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Carmen chalking up. ready to go back to work #backtobusinessmonday

CFM Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 26th Mobility Night and Physical Therapy Assessments with Dr Phil of Georgia Sports PT! Dr. Phil will be at CFM doing movement screenings for our athletes and assessments from 5:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday. Come early and get checked out for and mobility issues or sore joints when moving.

Sunday, June 23rd Aerobic Capacity continues each Sunday morning at 8:00 am at Phoenix Park Track (8-10 minutes from CFM) for 8 sessions through the summer. Registration is open and athletes can purchase a single session from the calendar or access to the workout series online at the following link. #buildyourengines. Register here and improve your running and conditioning!

Sunday, June 30th CFM Inversion Workshop lead by instructor Priscila Baptista. Spend a dedicated session working on your inversions, arm balances, handstands, core control and more in this yoga workshop! The cost is $20 or $10 for CFM members. Register here and have fun learning to get upside down!

Saturday, August 10th 31Heroes WOD and Fundraiser!! Sign up to participate in the WOD! Click here for event details Donate to CFM’s 31Heroes fundrasing page or become a fundraiser on our team to support this great cause and help fund the treatment of TBI/PTSD.

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- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean
E2MOM 14
Pause Clean (Touch & Go; Pause at position 1 each rep)
3-3-3.
Hang Clean (position 2)
3-3-3-3
Add weight each set; 40-70%

B. For Time [15min cap]
400m Run
30 Overhead Plate Lunges (45/25)
20 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
100 Double Unders
20 Burpees
30 DB Snatches (50/35)(Rx+ 70/50)
400m Run

Post load for clean and time for the WOD. Ex: 215#, 11:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. E3MOM 15
Min 1 – 5 Back Squat (73% of 1RM)
Min 2 – 10/10 DB Strict Press
Min 3 – 5 Strict Pull Ups (or 3 Pull Up Negatives)

B. AMRAP 8
16 Box Jump Over (24/20)
8 Deadlift (185/125)
4 Renegade Row (35/25’s)

Post load for squat and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 305#, 5+8 Rx.

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You Ready? Carmen climbs higher, farther, faster. #captainmarvel #superherotraining #superherowod

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. E3MOM 12
Min 1 – 5 Thrusters
Min 2 – 8 Bent Over Barbell Rows (same bar as thrusters)
Min 3 – Rest

B. 5 Rounds
7 Shoulder to Overhead (155/105)
3 Rope Climbs**
30 Double Unders

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

Post load for thrusters and time for the WOD.
Ex: 125#, 9:50 Rx

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD
AMRAP 6
20 Deadlifts (225/155)
20 Push Ups
-2 min rest-
AMRAP 6
20 KB Sumo Deadlift High Pull (70/53)
20 Toes to Bar
-2 min rest-
AMRAP 6
20 Box Jumps (24/20)
20 Burpees

One partner working at a time. All rounds and reps are team totals and partners may partition the reps any way except the last AMRAP. Athletes must do a minimum of 5 box jumps or 5 burpees before switching.

Score total rounds + reps for each 3 AMRAPS. Ex: 4+18, 5+5, 3+32 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…

A. Push/Pull (not for time)
10-8-6-4-2
Bench Press
Strict Pull Ups

B. For Time [20min Cap]
500m Row
60 Air Squats
400m Run
45 Ab Mat Sit Ups
500m Row
30 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
400m Run
15 DB Burpees (50/35)

Post load for bench and time for the WOD.
Ex: 245#, 15:45 Rx.

Sunday Schedule

8:00a: Aerobic Capacity at the Track
9:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
12:15p: Yoga-Nikkia Nelson
5,6p: Open Gym- Neal

CFM Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 23rd Aerobic Capacity kicks of Sunday morning at 8:00 am at Phoenix Park Track (8-10 minutes from CFM) and continues each Sunday for 8 sessions. Registration is open through 6/23 and athletes can purchase a single session from the calendar. #buildyourengines. Register here and improve your running and conditioning!

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#tbt Dez and Heidi finishing the workout together. Fist bumps for a WOD well done.

Today’s schedule

5a: All Levels CrossFit: Michael
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: Weightlifting- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

AMRAP 20
30 Goblet Squats (24/16 kg)
30 Kettlebell Swings
30 Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)
30 Slam Balls (30/20)

1 partner working at a time. All rounds and reps are team totals.

Post rounds + reps for AMRAP. Ex: 4+34 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. E3MOM 12
Min 1 – 5 Thrusters
Min 2 – 8 Bent Over Barbell Rows (same bar as thrusters)
Min 3 – Rest

B. 5 Rounds
7 Shoulder to Overhead (155/105)
3 Rope Climbs
30 Double Unders

Post load for thrusters and time for the WOD.
Ex: 125#, 9:50 Rx

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 20th 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!

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Solid side crow! Damon practicing his arm balances and training one of the progressions to a free standing handstand hold.

Today’s schedule

5a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
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- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat
4-4-4-4

B. 4 Rounds [18min cap]
12 Toes to Bar
10 Deadlifts (115/75)
8 Hang Clean
6 Front Squats
400m Run

Post load for front squat and time for the WOD. Ex: 295#, 14:20 Rx.

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

AMRAP 20
30 Goblet Squats (24/16 kg)
30 Kettlebell Swings
30 Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)
30 Slam Balls (30/20)

1 partner working at a time. All rounds and reps are team totals.

Post rounds + reps for AMRAP. Ex: 4+34 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
8:40p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch
E2MOM 14
High Hang Snatch (position 1)
3-3-3.
Low Hang Snatch (position 2)
3-3-3-3
Add weight each set; 40-70%

B. 3 Rounds [12min Cap]
20 DB Snatches (50/35) (Rx+ 70/50)
9 Strict Handstand Push Ups (Rx+ Deficit 4/2”)

Post load for High Hang and Low Hang snatch and time for the WOD.
Ex: 145#, 170#, 6:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat
4-4-4-4

B. 4 Rounds [18min cap]
12 Toes to Bar
10 Deadlifts (115/75)
8 Hang Clean
6 Front Squats
400m Run

Post load for front squat and time for the WOD. Ex: 295#, 14:20 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

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Carmen pressing out a set of thrusters from the 31Heroes WOD

CFM Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 23rd Aerobic Capacity kicks of Sunday morning at 8:00 am at Phoenix Park Track (8-10 minutes from CFM) and continues each Sunday for 8 sessions. Early registration is now through 6/17! #buildyourengines. Click here to register and improve your running and conditioning!

Saturday, August 10th 31Heroes Charity & Fundraising WOD!! Sign up to participate in the WOD! Click here for more details and to register. Donate to CFM’s 31Heroes fundrasing page or become a fundraiser on our team to support this great cause and help fund the treatment of TBI/PTSD.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. E3MOM 15
Min 1 – 5 Back Squats (70% of 1RM)
Min 2 – 10 Push Ups
Min 3 – 5 Strict Chin Ups

B. AMRAP 9
10 DB Hang Clean and Jerk (50/35)(5/5)
20 DB Box Step Ups (24/20)

Post load for squat and rounds + reps for AMRAP. Ex: 325#, 4+25 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch
E2MOM 14
High Hang Snatch (position 1)
3-3-3.
Low Hang Snatch (position 2)
3-3-3-3
Add weight each set; 40-70%

B. 3 Rounds [12min Cap]
20 DB Snatches (50/35) (Rx+ 70/50)
9 Strict Handstand Push Ups (Rx+ Deficit 4/2”)

Post load for High Hang and Low Hang snatch and time for the WOD.
Ex: 145#, 170#, 6:20 Rx

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. For Time
3 Rounds
400/320m Row
15 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
9 Clean & Jerk (155/105)

B. E3MOM 12
8 Bench Press
8 Ring Support Hold Leg Raises

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 10:10 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

“Indiana Jones”
Partner WOD
For Time [40min cap]
1000m – 800m – 600m – 400m – 200m
Relay Run
50-40-30-20-10
Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)
Directly into…
50-40-30-20-10
Toes to Bar
Front Squats

Round of 50: 115/75
Round of 40: 135/95
Round of 30: 155/105
Round of 20: 185/125
Round of 10: 205/145

1 partner working at a time. The runs are split into 200m relays. The repetitions may be partitioned anyway for the BBJs, T2B, and Front Squats.

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 33:20 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…

Father’s Day
A. 3 Rounds NOT for time
6 Seated Arnold Press (alternating)AHAP
8 DB Bent Over Row (AHAP)
10 Straight Leg Sit Ups
12 Hollow Knee Tucks

B. 3 Rounds
100m Farmer Carry (70/53’s)
20 Goblet Squats (70/53)
30 Sledge Strikes

Post time for WOD and sledge weight.
Ex: 11:45 Rx (10#)

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
12:15p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
5,6p: Open Gym- Neal

CFM Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 10th from 8 am to 12 pm. Save the date! 31Heroes Charity & Fundraising WOD!! Sign up to participate in the WOD!! For more details and to register click here.

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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- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: Weightlifting- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift
4-3-2-1-1-1
increasing weight to heavy single

B. For Time [18min cap]
800m run
21 Kettlebell Swings (70/53)
40 Double Unders
600m run
18 Kettlebell Swings
40 Double Unders
400m run
15 Kettlebell Swings
40 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time for the WOD. Ex: 455#, 14:40 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. For Time
3 Rounds
400/320m Row
15 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
9 Clean & Jerk (155/105)

B. E3MOM 12
8 Bench Press
8 Ring Support Hold Leg Raises

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 10:10 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 10th from 8 am to 12 pm. Save the date! 31Heroes Charity & Fundraising WOD!! Sign up to participate in the WOD!! For more details and to register click here.

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.

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Carmen warming up with some double unders

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- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. E3MOM 12
Snatch Complex (increase weight each round)
1 x 1 Hang Power Snatch + 2 Overhead Squat + 2 Hang Squat Snatch

B. 3 Rounds [12min cap]
10 DB Hang Squat Snatches, Left arm (50/35)
5 Bar Muscle Ups
10 DB Hang Squat Snatches, Right arm (50/35)
5 Bar Muscle Ups

Post load for snatch complex and time for the WOD. Ex: 205#, 9:45 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift
4-3-2-1-1-1
increasing weight to heavy single

B. For Time [18min cap]
800m run
21 Kettlebell Swings (70/53)
40 Double Unders
600m run
18 Kettlebell Swings
40 Double Unders
400m run
15 Kettlebell Swings
40 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time for the WOD. Ex: 455#, 14:40 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 10th Save the date! 31Heroes Charity & Fundraising WOD!! Click here for more details!

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown

Sign up to participate in the WOD on Saturday, August 10th from 8am-12pm. For more details and to register click here.

WED 06.12.19 Read More »

CrossFit Midtown is very excited to announce our June Member of the Month, Carmen! She has been a member since 2018, has made some major gains and PR’s, some awesome friends, a joy to have in class, and has been an active person in the CFM community! Read on to learn more about Carmen and her CrossFit journey. Thank you for being such an outstanding member of the CFM community!

Carmen cleaning house during CFM Rise Up

Name: Carmen Lundell
Nickname: friends call me Carmen, family calls me Carmie or Marmie
Age: 28
Hometown: Wayzata, Minnesota

How did you get exposed to CrossFit?
I lived a few blocks from a gym in New York and friends told me that my gymnastics background would make me a good CrossFit athlete. I was hooked after the first class likely because there were handstands.

What brought you to CrossFit Midtown:
I moved to Atlanta last summer, and one of my first action items was finding a nearby Crossfit gym. CFM is within walking distance of my apartment and the intimate facility reminded me of my box in New York.

Carmen and Jeannette during Graveyard Games 2018

What was your very first day at CrossFit Midtown like?
My first drop in was a Harry Potter WOD. When I told Peter (my boyfriend) about riding PVC pipes like broomsticks, he was incredibly skeptical exclaiming “What does riding a PVC pipe exercise?!” Not to mention, Mike caught the entire workout on camera *face in palm*. Obviously, I came back and have continued to be impressed by the programming.

What kind of changes have you you experienced since starting CrossFit that were completely unexpected?
Great programming and incredibly inclusive community! The workouts are intentional, and it’s making a difference in my fitness. I also love how supportive the staff is both in ramping up new coaches and training athletes of all abilities.

Tell us some of your recent accomplishments. What goals do you have for 2019!?
I recently PR’ed my snatch by 2 lbs and convinced Peter to move to Atlanta! In 2019, I hope to continue feeling stronger. Barbell has helped me improve not only my lifting, but overall fitness and strength.

Carmen completing a 400m run during 31 Heroes 2018

What does your frequently used emoji tab look like?

What is your favorite workout and if you could make up your own workout what would it be?
I love Fran, but to make it even better I’d scrap the barbell and swap pull ups for bar muscle ups. My dream workout would include rope climbs, pistols, bar muscle ups, toes to bar, box jumps for height or box jump overs, handstand walks…can you tell I did competitive gymnastics for 11 years?

What is your favorite cheat food/meal?
JR Crickets lemon pepper wet wings and Jeni’s ice cream have been favorites of mine since moving to Atlanta.

Favorite CrossFit Midtown moment
Friday night lights! I was only able to join for 19.5, so I’m looking forward to the next open. Best part was throwing glow sticks in the gym until…2am?

Hobbies, Talents and or Interests Outside of CrossFit:
Some may attest that I am a talented karaoke performer (not singer).
I’m always eager to try new sports, preferably without balls. Most recently, I’m working on golfing and surfing. I’m also a skier and proficient at water sports from growing up on a lake.
I’m an avid traveler and love to read a book by a local author before a trip.

Advice for new CrossFitters
You’re stronger than you think you are. It took me an amazingly long time to get skills that now are my best ones! Be patient, listen to your body, and don’t be afraid to push yourself!

Killin’ those thrusters during 31 Heroes

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