Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, August 5th, 2016

* Join us with Paleo Naturals, Saturday August 13th at 4:00 PM to celebrate Mat winning the CrossFit Games. Food and Beer provided. Pre Class: 1) Block Pull Deadlift: 5 sets of 3 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Pull from 6″ blocks. Establish a 3RM for the day. Your other 4 working sets are within 80% of your day’s max. WOD: 2) 1 and 1/4 Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Back Squat. Come down to the bottom of the Squat, up just above parallel then back down into the bottom and all the way to the top. Reference 7/8/16 for loading. 3) Front Rack Box Step-ups @ 20″: 5/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. 20″ is a generic…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, August 4th, 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, August 4th, 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, August 4th, 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: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

WOD: 1) 20 minute EMOTM: Minutes 1-5 – 3 Strict Press Minutes 6-10 – 3 Push Press Minutes 11-15 – 3 Push Jerk Minutes 16-20 – 30 second Front Rack Hold Warm-up as needed. Start around 70% of your 1RM Press. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Goal should be to increase loading through each set. Front Rack holds should be done at 100% of your Bodyweight or Front Squat, whichever is higher. 2) 3 rounds AQAP: 30 Kettlebell Swings 35/26 20 Abmat Sit-ups 10 Burpee-to-target Extra Work: 3) Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 5 sets of 12/side Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Heavy as possible. Keep it strict. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE Load those plates on guys 🙂