Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

* 6 Year Anniversary Party Saturday October 1st from 5-10 PM. We’re smoking a pig, bring a side dish or beverage. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

* 6 Year Anniversary Party Saturday October 1st from 5-10 PM. We’re smoking a pig, bring a side dish or beverage. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

* 6 Year Anniversary Party Saturday October 1st from 5-10 PM. We’re smoking a pig, bring a side dish or beverage. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

* 6 Year Anniversary Party Saturday October 1st from 5-10 PM. We’re smoking a pig, bring a side dish or beverage. WOD: 1) Push Jerk: 5 sets of 5 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Establish a 5RM for the day. Your other 4 working sets should be within 80%> of the day’s 5RM. 2) Football Bar Bench Press w/Chain (Mid Grip/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 within 80%> of the day’s 3RM. 3) High Rack/Block Pull: 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 within 80%> of the day’s 3RM. 4) 10 minute AMRAP: 3 Squat Snatch + 6 Overhead Squats 135/95 3 Squat Snatch +…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

* 6 Year Anniversary Party Saturday October 1st from 5-10 PM. We’re smoking a pig, bring a side dish or beverage. WOD: 1) 21 minute EMOTM: 1 – 3-10 Stink Bugs 2 – 40 second D-Ball Bear Hold 3 – 5/side Single Arm Dumbbell Rows Warm-up as needed. Pick loads, reps, etc. that you can maintain for all 3 cycles of this piece. Make sure to keep the Dumbbell Rows strict. 2) 3 rounds AQAP: 20 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overhead 25/15 30 Abmat Sit-ups 80 Single-unders Extra Work: 3) Band Pull Aparts: 100 not for time Break into as many sets and reps as needed. Focus on positioning and activation over speed. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE