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Coach Ellen leading the Junk Yard Dog Partner Warmup
Coach Ellen leading the Junk Yard Dog Partner Warmup

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Jason
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8p: Open Gym- Casey

10 Reasons Why CrossFitters Should Start Practicing Yoga by Debbie Steingesser. Coaches Kelly Starrett, Carl Paoli, Diane Fu, and Nate Helming have created an entire epoch around the skill of establishing good positions across a variety of physical disciplines. Most of the classical poses in yoga support the same concepts of creating torque, finding a braced neutral spinal position, and always working from core to extremity. This is the same spinal position used when you’re running, doing a pull up, or performing your heavy deadlift and push press…(click here to read more).

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

Partner WOD:
OPEN: 1200m Row
3 Rounds
21 Rings Rows
35 KB Goblet Squats
CLOSE: 1200m Row

Rounds and reps are team totals. One person working at a time.

Post load for Kettlebell and time to complete WOD. Ex 24kg, 15:48

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. For Time [18 minute time cap]:
OPEN: 100 Double Unders (2:1 Singles)
21-15-9
Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)
Burpees
CLOSE: 100 Double Unders

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

THUR 09.25.14 Read More »

Alison  on Deadlift
Alison setting up for Deadlift

Today’s schedule

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

CrossFit Journal: The Forgotten Part of the Deadlift By John Zimmer. The lift doesn’t stop when the bar is at the top. CrossFit prides itself on its training methods having athletic transferability, and learning how to properly set down a heavy weight has far more practical application than dropping it from the waist.…(click here to read more).

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 4 Rounds For Time:
25 seconds L-sit Hold (rings/parallette)
20 Overhead Plate Backward Lunge Steps (45/35)
15 Supermans

Post load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 405#, 11:04 Rx

And coming tomorrow…Bring-A-Friend Day!!

Partner WOD:
OPEN: 1200m Row
3 Rounds
21 Rings Rows
35 KB Goblet Squats
CLOSE: 1200m Row

Rounds and reps are team totals. One person working at a time.

Post load for Kettlebell and time to complete WOD. Ex 24kg, 15:48

WED 09.24.14 Read More »

Amanda coming back in from a run.
Amanda coming back in from a run.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Amanda
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Strict Handstand Pushups (HSPU): 2 sets of Max Reps. Rest 3 minutes between sets.
Scale 2 sets of Max Reps Shoulder Press (85% 1 rep max)

B. 4 Rounds for Time [20 minute time cap]:
12 Handstand Pushups**
400m Run

**Scale to Shoulder-to-overhead (115/85)

Post reps from each set of HSPU and time to complete WOD. Ex: 16-12. 13:07 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. 4 Rounds For Time:
25 seconds L-sit Hold (rings/parallette)
20 Overhead Plate Backward Lunge Steps (45/35)
15 Supermans

Post load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 405#, 11:04 Rx

TUES 09.23.14 Read More »

Sometimes the WOD looks easy on paper
Sometimes the WOD looks easy on paper

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: **YOGA Rescheduled for Saturdays at 12pm**
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

CrossFit Journal: Metabolic Conditioning. “Though aerobic exercise is widely recognized as being the ideal vehicle for fat loss, recent studies have shown that anaerobic exercise is a vastly superior protocol for fat burning…”(click here to read more).

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set. Rest 3 minutes between sets.

B. 10 minutes AMRAP
10 Burpees
6 1-Arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (24/16kg)
2 Muscle Ups**

**Scale 1:1 Chest-to-bar (C2B) Pullups

Post load and reps for Squat and total reps from AMRAP Ex: 285#, 7 reps, 92 C2B.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand Pushups (HSPU): 2 sets of Max Reps. Rest 3 minutes between sets.
Scale 2 sets of Max Reps Shoulder Press (85% 1 rep max)

B. 4 Rounds for Time [20 minute time cap]:
12 Handstand Pushups**
400m Run

**Scale to Shoulder-to-overhead (115/85)

Post reps from each set of HSPU and time to complete WOD. Ex: 16-12. 13:07 Rx.

MON 09.22.14 Read More »

Jin working on jerk.
Jin finishing Clean & Jerk.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
8a: Open Gym- Mike
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike

Gym Rule: You’ve got to be able to do 3 strict pullups before kipping.
10 Tools for Getting Better at Pull-Ups. BreakingMuscle.com

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy single (not a max) Clean & Jerk

B. 5 Rounds For Time [16 minute time cap]:
7 Chest to bar pullups
7 Push Jerk (135/95)
7 Burpees

Post load for C&J and time to complete WOD Ex: 245#, 8:10 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

4 Rounds For Time
20 Situps
200m Row
10 Box Jump Overs (24/20”)
200m Run
20m Mini Sled Push (50/25)

Each round movements may be completed in any order. Once you start on a movement all reps for that movement must be finished before moving on to the next.

Sunday WOD:

Partner “Cindy”
20 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP)
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Air Squats
Class Times: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 09.19.14 Read More »

Happy Box Jumps. Bob Ross Style.
Happy Box Jumps

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Amanda
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Amanda
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Jason
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8p: Open Gym- Casey

Tips for preparing for Front Squats. Front Squatting: Mobility.

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 16 minutes work up to a 3 rep max

B. 12 minutes As many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
15 Cal Row
20 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)
25 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
30 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)

Post load for Front Squat and total reps completed in AMRAP (90 reps / round). Ex 285#, 285.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Jerk: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy single (not a max) Clean & Jerk

B. 5 Rounds For Time [16 minute time cap]:
7 Chest to bar pullups
7 Push Jerk (135/95)
7 Burpees

Post load for C&J and time to complete WOD Ex: 245#, 8:10 Rx.

THUR 09.18.14 Read More »

Cary and Ernesto matching kettlebell swings rep for rep.
Cary and Ernesto matching kettlebell swings rep for rep.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 minutes:
1 Hang Squat Snatch

B. 9 Rounds For Time [12 minute time cap]:
4 Hang Squat Snatch (m = 75:95 / w = 55:65)
6 Toes to bar

Post load for Snatch and time to complete WOD. Ex: 155#, 10:29 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat: In 16 minutes work up to a 3 rep max

B. 12 minutes As many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
15 Cal Row
20 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)
25 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
30 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)

Post load for Front Squat and total reps completed in AMRAP (90 reps / round). Ex 285#, 285.

WED 09.17.14 Read More »

Clare working on her overhead squat with Coach Casey
Clare working on her overhead squat with Coach Casey

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Amanda
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. 6 Rounds For Time:
200m Run
7 Deadlift (m = 205:255 / w = 135:170)
Rest 1 minute b/t rounds

B. Cash Out:
100 Double Unders or 300 Singles
20 Candlestick Holds to straddle stretch
Accrue 1 minute in L-sit ring support hold

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 17:30 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 minutes:
1 Hang Squat Snatch

B. 9 Rounds For Time [12 minute time cap]:
4 Hang Squat Snatch (m = 75:95 / w = 55:65)
6 Toes to bar

Post load for Snatch and time to complete WOD. Ex: 155#, 10:29 Rx

TUES 09.16.14 Read More »

Post WOD sit down cool down.
Post WOD sit down cool down.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: YOGA – Monica
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Press: 5 sets of 5. 1 set every 3 minutes on the minute (E3MOM) working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 14 minutes:
ODD:
Guys: 9 pushups + Max Cal Row
Gals: 6 pushups + Max Cal Row
EVEN: Rest

Post load for Push Press and total Cal from Row Ex: 195#, 92.

And coming tomorrow…

A. 6 Rounds For Time:
200m Run
7 Deadlift (m = 205:255 / w = 135:170)
Rest 1 minute b/t rounds

B. Cash Out:
100 Double Unders or 300 Singles
20 Candlestick Holds to straddle stretch
Accrue 1 minute in L-sit ring support hold

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 17:30 Rx.

MON 09.15.14 Read More »

1, 2, 3, ... Kettlebell swings
1, 2, 3, … Kettlebell swings

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 7 reps. All sets at the same weight. Max reps final set.

B. Rep Rounds For Time [24 minute time cap]:
42-30-18
Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)
Double Unders
Calorie Row

Post load and max reps for pullups and time to complete WOD Ex: 45#, 8 rep, 12:46 Rx.

And coming Saturday…Partner WOD

Partner “Holbrook”
12 Rounds For Time
5 Thrusters (115/85)
10 Pullups
100m Run

Rounds and reps are team totals. Partners may partition reps and rounds any way. One person working at a time. All 5 thrusters must be finished before starting the 10 pullups, and so on.

Sunday WOD: Fight Gone Bad

10a class, 11a open gym: Come PR this benchmark WOD on Sunday morning!

FRI 09.12.14 Read More »

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