Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, January 30th, 2015

* Open gym this Sunday will be from 10 AM – Noon. Yoga will start at 10:15 AM. ** Paleo Challenge starts February 2nd, info HERE. WOD: 1) Snatch: 3 sets of 1 @ 85%, 2 sets of 1 @ 90% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Drop the bar and reset between each rep. All reps full Squat. 2) Clean and Jerk: 3 sets of 1 @ 85%, 2 sets of 1 @ 90% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Drop the bar and reset between each rep. All reps full Squat and Split 3) 5 rounds AQAP: 5 Power Clean 135/95 10 Bar Facing Burpees Extra Work: 4) Good Morning: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Build as heavy as possible. 5) Double-unders: 10 minutes Practice Goal should be to get consistent sets of 50+ unbroken reps. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, January 30th, 2015

* Open gym this Sunday will be from 10 AM – Noon. Yoga will start at 10:15 AM. ** Paleo Challenge starts February 2nd, info HERE. WOD: 1) Back Rack Box Step-Ups: 5 sets of 5/side @ 20″ Box Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Alternate reps each step. Goal is 5-10lbs heavier than last week. 2) Hurdles: 5 sets of 5 Warm-up as needed. Stop and reset between each rep. Build as high as possible. 3) 5 rounds AQAP: 10 Burpees 20 Air Squats Extra Work: 4) Good Morning: 4 sets of 10 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 Hope to see our participation as a gym continue to grow this year. There is a scaled and Rx’d division this year, EVERYONE should sign-up.    

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, January 29th, 2015

* Open gym this Sunday will be from 10 AM – Noon. Yoga will start at 10:15 AM. ** Paleo Challenge starts February 2nd, info 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, January 29th, 2015

* Open gym this Sunday will be from 10 AM – Noon. Yoga will start at 10:15 AM. ** Paleo Challenge starts February 2nd, info 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, January 29th, 2015

* Open gym this Sunday will be from 10 AM – Noon. Yoga will start at 10:15 AM. ** Paleo Challenge starts February 2nd, info 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…