Rx+

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 4 Rounds For Time [15 Minute Time Cap]
20 Wall Balls (20/14)
15 Toes to bar
10 Hand Release Pushups (Rx+ = Handstand Pushups)

Post load and reps for sqaut and time for WOD. Ex: 185#, 7 reps, 10:12 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Box Jumps: 4 Box jumps every minute on the minute for 6 minutes (w/ step downs).

B. For Time:
Open: 500m Row

Then… 4 Rounds:
8 Box Jumps (30/24) (w/ step downs)
12 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)

Close: 500m Row

Post height for box jumps and time for WOD. Ex: 39”, 8:19 Rx.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Mar 3rd: The 2017 Open Continues in week 2! 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. This week we take on 17.2!

Sunday, Mar 5th: CFM Bunch Social 11am catered by Flying Biscuit!.

Wednesday, Mar 8th:3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. Click here to sign up!

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Cary finishing the Deadlift from 16.4 FNL event.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Feb 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!

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.

Sunday, Mar 5th: CFM Bunch Social 11am catered by Flying Biscuit!.

Wednesday, Mar 8th:3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. Click here to sign up!

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 3 rep max

B. 5 Rounds [12 Minute Time Cap]:
10 Burpees (Rx+ = 15 Burpees)
50 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time to complete WOD: 10:48 Rx+

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

A. 500m Row

B. Partner WOD:
10 minutes: Row for meters
Partner overhead plate hold (10/15/25/35/45)
**Partners may switch positions as often as needed to keep plate overhead. Once partner is off rowing machine, plate may drop below overhead to exchange.

REST 3 minutes

2 minutes as many reps as possible:
Plate Front Squats (10/15/25/35/45)

REST 1 minute

2 minutes as many reps as possible:
Burpee Plate Steps
**One plate per team. Must come to full knee and hip extension on top of plate by stepping up (no hop on/off). Both partners may be working at the same time. No requirement for arms.

Post time for 500m Row and total meters, front squat reps, and burpees for WOD
Ex: 1:36, 2225m, 58, 48. L5

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Life above the bar. Darcy getting some kipping pullups!

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)

A. Back Squat: 8-8-8 increasing @ 70-75-78%.

B. 3 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]:
21 Wallballs (20/14) 10ft
18 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
15 Burpees
12 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)

Post load for squat and time for WOD. Ex: 320#, 10:50 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

“Wise Men”
3 Minute AMRAP
3 Power Clean (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
3 Front Squat
3 Jerk
Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
3 Power Clean (m = 75/115/155, w = 55/85/105)
3 Front Squat
3 Jerk
Rest 3 Minutes

3 Minute AMRAP
3 Power Clean (m = 95/135/185, w = 65/95/125)**
3 Front Squat
3 Jerk
Rest 3 Minutes

**Athletes should select a level with ending weight that is 65% of his/her 1RM Clean & Jerk.

Score is total rounds and reps for each AMRAP. Ex: 5+4/4+3/3+1 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Dec 15th: Star Wars: Rogue One Premiere Night for CFM! Wear your Star Wars costume or shirt and join us for a 9pm showing at Midtown Arts Cinema. Tickets available at the front desk and see Announcements Board or Event Page for details.

**Save the Date!**
Friday, Dec 16th: 7-11pm CFM Holiday Party!!

Sunday, December 18th: 9-11am Weightlifting Workshop this a 2 part series setting the foundation for the snatch and clean & jerk for our Olympic Lifting Class & Programming starting Sunday, January 8th, 2017!

Sunday, Dec 18th:Urban Perform “Give the Gift of Health” Benefit WOD 11am-12pm. 1st heat at 11:20am and 2nd heat at 11:40. Sign up online to donate to Urban Perform.

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Bring-A-Friend Day is Next Thursday 10/20! Email us to reserve your friends spot in class with you.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Bench Press: In 15 Minutes work up to a heavy set of 3. (85% of 1 RM)

B. 25-20-15 Rep Rounds [18 Minute Time Cap]
Cal Row
Bench Press (50% of 1 RM)
50 Speed Step (R+L=1) each round (Rx+ = 100 Speed Step)

Post load for bench and time for the WOD.
Ex: 215#, 16:20 @ 130# Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy double (Not touch & go) @ 85%

B. 15 Minute AMRAP:
5 Chest to Bar Pullups*
10 Power Cleans (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
25 Wallballs**

*L1/L2/L3+ = 5 Ring Muscle Ups

**Pick a weight and/or height that you can do 25 reps or more unbroken. A good workout strategy might be sets of 13-12. If your sets drop to 5 or less reps, the weight is too heavy or the height is too high.

Post Clean double, rounds and reps for the AMRAP and weight/height for wallballs.
Ex: 255#, 4+12 L3+ (20# @ 10ft)

Upcoming CFM Events

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.
Saturday, Oct 29th: CFM Halloween Costume Party 6-8:30pm!!
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!

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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

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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

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. 7 Rounds For Time [Time cap 16 minutes]
7 Power Snatch (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
7 Air Squats
**At end of 1st minute and every minute on the minute 5 Burpees (Rx+ = 7 Burpees).

Post load and reps for squat and time to complete rounds. Ex: 325#, 8 reps, 9:50 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets at the same weight. Max Reps in the final set.

B. 14 Minute Every minute on the minute (EMOM):
ODD: 2x50m Shuttle sprint for time
EVEN: 20 seconds reverse plank hold (Purvottanasana)

Post load and reps for Bench, and total time (seconds) for sprints. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 148 seconds

Upcoming CFM Events

Friday, August 12th: 7-7:30pm. Nutrition & Lurong Championship Challenge Information Session. Click here to sign up and more details. Lurong Challenge begins, Monday, September 12th.
Sunday, August 14th-21st: Quarterly Progress Check-Ins. Check back on Thursday’s for more details. We’ll be testing C&J and Snatch, Fran, Mary Anne, McFeaters, and Baseline.
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30pm. Advance screening of Mechanic: Resurrection featuring Jason Statham.
Thursday, August 25th: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.
Saturday, Sept 10th:9-12am. Lurong Kickoff Party & Team Selections.
Tuesday, Sept 13th:3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing

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Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
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. Kipping: In 15 minutes practice kipping progressions (floor/bar/rings)
Then… Max Unbroken Kipping Complex in 60 seconds:
1 Pullup
1 Toes-to-bar

B. For Time [18 Minute Time Cap]
60 Double Unders
30 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)
60 Double Unders
30 1-arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (m = 24/32, w = 16/20kg)
60 Double Unders
30 Toes to bar
60 Double Unders
30 Goblet Squats (m = 24/32, w = 16/20kg)

Post max unbroken sets for complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 12, 10:55 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. 7 Rounds For Time [Time cap 16 minutes]
7 Power Snatch (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
7 Air Squats
**At end of 1st minute and every minute on the minute 5 Burpees (Rx+ = 7 Burpees).

Post load and reps for squat and time to complete rounds. Ex: 325#, 8 reps, 9:50 Rx+

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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: Open Gym- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean: Complete 1 complex every 90 seconds for 7 sets:
1 Power Clean
1 Hang Clean

B. Rep Rounds: 21-15-9 [15 Minute Time Cap]
Squat Clean (m = 95/135, w = 65/95)
Hand Release Pushups (Rx+ = Ring Dips)

Post load for complex and time for rep rounds. Ex: 205# 8:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Kipping: In 15 minutes practice kipping progressions (floor/bar/rings)
Then… Max Unbroken Kipping Complex in 60 seconds:
1 Pullup
1 Toes-to-bar

B. For Time [18 Minute Time Cap]
60 Double Unders
30 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)
60 Double Unders
30 1-arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (m = 24/32, w=16/20kg)
60 Double Unders
30 Toes to bar
60 Double Unders
30 Goblet Squats (m = 24/32, w=16/20kg)

Post max unbroken sets for complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 12, 10:55 Rx

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#31Heroes WOD coming on Saturday, August 6th!

Upcoming CFM Events

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.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

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

This week we have a partner WOD 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 (see demo video).

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 Kettlebell Deadlift (24’s/16’s)

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.

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