Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, January 28th, 2016

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 you feeling energized at the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, January 28th, 2016

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 in a strength baring format,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, January 28th, 2016

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 in a strength baring format,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

* Annual Holiday Party is the 30th, LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS HERE WOD: 1) Hang Muscle Snatch: 4 sets of 4 Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Use straps if you need them/have them. 2) Behind the Neck Jerk: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Perform in your Jerk Grip. Use rack or blocks. 3) Floor Press: 5 reps Every 2:00 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Bench/Floor Press. Build as heavy as possible. 4) 4 rounds AQAP: 20/15 Calorie Row 10 Shoulder-to-Overhead 185/135 20 Wall Balls 30/20 Rest 5 minutes Goal should be unbroken movements, so scale appropriately to get desired affect. Hit the Row at a relatively hard pace, don’t sandbag it. Keep track of total time to complete rounds and time to complete entire piece with rest. 5) Assault Bike: 20 x :30 ON/:30…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

* Annual Holiday Party is the 30th, LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS HERE WOD: 1) Strict Press: 5 reps Every 1:30 Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as possible. Perform this on a running clock. 2) 10 minute EMOTM: Odd – 30 second Front Plank Hold Even – 3/side Kettlebell Windmills 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. Windmills start light, focus on positioning and movement before load. 3) 5 rounds for Max Reps: 40 seconds Row for Calories 20 seconds Rest 40 seconds Wall Balls 14/8 20 seconds Rest Extra Work: 4) Hip Extension: 3 sets of 20 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE