Partner WOD

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 »

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

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

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 04.05.19 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

E5MOM 20 (4 Rounds)
500/400m Row
12 Snatch Grip Deadlifts (115/80)
9 Hang Power Snatches
6 Overhead Squats
12 Toes to Bar

Post fastest and slowest time to complete a round. Ex: 3:48, 3:54 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

“Break Even”
Partner WOD [30min cap]
1-2-3-4-5-6-7
Power Clean + Squat Clean (135/95)
-1200m Run (150m Relay)-
Then directly into…
10 Rounds (5 Rounds each)
8 Bar Facing Burpees
10 Thrusters (95/65)
[each section completed in alternating fashion]

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 24:32 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

And coming Sunday…

“Brunch Hustle”
3 Rounds [22min cap]
12 Tire Flips Jump Through (200)
8 Burpees Over the Wall (48/40″)
35 AbMat Sit Ups (Rx+=45)
100 m Kettlebell Farmer’s Carry (53/35’s)

Post time for the WOD. Ex 16:10 Rx+

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Damo
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
11:30: CFM Brunch!!
5,6p: Open Gym- Neal

FRI 03.29.19 Read More »

Carmen showing some awesome mobility and strength with 1-arm overhead squats

CFM Upcoming Events

Friday, March 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.5 for the CrossFit Open! The 2019 Open continues! CrossFit Midtown will be doing the open workouts on Friday during regular classes and then each week we have a Friday Night Lights (FNL) competition highlighting match-ups with both individual and team events as well as a gym social Friday evenings after the workouts. This is a great opportunity to test your fitness and enjoy the camaraderie and community at CrossFit Midtown!! Tonight concludes the 2019 Open Season!

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

CFG Open 19.5
33-27-21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Chest-to-bar pull-ups

Time cap: 20 minutes

VARIATIONS
Rx’d: (Ages 16-54)
Men use 95 lb.
Women use 65 lb.

Scaled: (Ages 16-54)
Men use 65 lb. and perform jumping pull-ups
Women use 45 lb. and perform jumping pull-ups

Scaled Masters 55+:
Men use 45 lb. and perform jumping pull-ups
Women use 35 lb. and perform jumping pull-ups

Additional scaling options for group classes:
Chin over bar pull up
#half the reps pull up 17-14-11-8-5
Barbell Assisted pull up (BBAP)

Post time to complete the WOD. Ex: 13:15 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD
AMRAP 20
10 Rounds
400m Run

While partner is running complete AMRAP of:
10 Slam Balls (30/20)
10 Toes to Bar
10 KB Goblet Squats (70/53)

At 3, 2, 1… go, 1st partner starts on 400m run and other partner begins the AMRAP. Once 1st partner finishes 400m run they tag their partner to go run to start 2nd round of 400m. Continue rotating runs until 10 rounds are completed. Time for run and AMRAP are scored separately and team with combined best finish is overall winner.

Post time for 4000m and total rounds and reps completed in AMRAP.
Example: 17:30, 15+23 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

And coming Sunday…

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
“Far Side Devils”
DB Box Step Ups (35/25’s)
Devil’s Press
-3min rest-
4 Rounds
300m Single KB Farmer’s Carry (70/53)
12 Straight Leg Plate Sit Ups (45/25)
[30min cap including rest]

Post time for WOD. Ex: 24:10 Rx

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 03.22.19 OPEN WOD 19.5 & FNL!! Read More »

90-90 hip opener stretch during mobility night

CFM Upcoming Events

Friday, March 1st 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.2 for the CrossFit Open!

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: Gymnastics- Michael
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. EMOM 18
Min 1 – 6 Handstand Push Ups
Min 2 – 8 Single Leg KB Deadlift (53/35’s) (4/4)
Min 3 – 10 Toes to Bar

B. Team WOD
6 minutes Max Cal Row and Max Cal Bike
– 2 minute rest –
6 minutes Max Cal Row and Max Cal Ski Erg

Post fewest reps completed in the EMOM and total Cal from both AMRAPs.
Ex: 6, 8, 10 and 708 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat
4 x 8
Work to a heavy set of 8

B. 4 Rounds [8 Min Cap]
8 Strict Chest to Bar Pull Ups
10 Overhead Squat (115/85)

Post load for squat and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 4:40 Rx.

WED 02.27.19 Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 21st: 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!

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! The 2019 Open begins! CrossFit Midtown will be doing the open workouts on Friday during regular classes and then each week we have a Friday Night Lights (FNL) competition highlighting match-ups with both individual and team events as well as a gym social Friday evenings after the workouts. The 1st Open workout is released on Thursday, February 21st and continues for 5 weeks with 1 new workout each week. Participating in the Open is a seminal CrossFit experience, and we highly recommend all athletes who have been training at CFM to sign up. This is a great opportunity to test your fitness and enjoy the camaraderie and community of CrossFit. Click here to register for the 2019 Open!!

Click here to sign up with CFM for the 2019 Open!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
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)

Partner WOD
2 Rounds
1000m Row*
75 Med Ball Sit Ups
50 Burpees
25 Goblet Squats (70/53)
*[partner not rowing holds med ball in a wall sit]

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 21:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

Open WOD 19.1
A. Rep Rounds For Time [17 Min Time Cap]:
10-20-30-40-50 Wallballs (20/14 to 10/9 ft)
16 Power Cleans (135/95)

B. In Remaining Time [17 Min Time Cap]:
4 RM Clean

Post time to complete WOD or number of reps and load for 4 RM Clean. Ex: 13:37 Rx, 237# Rx

THUR 02.21.19 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

Saturday Yoga working on breathing, balance, and flexibility.

CFM Upcoming Events

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! Click here to register for the 2019 Open!!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. EMOM 12 (:30 on :30 off)
MIn 1- L-Sit (Rings or Parallettes)
Min 2 – Superman Hold
Min 3 – 30 Med Ball Russian Twists (20/14)

B. 4 Rounds [15min cap]
30 Plate Taps (35/25)
15 KB SDHP (70/53)
10 Box Jumps (24/20)
10 Single Arm KB Overhead Reverse Lunges (70/53) (5L/5R)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 12:10 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner Eva
5 Rounds
800m Run
30 Kettlebell Swings (70/53)
30 Pull Ups

Partners will split the run in 200m or 400m. Divide KBS and Pull Ups anyway.

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 34:28 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

And coming Sunday…

TBA

Sunday Schedule

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

FRI 02.15.19 Read More »

Barbell warm-up holding the set up position.

CFM Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm: Mobility Night with Dr Jackie: This is part of our Gymnastics Workshop series and the mobility session will focus on overhead mobility for handstands and hanging movements. This series will continue Wednesdays and Sundays through February leading up to the start of the 2019 Open on Thursday, February 21st. The cost is $35 for the complete workout series (includes 8-9 gymnastics sessions and 2 mobility nights) or $10 for this individual session. Click here to register for the single class.

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! Click here to register for the 2019 Open!!

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

For Time [28min cap]
600m Run
21-15-9
DB Thruster (35/20’s)
Med Ball Sit Ups (20/14)
400m Run
15-12-9
Slam Balls (30/20)
Toes to Bar
200m Run
12-9- 6
Devil’s Press (35/20’s)
Mountain Climbers (x2)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 23:47 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

“Infinity War”
Teams of 3
AMRAP 5
600m Run
42 Box Jump Overs
33 Hang Power Cleans (165/115)
-2min rest-
AMRAP 5
60/42 Cal Row
42 Box Jump Overs
33 Hang Power Cleans (155/105)
-2min rest-
AMRAP 5
60/42 Calorie Bike
42 Box Jump Overs
33 Hang Power Cleans (135/95)
-2min rest-
AMRAP 5
600m Ski
42 Box Jump Overs
33 Hang Power Cleans (115/85)
-2min rest-
AMRAP 5
600m Run
42 Box Jump Overs
33 Hang Power Cleans (95/65)

Post total reps from all AMRAPs. Total reps per round = 78 (cardio elements are 3 “reps”)
Ex: 305 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

8a: Open Gym- Michael
9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Stretch & Mobility- Michael

And coming Sunday…

TBA

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: Gymnastics- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
12:15p: Yoga- Nikkia Nelson
5,6p Cancelled Tonight

FRI 02.01.19 Read More »

Jeannette setting up for a max snatch at Graveyard Games 2018

CFM Upcoming Events

Friday, January 25th 7:00 pm: Graveyard Games Night Time Edition hosted by CrossFit College Park. CFM has 3 teams competing in this competition for a $1000 cash prize. The event is going to be a party and all CFM is invited (18+ only). Live DJ, Art Show, Beer on Tap and Wine served. Come support our teams as they compete and enjoy classy night out with your CFM fam! RSVP for the event and purchase your tickets from here:
CFM Night at the Graveyard Games!

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- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: Cancelled – CFM at Graveyard Games!! Doors open at 7:00 pm!

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. For Time
30-20-10
Deadlifts (155/105)
Burpees
50 Double Unders at the Beginning of Each Round

B. Front Squat
12 min to work to a Heavy 3 Rep

Post time for the WOD and load for front squat. Ex: 13:12 Rx, 325#.

And coming Saturday…

Triple Double
AMRAP 5
150m Run
10 Slam Balls (30/20)
-rest 3 minutes-
AMRAP 5
15/12 Calorie Row
10 DB Hang Clean & Jerk (50/35)(5 reps then switch)
-rest 3 minutes-
AMRAP 5
8 Devil’s Press (35/20’s)
10 Toes to Bar

Rounds plus reps for each AMRAP. 10m = 1 rep. Ex: 3+20, 3+4, 3+2 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 Miller

And coming Sunday…

For Time
60 Overhead Plate Lunges (45/25)
40 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
20 Hang Power Snatches (95/65)
10 Squat Cleans
5 Bar Muscle Ups
100m Sled Push (135/90)

Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:23 Rx

Sunday Schedule

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

FRI 01.25.19 CFM at Graveyard Games Night Time Edition! Read More »