Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, February 23rd, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night for the next 5 weeks, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Every 1:30 x 14 sets: Odd – 4 Deadlifts Even – 6/side Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlifts Warm-up as needed. Work to build heavier than last week on the Deadlift. For the Single Leg KBDL’s focus on position over loading. Goal should be to perform all reps on 1 side without putting your foot down to balance, and then switching. 2) 20 minute AMRAP: 8 Knees-up 10 Single Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean + Press 25/15 14/12 Calories Ski/Bike/Row Extra Work: 3) Single Arm Kettlebell Z-Press: 4 sets of 8/side Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Perform all reps on 1 side before…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, February 23rd, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night for the next 5 weeks, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) “18.1″ – 20 minute AMRAP: 8 Toes-to-bar 10 Single Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean + Press 50/35 14/12 Calories Row Dumbbell is 5/side. 2) Every 1:30 x 7 sets: Muscle Clean + Hang Muscle Clean + Push Press + Push Jerk Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) Every 1:30 x 7 sets: Clean + Low Hang Clean + Jerk Continue to build loading from complex 1. 4) Assault Bike: 50/40 Calories Every 5:00 x 8 sets Work for consistent efforts/pacing. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, February 23rd, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night for the next 5 weeks, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Every 1:30 x 7 sets: Muscle Clean + Hang Muscle Clean + Push Press + Push Jerk Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Every 1:30 x 7 sets: Clean + Low Hang Clean + Jerk Continue to build loading from complex 1. 3) 20 minute AMRAP: 8 Knees-up 10 Single Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean + Press 35/25 14/12 Calories Ski/Bike/Row Extra Work: 4) Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift: 3 sets of 12/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Focus on positioning over load. 5) Single Arm Kettlebell Z-Press: 4 sets of 8/side Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, February 22nd, 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, February 22nd, 2018

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 work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in a strength baring format, i.e. heavy weight and somewhere between 1…