Author: Jade

Active Recovery: The goal should be as much as possible of the following below. Thanks to CrossFit Invictus for posting this. A.Aerobic Restoration25-40 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 end of the session, not depleted. I…

* THE OPEN IS JUST 10 SHORT DAYS AWAY. IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED-UP MAKE SURE YOU DO SO AND JOIN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CROSSFIT TEAM. AS WE HAVE DONE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS ATHLETES PARTICIPATING THE OPEN WILL BE DOING SO FRIDAY NIGHTS. WE WILL RUN FROM ROUGHLY 4-7 PM. HEATS WILL BE A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS WITH A SIGN-UP. IF YOU AREN’T DOING THE OPEN AND WOULD LIKE TO STILL WORKOUT ON FRIDAY NIGHTS YOU CAN USE THE BACK ROOM TO DO THE PROGRAMMED WORKOUT. WOD: 1) Jerk Dips: 3-3-3 These should be done at 110%+ of your 1RM Jerk. Rest 90 seconds between sets. Go as heavy as you feel comfortable. 2) Halting Jerk: 2-2-2 Work as heavy as able. Make sure you are not re-dipping from the hold. Hold the bottom of each dip for 2-3 seconds. Rest 90-120 seconds…

* THE OPEN IS JUST 11 SHORT DAYS AWAY. IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED-UP MAKE SURE YOU DO SO AND JOIN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CROSSFIT TEAM. AS WE HAVE DONE FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS ATHLETES PARTICIPATING THE OPEN WILL BE DOING SO FRIDAY NIGHTS. WE WILL RUN FROM ROUGHLY 4-7 PM. HEATS WILL BE A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS WITH A SIGN-UP. IF YOU AREN’T DOING THE OPEN AND WOULD LIKE TO STILL WORKOUT ON FRIDAY NIGHTS YOU CAN USE THE BACK ROOM TO DO THE PROGRAMMED WORKOUT. WOD: 1) 20 minutes EMOTM: Odd, Cycled Push Jerk x 8 Reps, Even, 30 Double-unders Push Jerk only work as heavy as you can cycling the movement, no pausing at the shoulder, do this from the floor. Double-unders goal should be unbroken on all 10 sets, unless there is a brain fart, for a…