Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, February 1st, 2019

*2019 Events Breakdown HERE…Mis-scheduling on our part, Internal Throwdown date has been changed. **The Open is Coming…And We Won’t Be Participating HERE WOD: 1a) 0:00 – 10:30 – Every 1:30 x 7 sets: 7/side Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Press + Support Warm-up as needed. Use something that is heavy and is going to challenge you. This drill is performed like so…get both Dumbbells into the top lock-out position, then perform 7 repetitions on one arm, while keeping the other Dumbbell in the locked-out support position. Once 7 reps are complete perform your reps on the other side while supporting on the arm you pressed with first. Make sure you initiate each set on your weaker pressing arm. 1b) 10:30 – 21:00 – Every 1:30 x 7 sets: 7/side Single Arm Dumbbell Bent Over Row + 20-30 second Hanging Hollow Hold Just a single Dumbbell for…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, January 31st, 2019

*2019 Events Breakdown HERE…Mis-scheduling on our part, Internal Throwdown date has been changed. **The Open is Coming…And We Won’t Be Participating 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, January 31st, 2019

*2019 Events Breakdown HERE…Mis-scheduling on our part, Internal Throwdown date has been changed. **The Open is Coming…And We Won’t Be Participating 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, January 31st, 2019

*2019 Events Breakdown HERE…Mis-scheduling on our part, Internal Throwdown date has been changed. **The Open is Coming…And We Won’t Be Participating 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

*2019 Events Breakdown HERE…Mis-scheduling on our part, Internal Throwdown date has been changed. **The Open is Coming…And We Won’t Be Participating HERE WOD: 1) Bench Press: 5 sets of 5 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. 2) Strict Handstand Push-ups: 5-10 Unbroken Reps Every 1:00 x 10-20 sets Pick a rep count you can maintain for all sets. Pick a set count with the goal of hitting around 100 total reps. 3) 40 minute EMOTM: 1 – 10-20 Calories Assault Bike 2 – 100ft Unbroken Heavy Farmers Carry 3 – 100-200m Run 4 – 5-8 Devils Press 50/35 Pick output/weights you can maintain for all 10 rounds. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE