Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 19th, 2016

* 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 on a skill (like swimming or rowing), but the effort expended should leave…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, May 19th, 2016

* 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 work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, May 19th, 2016

* 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 work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

* New Classes starting June 6th HERE WOD: 1) Bench Press: 3 Reps Every 1:30 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) 10 minute EMOTM: Odd – 8/side Single Arm Upright Row Even – 30 seconds Handstand Hold This should be done as a continuation of your Bench Press starting at 10:00 on the clock. Upright rows are MUCH lighter than our Dumbbells rows from last week, load accordingly. If you’re not comfortable kicking up into a Handstand you can walk-up belly facing, or hold a piked position off of a box. 3) 3 rounds AQAP: 400m Run 3 rounds of “Cindy” One round of Cindy consists of 5 Pull-ups + 10 Push-ups + 15 Air Squats. Substitute Banded Pull-ups or Ring Rows, and Knee Push-ups as needed. Extra Work: 4) Hollow Rocks: 100 for time Keep track of total time and attempts…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

* New Classes starting June 6th HERE WOD: 1) Push Jerk + Jerk: Every 1:30 x 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Hold the bottom of the dip for 3 seconds. 2) Bench Press: 5 sets of 5* @ 70% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Same weight for all 5 sets. Last set is Max Reps. Use a spotter and work through 1-3 negative/assisted reps to finish the last set. 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 3) Deadlift: 5 sets of 5 @ 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> –…