April 2019

Coach Pietsch and Damon from team Double Trouble twining it up on the podium. #twinning #winning #bigtrouble #partnerwod #bringafriend

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 18th Bring-A-Friend Day! CFM Bring-A-Friend Day! Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Send us their full name, contact email and the time you will be attending to reserve their spot in advance. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!

Thursday, April 18th 8:45 pm Join us for a special edition of Candlelight and Lavender Yoga on Thursday evening starting at at 8:45 pm. Part of Bring-A-Friend Day too!

Saturday, April 20th 7:30 pm CFM April Babies Party at Fado’s! This is open to all CFM members and guests. Come to Fado’s to celebrate all our birthday’s in April and meet your fellow CFMers for a fun night in Midtown!

Thursday, April 25th 8:30 pm: CFM Avengers Endgame Movie Premiere. We are assembling an incredible team of CFMers to see the 4th installment of the Avengers when it premieres!! We have a group of tickets for sale and a reserved section of seating for for the evening showing on Thursday 4/25 at Midtown Art Cinema. Sign up for your ticket now at the front desk or click here for details!

Saturday, April 27th: CFM Marvel Galaxy Team WOD. During the morning group classes we will be doing a Superhero WOD inspired by the heroes from the Marvel Movies. Wear your CFM or Superhero Shirt to come workout! #CFMersAssemble!!

Sunday, April 28th 12:15 – 1:45 pm: Handstand and Inversion Workshop. In this workshop, Yoga Instructor Priscila Baptista will be guiding us through progressions and drills for getting inverted including arm balances, headstands, and handstands. Time to get upside down!!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: Weightlifting- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Bring A Friend Day!!
A. 500m Row For Time

B. Partner WOD
16 Minute AMRAP

3000 meter Row
Partners switch every 500m

While 1 partner is rowing the other completes as many rounds and repetitions as possible (AMRAP) of the following. Partners continue where their partner finishes. Once the row is finished, in remaining time continue AMRAP with one partner working at a time:
10 Russian Kettlebell Swings (70/53)
10 Jumping Lunges (alt)
10 Abmat situps

Post time for 500m Row, team time for 3k Row, and total rounds and reps of AMRAP.
Ex: 1:45, 12:10, 17+5 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pull Ups
5-4-3-2 Increasing weight

B. E3MOM 21
50 Double Unders
2 Squat Snatches (increase weight each round)

Post weight for pull ups and highest snatch. Ex: 75#, 185# Rx.

THUR 04.18.19 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat
3-3-3-3-3-3
Increasing weight each set to a heavy set of 3
Complete 1 set E4MOM

B. Practice Handstand Holds and Front Splits for 10 minutes

Post load for squat and max freestanding HS hold. Ex 345#, 22 sec

And coming tomorrow…

Bring A Friend Day!!
A. 500m Row For Time

B. Partner WOD
16 Minute AMRAP

3000 meter Row
Partners switch every 500m

Post time for 500m Row, team time for 3k Row, and total rounds and reps of AMRAP.
Ex: 1:45, 12:10, 17+5 Rx

WED 04.17.19 Read More »

“There can be a thoughtful marriage between CrossFit and the practice of yoga that is growing steadily as athletes become more conscious of their long term health and wellness.” -Coach Mike

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:40p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

3 Rounds For Time [24min cap]
500m Row
300m Hill Run
10 Bar Muscle Ups
21 Burpee Box Jump Overs (24/20)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 18:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat
3-3-3-3-3-3
Increasing weight each set to a heavy set of 3
Complete 1 set E4MOM

B. Practice Handstand Holds and Front Splits for 10 minutes

Post load for squat and max freestanding HS hold. Ex 345#, 22 sec

TUES 04.16.19 Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 18th 8:45 pm Join us for a special edition BAF Yoga on Thursday evening starting at at 8:45 pm.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Tax Day”
EMOM 40 (30sec work/ 30sec rest)
MInute 1 – Toes to Bar
Minute 2 – Ring Dips
Minute 3 – Deadlifts (body weight)
Minute 4 – Handstand Push Ups

Record total reps for each movement. Ex: 84, 75, 80 @ 215#, 88 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

3 Rounds For Time [24min cap]
500m Row
300m Hill Run
10 Bar Muscle Ups
21 Burpee Box Jump Overs (24/20)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 18:10 Rx

MON 04.15.19 Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 18th 8:45 pm Join us for a special edition of yoga on Thursday evening starting at at 8:45 pm.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Michelle practicing her rope climb technique using a foot clamp to help stand up and pull-up to chin over the bar.

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. EMOM 12
Odd: 1 Clean & Jerk (60-80%, no misses!)
Even: 1 Rope Climb to Hardest Skill Level**

B. For Time [12min cap]
40 Wall Balls (20/14 to 10/9′) (Rx+ = 11/10′)
40 Pull Ups (Rx+ = C2B)
40 Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk (switch every 10) (50/35)
40 Burpees over the Dumbbell

**All athletes must wear long socks or shin sleeves to protect their skin during rope climbs.

Post load for C&J and time for the WOD. Ex: 250#, 7:43 Rx+

And coming Saturday…

Calvin & Hobbes
Partner WOD
12 Rounds [24 Minute Cap]
6 Box Jumps (m = 20/24/30, w = 16/20/24)** — Partner dead hang hold
9 Front Squats (m = 75/95/135, w = 55/65/95) — Partner handstand hold
12 Toes to Bar — Partner holds barbell front rack (m = 75/95/135, w = 55/65/95)

**L1/L2 step ups permitted for box jumps. L3 athletes must jump from two feet and land two feet.
Partners may partition the rounds and reps any way. One partner working at a time only while other in static hold.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 14:10 L3

Saturday Schedule

8a: Open Gym- Michael
9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica

And coming Sunday…

A. EMOM 12
Minute 1 – 20 sec Max Calorie Row
Minute 2 – 20 sec Max Calorie Airdyne or Ski
Minute 3 – 20 sec Max Slam Balls (20/15) (Rx+ = 30/20)
Minute 4 – 20 sec Max GHD Sit Ups

B. 4 Rounds [16min cap]
250/200m Row
10 Dumbbell Power Cleans (m = 25/35/50’s, w = 15/20/35’s)
100m KB Front Rack + Suitcase Carry (m = 35/44/53’s, w = 18/26/35’s)

Post total reps from EMOM and time for WOD. Ex: 104 Rx Airdyne, 12:10 L3

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
12:15p: Yoga- Nikkia Nelson
5,6p: Open Gym- Neal

FRI 04.12.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: Weightlifting- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. EMOM 15
1st Minute: 1 Front Squat
2nd Minute: 3 Back Squats
3rd Minute: Rest
73% of 1RM Front Squat For Both
76% of 1RM Front Squat For Both
79% of 1RM Front Squat For Both
82% of 1RM Front Squat For Both
85% of 1RM Front Squat For Both

B. Cooldown Stretches
Couch Stretch (L/R)
Pigeon Stretch (L/R)

Post load for Squat. Ex: 310#

And coming tomorrow…

A. EMOM 12
Odd: 1 Clean & Jerk (60-80%, no misses!)
Even: 1 Rope Climb to Hardest Skill Level**

B. For Time [12min cap]
40 Wall Balls (20/14 to 10/9′) (Rx+ = 11/10′)
40 Pull Ups (Rx+ = C2B)
40 Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk (switch every 10) (50/35)
40 Burpees over the Dumbbell

**All athletes must wear long socks or shin sleeves to protect their skin during rope climbs.

Post load for C&J and time for the WOD. Ex: 250#, 7:43 Rx+

THUR 04.11.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Partner WOD
Rep Rounds [24min cap]
4-8-12-16-20 Devil’s Press (50/35’s)
100-80-60-40-20 Cal Row (Men)*

All reps and distances are team totals
1 partner working on the row while the other is working on the devil’s press.
Partners may partition the row and devil’s press any way, but 1 partner must row a minimum of 10/8 cal and must complete a minimum of 2 devil’s press each round.
Once both movements are complete they may start on the next round. The rower must be reset and they must switch rowers to start the next round.

*80-64-48-32-16 Cal Row (Women)
*90-72-54-36-18 Cal Row (M/F pair)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 18:28 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

B. Cooldown Stretches
Couch Stretch (L/R)
Pigeon Stretch (L/R)

Post load for Squat. Ex: 310#

WED 04.10.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jeannette
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:40p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

2 Rounds [22min cap]
25 Toes to Bar
25 Deadlift (135/95)
30 Air Squats
25 Hang Power Cleans (135/95)
35 AbMat Sit Ups
25 Front Squats (135/95)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 13:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

Partner WOD
Rep Rounds [24min cap]
4-8-12-16-20 Devil’s Press (50/35’s)
100-80-60-40-20 Cal Row (Men)*

*80-64-48-32-16 Cal Row (Women)
*90-72-54-36-18 Cal Row (M/F pair)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 18:28 Rx

TUES 04.09.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

4 Rounds [18min cap]
400m Run
4 Ring Muscle Ups (Rx+ = 8 reps)
40 Double Unders

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 14:20 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

2 Rounds [22min cap]
25 Toes to Bar
25 Deadlift (135/95)
30 Air Squats
25 Hang Power Cleans (135/95)
35 AbMat Sit Ups
25 Front Squats (135/95)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 13:10 Rx

MON 04.08.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Tempo Deadlift:
3-3-3-3-3
work up to 70% (Tempo: 3033)

B. EMOM 15
Minute 1: AMRAP Handstand Push Ups (Rx+ = Strict)
Minute 2: 10 Single Leg KB Deadlift (5/5) (70/53)
Minute 3: 15 Air Squats

Post load for deadlift and total HSPU. Ex: 285#, 42 Rx+

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD
5 Rounds (39 min total time)
In a 7 minute window complete:
40/30 Calorie Row
20 Burpees Over the Bar
600m Run (150m Relay)
AMRAP Clean & Jerk
(m = 95/125/155, w = 65/85/105)
1 Minute Rest Between Each Round

All reps are team totals. 1 partner working at a time. Each partner must row a minimum of 10 cals each round. Each partner must do a minimum of 5 burpees before switching. The runs must alternate 150m. Partners may partition the cleans any way.

Post total Clean & Jerk. Ex: 68 L3

Saturday Schedule

8a: Open Gym- Michael
9a: All Levels CrossFit- Jeannette
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Jeannette
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
12:15p: Yoga- Monica

And coming Sunday…

A. EMOM 12
Min 1- 5 GHD Sit Ups
Min 2- 5 x (downward dog + upward dog)
Min 3- 15 sec False Grip Ring Hold

B. For Time [12 Minute Cap]
20 Ring Rows
40 Bench Press (m = 75/95/115, w = 55/65/75)
20 Ring Rows
[EMOM including 0:00 complete 10 Jumping Lunges]

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 10:15 L3