Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, December 24th, 2015

* Noon is the last class of the day today ** Paleo Health and Wellness Challenge Starts 1/4/16 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, December 24th, 2015

* Noon is the last class of the day today ** Paleo Health and Wellness Challenge Starts 1/4/16 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, December 24th, 2015

* Noon is the last class of the day today ** Paleo Health and Wellness Challenge Starts 1/4/16 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** Paleo Health and Wellness Challenge Starts 1/4/16 Pre Class: 1) Power Snatch + Snatch: 2 sets @ 70%, 2 sets @ 75%, 2 sets @ 80% Warm-up as needed. Percentage is of your 1RM Snatch. Drop the bar and reset between reps. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. 2) Snatch Liftoff: 3 sets of 3 @ 80-100% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Use straps if you need them/have them. Percentage of your 1RM Snatch. Pull to mid-thigh, then slowly lower down to 1″ off the ground, and repeat for 2 more reps. On 3rd rep take 10 seconds to lower the bar back to the floor. 3) Snatch Push Press: 3-2-1-1-1 Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Be reasonably quick with this. No failed reps. 4) 3 rounds for Max Reps: 1 minute Max Power Cleans 185/135 2 minutes Rest 1 minute Max…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** Paleo Health and Wellness Challenge Starts 1/4/16 WOD: 1) Push Press: 7 reps Every 2:30 for 6 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Push Press. Build as heavy as possible. Your final set is to be done at 85% of your 7RM for Max Reps. 2) 22 minute AMRAP: 12 Ball Slams 40/30 23 Back Squats 45/35 12 Ring Rows Hard to believe it’s been three years since one of our members Bryant Chase passed away too soon. Come in and poor it out in remembrance of him. Extra Work: 3) 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