Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, March 1st, 2019

WOD: 1) “Open 19.2” – 8 minute AMRAP: 25 Toes-to-bar 50 Double-unders 15 Squat Cleans 135/85 25 Toes-to-bar 50 Double-unders 13 Squat Cleans 185/115 If you get through this in 8 minutes then an additional 4 minutes is added to the clock. This continues for a total of 5 rounds of the 25/50/Squat Clean. The Squat Cleans go 11 @ 225/145, 9 @ 275/175, 7 @ 315/205. Earning up to 20 minutes worth of workout time. 2) 7 minute AMRAP: Burpee Muscle-ups Scale as needed. 3) Split Jerk: 7 sets of 3 @ Moderate Load Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Don’t max out, work with moderate to moderately heavy load, and keep your lifts clean and crisp. 4) Back Rack Reverse Lunge: 5 sets of 4/side Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Alternate legs each rep. Build to a heavy set for the day. 5) Belt…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, February 28th, 2019

*Want to Participate in the Open HERE WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Minute 1+2 –  Monostructural Conditioning Minute 3+4 – Gymnastics/Skill Minute 5+6 –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Minute 7+8 – 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, February 28th, 2019

*Want to Participate in the Open 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 the effort expended…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, February 28th, 2019

*Want to Participate in the Open HERE WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Minute 1+2 –  Monostructural Conditioning Minute 3+4 – Gymnastics/Skill Minute 5+6 –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Minute 7+8 – 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

*Want to Participate in the Open HERE **CVCF Stowe Bowl HERE WOD: 1a) 0:00 – 21:00 – Every 3:00 x 7 sets: 90 seconds Ski/Bike/Row/Run @ Moderate Tempo + 5 Push Press Push Press performed from the floor. Start around 60% of your 1RM and build as heavy as deemed fit. Work for consistent pacing on your machine. 1b) 21:00 – 30:00 – 9 minute EMOTM: 10-20 second Chin-Over-Bar Hold Use assistance as needed. 1c) 30:00 – 40:00 – 10 minute AMRAP: 10 Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 10 Single Arm Russian Kettlebell Swings Left 35/26 10 Single Arm Russian Kettlebell Swings Right 35/26 10 Push-ups Standard for the Swing is Kettlebell past shoulder. Extra Work: 2) Banded Face Pulls: 100 Reps Break up as needed. Focus on positioning and activation, not speed. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE