Michael Aaron

Stretch and smash cooldown after the workout.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, January 11th:Registration begins for 2018 CrossFit Games Open!! Join team CFM for 5 weeks of the Open competition starting Thursday, February 22nd. CFM will be hosting Friday Night Lights each week for members to complete the open workouts and test our fitness!

Monday, January 15th:Lurong Resolution Challenge begins this month! Sign up now to join team CFM!! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness so you can achieve your goals, this is your answer. Click here for more details and to join Team CFM for the challenge.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Split Jerk: 1-1-1-1-1-1-1. 7 singles increasing weight.

B. 8 Minute EMOM:
Odd: 1 set of Strict Pullups
Even: 10 Kipping Swings

Post load for Jerk and reps of pullups. Ex: 265#, 35 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

For Time: [35 Minute Time Cap]
50 Box jump (24/20)
50 Pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings (24/16)
50 Stationary Lunge Steps
50 Toes to bar
50 Push Press (75/55)
50 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (75/55)
50 Wallball shots (20 to 10ft/14 to 9ft)
50 Burpees
50 Double unders

Post time for WOD. Ex: 21:48 Rx.

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Marc practicing his j-hook rope clamp technique with some rope climb pullups!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Rope Climbs: In 10 minutes work on rope climbing technique**
Then complete as many as possible rope climbs unbroken

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

B. Overhead Squat: 3-3-3-3-3. Increasing weight to a 3RM.

Post reps for rope climb load for overhead squat. Ex: 3, 225#.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD
5 Minute AMRAP
50ft 1-Arm Overhead Walking Lunge (m = 25/35/50, w = 20/25/35)
Then 4 Rounds
10 Dumbell Power Cleans (m = 25/35/50’s, w = 20/25/35’s)
10 Pushups (L+ = HSPU)
15 Pullups

Rest 1 Minute and repeat AMRAP for 4 sets. Continue where you left off.

Both partners complete the lunge synchronized. Clean and pushups are team total and 1 athlete working at a time. Partners may partition the reps anyway.

Post total reps for AMRAPs (50ft lunge = 10 reps. 1 full round is 150 reps). Ex: 525 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

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Neal
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12:15a: Yoga- Lana Wilson
5p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Tina
6p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Tina

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CrossFit Midtown is very excited to announce our first Member of the Month for 2018, Steve Kerr! Steve is one of our oldest members at CFM, but doesn’t let let his age get in the way of his fitness. What an inspiration to our community! Read on to learn more about Steve and his CrossFit journey. Thank you for being such an outstanding member of the CFM community

Steve mobilizing for front rack position

Name: Steve Kerr
Nickname: Pete
Age: 63
Hometown: Wilmington DE

How did you get exposed to CrossFit?
I had been hearing about Crossfit for years when i lived in Roanoke VA. I was always interested in it.

What brought you to CrossFit Midtown?
In June 2015 i moved to ATL. Neal Jamison told me about CFM and I gave it a try.

What was your very first day at CrossFit Midtown like?
The first couple of WODs were overwhelming. It struck me how, on paper, they didn’t look that hard. But, once I was doing the WOD, it could get real ‘spicy’ real quick, to the point were i didn’t think i would be able to finish.

What changes have you seen in your overall health and fitness level since starting CrossFit?
More flexibility. Increased endurance.

What kind of changes have you you experienced since starting CrossFit that were completely unexpected?
Cross Fit makes fitness fun. The longer i do CF, the more motivated i am to make improvements in my overall fitness.

Favorite WOD:
Anything with power cleans.

Least favorite WOD:
Anything with box jumps.

Favorite CrossFit Midtown moment:
Doing Murph at Piedmont park on Memorial Day of 2016.

Hobbies, Talents and or Interests Outside of CrossFit:
Like watching college football. Like collecting Taco Mac beer glasses.

Advice for new CrossFitters:
Take it slow. Give yourself 3 months to get acclimated to the WODs. If you hang in there, you will get ‘hooked’.

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The cold shall not keep us from the workout!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. “Frankenstein”
3 Minute AMRAP
27 Chest to Bar Pullup**
27 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
2 Rounds
15 Chest to Bar Pullups
15 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Then AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
3 Rounds
9 Chest to Bar Pullups
9 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Then AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

**Scale Chest to Bar Pullups to Pullups 1:1, Pullups (12-8-4), Barbell Pullups 1:1, Ring Rows 1:1.

Post load for thruster and reps for the AMRAPs. Ex: 215#, 196 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Rope Climbs: In 10 minutes work on rope climbing technique**
Then complete as many as possible rope climbs unbroken

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

B. Overhead Squat: 3-3-3-3-3. Increasing weight to a 3RM.

Post reps for rope climb load for overhead squat. Ex: 3, 225#.

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. “Helen”
3 Rounds For Time [16 Minute Time Cap]:
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
12 Pullups

B. Partner Stretches
Bilateral shoulder opener
Hamstring stretch
Butterfly stretch

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 10:14 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. “Frankenstein”
3 Minute AMRAP
27 Chest to Bar Pullup**
27 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
2 Rounds
15 Chest to Bar Pullups
15 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Then AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
3 Rounds
9 Chest to Bar Pullups
9 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Then AMRAP Lateral Bar Over Burpees

**Scale Chest to Bar Pullups to Pullups 1:1, Pullups (12-8-4), Barbell Pullups 1:1, Ring Rows 1:1.

Post load for thruster and reps for the AMRAPs. Ex: 215#, 196 L3

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana Wilson
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single for 3 sets at 85% of 1RM.

B. 5 Rounds For Time: [12 Minute Time Cap]
10 Toes to bar
10 Power Snatch (m = 45/65/75, w = 35/45/55)
10 Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft

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

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Helen”
3 Rounds For Time [16 Minute Time Cap]:
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
12 Pullups

B. Partner Stretches
Bilateral shoulder opener
Hamstring stretch
Butterfly stretch

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 10:14 Rx.

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: 1-1-1-1-1. Increasing.

B. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

Post load for thruster and load and reps for Bench. Ex: 250#, 245#, 6 reps.

And coming Saturday…

“Firebird”
4 Rounds For Time [24 Minute Time Cap]:
300m Run
50 Pushups
5 Squat Snatch (70% 1RM)

Both partners run 300m. Reps for pushups and Snatch are team totals and 1 partner working at a time.

Post time to complete the WOD. Ex: 18:49 at 105# Rx.

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

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Neal
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Lana
Evening classes cancelled for New Year’s Eve!

Monday Schedule

Closed for New Year’s!

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Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Dec 28th:Early bird registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge today, Thursday 12/28 at 11:59pm!! Sign up now to save 33% off registration!! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness so you can achieve your goals, this is your answer. Click here for more details and to join Team CFM for the challenge.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

2 Rounds For Time [34 Minute Time Cap]:
800m Run
30 Pull-ups
30 Front squat (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/85)
30 Toes-to-bar
30 Power clean (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/85)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 21:34 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: 1-1-1-1-1. Increasing.

B. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

Post load for thruster and load and reps for Bench. Ex: 250#, 245#, 6 reps.

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You always get a good workout; sometimes the workout gets you good too!

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5 reps. Max reps 3rd set.

B. 21-15-9 Rep Rounds: [17 Minute Time Cap]
Handstand Pushups
Calorie Row
Burpees

Post load and reps for Pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 55#, 7 reps, 12:24 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

2 Rounds For Time [34 Minute Time Cap]:
800m Run
30 Pull-ups
30 Front squat (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/85)
30 Toes-to-bar
30 Power clean (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/85)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 21:34 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Dec 28th:Early bird registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge on Thursday 12/28 at 11:59pm. Sign up now to save 33% off registration!! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness so you can achieve your goals, this is your answer. Click here for more details and to join Team CFM for the challenge.

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Open Gym- Anthony