Author: Jade

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

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. WOD: 1) 5 Floor Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Floor 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) 5 rounds AQAP: 5 Power Cleans 135/95 10 Box Jump Overs 24/20 20 Abmat Sit-ups Extra Work: 3) Face Pulls: 100 not for time Break into as many sets…

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

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. WOD: 1) 5 Floor Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Floor 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) 4 rounds AQAP: 10 Box Jump Overs 24/20 15 Kettlebell High-pulls 53/35 20 Abmat Sit-ups Extra Work: 3) Face Pulls: 100 not for time Break into as many…

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

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. Pre Class: 1) Overhead Squat: 5 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as possible. 2) 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 Floor Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Floor 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. WOD: 1) 20 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – 50m Farmers Carry Movement 2 – 50m Heavy Sled Drag Pick loading you can maintain efforts for  both movements. If you start a little light on the sled, don’t be afraid to add as the rounds go on. 2) 10 minute AMRAP: 10 Ring Rows 15 Kettlebell Swings 35/26 20 Wall Balls 14/8 Extra Work: 3) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 6-8 reps Rest 90-120 seconds betweens sets. Heavy but keep it strict. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc….