Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, June 12th, 2015

* Open Gym is cancelled this Sunday, June 14th, as we will be hosting an Rx Jump Rope Clinic ** Going to the Games and T-Shirts HERE WOD: 1) Barbell Box Step-Ups: 5 sets of 7/side Warm-up as needed. Barbell is on the back rack. Use a 20″ box. Work as heavy as possible. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. 2) Good Morning: 3 sets of 12 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 10 Dumbbell Renegade Rows 35/25 10 Dumbbell Push Press 35/25 One Renegade Row consists of a Dumbbell Row on each side. Extra Work: 4) Hip Thrusts: 4 sets of 15 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments  

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, June 11th, 2015

* Open Gym is cancelled this Sunday, June 14th, as we will be hosting an Rx Jump Rope Clinic ** Going to the Games and T-Shirts HERE 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….

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, June 11th, 2015

* Open Gym is cancelled this Sunday, June 14th, as we will be hosting an Rx Jump Rope Clinic ** Going to the Games and T-Shirts HERE 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….

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, June 11th, 2015

* Open Gym is cancelled this Sunday, June 14th, as we will be hosting an Rx Jump Rope Clinic ** Going to the Games and T-Shirts HERE 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….

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

* Open Gym is cancelled this Sunday, June 14th, as we will be hosting an Rx Jump Rope Clinic ** Going to the Games and T-Shirts HERE WOD: 1) Back Squat: 7 sets of 1 Warm-up as needed. All 7 reps should be done at 80% of your 1RM or heavier. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Push Jerk: 5 reps Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) 30 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – 200m Run Movement 2 – 1-10 Strict HSPU Movement 3 – 1-3/side Single Arm Dumbbell Snatch 100/70 Pick reps you can maintain for all movements. Dumbbell Snatch make sure you you lower the weight in control each time. 4) Paralette Handstand Lowers: 5 sets of 5 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. These ideally should be full depth lowers….