January 2016

January Events

Nutrition Meeting Q&A: Saturday 1/16 at 11am.
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Social Night: Friday 1/22 7:30pm at Marlow’s Tavern

CFM New Year Lurong Resolution Challenge

The Challenge starts on Monday, January 18th and now is the time to jump on board! This is the final weekend to join and registration is $44.95 and closes next week so sign up today to participate.
Click here to learn more and register: select CrossFit Midtown.

The Resolution Challenge provides the structure, accountability, resources, education, and competition that you need to achieve your goals!

Anastasiya. Walking lunge into samson stretch feels good warming up.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy complex:
Hang Power Snatch
Power Snatch

B. 12 Minute AMRAP:
15 Power Snatches (75/55), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (95/65), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (115/80), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (135/95), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
AMRAP Power Snatches (155/105) in Time Remaining

Post load for Snatch Complex and total reps for WOD. Ex: 185#, 122 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

A. Pushups: 1 set max reps unbroken pushups

B. Teams of 2
20 Minute AMRAP:
30 Kettlebell Swings (24/16)
30 Pushups
300 Meter Row

Avoid lousy push-ups (see CFJ 7). All reps and distances are team totals. One person working at a time.

Score pushup reps and total rounds and reps in AMRAP. 300m row = 1 rep. Ex: 45, 5+37 Rx

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: Nutrition Meeting Q&A- Michael
11:15a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 01.15.16 Lurong Resolution Challenge Starts Monday! Read More »

January Events

Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Social Night: Friday 1/22 7:30pm at Marlow’s Tavern

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210, 43 at 315# Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy complex:
Hang Power Snatch
Power Snatch

Post load for Snatch Complex and total reps for WOD. Ex: 185, 122 Rx.

THUR 01.14.16 Read More »

Friendly introductions before the group warmup

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210, 43 at 315# Rx.

WED 01.13.16 “Ghost” Read More »

"You did great! Now just keep it going because you have 1 more round." Chris, Nipun, and Coach Travis — “You did great! Now just keep it going because you have 1 more round.” Chris, Nipun, and Coach Travis

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

TUES 01.12.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Clean: 3 sets of 3. Worksets.

B. For Time: [18 Minute Time Cap]
Open: 1k Row
3 Rounds
12 Power Clean (135/95)
9 Chest-to-bar Pullups
6 Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)

Post load for Power Clean and time for WOD. Ex: 205#, 9:48 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

MON 01.11.16 Read More »

January Events

CFM Paintball: Saturday 1/9 at 3pm Dosser Works Paintball. Meet at the gym at 2:15pm to carpool.
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Social Night: Friday 1/22 7:30pm

"I'm going to beat you in today's WOD just so you know." Sarah and Rodrigo — “I’m going to beat you in today’s WOD just so you know.” Sarah and Rodrigo

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
12 Pushups
24 Walking-Lunge Steps
250 Meter Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2 [28 Minute Time Cap]
40-30-20-10:
Power Clean (m=95/120, w=65/85)
Box Jump Overs (24/20)
Push Jerks (m=95/120, w=65/85)
Toes to Bar

One partner working at a time. All reps are team totals.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 19:10 Rx+

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 01.08.16 Read More »

January Events

CFM Paintball: Saturday 1/9 at 3pm Dosser Works Paintball
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Social Night: Friday 1/22 7:30pm

Next Bring-A-Friend Day is Thursday 1/21!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Bench Press: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single.

B. 5 Rounds
10 Bench Press (50%)
20 AbMat Sit-Ups
40 Double-Unders

Post load for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11:35 Rx at 140#.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
12 Pushups
24 Walking-Lunge Steps
250 Meter Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

THUR 01.07.16 Read More »

Lauren dropping under the bar on a push jerk.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes work on rope climbing technique**

B. Rep Rounds for Time:
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
25-20-15-10-5 Wallball (20/14)

****Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

Post load for rope climb and time for the WOD. Ex: 20#, 10:07 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single.

B. 5 Rounds
10 Bench Press (50%)
20 AbMat Sit-Ups
40 Double-Unders

Post load for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11:35 Rx at 140#.

WED 01.06.16 Read More »

Coach Travis rounding up the Saturday morning class

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2. From the ground.

B. Teams of 3: 25 Minute AMRAP
3K Row
100 One Arm Alternating Kettlebell Snatches (24/16kg)
30 Thrusters (75/55)
30 Thrusters (95/65)
30 Thrusters (115/80)
30 Thrusters (135/95)
30 Thrusters (155/105)
Max Thrusters (185/135) in Time Remaining

One partner working at a time

Post load for thruster and score total reps of thrusters from AMRAP.
Ex: 215#, 154 (4 thrusters at 185#) Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes work on rope climbing technique**

B. Rep Rounds for Time:
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
25-20-15-10-5 Wallball (20/14)

****Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

Post load for rope climb and time for the WOD. Ex: 20#, 10:07 Rx

TUES 01.05.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Squat Snatch: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. For Time: [18 Minute Time Cap]
21 Power Snatches (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
21 Burpees
21 Pull-Ups
15 Overhead Squats (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
15 Burpees
15 Pull-Ups
9 Squat Snatches (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
9 Burpees
9 Pull-Ups

Post load for Snatch and time for WOD. Ex: 165#, 10:24 L3.