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Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, August 12th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Main course will be provided…please bring a small side, dessert, or beverage. Pre Class: 1) Double Overhand 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% or heavier of the day’s 3RM. No hook gripping. WOD: 2) Tempo Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Front Squat. 3 seconds on the descent, back up at whatever speed is appropriate. Reference 7/15/16 for loading. 3) Front Rack Elevated Reverse Lunge: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation for your Front Squats. Stand on a 6″ Riser and Step back and down off the riser into a lunge. Perform all…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, August 12th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Main course will be provided…please bring a small side, dessert, or beverage. WOD: 1) Tempo Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Front Squat. 3 seconds on the descent, back up at whatever speed is appropriate. Reference 7/15/16 for loading. 2) Front Rack Elevated Reverse Lunge: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation for your Front Squats. Stand on a 6″ Riser and Step back and down off the riser into a lunge. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Start light, 20-30% of your 1RM Front Squat and build load as deemed fit. 3) AQAP: 15 Thrusters 95/65 20 Pull-ups 800m Run 20 Pull-ups 15 Thrusters 95/65 Extra Work: 4) Bent Over Supinated…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, August 12th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Main course will be provided…please bring a small side, dessert, or beverage. WOD: 1) Tempo Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Front Squat. 3 seconds on the descent, back up at whatever speed is appropriate. Reference 7/15/16 for loading. 2) Front Rack Elevated Reverse Lunge: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation for your Front Squats. Stand on a 6″ Riser and Step back and down off the riser into a lunge. Perform all 5 reps on one leg before switching to the other. Start light, 20-30% of your 1RM Front Squat and build load as deemed fit. 3) AQAP: 15 Thrusters 65/45 20 Ring Rows 800m Run 20 Ring Rows 15 Thrusters 65/45 Extra…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, August 11th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Main course will be provided…please bring a small side, dessert, 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, August 11th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Main course will be provided…please bring a small side, dessert, 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,…