Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Pre Class: 1) Row: Set 1 – 1000m @ Easy. 1 minute Rest. 500m @ 5K Pace. Rest 3 minutes Set 2 – 1000m @ Easy, 1 minute Rest. 500m @ 5K Pace. Rest 3 minutes Set 3 – 4 x 250m @ 2K Pace w/125m Easy in Between. Rest 3 minutes Set 4 – 4 x 125m @ 2K Pace w/250m Easy in Between. Rest 3 minutes Set 5 – 1000m @ Easy. 1 minute Rest. 500m @ 5K Pace. Easy pace should be the same pace you’ve been using for weeks and should be consistent through all sets. If you don’t know your 5K Pace use 105-108% of your 2K Pace. 2) Power Clean + Clean: 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Drop and reset between reps. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Establish a max for the day, other…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, December 2nd, 2016

WOD: 1) Back Rack Box Step-ups: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 20-30% of your 1RM Back Squat. Perform all 5 reps on 1 leg before switching. Build as heavy as possible, but don’t add load if it means you just push off harder. Box height should be the crease of your hip in line with your knee. 2) Romanian Deadlifts: 10 reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Lunges starting at 10:00 on the clock. Start around 30-40% of your 1RM Deadlift. Increase loading as deemed fit.  3) 3 rounds AQAP: 9 Power Snatch 95/65 15 Overhead Squats 95/65 500m Row/1000m Assault Bike/400m Ski Erg Since we don’t have enough of the same machines for everyone in class, pick your poison for your monostructural movement. Extra Work: 4) Hip Extension: 4 sets of 20 Rest 90-120 seconds between…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, December 1st, 2016

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, December 1st, 2016

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 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in a strength baring format,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, December 1st, 2016

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 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in a strength baring format,…