Michael Aaron

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex: In 10 minutes work up to a moderate weight of:
1 Power Snatch
1 Overhead Squat

B. Nancy [Time Cap 24 Minutes]
5 Rounds:
400m Run
15 Overhead Squats (95/65)

Post load for snatch complex and time for WOD. Ex: 165#, 15:45 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Captain America: Civil War Partner WOD!!

3 Minute “Iron AMRAP”**
200m Run
5 Clean & Jerk (m = 75/115/155, w = 55/85/105)
5 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP Wallballs (m = 10/14/20 to 10ft, w = 6/10/14 to 9ft)

Rest 3 minutes

3 minute “Cap’ AMRAP”
200m Run**
5 Clean & Jerk (m = 75/115/155, w = 55/85/105)
5 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP 1-Arm Dumbbell Snatch (m = 25/35/50, w = 15/25/35)

Rest 3 minutes and repeat both AMRAPs again.

**During the Iron AMRAP athletes wear weighted vest (20/14) aka “Iron Man Suit” during the entire AMRAP. During the Cap’ AMRAP athletes carry plate (45/25) aka “Cap’s Shield” just for the 200m Run.

Score is total Wallballs and total Snatches. Ex: 38, 32 L3 w/ suit & shield

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

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

FRI 05.06.15 Captain America: Civil War Weekend! Read More »

Dip, drive, press: push press sequence for 6am crew.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Kipping Pullups: 4 sets of 7. (Rx+ Chest to Bar). Rest 2 minutes between sets. Max reps on 4th set.

B. 6 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
15 AbMat Situps (Rx+ = V-ups)
12 Kettlebell Swings (m = 24/32, w = 16/24 kg)
9 Cal Row

Post total reps of pullups and time for WOD: 41 C2B, 8:41 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 10 minutes work up to a moderate weight of:
1 Power Snatch
1 Overhead Squat

B. Nancy [Time Cap 24 Minutes]
5 Rounds:
400m Run
15 Overhead Squats (95/65)

Post load for snatch complex and time for WOD. Ex: 165#, 15:45 Rx.

THUR 05.05.15 Read More »

h4>Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Yoga45- Kathlin
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 20 minutes 1 hang squat clean (95/65) + (10/5# per round)

B. 5 Minute AMRAP
9 Ring pushups
5 Hang squat clean (m = 75/95/135, w = 55/65/95)

Post max load for hang squat clean and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 175, 5+7 L2.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Kipping Pullups: 4 sets of 7. (Rx+ Chest to Bar). Rest 2 minutes between sets. Max reps on 4th set.

B. 6 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
15 AbMat Situps (Rx+ = V-ups)
12 Kettlebell Swings (m = 24/32, w = 16/24 kg)
9 Cal Row

Post total reps of pullups and time for WOD: 41 C2B, 8:41 Rx.

WED 05.04.16 Read More »

Shavasana. Coach Richard concluding a Yoga inspired "Stretch & Smash" session. — Shavasana. Coach Richard concluding a Yoga inspired “Stretch & Smash” session.

Today’s schedule

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

A. Split Jerk: 2-2-2-2-2. Rest 2 minutes between sets. Same weight for all sets.

B. 7 minute AMRAP:
7 Toes to bar
20 Double Unders

Post load for Split Jerk and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 210#, 10+8 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 20 minutes 1 hang squat clean (95/65) + (10/5# per round)

B. 5 Minute AMRAP
9 Ring pushups
5 Hang squat clean (m = 75/95/135, w = 55/65/95)

Post max load for hang squat clean and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 175, 5+7 L2.

TUES 05.03.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
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. Front Squat: 3 sets of 3. Worksets. Max reps 3rd set.

B. 4 Rounds For Time:
10 Front Squat (50% of part A)
10 Burpee Box Jumps (m = 20/24/30”, w = 16/20/24”)

Post load and reps for Squat and time and weight for WOD.
Ex: 240#, 4 reps, 7:49 @ 120# L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Split Jerk: 2-2-2-2-2. Rest 2 minutes between sets. Same weight for all sets.

B. 7 minute AMRAP:
7 Toes to bar
20 Double Unders

Post load for Split Jerk and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 210#, 10+8 Rx.

MON 05.02.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5

B. Complete For Time [15 Minute Time Cap]:
OPEN: 400m Run
3 Rounds
12 One-arm alternating kettlebell snatch (16/8kg)
20 Box Jumps (24/20”)
12 Hand release pushups
200m Run

Post weight and reps for pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 58#, 6 reps, 9:45 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD

Complete 3 Rounds For Time [24 Minute Time Cap]:
400m Run
22 Power Clean (m = 115/155/185, w = 85/105/125)
6 Rope Climbs**
50 Air Squats

**Wear long socks or pants to protect legs on rope climbs.

Reps and rounds are team totals. Only one person working at a time except 400m. The run is by both partners at the same time. One barbell, one rope per team.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 21:34 L2

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

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

FRI 04.29.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3.

B. 12-9-6-3 Rep Rounds of [16 Minute Time Cap].
Front Squat (95/65)
GHD Situps
Wallball Shots 10ft target (20/14)
Toes-to-Bar
Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
AbMat Situps

Post load for front squat and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 10:12 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5

B. Complete For Time [15 Minute Time Cap]:
OPEN: 400m Run
3 Rounds
12 One-arm alternating kettlebell snatch (16/8kg)
20 Box Jumps (24/20”)
12 Hand release pushups
200m Run

Post weight and reps for pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 58#, 6 reps, 9:45 Rx.

THUR 04.28.16 Read More »

"There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win." Ducat lying on the floor after competition, defeated. Yet a hero for his daughter and the rest of us. — “There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.” Ducat lying on the floor after competition, defeated. Yet a hero for his daughter and the rest of us.

h4>Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: Yoga45- Kathlin
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. All sets at the same weight. Max reps for the last set.

B. 12 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
OPEN: 40 Burpees
10/7 Cal Row
40 Double Unders

Post load and reps for press and total rounds and repetitions completed.
Ex: 155#, 7 reps, 7 + 10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3.

B. 12-9-6-3 Rep Rounds of [16 Minute Time Cap].
Front Squat (95/65)
GHD Situps
Wallball Shots 10ft target (20/14)
Toes-to-Bar
Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
AbMat Situps

Post load for front squat and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 10:12 Rx.

WED 04.27.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

For Time Complete [24 Minute Time Cap]
800m Run
21 Thrusters (m = 75/95/120, w = 55/65/85)
15 Kettlebell swings (m = 16/24/32kg, w = 8/16/24kg)
600m Run
15 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings
400m Run
9 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings

Post time for WOD. Ex: 21:25 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. All sets at the same weight. Max reps for the last set.

B. 12 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
OPEN: 40 Burpees
10/7 Cal Row
40 Double Unders

Post load and reps for press and total rounds and repetitions completed.
Ex: 155#, 7 reps, 7 + 10 Rx

TUES 04.26.16 Read More »

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

The Challenge starts on Monday, May 16th and now is the time to jump on board! Early registration is $29.95 and closes today Monday, 4/25 so sign up now to participate. Click here to learn more and register: select CrossFit Midtown.

We are doing the 2016 Lurong Summertime Challenge! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness and achieve your goals and body for the summer, this is your answer. We will be forming a team to work together and even compete against boxes across the country. Everyone can contribute, so we want everyone to make the commitment now.

What is really cool about this Challenge is that everything is tracked on the Challenge site and you earn points for everything. You get to see exactly how much you improve your body composition and performance. There are 3 diet and WOD skill levels, so nobody has an excuse to sit this one out!

It comes with a 5-week meal plan, recipe book, and tons of online support. Bottom line, we want athletes to get involved, learn more about proper nutrition and eating habits and do it together in this supportive challenge environment. Whether you’ve been at CFM for 3 years or just recently graduated the Foundation Course, there is something for everyone!

Coach Mike Deadlifting for a heavy set of 5.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
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. Deadlift: Every 2 minutes on the minute (E2M) a set of 5 reps. Complete 4 sets of 5 reps @ 90% of 5RM.

B. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 minutes:
15 seconds: Max Unbroken Toes to bar
45 seconds: As many reps as possible (AMRAP) of Burpees.

Post load for Deadlift and total reps of unbroken T2B and total reps of Burpees. Ex: 375#, 64, 82.