Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, March 1st, 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 – Sport: Thursday, March 1st, 2018

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 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 – Fitness: Thursday, March 1st, 2018

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 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 – Competition: Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Bench Press – Every 2:30: 5 @ 60-65% 5 @ 65-75% 2 sets of 5 @ 70-80% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 2) Strict Press – Every 2:30: 5 @ 60-65% 5 @ 65-75% 5 @ 70-80% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 3) Deadlift: 5 @ 60-70% 5 @ 65-75% 5 @ 70-80% 5 @ 75-85% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 4) Every 5:00 x 6 sets: 400m Run 50 Double-unders 10 Kipping Handstand Push-ups Scale as needed. Efforts should be 3:00 at the longest. 5) Kneeling Split Single Arm Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8/side Rest 2-3 minutes between sets….

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Every 7:00 x 6 sets: Odd… 0:00 – 2:00 – Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 2:00 – 3:00 – 5 Rep Push Press 3:00 – 6:00 – 30 Push-ups + Max Kettlebell Swings 35/26 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Even… 0:00 – 2:00 – Calories Ski/Bike/Row/Run 2:00 – 3:00 – 5 Rep Push Press 3:00 – 6:00 – 30 Abmat Sit-ups + Max Heavy Rope Single-unders 6:00 – 7:00 – Rest Scale movements as needed. You should be getting at least 60 seconds on your Max Rep movements. For the Push Press build loading as deemed fit through the course of the workout. Perform the Push Press from the floor….