Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, July 12th, 2018

*Games Fundraiser HERE **Help Us Grow Our Brand 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 – Sport: Thursday, July 12th, 2018

*Games Fundraiser HERE **Help Us Grow Our Brand HERE WOD: 1a) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd –  Monostructural Conditioning Even – Gymnastics/Skill 1b) 20 minute EMOTM: Even –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Odd – 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 baring format,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

*Games Fundraiser HERE **Help Us Grow Our Brand HERE WOD: 1) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 5 Push Press + 50 Double-unders Warm-up as needed. Start at a moderate weight and build to a heavy 5 Push Press for the day. 2) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 150-200m Run + 10 Toes-to-bar Scale as needed. Pick efforts that are maintainable. Efforts should be no longer than 90 seconds. 3) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 15 Kettlebell Swings 70/53 + 15 Push-ups Scale reps as needed. Efforts should be no longer than 90 seconds. Extra Work: 4) Sandbag Carry: 8 sets of 50m Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible unbroken. 5) Cable EZ Bar Press Down: 3 sets of 30 Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Heavy as possible. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

*Games Fundraiser HERE **Help Us Grow Our Brand HERE WOD: 1) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 5 Push Press + 75 Heavy Rope Single-unders Warm-up as needed. Start at a moderate weight and build to a heavy 5 Push Press for the day. 2) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 150-200m Run + 10 Knees-up Scale as needed. Pick efforts that are maintainable. Efforts should be no longer than 90 seconds. 3) Every 2:00 x 7 sets: 15 Kettlebell Swings 35/26 + 15 Knee Push-ups Scale reps as needed. Efforts should be no longer than 90 seconds. Extra Work: 4) Sandbag Carry: 8 sets of 50m Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible unbroken. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

*Games Fundraiser HERE **Help Us Grow Our Brand HERE WOD: 1) Jerk: 4 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build only as heavy as lifts stay clean and snappy. 2) Behind the Neck Push Press: 3 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Perform in your Jerk Grip. 3) 4 sets of: 10 Hang Power Clean 10 Front Squats 10 Push Jerks 10 Hang Power Clean Rest 3-5 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 4) 5 sets of: 50m Overhead Barbell Carry 185/135 + 5-10 Paralette Hanstand Push-ups Scale as needed. Handstand Push-ups should be done in a manner that you can perform them unbroken. Rest 2 minutes between sets. 5) Sandbag Carry: 8 sets of 50m Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible unbroken. 6) Cable EZ Bar Press Down: 3…