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December Events

Bring-A-Friend Day: Saturday 12/19 All Classes 9, 10, 11am
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 12/28 early registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for more details and to register

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. Clean & Jerk: 5 sets of 2. Workups.

B. “Open 13.4”
Climbing Ladder for 7 Minutes:
3 Clean and Jerks (135/95), 3 Toes to Bar
6 Clean and Jerks (135/95), 6 Toes to Bar
9 Clean and Jerks (135/95), 9 Toes to Bar
Continue to add 3 repetitions per round until the 7 Minute Cap.

Post load for C&J and total reps for WOD. Ex: 185#, 93 Rx.

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

“Macarena”
Teams of 4-5 Athletes
AMRAP 20:
12/8 Calorie Row
10 Kettlebell Swings (m = 16/24/32, w = 12/16/20)
50ft Walking Lunge

Once the first athlete clears the rower, the second athlete can start conga line style. Reps are individual totals.

Post total rounds of the team + repetitions. 50ft = 1 rep. Ex: 31 + 38 L3.

Namaste
Click here to reserve your spot for yoga

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
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 12.18.15 Bring-A-Friend Day on Saturday!! Read More »

6pm loves to clean — 6pm. It’s more fun cleaning at the gym!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7:15p: Goal Setting Workshop- Michael. Click here to reserve
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana Wilson
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Grace
30 Clean & Jerk for time (135/95)
**Scale to 65% of 1RM Clean & Jerk

B. 3 Rounds Not For Time:
10 Situps
500m Row
For every second difference than your time for first 500m Row complete 1 extra situp in addition to the 10 before continuing to next row.

Post time for Grace and time for 1st 500m row + total situps completed (include 10/round).
Example: 2:10 Rx, 1:48, 38 Situps

And coming tomorrow…

A. Handstand Walking: In 10 minutes practice progressions for handstand walking
then… Max Distance Handstand Walk

B. “Sage at 20”
20 minutes As many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
20 Thrusters (m = 75/100/135, w = 55/70/95)
20 Pullups
20 Burpees

Post max distance and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 24ft, 2+52

TUES 12.08.15 Grace Read More »

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
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

“The Olympian”

In 9 minutes complete (AMRAP) as many reps as possible of Ground to Overhead (G2OH) and Bar Facing Burpees. Each round the weight will increase and the reps will decrease in the G2OH and you will have 7 Bar Facing Burpees to complete before moving on to the next round.

Level 3**
20 G2OH (95/65)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
15 G2OH (135/85)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
10 G2OH (155/105)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
5 G2OH (185/135)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP G2OH (225/155)

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“The Olympian” WOD Description and Standards

Your total score will be the total number of repetitions completed in the 9 minutes. Ex: 81 L3

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)
15 Overhead Plate Lunge Steps (45/35)
10 Supermans

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

TUES 09.22.15 “The Olympian” Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- 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
7-7:30p: Goal Setting & Reflection- Michael. Click here to reserve
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Veronica Lewinger
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Olympic Total: 1 rep max Snatch followed by 1 rep max Clean & Jerk

B. 1 Minute Max Cals Airdyne

Post max load for Snatch and C&J and total cal. Ex: 185#, 265#, 32

And coming tomorrow…

“Mary Ann”
5 Rounds
7 Handstand Pushups
14 Pistols
21 Double unders

Post time to complete WOD: 7:48 Rx

TUES 08.18.15 Olympic Total Read More »

Cary demoing kipping pullups for the class

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown

This WOD was created specifically to honor the 30 men and one dog that gave their lives for our country on August 6, 2011. It is 31 minutes long—one minute in remembrance of each hero. The rep scheme is 8-6-11—the date of their ultimate sacrifice. Finally, this is a partner WOD. The men who gave their lives were from multiple branches of our military, working together as a team. In the workout you and your team member will constantly be taking the load from each other providing much needed support and relief. We realize that no physical sacrifice made during a workout can come close to the sacrifice our brave heroes made, but we consider this WOD a CrossFitters “moment of silence.” This is how we can honor those that gave all in the name of freedom.

Sign up to participate in the WOD on Saturday, August 1st from 9am-12pm. For more details and to register click here.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- 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 to reserve your spot.Click here!

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk (C&J):
Every minute on the minute (EMOM) 1 C&J for 8 minutes: (75% of 1 RM)

B. Partner WOD. 8 Rounds for Time:
3 Clean & Jerk (135/95)
6 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24/20)”

One barbell, one box per team. Each partner completes 8 rounds. Reps are per person. 1 partner starts on C&J and the other on the box. Both partners may be working at the same time.

Post load for C&J. Post total time for the WOD. Ex: 205#, 12:28 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Overhead Squat (OHS) Ladder: In 16 minutes workup to a heavy Overhead Squat.
Maximum start weight: 95/65 (+10/5# per successful lift)

B. 10 Minute AMRAP
10 Wallballs (20/14) 10ft
10m Walking Lunges
10m Foot-hand crawl

Post max load for OHS. Post rounds and reps complete for WOD. 10m = 1 rep.
Ex: 165#, 6 + 10 Rx.

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Casey
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. Olympic Total: 1 rep max Snatch followed by 1 rep max Clean & Jerk

B. 1 Minute Max Cals Airdyne

Post max load for Snatch and C&J and total cal. Ex: 185#, 275#, 32

And coming tomorrow…

A. Baseline:
500m Row
40 Air Squats
30 Situps
20 Hand release pushups
10 Pullups

B. Overhead Squat: 3 sets of 5 at 70% of 1 rep max. Rest 3 minutes between sets
Accrue 2 minutes L-sit hold on rings or parallettes.

Post time for Baseline and load for OHS. Ex: 4:12 Rx, 175#.

MON 02.16.15 1st Quarterly Progress Checks Read More »

Snatch — Coach Richard working on snatch

Get to know Coach Richard!

Richard started Coaching at CFM this past winter so hopefully you’ve had a chance to have a few classes with him. A Yoga enthusiast, and soon to be yoga instructor as he works through his teaching certification, he brings that knowledge to movement and mobility in the CrossFit classes he coaches. Welcome to the team, Richard!
Name/Nicknames: Richard aka RichBo aka #BowFlex
Age: 33
How long coaching CrossFit? 2 years
Other coaching certifications: Level 1 CrossFit Certificate; Level 2 CrossFit Certificate; USA Volleyball Impact CAP 1 Certification. Currently pursuing my RYT 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification
I actually left Corporate America 4 months ago….I currently teach CF full-time now as well as some other endeavors in the fitness industry.
Athletic background/achievement: Competitive Indoor Volleyball Player
How long doing CrossFit: 5 years
Favorite CrossFit movement or workout & score/time/load:Favorite movement: Snatch (80 kg) Favorite WOD: Amazing “Grace” aka Barbell for Boobs: 3:38 Rx.
Favorite movement to coach: Snatch
In my spare time I enjoy: Playing competitive volleyball. Practicing yoga. Reading, learning and growing. I also love a good movie.
Favorite quote: “I’d rather you be quiet/humble and surprise me than talk a big game and disappoint the hell out of me!”
Advice to new CrossFitters: LEARN. Learn how to do the movements correctly. Be RELENTLESS about your technique and form. And don’t ever stop learning. Do the work, and all else will come.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Split Jerk: 5 sets of 2. Working up to heavy set of 2.

B. “Macho Man”
Every Minute On The Minute for as Long as Possible:
3 Power Cleans
3 Front Squats
3 Jerks
(m = 135/185, w = 95/135)

*If you complete 10 rounds, add one rep to each movement for each additional minute. For example minute 11 would be 4 Power Cleans + 4 Front Squats + 4 Jerks. Minute 12 would be 5 of each, and minute 13 would be 6 of each.

Post load for Clean & Split Jerk and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 7+7 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 4 sets of 3 reps. Worksets. Max reps on the final set.

B. 10 Minute AMRAP
10 Burpees
25 Double Unders

Score load and reps for bench and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 4 reps, 9+4 Rx.

WED 02.11.15 Coach Spotlight: Richard Read More »

Power Snatches for 6pm'ers on a Friday — Power Snatches for 6pm’ers on a Friday

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Barbell Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex of:
1 Snatch
1 Clean & Jerk
1 Thruster

B. Teams of 2. For Time [20 minute time cap]:
40 Burpee Box Jump (20”)
30 Snatches (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)
40 Burpee Box Jump (20”)
30 Clean and Jerks (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)
40 Burpee Box Jump (20”)
30 Thrusters (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)

All reps team total. One partner working at a time and partners may share reps any way.

Post load for Complex and time for WOD: 185#, 15:20 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Rope Climbs: In 10 minutes practice rope climbs.

*Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing the rope and when sliding down.

B. 12 Minute AMRAP:
10 Strict Handstand Push Ups
2 Legless Rope Climbs
20 Wallballs (20/14)
10 Hang Squat Clean (m =100/135, w = 70/95)
10 Front Rack Lunge Steps (m =100/135, w = 70/95)

Post rounds and reps completed for AMRAP. Ex: 1+41 Rx+.

TUES 02.03.15 Read More »

Always celebrate the small achievements in CrossFit. Rich's 1st Toes to Ring. — Always celebrate the small achievements in CrossFit. Rich’s 1st Toes to Ring.

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- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Jerk: EMOM for 7 minutes 1 Push Jerk (80% of 1 rep max)

B. Rep Rounds For Time: [20 minute time cap]
10-8-6-4-2
Clean and Jerk (135/95)
After each set, complete 2 Rounds of:
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Air Squats

Post load for push jerk and time to complete WOD. If time capped post total reps completed (330 max).
Ex1: 235#, 13:38 Rx
Ex2: 185#, 272 Rx

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2: Triple Couplet
40-30-20-10
Power Clean (95/65), Box Jump Overs (24/20)
40-30-20-10
Front Squats (95/65), Toes to Bar
40-30-20-10
Wallballs (20/14), Burpee

One partner working at a time. All reps are teams totals. Complete the first couplet of 40-30-20-10, then move to the second and then to the third.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 27:10 Rx.

Saturday Restorative Yoga

Time: 12p -Monica Miller

Sunday

Time: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 10.31.14 Read More »

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
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Sure-fire Way to Learn the Clean by Jon-Erik Kawamoto. Savvy athletes and fitness enthusiasts perform the power clean or squat clean in their strength and conditioning program to develop explosive power in the hips, rate of force development, dynamic flexibility, and to improve athletic performance (particularly with running, jumping, and throwing). This article will break down the clean into its key parts to make it easier to learn, so you too can start reaping the benefits of this awesome exercise…(click here to read more)!

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk: In 16 minutes work up to a heavy single.

B. Triple AMRAP
3 minutes AMRAP
Clean & Jerk (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)
3 minutes Rest
2 minute AMRAP
Power Clean (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)
2 minutes Rest
1 minute AMRAP
Front Squats (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)

Post load for C&J and total reps from Triple AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 57 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Snatch: In 12 minutes work up to a moderate single: 5-4-3-2-1.

B. For Time [20 minute time cap]:
OPEN: 400 Meter Run
3 rounds:
12 Chest-to-bar Pullups
9 Power Snatch (95/65)
6 Handstand Pushups**
CLOSE:
400 Meter Run
20 Burpees

**Scale to HSPU Negatives 1:1 or Shoulder-to-overhead (95/65) 1:2 (12 reps)

Post max load for Power Snatch and time to complete WOD. Ex: 155#, 11:10 Rx

MON 10.13.14 Read More »