Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competitors: Friday, February 14th, 2014

* Schedule Change for Friday. Given the impending snow storm we are going to be changing up our schedule for tomorrow. Because of the likelihood of lots of delayed traffic times, everything will be “open gym” tomorrow. We will be open from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. There will be no noontime class/session. There will be coaches at all of the times to help you out with the scheduled programming, but there will no structured class. If you come in please use this time to work on the programmed training for the day. ** New Products/Supplements..A Little Info HERE WOD: 1) Back Squat: 10 @ 60%, 8 @ 70%, 8 @ 75%, 8 @ 80% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. 2) Front Squat: 5 @ 60%, 5 @ 65%, 2×5 @ 70% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120…

Champlain Valley CrossFit: Friday, February 14th, 2014

* Schedule Change for Friday. Given the impending snow storm we are going to be changing up our schedule for tomorrow. Because of the likelihood of lots of delayed traffic times, everything will be “open gym” tomorrow. We will be open from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. There will be no noontime class/session. There will be coaches at all of the times to help you out with the scheduled programming, but there will no structured class. If you come in please use this time to work on the programmed training for the day. ** New Products/Supplements..A Little Info HERE WOD: 1) Power Clean: 10 minutes to Build to a Heavy Single Spend 10 minutes and only 10 minutes to build to a Heavy Power Clean Single. Take as many attempts as you like, rest as you like between sets….

Champlain Valley CrossFit: Thursday, February 13th, 2014

* New Products/Supplements..A Little Info HERE WOD: 1) 20 minutes EMOTM: Odd, Open Prep, Even, Movement of Choice Open Prep can be any of the following, Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Burpees, Chest-to-bar Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Shoulder-to-Overhead, Deadlifts or Double-unders. Pick one that you struggle with. Movement of Choice can by anything, again it should be something that you struggle with. 2) 12 minute AMRAP: 15 Abmat Sit-ups 15 Kettlebell Swing 53/35 15 Box Jumps 24/20 Extra Work: 3) Pistol Squats: 10 minutes EMOTM Pick a rep count you can maintain, no more than 5/side/minute. If you can’t do a Pistol Squat spend 10 minutes working on them. 4) Kettlebell Windmill: 3 x 10/side Rest 90 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 – Competitors: Thursday, February 13th, 2014

* New Products/Supplements..A Little 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 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competitors: Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

* New Products/Supplements..A Little Info HERE WOD: 1) Muscle-ups: 5 x Max Reps Rest 3 minutes between sets. 2) 20 minutes EMOTM: 1 Jerk Start at around 60% of your 1RM. Go as heavy as deemed fit. Goal is to have as many reps as possible at 80% or higher. All reps should be Split Jerk. 3) 3 rounds AQAP: 15 Front Squats 135/95 15 Toes-to-bar 15 Handstand Push-ups Scaling for HSPU is Dumbbell Strict Press or Stink Bugs 4) Standing 1 Arm Dumbbell Press: 4 x 5/side Rest 90 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. These are strict. 5) Hollow Position: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of total time and attempts to complete. 6) Hip Extension: 3 x 20 Rest 90 seconds between sets. Add load if possible. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments