Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, February 19th, 2015

* Pull-up Clinic HERE ** Hoodie and T-Shirt Order HERE *** The Open Is Coming 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. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, February 19th, 2015

* Pull-up Clinic HERE ** Hoodie and T-Shirt Order HERE *** The Open Is Coming 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. It can also be an opportunity to work on a skill (like swimming or rowing), but…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, February 19th, 2015

* Pull-up Clinic HERE ** Hoodie and T-Shirt Order HERE *** The Open Is Coming 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. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

* Pull-up Clinic HERE ** Hoodie and T-Shirt Order HERE *** The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) Overhead Series:  Every 2 minutes for 12 sets Sets 1-4 are 3 Push Press, Sets 5-8 are 3 Push Jerk, Sets 9-12 are 3 Split Jerk. Warm-up as needed. Start at a moderate weight, build as heavy as possible. 2) 4 rounds for Max Reps: 40 seconds Pull-ups 20 seconds Rest 40 seconds Row For Calories 20 seconds Rest 40 seconds Double-unders 20 seconds Rest Extra Work: 3) Push-ups: 50 for time Keep track of total time and attempts to complete. 4) Rowing: 8 x 50 Calories Rest 3 minutes between sets. Make these hard efforts. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

* Pull-up Clinic HERE ** Hoodie and T-Shirt Order HERE *** The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) Back Squat: 5 sets of 3 @ 85% + Additional Load Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Add 5lbs from last week. Last set is Max Reps. 2) Muscle Snatch: 3 sets of 2 @ 80% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Use straps if you need them have them. 3) Clean and Jerk: 3 sets of 1 @ 80% Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Drop the bar and reset between each rep. All reps full Squat and Split Jerk. 4) Clean Deadlift: 3 sets of 3 @ 115% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Use straps if you need them, have them. 5) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 10-20 Calories Assault Bike Movement 2 1-10 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups Movement 3 10 Box Jump Overs Movement 4 5 Cycled Push Jerk Pick reps you…