Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, March 24th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE…Note for  Friday’s through 3/24 evening classes will be cancelled, however the gym will be open and any athletes not participating in the Open are more than welcome to come in and train. WOD: 1) “17.5” – 10 rounds AQAP: 9 Thrusters 95/65 35 Double-unders Rest as needed. 2) Front Squat: Every 2:00 x 9 sets Sets 1-3 – 5 Reps Sets 4-6 – 3 Reps Sets 7-9 – 1 Rep Warm-up as needed. Add 2.5-5lbs to last week. 3) Assault Bike: 30 minutes @ 1.5x Bodyweight Wattage This should be smooth consistent output and shouldn’t crush you. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, March 24th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE…Note for  Friday’s through 3/24 evening classes will be cancelled, however the gym will be open and any athletes not participating in the Open are more than welcome to come in and train. WOD: 1) Front Rack Split Squats: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 30-40% of your 1RM Front Squat. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Russian Kettlebell Swings: 20 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Split Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Work as heavy as possible, focus on maximum hip hinge, and minimal knee bend. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 9 Thrusters 65/45 35 Double-unders Extra Work: 4) Hollow Hold: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of time and attempts to complete. 5) Kipping Pull-ups: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, March 24th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE…Note for  Friday’s through 3/24 evening classes will be cancelled, however the gym will be open and any athletes not participating in the Open are more than welcome to come in and train. WOD: 1) Front Rack Split Squats: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 30-40% of your 1RM Front Squat. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Russian Kettlebell Swings: 20 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Split Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Work as heavy as possible, focus on maximum hip hinge, and minimal knee bend. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 9 Thrusters 45/35 35 Single-unders Extra Work: 4) Hollow Hold: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of time and attempts to complete. For results post detailed weights, reps,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE…Note for  Friday’s through 3/24 evening classes will be cancelled, however the gym will be open and any athletes not participating in the Open are more than welcome to come in and train. 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 –…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE…Note for  Friday’s through 3/24 evening classes will be cancelled, however the gym will be open and any athletes not participating in the Open are more than welcome to come in and train. WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Monostructural Conditioning Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Movement 3 – Non-Monostructural Conditioning Movement 4 – 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,…