Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, May 27th, 2016

* Memorial Day, Monday the 30th there will be 1 class at 9:00 AM ** New Classes starting June 6th HERE WOD: 1) 2 T+G Power Snatch: Every 1:00 x 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at around 60% of your 1RM Snatch. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Hang Snatch High-Pull: 5 sets of 5 @ 90%> This should be done as a continuation of your Snatches starting at 10:00. Loading should be around 60-80% of your 1RM Snatch. Load only as heavy as you’re still able to get proper range of motion which should be bar to the sternum or higher. 3) 9 minute AMRAP: 6 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups 9 Deadlifts 155/105 12 Box Jump Overs 24/20 Extra Work: 4) Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift: 4 sets of 15 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 5) Sled Drag: 400m @ Bodyweight Scale as needed to ensure that this is 400m of continuous movement. For…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, May 27th, 2016

* Memorial Day, Monday the 30th there will be 1 class at 9:00 AM ** New Classes starting June 6th HERE WOD: 1) Deadlift: 5 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets @ 70% Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Same weight for all 5 sets. Add weight to last week based on the following… Max is under 225lbs – Add 5lbs Max is 225-365lbs – Add 7.5lbs Max is 365lbs> – Add 10lbs 2) Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift: 10 reps/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This is done as a continuation for your Deadlifts starting at 10:00 on the clock. Perform all 10 reps on one side before switching to the other side. Focus on positioning and range of motion over load. 3) 9 minute AMRAP: 6 Ring Rows 9 Box Jump Overs 24/20 12 Alternating Lunges Extra Work: 4) Sled Drag: 400m @ Bodyweight Scale as needed to ensure that this…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, May 26th, 2016

* Memorial Day, Monday the 30th there will be 1 class at 9:00 AM ** New Classes starting June 6th HERE 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, May 26th, 2016

* Memorial Day, Monday the 30th there will be 1 class at 9:00 AM ** New Classes starting June 6th HERE 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 26th, 2016

* Memorial Day, Monday the 30th there will be 1 class at 9:00 AM ** New Classes starting June 6th HERE 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…