Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, October 14th, 2016

WOD: 1) Front Squat: @ 0:00 – 3 Reps @ 2:00 – 3 Reps @ 4:00 – 3 Reps @ 6:00 – 1 Reps @ 8:00 – 1 Reps @ 10:00 – 1 Reps @ 12:00 – 1 Reps Warm-up as needed. Start around 70% of your 1RM and climb as deemed fit. Reference 9/16/16 for loading. 2) Front Rack Box Step-ups: @ 14:00 – 5 reps/side @ 16:00 – 5 Reps/side @ 18:00 – 5 Reps/side @ 20:00 – 5 Reps/side This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squats. Perform to a box that puts your knee in line with the hip joint. Perform all 5 reps on one side before switching to the other. 3) 10 minute AMRAP: 21 Kettlebell Swings 35/26 12 Push-ups Extra Work: 4) Good Morning: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Focus on positioning over…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, October 13th, 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, October 13th, 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, October 13th, 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 – Competition: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

WOD: 1) Medium Board Press w/Medium Chain Weight: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Establish a 3RM for the day, your other 4 working sets should be at 80%> of the day’s 3RM. This should be done in your normal Bench Press grip. Use a moderate amount of chain weight. 2) Heavy Banded Trap Bar Deadlift: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Establish a 3RM for the day, your other 4 working sets should be at 80%> of the day’s 3RM. Band tension should be high, you likely shouldn’t have much more than 50-60% of your Deadlift 1RM on the bar. 3) 5 rounds AQAP: 250m Ski Erg 15 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups 250m Row 15 Power Snatch 75/55 Rest 5 minutes These should be unbroken sprint efforts. Record time to complete each round….