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Justin P. working on handstand balance crow
Justin working on handstand balance crow

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Press: 5 sets of 3 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 3 reps.

B. 12 minute EMOM:
1st: 7 Push Press (70% of part A.)
2nd: 15 Hollow Rocks
3rd: 7 Strict Pullups (max reps in final minute)

Post load for Push Press. Post total pullups for the WOD and weights.
Ex: 205#, 135#, 31 @ 25#.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Box Jumps: EMOM for 8 minutes 3 Box Jumps (step downs only). Same height for all sets.

B. Partner WOD
2 rounds with 2 minutes at each station:
Dumbbell Hang Power Clean (m = 35/50, w = 25/35)
Box Jumps (m = 24/30, w = 20/24) (step downs only)
20ft Foot Hand Crawl
AbMat Situps
Row for Cal

Post box jump height and total team reps from WOD. Ex 36”, 302 Rx+

WED 10.07.15 Read More »

Cary  closing out on a 200m sprint
Cary closing out on a 200m sprint

Today’s schedule

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

Challenge WOD 4 "Nautical Nancy"
Challenge WOD 4 “Nautical Nancy”

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Nautical Nancy”

5 Rounds [17 minute time cap]
400m Row
15 Overhead Squat (m = pvc/65/95, w = pvc/45/65)

**Click here to see WOD description:
“Nautical Nancy” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 11:41 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Push Press: 5 sets of 3 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 3 reps.

B. 12 minute EMOM:
1st: 7 Push Press (70% of part A.)
2nd: 15 Hollow Rocks
3rd: 7 Strict Pullups (max reps in final minute)

Post load for Push Press. Post total pullups for the WOD and weights.
Ex: 205#, 135#, 31 @ 25#.

TUES 10.06.15 “Nautical Nancy” Read More »

Get to know our new Athlete Manager Ellen!

Ellen starts full time this Month. She joined CFM a few months after the gym opened and in her first year became one of our strongest athletes. From athlete to coach to now manager, she has become an example member of CFM. She always gives positive words of encouragement, introduces herself to new members, brings a smile to class, and celebrates the hard, honest efforts of others.
Welcome to your new role at CFM, Ellen!

Name: Ellen Flader Thomas
How long coaching CrossFit? I started coaching in 2014.
Day job: I’m the new Athlete Manager at Crossfit Midtown. I look forward to meeting all of our members in the next few weeks!
Athletic background/achievement: I was a college swimmer at Emory specializing in breaststroke and IM. During my time at Emory our team won 2 NCAA championships and 4 conference championships. Individually I was a NCAA All American, conference champion, and conference record holder. After college I took up running and completed several 10Ks and half marathons before starting CrossFit.
How long doing CrossFit: 3 years.
Favorite CrossFit movement: I have a love/hate relationship with Fran. It was my first Crossfit WOD and it’s been fun to watch my improvement over the last 3 years. My time now is around 7 minutes RX… still have A LOT of room for improvement!!
Favorite movement to coach: Double unders or Olympic lifts. It’s really fun to see people make progress in these tougher movements.
What do you enjoy about coaching: Helping people be their best and cheering them through the workouts.
In my spare time I enjoy: Sleeping, eating, spending time at the park or the river with my hubs and our dog Cayenne.
What’s some of your CFM memorable moments: Moving WODs & all parties!
Favorite quote: “Sports do not build character, they reveal it.”
Advice to new CrossFitters: Don’t compare yourself to other people in the gym. Even though we write our scores down on the white board, it’s not about anyone else’s time or weight. Focus on your own journey.

Ellen power snatch
Ellen power snatch

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 14 minute EMOM
ODD:
8 sumo deadlift high pull (24/16kg)
AMRAP Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)

EVEN:
30 seconds pushup position plank hold

Post load for Deadlift and total reps of BBJ. Ex: 355#, 38 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

“Nautical Nancy”

5 Rounds [17 minute time cap]
400m Row
15 Overhead Squat (m = pvc/65/95, w = pvc/45/65)

**Click here to see WOD description:
“Nautical Nancy” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 11:41 L3

MON 10.05.15 Coach Spotlight: Ellen Read More »

Saturday morning circle up.
Saturday morning circle up.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Squat Clean: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
1 Squat Clean
1 Hang Squat Clean
(80% of 1 rep max Squat Clean)

B. For Time [11 minute time cap]:
9-7-5
Squat Clean (m=95/135 w=65/95)
Strict Handstand Pushups

Post load and reps for Squat Clean Complex and time to complete WOD Ex: 235#, 6:38 Rx+

And coming Saturday…

9am and 10am Class: “Big Boat Race Relay”
Teams of 3
Two Rounds:
9 x 200 Meter Run
9 x 200 Meter Row
One teammate works while the others rest

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 31:34 Rx

11am Class: Lurong “50’s Chipper”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Namaste
Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
11a: All Levels CrossFit-Lurong “50’s Chipper”- Justin
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 10.02.15 Read More »

Mini sled pushes
Mini sled pushes

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Speed Step: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP speed step (R+L=1)
Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

B. “Capoeira”
15 minute AMRAP
10 Toes to Bar
15 Burpees
40 Double-Unders

Post all 3 scores from singles and rounds and reps from WOD. Ex 86-85-92, 5+20 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Squat Clean: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
1 Squat Clean
1 Hang Squat Clean
(80% of 1 rep max Squat Clean)

B. For Time [11 minute time cap]:
9-7-5
Squat Clean (m=95/135 w=65/95)
Strict Handstand Pushups

Post load and reps for Squat Clean Complex and time to complete WOD Ex: 235#, 6:38 Rx+

THUR 10.01.15 Read More »

Darcy and Kit post WOD recovery
Darcy and Kit post WOD recovery

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 7 minute EMOM 1 Deadlift. 80% of 1RM at tempo (3-0-3-1)

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
40 AbMat Situps

Post load for load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 8:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Speed Step: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP speed step (R+L=1)
Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

B. “Capoeira”
15 minute AMRAP
10 Toes to Bar
15 Burpees
40 Double-Unders

Post all 3 scores from singles and rounds and reps from WOD. Ex 86-85-92, 5+20 Rx.

WED 09.30.15 Read More »

Lauren gliding through kettlebell swings
Lauren gliding through kettlebell swings

Today’s schedule

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

Challenge WOD 3 "50's Chipper"
Challenge WOD 3 “50’s Chipper”

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“50s Chipper”

Level 3**
50 Wallballs (20/14) at 10/9ft
50 1-arm Dumbbell Snatch (alt) (70/50)
50 Pistols
50 Chest-to-bar Pullups

Levels 1 and 2 Options:
Wallballs: L2 = 20# at 9ft / 14# at 8ft, L1 = 20#/14# Medball Cleans
DB Snatch: L2 = (50/35), L1 = (25/15)
Pistols: L2 = Single leg squat touchdowns, L1 = Air Squat
C2B Pullups: L2 = Pullups, L1 = Bent knee ring row

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“50s Chipper” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 14:27 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 7 minute EMOM 1 Deadlift. 80% of 1RM at tempo (3-0-3-1)

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
40 AbMat Situps

Post load for load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 8:20 Rx

TUES 09.29.15 “50’s Chipper” Read More »

Coach Richard demoing the Push Jerk.
Coach Richard demoing the Push Jerk.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Strength Training/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. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5. Worksets same weight across. Max reps on 3rd set..

B. For Time [15 minute time cap]
30 Pushups
200m Run
15 Front Squat (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
400m Run
15 Front Squat (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
200m Run
30 Pushups

Post load for press and time for WOD. Ex: 155#, 8:22 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

“50s Chipper”

Level 3**
50 Wallballs (20/14) at 10/9ft
50 1-arm Dumbbell Snatch (alt) (70/50)
50 Pistols
50 Chest-to-bar Pullups

Levels 1 and 2 Options:
Wallballs: L2 = 20# at 9ft / 14# at 8ft, L1 = 20#/14# Medball Cleans
DB Snatch: L2 = (50/35), L1 = (25/15)
Pistols: L2 = Single leg squat touchdowns, L1 = Air Squat
C2B Pullups: L2 = Pullups, L1 = Bent knee ring row

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“50s Chipper” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 14:27 L3

MON 09.28.15 Read More »

Champion Test. We'll repeat this workout in 6 weeks as part of our Fall fitness and nutrition Lurong Living Challenge.
Champion Test. We’ll repeat this workout in 6 weeks as part of our Fall fitness and nutrition Lurong Living Challenge.

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- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. For Time [16 minute time cap]:
OPEN: 100 Double Unders**
21-15-9
Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
Burpees
CLOSE: 100 Double Unders

**Scale 1:1 Singles, 1:1 Speed Step, 35 (DU + Single)

Post load and reps for Bench and time to complete WOD Ex: 185#, 9:38 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

9am and 10am Class: Team “Hammer”
5 Rounds
5 Power Clean
10 Front Squat
5 Jerk
20 Pullups

L1/L2/L3 Weight: (m = 75/105/135, w = 50/75/95). Rounds and reps are team totals. Partners may partition reps any way. One person working at a time. All 5 Power Clean must be finished before starting the 10 Front Squat, and so on.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 13:45 L3.

11am Class: Lurong “The Olympian”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Namaste
Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit-Lurong “The Olympian”- Michael
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 09.25.15 Read More »

Bring-A-Friend Day Thursday 8/27

Today all classes will be a Fitness Startup (Beginners CrossFit) Class. There will be an all-levels partner friendly Workout of the Day (WOD). Invite a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you for the WOD. Reserve you class in advance by clicking here or Contact Us to reserve a spot for a friend.

Dan-Thuy on Box Jump Overs
Dan-Thuy on Box Jump Overs

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD): Bring-A-Friend Day!!

A. Strict Press: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2 (90% of 1RM)

B. Partner WOD:
OPEN: 800m Row*
8 Rounds
4 Ring Rows
8 Situps
12 KB Goblet Squats
CLOSE: 800m Row*

Rounds and reps are team totals. One person working at a time. *(Scale up option 1200m Row).

Post load for strict press, load for Kettlebell, and time to complete WOD.
Ex: 80#, 20kg, 15:48 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. For Time [16 minute time cap]:
OPEN: 100 Double Unders**
21-15-9
Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
Burpees
CLOSE: 100 Double Unders

**Scale 1:1 Singles, 1:1 Speed Step, 35 (DU + Single)

Post load and reps for Bench and time to complete WOD Ex: 185#, 9:38 Rx.

THUR 09.24.15 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

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