Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, May 8th, 2015

WOD: 1) Barbell Reverse Lunge: 4 sets of 7/side Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Alternate legs each rep. 2) Good Morning: 3 sets of 12 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 3) 7 minute Up Ladder: 3 Front Squats 65/45 3 Shoulder-to-Overhead 65/45 Extra Work: 4) Hip Extension: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, May 8th, 2015

WOD: 1) Overhead Squat: 5 sets of 5 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Goal is heavier than last cycle. 2) Snatch Push Press: 3 sets of 5 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 3) 7 minute Up Ladder: 3 Overhead Squats 95/65 3 Kipping Handstand Push-ups Extra Work: 4) Good Morning: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 5) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 15/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. Keep it strict. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 7th, 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, May 7th, 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, May 7th, 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,…