hero wod

Members taking a moment of silence before a Hero WOD.

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- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“The Seven” [30 Minute Time Cap]
7 Rounds

L3
7 Handstand Push-ups
7 Thrusters (135/95)
7 Knees-to-Elbows
7 Deadlifts (245/185)
7 Burpees
7 Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)
7 Pull-ups

L2
7 Push-ups
7 Thursters (95/65)
7 Knees-to-Arms
7 Deadlifts (185/135)
7 Burpees
7 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
7 Pull-ups

L1
7 Incline Pushups (20/24”)
7 Thursters (65/45)
7 Hanging Knee Raise
7 Deadlifts (115/85)
7 Burpees
7 Kettlebell Swings (16/12kg)
7 Ring Rows

Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 26:40 L2

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Rack Mobility: Spend 10 minutes on Lats, wrists, and T-spine.

B. “Karen Meets Annie” [17 Minute Time Cap]
50-40-30-20-10
Wall Balls**
Double Unders**
Wall Situps

**Level Movement Details:
L3: Wall Balls (20# to 10ft/14# to 10ft), Double unders
L2: Wall Balls (14# to 10ft/10# to 10ft), 25-20-15-10-5 Double Unders
L1: Wall Balls (14# to 9ft/10# to 9ft), Single unders

Performance Tips:
This workout was inspired by Power Keg CrossFit in San Diego, CA and in collaboration with Neal Maddox. This is twist of 2 beloved benchmark workouts that will put your motor to the test. The goal is to complete the workout as quickly as possible within the time cap. However, not all athletes will be able to finish the entire workout within the time cap, so do your best and use that cap as extra motivation. Not finishing doesn’t mean failure. The workout is tough by design and will help get you ready for the Open.

Pick a skill level that allows you to keep moving rather than get stuck on one of the movements like double unders. If you aren’t proficient at double unders but you can still link 5-6 reps in a row, Level 2 might be the best option due to the scaled rep requirement.

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 14:10 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Jan 26th: Mobility Night with Dr. Jackie Varnum at 6pm. This will be the first session of a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This first session will focus on the squat and improving hip mobility through increased range of motion, muscle activation, and movement reinforcement.

Thursday, Feb 23rd: The 2017 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 23rd 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 for a year or more 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 open and join Team CFM.

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Ellen taking the team relay hand off from Jeannette from "Baton Relay" WOD — Ellen taking the team relay hand off from Jeannette in the “Baton Relay” WOD

Upcoming CFM Events

Saturday, Sept 10th: 9-12am. Lurong Kickoff Party & Team Selections.
Monday, Sept 12th: Start of Lurong Championship Challenge! Click here to read more.
Wednesday, Sept 14th: 3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. Sign up here!
Thursday, Sept 22nd: 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.

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- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Team “DVB” [35 Minute Time Cap]
8 x 200m Run with a single Medicine Ball (20/14)
8 Rounds
10 Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft
1 rope climb**
4 x 200m Run with a single Medicine Ball (20/14)
4 Rounds
10 Wallballs
1 rope climb
2 x 200m Run with a single Medicine Ball (20/14)
2 Rounds
10 Wallballs
1 rope climb

**Wear long socks or pants to protect your legs for rope climbs. Rope climbs only permitted if wearing long socks or pants. Scale for Rope climbs:
10ft climb 1:1, Seated box rope climb 2:1, floor plank rope climb 1:1, ring rows 5:1.

All reps and distances are team totals. One athlete working at a time. Partners may partition the rounds and reps any way. For the run, partners may alternate 100, 200, or 400m on the runs for 1600m, then 800m, then 400m total.

B. Calf Smash & Stretch
Barbell calf smash 1:30 each side
Banded distraction ankle stretch: 40 sec calf, 40 sec achilles each side

Post time to complete the WOD. Ex: 30:40 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 15 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. “Golf Carting”
8 Minute AMRAP
20/15 Cal Bike or 20/15 Cal Row
15 Pushups
100ft Farmers Walk (32’s/24’s)
15 Slam Balls (20/15)
20 Lateral Step Ups & Over (24/20”)
20 AbMat Situps

Rest 2 minutes after the first AMRAP and repeat starting with 20/15 Cal Row instead.

In a shotgun start, one person on each team starts on a different movement and moves down the list to complete the round. 100/95 reps per round. Continue the second AMRAP where you started the 1st AMRAP. The team with the most reps from their individuals wins the race.

Post load for deadlift and total individual reps completed (50ft carry = 5 reps)
Ex: 400#, 305 Rx.

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Don’t forget we’re trying out an 8a class on Tuesdays & Fridays through the 15th.

Goodbye Cheryl & Kalen!

We’ve been so lucky to have 3-time Olympian Cheryl Haworth & her fiance Kalen as a part of the CFM community for the past four months. Kalen just got a promotion at SCAD (you go girl!), but the new gig is based in Savannah, so they’ll be moving back south later this week.
Join Cheryl today at the 5pm class as she coaches great clean & jerk form. She’ll also be back regularly for Olympic Lifting workshops. It’s been a pleasure getting to know you both and learning from you, Cheryl! Thanks for sharing your knowledge & expertise. Best wishes in Savannah!

Big crowd of 15 got after the Hotshots 19 hero WOD in Monday’s noon class. Great work crew!

Today’s Schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Beka
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Beka
8a: All Levels – Beka
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Beka
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis & Cheryl
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Cassie
6:30p: Group Intro- Lis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Cassie
8p: Advanced CrossFit- Lis

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: 4×4 workups (work up, or increase weight each set)
B. Clean & Jerk: 15min of skillwork OR 15 min to a heavy triple
C. 12 min to find max height box jump

And coming tomorrow…

A. Single arm press: 5×5 each side (workups)
B. 10 min pistol skillwork OR find Weighted Pistol 3RM
C. Tabata row OR AirDyne OR jump rope singles OR double unders

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