Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, May 10th, 2018

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 the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, May 10th, 2018

WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Minutes 1-10 –  Monostructural Conditioning Minutes 11-20 – Gymnastics/Skill Minutes 21-30 –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Minutes 31-40 – 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, i.e. heavy…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

WOD: 1a) Every 7:00 x 3 sets: 0:00 – 3:00 – Max Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 3:00 – 5:00 – Max Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overhaed 50/35 5:00 – 6:00 – Max Box Jumps 24/20 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Alternate between Part A and Part B. 1b) Every 7:00 x 3 sets: 0:00 – 3:00 – Max Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 3:00 – 5:00 – Max Kettlebell Swings 53/35 5:00 – 6:00 – Max Kettlebell Goblet Lunges 53/35 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Alternate between Part A and Part B. Extra Work: 2) Toes-to-bar: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet of a Toes-to-bar/Knees-up. 3) Split Kneeling Kettlebell Press: 4 sets of 8/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. Perform all reps on 1 side then switch to the other. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

WOD: 1a) Every 7:00 x 3 sets: 0:00 – 3:00 – Max Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 3:00 – 5:00 – Max Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overhaed 35/25 5:00 – 6:00 – Max Box Jumps 24/20 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Alternate between Part A and Part B. 1b) Every 7:00 x 3 sets: 0:00 – 3:00 – Max Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 3:00 – 5:00 – Max Kettlebell Swings 35/26 5:00 – 6:00 – Max Kettlebell Goblet Lunges 35/26 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Alternate between Part A and Part B. Extra Work: 2) Toes-to-bar: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet of a Toes-to-bar/Knees-up. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

WOD: 1) Behind the Neck Jerk: 4 sets of 4 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Halting Jerk Dips: 4 sets of 3 @ 110-130% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Hold the bottom of the dip for 3 seconds. 3) Every 4:00 x 5 sets: 9 Deadlifts + 6 Hang Power Cleans + 3 Push Jerk Performed as a T+G Complex. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 4) Snatch Grip Deadlift: Heavy Single + 3×3 @ 85-90% Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.  5) Strict Deficit Handstand Push-up: 7 sets of 3 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Build to a max deficit. 6) Ring Push-ups: 8 sets of :20/:10 Max Reps. 7) Strict Toes-to-bar: 3 sets of 15 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Use a stall bar if you have one. For results post detailed weights, reps,…