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CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 24th: Bring-A-Friend Day! 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!

Sunday, August 27th:CFM Yoga Workshop. CFM Yoga Instructor Will Milne will teach an introductory workshop on the basics of yoga. Increase mobility, speed recovery time, prevent injury, improve posture, find new strengths and the power of relaxation. We will cover basic breathing techniques, spinal articulations, key yoga poses, and the physical and mental demands of restructuring the human body. Click here to sign up!

Monday, August 28th Lurong Championship Challenge Early Registration Deadline. Before 8/28 save $15 on 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. The Challenge combines nutrition and weekly WODs. Whether your goal is to lose weight and look amazing in your swimsuit, or you are looking for serious performance gains, this Challenge is for you. Challenge starts on Monday, September 18th. Click here to sign up and select CrossFit Midtown as your Gym Affiliate!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
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. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set.

B. Tabata It Again:
8 rounds each movement (20 seconds work : 10 seconds rest)
Double Unders
Pushups
Row for Cal
Double Unders

Post load and reps for Back Squat and total reps for each movement. Ex: 240#, 8 reps, 210, 55, 74, 188 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: 10 minutes every minute on the minute 1 Power Clean. 80% of 1 rep max.

B. 3 Rounds for Time [12 minute Time Cap]
7 Power Clean (m = 95/115/155, w = 65/85/105)*
5 Front Squat
3 Push Jerk
15 Toes to Bar
Rest 1 minute between rounds

*3 levels of weights designated (L1 / L2 / L3). Select the weight that will be challenging but that you can do unbroken for the barbell complex (~70% of part A).

Post max load for Power Clean and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 8:35 L2.

MON 08.21.17 Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Monday, July 10th:CFM hosts a Nutrition Seminar for Monday, July 10th from 6-8pm. $25 per person. “Own Your Eating” presented by Jason Ackerman CF-L4 and CrossFit Seminar Staff. Click here to reserve your spot. Seminar is capped at 20.

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!

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. #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6-8p: Own Your Eating Seminar- Jason & Roz
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Macros”
5 Rounds: (40 seconds work : 20 seconds rest)
Minute 1: Row for Cal
Minute 2: Air Squat
Minute 3: 3 Deadlift at 70% of 5RM

Post load for Deadlift, total cal and total air squats: 325#, 125, 180

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch: 10 minutes every minute on the minute (EMOM)
2 Hang Power Snatch (75% of 1 rep max)

B. Teams of 2:
5 Rounds for Time [12 Minute Time Cap]
10 Hang Power Snatch (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
10 Box Jumps Overs (24/20”)

Rounds and reps are individual totals. Each team has one barbell and one box. Both athletes may be working at the same time. Time is finished when both partners have finished 5 rounds.

Post load for Snatch. Post time to finish WOD. If time capped post fewest rounds and reps that one partner completed. Ex: 165, 6:55 Rx+

MON 07.10.17 Own Your Eating Seminar! Read More »

FNL teammates Stewart and Cary teaming up again for Captain America Partner WOD!

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- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 6 Rounds: (40 seconds work : 20 seconds rest)
Minute 1: Row for Cal
Minute 2: Air Squat

Post load for Deadlift, total cal and total air squats: 415#, 125, 180

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch: 10 minutes every minute on the minute (EMOM)
2 Hang Power Snatch (75% of 1 rep max)

B. Teams of 2:
5 Rounds for Time [12 minute Time Cap]
10 Hang Power Snatch (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
10 Box Jumps Overs (24/20”)

Rounds and reps are individual totals. Each team has one barbell and one box. Both athletes may be working at the same time. Time is finished when both partners have finished 5 rounds.

Post load for Snatch. Post time to finish WOD. Ex: 165, 6:55 Rx+

MON 07.11.16 Read More »

Matt C with Mom and Dad watching in the box bleachers on Friday Night Lights

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
10a: SweatFit- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Power Clean: In 12 minutes work up to a 3RM.

B. Fight Gone Bad Style
For 3 rounds complete as many repetitions in 1 minute at each station:
Hang Power Cleans (95/65)
Row (cal)
Overhead Lunge Steps w/ (25/15#) plate
Speed Step (R+L=1)
Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft
Rest 1 minute

very rep counts. Post total reps from all rounds. Ex: 468 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD!!

12 Rounds [24 Minute Time Cap]
6 Box Jumps (24/20) — Partner dead hang hold
9 Front Squats (95/65) — Partner handstand hold
12 Toes to bar — Partner holds barbell front rack (95/65)

All rounds and reps team totals. One partner working at a time while other in static hold.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 23:10 Rx

Namaste
Click here to reserve your spot for yoga

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
11a: Open Gym- Richard
12:15p: Yoga- Kathlin Kleem. Click here to reserve

FRI 04.15.16 “Fight Gone Bad” Style Read More »

Set goals and smash them. Adrian top of a box jump.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes practice **rope climbs.

**Athletes must wear long socks or pants to protect shins when climbing the rope.

B. Rotate Every Minute
3 Rounds 1 minute at each station
Min 1: Max Burpees
Min 2: Max Rope Climbs
Min 3: Max Abmat Sit ups
Min 4: 200m Run
Min 5: Max Air Squats
Min 6: Max Cals on Rower

Post total reps. Ex: 281 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Jerk: In 20 minutes work up to a 1 rep max.

B. “Grace” Gets Personal [9 Minute Time Cap]
30 Clean & Jerk (65% of 1 RM)

Post max Clean & Jerk and time and weight for WOD. Ex: 255#, 6:24 (165#)

WED 11.11.15 Read More »

Getting ready for the Deadlift and making adjustments to set up position.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD): Bring-A-Friend Day!!

A. L-sit Holds: 8 minute EMOM:
15 seconds L-sit support hold on rings
45 seconds rest

B. “Skip Jive”
Teams of 2
20 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
1 Burpee Box Jump (24/20), 1 Calorie Row
2 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20), 2 Calorie Row
3 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20), 3 Calorie Row

Relay style, each partner completes the reps before advancing. Continue to climb as high as possible in the 20 minutes.

Post highest round completed by both partners and addition reps. Ex: 9 rounds + 20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Push Press: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Power Clean
2 Push Press

B. “Bomba” [18 minute time cap]:
3 Rounds:
400 Meter Run
30 Box Jump (m = 12/20/24, w = 10/16/20)
20 Push Press (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/80)

Post load for complex and time to complete WOD Ex: 185#, 12:26 L3

THUR 10.22.15 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

Anne-Marie and Jeannette pressing out Thrusters during partner Holbrook.

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
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Challenge WOD 6 “Champion Re-Test”

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Champion Test”

The workout is an AMRAP (As Many Reps as Possible) in 2 rounds of 6 movements each with an equal 60 seconds of work to rest ratio.

Deadlift (m = 75/115/155, w = 55/75/100)
1 minute rest
Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30”, w = 12/20/24”)
1 minute rest
Hang Power Cleans
1 minute rest
Muscle Ups*
1 minute rest
Thrusters
1 minute rest
Row for Calories
1 minute rest

Repeat for round 2

Weights and heights are designated (L1/L2/L3). *L2 Box dips straight legs / L1 Box dips bent knees.

At the sound of 3, 2, 1 Go the athlete will perform as many Reps as possible of deadlifts in 60 seconds followed by 60 seconds of rest. When the clock hits 2 minutes the athlete will perform as many reps of Box Jump Overs in 60 seconds followed by 60 seconds of rest…and the pattern continues through 2 complete rounds. The workout is over when the clock hits 23 minutes. Overall there is 12 minutes of work time and 11 minutes of rest built into the workout.

**Click here to see WOD description:
“Champion Test” WOD Description and Standards

Post total reps completed in 2 rounds of the AMRAP. Ex: 204 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: In 20 minutes working up to a heavy single.

B. 10 minute EMOM:
40 seconds work:
2 Power Clean (75%)
AMRAP Bar facing burpees
20 seconds rest

Post load for Power Clean. For EMOM post total reps of burpees and weight for clean.
Ex: 245#, 52 (185#).

TUES 10.20.15 “Champion Re-Test” Read More »

John M vertical leap skill transfer from burpee to burpee box jump

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Box Jumps: EMOM for 8 minutes 3 Box Jumps (step downs only). Same height for all sets.

B. Partner WOD
2 rounds with 2 minutes at each station:
Dumbbell Hang Power Clean (m = 35/50, w = 25/35)
Box Jumps (m = 24/30, w = 20/24) (step downs only)
20ft Foot Hand Crawl
AbMat Situps
Row for Cal

Post box jump height and total reps from WOD. Ex 36”, 302 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 7 unbroken.

B. 3 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]:
60 Double-Unders
30 Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft
15 Deadlifts (185/125) or (65% Part A.)

Post load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD Ex: 295#, 9:45 Rx

THUR 10.08.15 Read More »

CFM Team SouthernWODspitality at the 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Competition

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set.

B. Tabata It Again:
8 rounds each movement (20 seconds work : 10 seconds rest)
Double Unders
Pushups
Row for Cal
Double Unders

Post load and reps for Back Squat and total reps for each movement. Ex: 240#, 8 reps, 210, 55, 74, 188 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: 10 minutes every minute on the minute 1 Power Clean. 80% of 1 rep max.

B. 3 Rounds for Time [12 minute Time Cap]
7 Power Clean (m = 95/120/155, w = 65/85/105)*
5 Front Squat
3 Push Jerk
15 Toes to Bar
Rest 1 minute between rounds

*3 levels of weights designated (L1 / L2 / L3). Select the weight that will be challenging but that you can do unbroken for the barbell complex (~70% of part A).

Post max load for Power Clean and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 8:35 L2.

MON 08.24.15 Read More »

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown

Sign up to participate in the WOD on Saturday, August 1st from 9am-12pm. 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. For more details of the event, WOD description, Open & Scaled divisions, heat times, and to register & donate click here.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: 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)

This week we have a partner WOD for Bring-A-Friend (BAF) Day. This is a beginner friendly, all levels, partner WOD so look to invite a friend, family, or co-worker to come check out CrossFit Midtown and get in a great workout! We’ll be teaching the deadlift as it’s one of the foundational movements.

A. Deadlift: Every 30 seconds for 6 minutes: 1 Deadlift 80% of 5 RM

B. 5 Rounds For Time: Partner WOD.
(20/18/16) Cal Row**
15 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
20 Partner Medball Chest Pass (20/14) 6ft
15 Medball Deadlift (20/14)

All reps are team totals and the reps and rounds may be partitioned anyway. **Partner maintains a plank position with toes on the Medball while other partner does row. Men = 20 cal, M/F teams = 18, and Women = 16 per round.

Post weight for deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 285#, 11:47 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Hang Clean: In 16 minutes work up to a heavy hang clean (may be squat or power).

B. 5 Rounds For Time: [15 minute time cap]
4 Hang Squat Clean (95/65)
4 Kettlebell Clean & Press Right Arm (24/16)
4 Kettlebell Clean & Press Left Arm (24/16)
9 Ring Dips

Post load for clean and time for WOD. Ex: 255#, 7:53 Rx

THUR 07.23.15 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »