Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, October 1st, 2015

* There will be Open Gym Saturday, October 3rd from 6-8 AM. The gym will be closed the rest of the weekend as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar.  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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, October 1st, 2015

* There will be Open Gym Saturday, October 3rd from 6-8 AM. The gym will be closed the rest of the weekend as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar.  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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, October 1st, 2015

* There will be Open Gym Saturday, October 3rd from 6-8 AM. The gym will be closed the rest of the weekend as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar.  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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

* There will be Open Gym Saturday, October 3rd from 6-8 AM. The gym will be closed the rest of the weekend as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar.  Pre Class: 1) Overhead Squat: 5 sets of 1 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as possible. 2) Behind the Neck Jerk: 1 Rep EMOTM x 15 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at 60% or heavier. Build as heavy as deemed fit. WOD: 3) 5 Push Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Push Press. Build as heavy as deemed fit. If you’ve never done TGU’s before start light, focus on proper form and technique. If you’re comfortable with TGU’s feel free to build loading over the 10 sets. Perform TGU’s with a Kettlebell.  4) 5 rounds: 15 Thrusters 95/65 200m Run 10 Calorie Assault Bike Rest…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

* There will be Open Gym Saturday, October 3rd from 6-8 AM. The gym will be closed the rest of the weekend as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar.  WOD: 1) 5 Push Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Push Press. Build as heavy as deemed fit. If you’ve never done TGU’s before start light, focus on proper form and technique. If you’re comfortable with TGU’s feel free to build loading over the 10 sets. Perform TGU’s with a Kettlebell. 2) 9 minute AMRAP: 9 Box Jump Overs 24/20 18 Kettlebell Swings 53/35 27 Double-unders Extra Work: 3) Face Pulls: 100 not for time Break into as many sets as needed. Focus on positioning and activation, not speed. 4) Row: 5 x 1000m Rest 3 minutes between intervals. Goal is fastest consistent pace. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for…