Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, January 6th, 2017

* Mark your calendars. CVCF Annual Holiday party is Saturday, January 28th, at Foam Brewery. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Pre Class: 1) Row: 2 sets of… 5 minutes @ Easy Pace 4 minutes @ 3-5 seconds Faster Pace 3 minutes @ 3-5 seconds Faster Pace 2 minutes @ 3-5 seconds Faster Pace 1 minutes @ 3-5 seconds Faster Pace Rest 3 minutes Make sure you pace this out appropriately before you start and pick your paces. The goal should be to make the same drop each interval, so if you drop 4 seconds for the first interval, the goal should be to continue to drop 4 seconds each interval. Record meters rowed each set. WOD: 2) Back Rack Front Foot Elevated Reverse Lunge: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Reference 12/9/16 for loading. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Use a 2-4″ elevation. If…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, January 6th, 2017

* Mark your calendars. CVCF Annual Holiday party is Saturday, January 28th, at Foam Brewery. Tickets can be purchased HERE. WOD: 1) Back Rack Front Foot Elevated Reverse Lunge: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Reference 12/9/16 for loading. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Use a 2-4″ elevation. If this is too difficult stick with just a normal Reverse Lunge. 2) Russian Kettlebell Swings: 20 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Perform this as a continuation of your Lunges, starting at 10:00 on the clock. Load as heavy as possible. 3) 12 minute AMRAP: 20 Knees-up 15 Shoulder-to-Overhead 75/55 10 Box Jump Overs 24/20 Extra Work: 4) Double-unders: 10 minutes Practice Goal should be to work to 100 Unbroken reps. 5) Single Leg Hip Thrusts: 3 sets of 15/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. Perform all reps on one leg, before switching to the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, January 5th, 2017

* Mark your calendars. CVCF Annual Holiday party is Saturday, January 28th, at Foam Brewery. Tickets can be purchased HERE. 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, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, January 5th, 2016

* Mark your calendars. CVCF Annual Holiday party is Saturday, January 28th, at Foam Brewery. Tickets can be purchased 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 a…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, January 5th, 2017

* Mark your calendars. CVCF Annual Holiday party is Saturday, January 28th, at Foam Brewery. Tickets can be purchased HERE. 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, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement…