Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, December 28th, 2017

*Fall/Winter Holiday Schedule HERE **Reminder that there will be some price changes as of 1/1/18 for some members HERE 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, December 28th, 2017

*Fall/Winter Holiday Schedule HERE **Reminder that there will be some price changes as of 1/1/18 for some members HERE WOD: 1a) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd –  Monostructural Conditioning Even – Gymnastics/Skill Directly Into… 1b) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd –  Non-Monostructural Conditioning Even – 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 –…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

*Fall/Winter Holiday Schedule HERE **Reminder that there will be some price changes as of 1/1/18 for some members HERE WOD: 1) Snatch: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 3 sets, 2 Reps Every 1:30x 6 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Drop and reset on the floor between each rep. All reps are full squat. Take an additional minute rest after your last set. 2) Snatch Deadlift: 5 Reps Every 2:00 x 3 sets Reference last week for loading and add 5-20lbs. Set the bar Dead on the floor between each rep. 3) 7 minute Up Ladder: 3 Wall Balls 20/14 3 Toes-to-bar Extra Work: 4) Pistol Squat: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet of a Pistol Squat, including mobility. 5) False Grip Ring Row: 4 sets of 6-8 reps Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load as deemed fit. For…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

*Fall/Winter Holiday Schedule HERE **Reminder that there will be some price changes as of 1/1/18 for some members HERE WOD: 1) 21 minute EMOTM: 1 – 5 Seated Box Jumps 2 – 5 Ball Slams 3 – 5/side Kneeling Split Dumbbell Press 1 – Box Jumps start at a moderate height and build as deemed fit. Step down and reset between reps. Sit on a box that puts you hip and knee in line with each other. 2 – Focus is maximal effort here. Throw the ball as hard as you can. Take 5 seconds between reps. 3 – Start light and build as deemed fit. Focus on keeping your trunk tight and glutes engaged. 2) 7 minute Up Ladder: 3 Wall Balls 14/8 3 Knees-up Extra Work: 3) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 12/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Keep it strict. For results post detailed…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

*Fall/Winter Holiday Schedule HERE **Reminder that there will be some price changes as of 1/1/18 for some members HERE WOD: 1) 20 minute EMOTM: 1 – 40 seconds Ski/Bike/Row/Run 2 – 3 Dumbbell Power Snatch + 3 Dumbbell Hang Squat Snatch + 3 Dumbbell Overhead Squat – Left Arm 3 – 40 seconds Ski/Bike/Row/Run 4 – 3 Dumbbell Power Snatch + 3 Dumbbell Hang Squat Snatch + 3 Dumbbell Overhead Squat – Right Arm Pick loading/output you can maintain for all 5 cycles. The goal stimulus for the Dumbbell Work is for it to be done as a complex. No dropping the Dumbbell between any reps. 2) Snatch: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 3 sets, 2 Reps Every 1:30x 6 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Drop and reset on the floor between each rep. All reps…