Thursday, May 16th 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, May 16th 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, May 18th 1:00 pm: Save the Date! CFM 7th Anniversary Party!! RSVP here by Tuesday, May 14th.
Monday, May 20th: HSN Nutrition Challenge Starts! Sign up at the gym to get fit and healthy for the summer!
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Murph at 09:00 at Piedmont Park! We have a unique opportunity to offer both a service and experience for all those who participate in the Memorial Murph WOD and share in the remembrance of an American Hero. CFM Gym Closed. Meet at the park in the morning for the WOD. Reserve your spot in advance here!
Monday, May 27th: CFM Brunch at 11:00 at The Nook in Midtown. Join your fellow CFM Members for a nutritious brunch and social over Memorial Day weekend.
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: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. E3MOM 15
3 Deadlifts (no bounce)
4 Kneeling Jump to Squat
(Rx+ Kneeling Jump to Pistol 2/2)
B. 10 Rounds [16min cap]
1 Rope Climb**
2 Deadlifts (205/135)
3 Front Squats
**All athletes must wear long socks, shin sleeves, or shin protect for rope climbs.
Post load for deadlift and time for the WOD. Ex: 410#, 10:49 Rx.
And coming tomorrow…
For Time:
25 Pull Ups
50 Cal Row
100 OHS (45/35)
50 Box Jumps (24/20”)
25 Pull ups
Work the turn! Jake and Lewis from Graveyard Games 2018
CFM Upcoming Events!
Saturday, January 12th: CFM Rise Up Partner Competition from 8 am – 2 pm Saturday morning! Everyone of every ability is strongly encouraged to participate in this fun and challenging event or come watch your fellow athletes compete and cheer them on! RSVP here if you are spectating or competing: Rise Up FB Event
and Details!
Thursday, January 24th: 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, January 25th 6:30 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- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: Weightlifting- Anthony
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. Push Press
1-1-1-1-1
Work to new Max
B. 2 Rounds
20 Thrusters (75/55)
2 Rope Climbs
Post heaviest push press & time to complete WOD. EX: 4:22 Rx
And coming Saturday…
3 Person Team WOD [40min cap]
3 Rounds
20 Toes to Bar
20 Burpees
20 Power Cleans (115/80)
-90/60 Calorie Row-
2 Rounds
20 Toes to Bar
20 Burpees
20 Power Cleans (135/95)
-90/60 Calorie Row-
1 Round
20 Toes to Bar
20 Burpees
20 Power Cleans (155/105)
Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 24:12 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…
TBA
Sunday Schedule
8:45a: Barbell Club- Pietsch
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Neal
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
5p: Open Gym- Neal
6p: Open Gym- Neal
Sunday, August 4th: Handstand Mobility Workshop with Lana Wilson from 12:15-1:30 pm. Great for members wanting to improve their handstands and learn the progressions and tools that play an important role in getting, and staying, upside down. All levels are welcome and variations and modifications will be given to beginners and seasoned hand-standers alike!
Monday, August 5th: Mobility Night at 6:30pm with Dr Frasier. The focus will be Hips + Low Back and improving posterior chain movements.
Saturday, August 11th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 8:45am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soldiers and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember To participate or to donate visit our fundraising page: Team CFM for 31Heroes #31Heroes
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. For Time [15 min cap]
20 Shoulder to Overhead (115/75)
1 Rope Climb
15 Shoulder to Overhead
2 Rope Climbs
10 Shoulder to Overhead
3 Rope Climbs
10 Shoulder to Overhead
4 Rope Climbs
5 Shoulder to Overhead
5 Rope Climbs
B. 3 Rounds Not for time
10 Dual KB Box Step Up (5/5)
30 Russian Twists (DB/KB/Plate/slam ball)
*work to a moderate to heavy weight for each movement
Post time for the WOD. Ex: 9:10 Rx
And coming Saturday…
Partner WOD
Squat Clean Accumulate:
M/M Pair: 3,000lbs
M/F Pair: 2,500lbs
F/F Pair: 2,000lbs
[10min Cap]
Directly Into
40-30-20-10
Single Arm DB Hang Clean and Jerk (50/35)
Burpees
*100m Run together after each Round*
Post weight used for cleans and total time to complete WOD Ex: 150, 12:35 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
Sunday Schedule
8a: Aerobic Capacity- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Weightlifting- Anthony
12:15p: Handstand Mobility and Workshop- Lana Wilson
5,6p: Open Gym- Travis
CFM Yoda T-shirt. “Do or do not. There is no try.”
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: Weightlifting- Anthony
8:30p: Star Wars: Last Jedi Premiere!!
Workout of the Day (WOD):
A. Squat Clean: 5 sets of 2 reps at 75%.
B. For Time [20 Minute Time Cap]
50-40-30-20-10 Medicine ball cleans (20/14)
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
**Athletes must wear long socks or pants to protect shins to climb the rope.
Post load for clean and time for the WOD. Ex: 235#, 14:10 Rx.
Post box jump height and total rounds+reps for AMRAP. Ex: 39”, 4+16 Rx.
May the force be with you!
Upcoming CFM Events
Thursday, Dec 14th: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Premiere Night for CFM! Wear your Star Wars costume or shirt and join us for a 8:30pm showing at Midtown Art Cinema. Tickets available at the front desk and see Announcements Board or Event Page for details.
**Save the Date!**
Friday, Dec 15th: 7-11pm CFM Holiday Party!!
Thursday, Dec 28th:Early bird registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge on Thursday 12/28 at 11:59pm. Sign up now to save 33% off registration!! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness so you can achieve your goals, this is your answer. Click here for more details and to join Team CFM for the challenge.
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Will Milne
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 4 (80% of 5 rep max) (3-0-X-1)*
3 second negative. 0 seconds at the bottom (touch-and-go). *X = ½ second up (dynamic). 1 second hold at top.
B. 9 minute as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
20 Double Unders
14 Air Squats
1 Rope Climb (15ft)**
**Athletes must wear long socks or pants to protect shins when climbing the rope. Scale to 10ft rope climb 1:1, 1ft rope climb hold for 5 seconds, Knee-raise dead hang hold 10 seconds
Post load for Press. Post total rounds and reps from AMRAP. Ex: 135#, 7+10 Rx.
And coming tomorrow…
A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.
B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
5 Thrusters (m = 75/105/155, w = 55/75/105)
11 Burpees
Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 L3
Ex2: strict 8 reps, [41], L2
CFM Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 27th: Bring-A-Friend Day! Thank you for everyone who invited a friend to join us and for those completing their first workout at CrossFit Midtown for the June BAF Day! We look forward to the next BAF Day in July. Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Email us with their name and contact email to reserve their spot. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!
Wednesday, August 2nd and 9th Mobility Nights with Dr. Jackie Varnum. Mobility Night is at 6:30pm and group classes will run on the half hour. This will be a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This first session will focus on the shoulder and overhead movements. Athletes will use banded distraction to increase range of motion and then use muscle activation and movement reinforcement to improve stability/mobility in the overhead press and overhead squat.
Saturday, August 12th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 9am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soilders and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Click here for event details and to donate for this great cause! #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember
We celebrate honest effort and a WOD well done! Melissa enjoying a quiet moment recovering.
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana Wilson
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. Rope Climbs: 8 minutes every minute on the minute 1 rope climb
**Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.
B. 5 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]
15 Cal Row
10 Hand Release Burpees
6 Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean (m = 35/50/70’s, w = 25/35/50’s)
Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:10 L2.
And coming tomorrow…
A. Single Leg Deadlift: In 15 minutes work up to a set of 5 each leg at 60% of 5RM (10 reps total).
Demo Video []
B. Rep Rounds For Time [12 Minute Time Cap]:
15-12-9
Kettlebell Deadlift (m = 20/24/32, w = 12/16/24)
Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
Pullups (C2B = L2/L3+)
Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 295#, 9:34 L2
Who is excited about BAF, the Open, and FNL at CFM!? Week get it all this week!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Mar 23rd:Bring-A-Friend Day! Join CFM for an all levels beginner friendly partner WOD. Invite a friend, family, or co-worker to join you for your workout. Contact us to reserve a spot in class for your friend!
Friday, Mar 24th: Week 5 of the CrossFit Games Open Continues at CFM this week! We will be hosting exciting matchups of our coaches and top athletes along with the those at the top of the leaderboard for the scaled division.
We will have cold beverages and food…everyone is welcome to bring something to share. Please spread the word that we want everyone in the gym to enjoy FNL as we close out the open season with this event called “The Finale!” Doors open at 7pm and first heat kicks off at 7:30pm.
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
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
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.
Thursday, July 28th: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.
Rowing, Situps, Medball Passes. Saturday, August 6th: 9am-12 noon. 31Heroes WOD. For more details, to help fund raise, or to donate to the cause click here.
Workout To Remember
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Jackie
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve
Workout of the Day (WOD)
A. Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 4 (80% of 5 rep max) (3-0-X-1)*
3 second negative. 0 seconds at the bottom (touch-and-go). *X = ½ second up (dynamic). 1 second hold at top.
B. 9 minute as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
15 Double Unders
9 Air Squats
1 Rope Climb (15ft)**
**Athletes must wear long socks or pants to protect shins when climbing the rope. Scale to 10ft rope climb 1:1, 1ft rope climb hold for 10 seconds, Knee-raise dead hang hold 10 seconds
Post load for Press. Post total rounds and reps from AMRAP. Ex: 135#, 7+10 Rx.
And coming tomorrow…
A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.
B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
5 Thrusters (m = 115/155, w = 85/105)
11 Burpees
Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 Rx+
Ex2: strict 8 reps, [41], Rx
