Category: Competition

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, September 24th, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. Pre Class: 1) Overhead Squat: 5 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Build as heavy as possible. 2) Jerk: 1 Rep EMOTM x 15 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at 60% or heavier. Build as heavy as deemed fit. WOD: 3) 5 Floor Press + 1/side Turkish Get-up: Every 2:00 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM Floor Press. Build as heavy as deemed fit. If you’ve never done TGU’s before start light, focus on proper form and technique. If you’re comfortable with…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. Pre Class: 1) 20 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Run 150-200m/True Form .7-.13 miles/Row, Ski, Assault Bike 10-20 Cals Movement 2 – 50m Barbell Front Rack Carry Pick efforts and loading you can maintain for all 10 rounds. Bar must be cleaned from the floor. WOD: 2) Halting Snatch: 1 Rep Every 0:45 for 12 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Pull to just above the knee, hold for 3 seconds, then Snatch. All reps full Squat. 3) Halting Snatch: 1 Rep…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Monday, September 21st, 2015

* This Saturday, September 26th, is our annual anniversary bash. We’re roasting a pig, you bring a side dish and or alcohol. Party starts at 5 PM. ** The gym will be closed October 3rd and 4th as we are playing host to the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Seminar. A track workout will be programmed for those looking to train. Pre Class: 1) 3-Position Clean: 4 sets Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Order is High-Hang, Above The Knee, Floor. Only work as heavy as you can hold onto the bar for. 2) Deficit Clean Pull: 5 @ 95%, 5 @ 100%, 5 @ 105% Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Use straps if you need them/have them. Deficit is 2″. WOD: 3) Front Squat: 3 reps Every 1:30 for 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at at least 70% or heavier. Sets to be done at 0:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30,…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Saturday, September 19th, 2015

* CrossFit Kids Class will be cancelled 9/8, 9/10, 9/12, 9/15, and 9/17 WOD: 1) Hang Power Snatch: 1 Rep EMOTM x 15 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 2) Hang Power Clean + Push Jerk: 1 Rep Every 1:30 for 10 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) AQAP: 1 mile Run 10 Rope Climbs 15ft 30 Clean and Jerks 185/125 10 Rope Climbs 15ft 1 mile Run 4) Chest-to-bar Pull-ups: 10 minute EMOTM Pick a rep count you can maintain. If your hands are beat up do these strict. 5) Handstand Walk: 8 x :20/:10 Max distance is the goal. 6) Strict Ring Dips: 40 for time Keep track of total time and attempts. No sets smaller than 2. 7) Sled Drag: 400m Light. Focus on walking through your heels. For…