Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, January 25th, 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, January 25th, 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, January 25th, 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: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2018

WOD: 1) 0:00 – 10:00: Easy Ski/Bike/Row Use this a warm-up, Zone 2/3 work. Start at an easy pace, work to build your pace a little each minute. 2) 11:00 – 32:00 – 21 minute EMOTM: 1 – 5-10 Knees-up/Toes-to-bar 2 – 3 Thrusters 3 – 5/side Single Arm Dumbbell Upright Row Pick efforts/load you can maintain for parts 1 + 3. Thrusters are done from the floor, use this as an opportunity to establish a heavy 3RM Thruster from the floor. 3) 32:00 – 40:00 – 8 minute AMRAP: 20 Kettlebell Swings 35/26 15 Goblet Squats 35/26 10/side Single Arm Kettlebell Push Press 35/26 Extra Work: 4) 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 – Competition: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2018

WOD: 1) Bench Press – Every 2:30: 5 @ 65-75% 5 @ 75-85% 3 @ 80-90% 2 @ 85-95% 1 @ 95-105% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 2) Strict Press – Every 2:30: 4 @ 60-70% 4 @ 70-80% 4 @ 75-85% 4 @ 80-90% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 3) Deadlift: 8 @ 60-70% 8 @ 65-75% 6 @ 75-85% 6 @ 80-90% Warm-up as needed. Pick weights based on feel. 4) Every 4:00 x 4 sets: 10 T+G Power Clean Warm-up as needed. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 5) Strict Deficit Handstand Push-up: 7 sets of 3 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. 6) Every 4:00 x 6 sets: 10 Calories Ski Erg 10 Wall Balls 30/20 10 Kipping Handstand Push-ups Scale as needed. Movements should be unbroken, intervals should be 2 minutes at the longest. 7) EZ Bar…