WOD

Member of the Month Jeanette! Click here to read more about her CrossFit story. — Member of the Month Jeanette!
Click **here** to read more about her CrossFit story.

Upcoming CFM Events

Saturday, Oct 8th: 5-7pm. TransFitWorld Conference Powerlifting Meet. Special discount for CFM Members, email info@crossFitMidtown to sign up. Click here for more details and directions to the event. We will be meeting at CFM at 4:15pm to Carpool or Marta to the meet.
Sunday, Oct 9th: 8-9:30am. CFM Track Session (click for details). Meet at the track for an Aerobic Capacity Workout with Coach Travis.
Thursday-Sunday, October 13th-16th: USA Raw Nationals Powerlifting Meet. CFM will be volunteering for this event. All Members who volunteer for 1-4 hours will receive a free admission for the week! Come watch the strongest men and women in the country at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. Sign up here for general volunteer for any of the time slots any day.
Wednesday, Oct 19th: Reebox Box Crawl. The Box Crawl is an epic road trip stopping at 125 CrossFit Boxes over the course of 18 weeks. Team Reebox will hang out at CFM for the day and bring awesome stuff! Here’s a little of what they will bring: a full Nano 6 try on experience where members will be able to try on the Nano 6 for their workout, a fully stocked Reebok Recovery Bar that is loaded with Kill Cliff, Goat Tape, WOD Repair Lotion, Vita Coco, Caveman Coffee, and much more as well as a Reebok Survival Outpost packed with body wipes, hair ties, and plastic bags for your dirty gym clothes…you know, all the must haves! All CFM members are invited to to the box for this event.
Thursday, Oct 20th: Bring-A-Friend Day!! There will be an all levels partner friendly WOD. Invite a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you for the WOD.
Tuesday, Nov 15th: 5:45am-8am and 3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. The Dunk Truck will be back in November for members to be rested from September or for a 1st time test. Sign up here for the next Dunk Truck!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. “The Last Unicorn”
Teams of 2, 25 minute AMRAP

9 Rope Climbs*
40 Clean & Jerks
30 Pushups**
40 Power Snatches
80 Double-unders***
40 Overhead Squats

The Barbell Loading Journey
[C&J, Snatch, Overhead Squats]
1st Round (The Butterfly): m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65
2nd Round (The Magician): m = 65/85/115, w = 45/65/85
3rd Round (The Prince): m = 75/95/135, w = 55/75/95
4th Round (The Red Bull): m = 95/115/155, w = 65/85/105
All rounds and reps are team totals. Only 1 partner working at a time and partners may partition the reps any way. After completing the 1st round the weight for the barbell increases and so forth each round.

*Athletes must wear long socks or pants to climb rope. Protect your shins from rope burn. Scale to 10ft climb 1:1, seated box rope climb 1:1, floor plank climb 1:1, ring rows 4:1.
**Scale Pushups to incline parallette 12”, bench 16”, box (20/24/30)”. (L2/L3+ = HSPU)
***Scale Double Unders (DUs) to DU+singles 40 reps/round, speed step 1:1, singles 1:1.

Post rounds and reps completed. Ex: 2+24 L3

B. Trap Stretch & Smash
1. Barbell trapeze smash 60 seconds each side
2. Triple Bully trap stretch 60 seconds each side
3. Neck Rolls (5R/5L)

And coming Saturday…

“Cellar Door” [16 Minute Time Cap]
For time:
30 Pullups*
100m Sled Pull + 100m Run
15 Squat Cleans
200m Sled Pull + 200m Run
15 Squat Cleans
100m Sled Pull + 100m Run
30 Pullups*

Sled Weight (m = 90/135/180, w = 45/90/135)
Clean Weight (m = 75/105/135, w = 55/75/95)
*Scale pullups to Kipping Single Pullups 15 reps/set, BBAP 1:1, ring rows, 1:1.
(L2/L3+ = C2B)

Post time to complete the WOD. Ex: 10:34 L3+

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

8a: Aerobic Capacity Track Session w/ Coach Travis
10a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Alexis Story. Click here to reserve

FRI 10.07.16 “The Last Unicorn” Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps across at 80%. Max reps on 3rd set.

B. 4 Rounds: [16 Minute Time Cap]
50ft Prowler Push (m = 50/100/150, w = sled/50/100)
50ft Sprint
9 Bar Facing Burpees (L2 = 12, L3 = 15)
20 Wall Situps

Post load and reps for squat and time for WOD. Ex: 285#, 7 reps, 10:58 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. “The Last Unicorn”
Teams of 2, 25 Minute AMRAP

9 Rope Climbs*
40 Clean & Jerks
30 Pushups**
40 Power Snatches
80 Double-unders***
40 Overhead Squats

The Barbell Loading Journey
[C&J, Snatch, Overhead Squats]
1st Round (The Butterfly): m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65
2nd Round (The Magician): m = 65/85/115, w = 45/65/85
3rd Round (The Prince): m = 75/95/135, w = 55/75/95
4th Round (The Red Bull): m = 95/115/155, w = 65/85/105

All rounds and reps are team totals. Only 1 partner working at a time and partners may partition the reps any way. After completing the 1st round the weight for the barbell increases and so forth each round.

Post rounds and reps completed. Ex: 2+24 L3

B. Trap Stretch & Smash
Barbell trapeze smash 60 seconds each side
Triple Bully trap stretch 60 seconds each side
Neck Rolls (5R/5L)

Upcoming CFM Events

THUR 10.06.16 Read More »

CrossFit Midtown is very excited to announce our October 2016 Member of the Month, Jeannette Brown! Read on to learn more about Jeanette and her CrossFit journey. Thank you for being such an outstanding member of the CFM community!

Name: Jeannette
Nickname: One-Upper 🙂
Age: 30
Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany

How did you get exposed to CrossFit? My first exposure to CrossFit was the day I walked into CFM in August 2014. I watched part of the WOD and scheduled an intro session with Mike.

What brought you to CrossFit Midtown? That summer two years ago I was at a point where I decided that I had to do something to counteract the effects a lot of beer and very little activity had made on my body. I was out at my neighborhood bar when I saw a group of very fit people there and decided I had to find out what was keeping them so fit. I asked one of the guys how he got so fit and the answer was CrossFit. Turns out the guy was Mike and he handed me a card of CFM and told me to come by to get started.

What was your very first day at CrossFit Midtown like? I don’t remember the workout itself, I just remember how bad I was hurting for about 7 days after! Weirdly enough, I enjoyed the pain (it was proof that I was doing something to get in shape) and decided I was ready for more!

What changes have you seen in your overall health and fitness level since starting CrossFit? I have lost a lot of body fat and replaced it with muscle! I can say with confidence that I currently am the strongest I have ever been! I never thought I would ever be able to do a pull-up and now I can do 6-7 strict pull-ups unbroken. I feel strong and that gives me a lot of confidence in my day to day life as well. The Lurong challenges have really helped me to be more informed about what I am eating and what foods I should be avoiding. I still love beer but I’ve learned to enjoy it occasionally instead of regularly 😉

What kind of changes have you you experienced since starting CrossFit that were completely unexpected? The community aspect of CrossFit, and specifically at CFM, has definitely been a surprise to me. The support that I have received from coaches as well as members has been the driving force for me and has motivated to come in even when there are overhead squats programmed for the day. I have met many great people through CrossFit and have made friends for life! I love the social events hosted at the gym and also the ladies nights we organize ourselves. There is nothing better than having a cheat meal with a group of strong ladies!

Favorite WOD: Anything short, heavy, without Burpees

Least favorite WOD: The 30 min EMOM we did in August: alternating rowing and burpees. This was the first time since I started CrossFit that I seriously considered giving up in the middle of a WOD.

Favorite CrossFit Midtown moment: My first strict pull up

Hobbies, Talents and or Interests Outside of CrossFit: I love watching and playing sports. When I’m not at CFM I’m most likely at some park/gym playing kickball, flag football, or volleyball. The weekends are for watching football. I’m also a big fan of mud runs and obstacle courses. If you have a race in mind just let me know and I will most likely sign up with you 🙂

Advice for new CrossFitters: Don’t ever give up! Keep training and eventually you get where you want to be. And very important: All injuries can be prevented by listening to the coaches and knowing your own limits.

October 2016 Member of the Month, Jeannette Brown Read More »

We leverage regular exercise with a combination of a clean diet, quality sleep, clean supplementation (high strength fish oil and high quality protein), and stress relieving activities for the greatest improvement in fitness and health.

Upcoming CFM Events

Wednesday, Oct 5th:5-8pm. SFH Sampling & Supplementation Info Session.
Sunday, Oct 9th:8am. CFM Track Day. Meet at the track for an aerobic capacity Double WOD with Coach Travis.
Wednesday, Oct 19th: Reebox Box Crawl. The Box Crawl is an epic road trip stopping at 125 CrossFit Boxes over the course of 18 weeks. Team Reebox will hang out at CFM for the day and bring awesome stuff! Here’s a little of what they will bring: a full Nano 6 try on experience where members will be able to try on the Nano 6 for their workout, a fully stocked Reebok Recovery Bar that is loaded with Kill Cliff, Goat Tape, WOD Repair Lotion, Vita Coco, Caveman Coffee, and much more as well as a Reebok Survival Outpost packed with body wipes, hair ties, and plastic bags for your dirty gym clothes…you know, all the must haves! All CFM members are invited to to the box for this event.
Thursday, Oct 20th: Bring-A-Friend Day!! There will be an all levels partner friendly WOD. Invite a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you for the WOD.
Tuesday, Nov 15th: 5:45am-8am and 3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. The Dunk Truck will be back in November for members to be rested from September or for a 1st time test. Sign up here for the next Dunk Truck!

Barbell Calf Smash Post WOD Session. "Don't go in to the pain cave." — Barbell Calf Smash Post WOD Session. “Don’t go in to the pain cave.”

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. “Full Circle”
6 Minute AMRAP:
1500m Row

30 Seconds Rest

6 Minute AMRAP
50 Double Unders**
50 Slamballs (20/14)
50 Double Unders**

30 Seconds Rest

6 Minute AMRAP:
1500m Row

**Scale Double Unders (DUs) to DU+singles 25 reps/set, speed step 1:1, singles 1:1. Rx+ = 100 DUs reps/set. The jump rope must stop after the 50th DU before starting the next round.

Post fewest meters rowed between two AMRAPs and total reps from DUs and Slamballs.
Ex: 1585m, 250 Rx+

B. Calf Smash & Stretch
Roller buddy calf smash 60 sec each side
Lacrosse ball shin smash
Banded distraction ankle stretch: 40 sec calf, 40 sec achilles each side

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps across at 80%. Max reps on 3rd set.

B. 4 Rounds: [16 Minute Time Cap]
50ft Prowler Push (m = 50/100/150, w = sled/50/100)
50ft Sprint
9 Bar Facing Burpees (L2 = 12, L3 = 15)
20 Wall Situps

Post load and reps for squat and time for WOD. Ex: 285#, 7 reps, 10:58 L3

WED 10.05.16 SFH Taste-N-Train Read More »

What is the most important part of the Wallball shot? David at the bottom of a squat for a Wallball shot. — What is the most important part of the Wallball shot?
David at the bottom of a squat for a Wallball shot.

Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Turkish Get ups: Complete 4 sets of 4 reps increasing weight.

B. “Jumping Kettle Balls”
10 Minute AMRAP
15 Wallballs*
30 Kettlebell Swings (m = 16/24/32kg, w = 12/16/24kg) (L1 = Russian Swings)
60 Double Unders**

*Wallballs
L3 = (20# to 10ft/14# to 10ft)
L2 = (14# to 10ft/10# to 10ft)
L1 = (14# to 9ft/10# to 9ft)

**Double Unders Scaling
L2 = 30 Double Under or 30 Reps DU+Singles
L1 = 60 Singles

This workout has been developed in collaboration with Neal Maddox to get your heart pumping and legs and lungs burning. Pick a skill level that doesn’t result in getting stuck for too long. If you have double unders in small bunches Level 2 could be right. If your double unders are one at a time, you might consider going to Level 1 so you can keep moving and get more work done. For CFM Members you can always retry the workout in Open Gym at a different skill level if your initial attempt doesn’t fit your original plan.

Speak with your coach if you have questions about which level is most appropriate for you. Enjoy the workout, and see you on the whiteboard!

Post load for TGU and rounds+reps completed in the AMRAP. Ex: 55#, 4+32 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Full Circle”
6 Minute AMRAP:
1500m Row

30 Seconds Rest

6 Minute AMRAP
50 Double Unders**
50 Slamballs (20/14)
50 Double Unders**

30 Seconds Rest

6 Minute AMRAP:
1500m Row

**Scale Double Unders (DUs) to DU+singles 25 reps/set, speed step 1:1, singles 1:1. Rx+ = 100 DUs reps/set. The jump rope must stop after the 50th DU before starting the next round.

Post fewest meters rowed between two AMRAPs and total reps from DUs and Slamballs.
Ex: 1585m, 250 Rx+

B. Calf Smash & Stretch
Roller buddy calf smash 60 sec each side
Lacrosse ball shin smash
Banded distraction ankle stretch: 40 sec calf, 40 sec achilles each side

TUES 10.04.16 “Jumping Kettle Balls” Read More »

Shannon #backtobusinessmonday — Shannon
#backtobusinessmonday

Upcoming CFM Events

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- 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. Snatch Progressions: In 15 minutes work up in weight for the complex:
1 High Hang Power Snatch (from the hip)
1 Hang Power Snatch (above the knee)
1 Power Snatch
1 High Hang Squat Snatch (from the hip)
1 Hang Squat Snatch (above the knee)
(Aim for 60% of 1 RM Snatch)

B. For Time [14 minute time cap]
42/25 Cal Row
21 Snatch*
30/25 Cal Row
15 Snatch*
18/15 Cal Row
9 Snatch*

Weight for the barbell:
Men = 55/75/95
Women = 45/55/65

*L1 may be muscle or power or squat or split snatch. L2/L3 = Squat Snatch

Post load for complex and time for WOD. Ex: 140#, 9:49 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…TUESDAY

A. Turkish Get ups: Complete 4 sets of 4 reps increasing weight.

B. “Jumping Kettle Balls”
10 Minute AMRAP
15 Wallballs*
30 Kettlebell Swings (m = 16/24/32kg, w = 12/16/24kg) (L1 = Russian Swings)
60 Double Unders**

*Wallballs
L3 = (20# to 10ft/14# to 10ft)
L2 = (14# to 10ft/10# to 10ft)
L1 = (14# to 9ft/10# to 9ft)

**Double Unders Scaling
L2 = 30 Double Under or 30 Reps DU+Singles
L1 = 60 Singles

Speak with your coach if you have questions about which level is most appropriate for you. Enjoy the workout, and see you on the whiteboard!

Post load for TGU and rounds+reps completed in the AMRAP. Ex: 55#, 4+32 L3

MON 10.03.16 Read More »

Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. 18 Minute AMRAP
30 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
30 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
30 Cal Row
30 Toes To Bar

B. 5-Way Banded Shoulder Stretch

Post total rounds plus reps completed for the AMRAP. Ex: 248 L3

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD [25 Minute Time Cap]
5 Rounds
21 Pushups**. Partner Elbow Plank Hold
7 Deadlift. Partner Rests
5 Hang Power Clean. Partner Dead Hang Hold

(m = 75/135/185, w = 45/85/125)
**Scale pushups to incline: 12” parallette, 16” bench, or (20/24/30”) Box. For scaling up (The +) for Level 2 and Level 3 (L2/L3+ = deficit 3.5”/2.5”).

All rounds and repetitions are individual totals. Only 1 partner working at a time while the other is in a hold or resting. Partners may partition the rounds and the reps any way. 1st partner can complete a full round and then alternate; OR 1st partner can complete all the pushups and then the 2nd partner can complete all the pushups, and then they continue through the round relay style; OR 1st partner can do 11 pushups, then 2nd partner does 11 pushups, then they will do 10 and 10 reps to each complete the full set of pushups and then move to deadlift. Leap frogging is not permitted and each individual must follow the order of pushups, then deadlift, then hang power clean.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 21:34 L3+

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Alexis Story. Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Tina
12:15p: Yoga- Lana Wilson. Click here to reserve

FRI 09.30.16 Read More »

Loaded carries are great for training the grip, building muscle, Developing work capacity, core strength, & coordination, and even improving function of the shoulder girdle. Pick heavy things up and carry them before setting them down!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Strict Pullups: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP strict pullups. Multiple sets permitted.
Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

B. “Wayne’s World”
Team WOD
3 Rounds
Team 1: Max Cal Airdyne
Team 2: Worm Complex (45/25) synchronized
5 worm squats (R Shoulder)
9 worm push press (Alternating Shoulder)
5 worm squats (L Shoulder)
200m Run

**Rx+ wear a vest (20/14) for pullups and “Wayne’s World”

At 3,2,1…go Team 1 begins on the Airdyne and can alternate teammates as often as they like. At the start Team 2 begins on their synchronized worm complex of squats and presses. After finishing the last squat, all members of Team 2 go for a 200m run. When the last teammate crosses the finish line, Team 1 must stop biking and move to the worm. Team 2 begins to bike. Continue this pattern for 3 rounds on the Airdyne for each team.

Post reps of pullups and team total cals for WOD. Ex 61, 478 (team of 5) Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. 18 Minute AMRAP
30 Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
30 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
30 Cal Row
30 Toes To Bar

B. 5-Way Banded Shoulder Stretch

Post total rounds plus reps completed for the AMRAP. Ex: 248 L3

THUR 09.30.16 “Wayne’s World” Read More »

Ready, and stand. The run as with our life journey begins with the first step.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
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 [15 Minute Time Cap]:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
30 Double Unders (Rx+ = 60 Double Unders)
40 AbMat Wall Situps

Post load for load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 10:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Pullups: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP strict pullups. Multiple sets permitted.
Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

**Rx+ wear a vest (20/14) for pullups and “Wayne’s World”

Post reps of pullups and team total cals for WOD. Ex 61, 478 (team of 5) Rx.

WED 09.28.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Rack Mobility: Spend 8 minutes working on improving front rack mobility
Thoracic/lat foam roll
Banded front rack stretch
Wrist extension stretch

B. “Hang With ‘Em” [16 Minute Time Cap]
Complete all Rep Rounds (10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1)
Hang Squat Clean Thrusters (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Bar Facing Burpees

Post time to complete the WOD. 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 [15 Minute Time Cap]:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
30 Double Unders (Rx+ = 60 Double Unders)
40 AbMat Wall Situps

Post load for load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 10:20 Rx

TUES 09.27.16 “Hang With ‘Em” Read More »