Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, August 18th, 2016

* Friday the 19th the gym will close promptly at 1:30 PM after the noon class and re-open at 4:00 PM ** Saturday the 20th the gym will close promptly at NOON please plan your training accordingly. *** Saturday the 20th CrossFit Kids is cancelled. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, August 18th, 2016

* Friday the 19th the gym will close promptly at 1:30 PM after the noon class and re-open at 4:00 PM ** Saturday the 20th the gym will close promptly at NOON please plan your training accordingly. *** Saturday the 20th CrossFit Kids is cancelled. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, August 18th, 2016

* Friday the 19th the gym will close promptly at 1:30 PM after the noon class and re-open at 4:00 PM ** Saturday the 20th the gym will close promptly at NOON please plan your training accordingly. *** Saturday the 20th CrossFit Kids is cancelled. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

* Friday the 19th the gym will close promptly at 1:30 PM after the noon class and re-open at 4:00 PM ** Saturday the 20th the gym will close promptly at NOON please plan your training accordingly. *** Saturday the 20th CrossFit Kids is cancelled. WOD: 1) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd – 6-8 Dumbbell Bench Press Even – 30 Second Hollow Hold Pick Dumbbells that are difficult for you to press for 8 reps to start. By the end you’ll likely drop down to 6 reps from fatigue, adjust weight as needed for appropriate stimulus. If you can’t hold the Hollow Position for 30 seconds, hold as long as you can in the 30 second period. 2) 3 rounds AQAP: 100m Farmers Carry 50/35 20 Knees-up 400m Run Use Dumbbells or Kettlebells, if you’re using Dumbbells absolutely no dropping them on the pavement as it will tear apart the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

* Friday the 19th the gym will close promptly at 1:30 PM after the noon class and re-open at 4:00 PM ** Saturday the 20th the gym will close promptly at NOON please plan your training accordingly. *** Saturday the 20th CrossFit Kids is cancelled. **** This is a de-load week, keep the intensity high, and stick with the volume programmed and give your body a break. WOD: 1) Jerk Dip + Jerk: Every 1:30 x 15 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Football Bench w/80lbs Chain (Wide Grip): 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% or heavier of your day’s 3RM. 3) Run: 5 minutes, Rest 50 seconds, 5 minutes, Rest 50 seconds 4 minutes, Rest 40 seconds, 4…