbs 15ft 15 Overhead Squats 75/55 Extra Work: 4) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 6-8/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. Keep it strict. 5) Hip Extension: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, July 22nd, 2016

*CrossFit Kids will be cancelled this Saturday the 23rd. WOD: 1) Front Squat: 3 reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Front Rack Split Squats: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Starting around 30-40% of your 1RM Front Squat and build as deemed fit. Perform all 5 reps on one side before switching to the other. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 15 Goblet Squats 53/35 3 Rope Sit-to-stands Extra Work: 4) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 6-8/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. Keep it strict. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, July 22nd, 2016

*CrossFit Kids will be cancelled this Saturday the 23rd. WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Monostructural Conditioning Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Movement 3 – Non-Monostructural Conditioning Movement 4 – Barbell Movement 1 – Monstructural Conditoining – Row, Assault Bike, Ski Erg, Run, or Burpees. Double-unders are not an option. Pick a Distance or Caloric output that leaves you with about 40-50 seconds of work on each round. Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill – Push-ups, Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Handstand Walks, Double-unders, Muscle-ups, etc. This should be up to about 10-20 seconds of work (30 seconds if you’re working Double-unders). Movement 3 – Non-Monstructural Conditioning – Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Ball Slams, Kettlebell Swings, lightweight/higher rep Barbell work Thrusters, Cleans, Snatches, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts,…