Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

* Come watch the Open Announcement this Thursday at 8PM @ CVCF 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),…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

* Come watch the Open Announcement this Thursday at 8PM @ CVCF 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,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

* Come watch the Open Announcement this Thursday at 8PM @ CVCF 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,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

* Come watch the Open Announcement this Thursday at 8PM @ CVCF WOD: 1) Push Press (7-5-3-2-1-1-1): 1 sets 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 – 10-20 Abmat Sit-ups Even – 30 seconds Double Kettlebell Overhead Hold This should be perform as a continuation of your Push Press. Your last round of Push Press ends at 10:30, where you then start the 10 minute EMOTM. Pick a number of Abmat Sit-ups that you can complete within 45 seconds and that you can maintain for all 5 sets. Double Kettlebell Holds perform as heavy as possible, if there aren’t enough Kettlebells perform with Dumbbells. 3) 12 minute AMRAP: 12 Dumbbell Box Step-ups 35/25 @ 24/20 6 Renegade Rows 35/25 One Renegade Row consists of 1 Push-up and 1 Row on Each Arm. Extra…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

* Come watch the Open Announcement this Thursday at 8PM @ CVCF WOD: 1) Push Press (7-5-3-2-1-1-1): 1 sets 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 – 8-15 Toes-to-bar/Knees-to-armpits/Knees-up Even – 30 seconds Double Kettlebell Overhead Hold This should be perform as a continuation of your Push Press. Your last round of Push Press ends at 10:30, where you then start the 10 minute EMOTM. Pick a variation of the trunk movement that you can kip and maintain good positioning. Double Kettlebell Holds perform as heavy as possible, if there aren’t enough Kettlebells perform with Dumbbells. 3) 12 minute AMRAP: 12 Dumbbell Box Step-ups 50/35 @ 24/20 6 Renegade Rows 50/35 One Renegade Row consists of 1 Push-up and 1 Row on Each Arm. Extra Work: 4) Strict Pull-ups: 4 sets of 6-10 reps Rest…