Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, July 1st, 2016

* Reminder, Monday July 4th there will be one (1) class at 9 AM Pre Class: 1) Sumo Deadlift: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Establish a 3RM for the day, your other 4 sets need to be at 80% of your 1RM or heavier. WOD: 2) Pause Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Front Squat. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Hold the bottom of each rep for 3 seconds. NO bouncing to get out of the hole. 3) Front Rack Alternating Lunges: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Perform this as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Start around 30% of your 1RM Front Squat and build accordingly. Alternate legs each rep. 4) 3 rounds AQAP: 400m Run 21 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups 12 Shoulder-to-Overhead 155/105…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, July 1st, 2016

* Reminder, Monday July 4th there will be one (1) class at 9 AM WOD: 1) Pause Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Front Squat. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Hold the bottom of each rep for 3 seconds. NO bouncing to get out of the hole. 2) Front Rack Alternating Lunges: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Perform this as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Start around 30% of your 1RM Front Squat and build accordingly. Alternate legs each rep. 3) 3 rounds AQAP: 400m Run 21 Pull-ups 12 Shoulder-to-Overhead 115/75 Extra Work: 4) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 6-8 reps/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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, June 30th, 2016

* Reminder, Monday July 4th there will be one (1) class at 9 AM 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, June 30th, 2016

* Reminder, Monday July 4th there will be one (1) class at 9 AM 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, June 30th, 2016

* Reminder, Monday July 4th there will be one (1) class at 9 AM 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…