Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, July 31st, 2015

WOD: 1a) Pause Front Squat: 1 Rep EMOTM x 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 70% of your 1RM Front Squat and climb. Pause for 3 seconds in the bottom. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 1b) Pause Back Squat: 1 RepEMOTM x 5 sets Start at your heaviest Front Squat or heavier. Pause for 3 seconds in the bottom. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 1c) Aerobic Box Step-ups @ 24/20: Max Reps EMOTM x 6 sets These should be done at an aerobic pace, i.e a rep every 2-3 seconds. Alternate minutes between traditional step-ups and lateral step-ups and over the box so that you’re alternating directions each rep. This should be a total of 3 minutes of each forward alternating step-ups, and 3 minutes of Lateral Over the Box Step-ups. Pieces 3a, 3b, 3c, should be done as one continual 21 minute piece. 2) 5 rounds AQAP:…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, July 31st, 2015

Pre Class: 1) 2-Stop Snatch: 5 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Pull the bar to just below the knee hold for 3 seconds, then pull to mid thigh and hold for 3 seconds, then Snatch. Drop, reset, and repeat. Build as heavy as deemed fit.  2) Snatch Pull: 5 @ 100%, 5 @ 105%, 5 @ 110% Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Use straps if you need them/have them. WOD: 3a) Pause Front Squat: 1 Rep EMOTM x 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 70% of your 1RM Front Squat and climb. Pause for 3 seconds in the bottom. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3b) Pause Back Squat: 1 RepEMOTM x 5 sets Start at your heaviest Front Squat or heavier. Pause for 3 seconds in the bottom. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3c) Aerobic Box Step-ups @ 24/20: Max Reps EMOTM x…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, July 30th, 2015

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 – Sport: Thursday, July 30th, 2015

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 – Fitness: Thursday, July 30th, 2015

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,…