Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, December 14th, 2018

*Winter 2018 Holiday Schedule HERE WOD: 1) Every 3:00 x 7 sets 5 Strict Press + 5-10 Pendlay Rows + 30 second D-Ball Hold Warm-up as needed. Build the loading on the Strict Press as needed. For the Pendlay Row, pick the reps based on what weight is on the bar for the Strict Press. These should be done from a Dead Stop on the floor every rep. Work as heavy as possible for the D-Ball Hold. These three movements aren’t for time, but move with intent between them. 2) AQAP: 27-21-15-9 Thrusters 45/35 9-15-21-27 Knees-up Extra Work: 3) Handstands: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet of getting upside down. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, December 13th, 2018

*Winter 2018 Holiday Schedule HERE WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Minute 1 –  Monostructural Conditioning Minute 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Minute 3 –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Minute 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 approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in a strength…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, December 13th, 2018

*Winter 2018 Holiday Schedule 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 should leave you…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Thursday, December 13th, 2018

*Winter 2018 Holiday Schedule HERE WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Minute 1 –  Monostructural Conditioning Minute 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Minute 3 –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Minute 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 approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in a strength…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

*A quick heads up for everyone. Dani and I will be leaving town next Monday, the 3rd for our wedding. In addition to us, two of our coaches will also be out of town. We’ve been able to keep almost all of our classes scheduled. With that being said, for those who have started coming in at off hours to train, please be mindful this will not be an option. The gym will be locked and closed most of the large gaps in class times, so PLEASE come train when classes are going on. **Winter 2018 Holiday Schedule HERE WOD: 1a) 0:00 – 14:00 – 14 minute EMOTM: Odd – 40 seconds Ski/Bike/Row/Run Even – 5 Push Press Consistent output on your machine. Build to a heavy 5 Push Press for the day. Push Press performed from the floor. 1b) 14:00 – 28:00 – 14 minute…