Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, May 18th, 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 1:30 x 7 sets: Clean Pull + Hang Power Clean + 2 Push Jerk Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Every 1:30 x 7 sets: Clean + Front Squat + Hang Clean + Front Squat Continue to build loading from Complex 1. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) AQAP: 100 Burpee Box Jump Overs 24/20 Extra Work: 4) Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift: 4 sets of 12/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Perform all reps on 1 side before switching to the other. Focus on positioning over load. 5) Dumbbell Piston Z-Press: 4 sets of 8/side Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Heavy as possible. For results post detailed weights, reps, times,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 17th, 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.” 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, May 17th, 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: 1a) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd –  Monostructural Conditioning Even – Gymnastics/Skill 2a) 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, May 17th, 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: 1a) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd –  Monostructural Conditioning Even – Gymnastics/Skill 2a) 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, May 16th, 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) 8 sets of: 2:00 Ski/Bike/Row/Run :40 seconds Max Pull-ups/:20 seconds Rest :40 seconds Max Push-ups/:20 seconds Rest :40 seconds Max Kettlebell Swings 53/35/:20 seconds Rest Extra Work: 2) Ring Dip Support: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of time and attempts to complete. 3) GHD Sit-ups: 4 sets of 10-15 reps Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE