Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, May 25th, 2018

*Please note, Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day, we will run one class at 9 AM. Hope to see lots of you for our annual “Murph.” WOD: 1) Muscle Clean + Push Press: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Power Clean + Push Jerk: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from your Muscle Clean + Push Press. 3) Clean and Jerk: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from your Power Clean + Push Jerk. 4) 3 rounds AQAP: 400m Run 20 Shoulder-to-Overhead 115/75 Extra Work: 5) Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry: 6 x 50m/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 6) Hollow Hold: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of time and attempts to complete. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, May 25th, 2018

*Please note, Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day, we will run one class at 9 AM. Hope to see lots of you for our annual “Murph.” WOD: 1) Every 3:00 x 7 sets: 5 Close Grip Bench Press + 5/side Single Arm Dumbbell Row + 30 second Hanging Hollow Hold Reference last week for Bench Press loading. This is not for time, but move with intent between movements. Build the Bench loading as deemed fit. Be consistent on the Dumbbell Rows. 2) 3 rounds AQAP: 400m Run 20 Shoulder-to-Overhead 75/55 Extra Work: 3) Sled Drag: 400m @ Bodyweight Stimulus is constant movement, scale loading as needed for intended stimulus. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, May 25th, 2018

*Please note, Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day, we will run one class at 9 AM. Hope to see lots of you for our annual “Murph.” WOD: 1) Muscle Clean + Push Press: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Power Clean + Push Jerk: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from your Muscle Clean + Push Press. 3) Clean and Jerk: Every 1:00 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from your Power Clean + Push Jerk. 4) Reverse Hyper: 3 sets of 20 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. 5) Run: A) 800m, 300m, 400m. 60 seconds Rest between distances. 4 minutes Rest Between sets. B) 800m, 300m, 400m. 60 seconds Rest between distances. 4 minutes Rest Between sets. C) 300m, Rest 60 seconds, 300m Rest 60 seconds, 3x100m w/20 seconds…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 24th, 2018

WOD: 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 feeling energized at…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, May 24th, 2018

*Please note, Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day, we will run one class at 9 AM. Hope to see lots of you for our annual “Murph.” 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…