Michael Aaron

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8p: 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 Row
15 Pushups
100ft Farmers Walk (32’s/24’s kg)
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 where you left off.

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.

CFM Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept 18th Lurong Championship Challenge Begins! 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- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
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. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets at same weight. Max reps 3rd set.

B. “Fortitude”
30 Minute EMOM
ODD: 15 Cal Row
EVEN: 15 Burpees

The first 2 minutes each athlete will work for 40 seconds totaling as many burpees and calories as possible. For the remaining 28 minutes you will try to match those numbers you established during the first 2 minutes. Score the fewest cal and burpees completed in a minute.

Post reps and load for pullups and reps for EMOM. Ex: 55#, 6 reps, 15/13 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Family Feud”
Split class into 2 teams

20 Minute AMRAP
20m Mini Prowler Pull (135/90)
15 Slam Balls (20/15)
10/7 Cal Row

In a relay fashion, the teams form a single file line each. Athlete 1 starts with the prowler. As soon as that athlete finishes, he or she moves onto the slam balls. Athlete 2 can then start the prowler… and so forth.1 person per station at a time.

B. Bulletproof Shoulders
Side Plank Rev-Fly 20x/side
Mod Pushup Y-hold (15 sec hold) 4x/side “Palm facing down”
Scapular Pushups 15x
T’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Thumbs up”
W’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Pinkies up”
Side Ext Rot. w/ 5# plate 15x/side
[Demo Video]

Post rounds completed by the team. Ex: 22 team of 4 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept 18th Lurong Championship Challenge Begins! 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!

CFM Upcoming Events

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- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
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)

On a running clock complete the following:

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 0-6 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. Front Squat: In 6-13 minutes work up to a heavy double (from rack)

C. Bench Press: In 13-21 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3.

D. Partner WOD: 21-28 minutes for a 7 minute AMRAP
10 Strict DB Press (m = 25/35/50, w = 10/25/35)
10 Stationary Reverse Lunges (alt)
10 Double KB Deadlift (m = 16/24/32, w = 12/16/24kg)

Both partners working at the same time. All reps are individual totals. 1 Partner starts on press the other on lunges. Score rounds and reps for each individual.

Post load for clean, squat, and bench, and rounds and reps for AMRAP.
Ex: 245#, 285#, 250#, 7+15 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Doublemint”
5 Minute AMRAP
40m Foot-Hand Crawl
10 Toes to Bar

Rest 5 minutes

5 Minute AMRAP
20m Foot-Hand Crawl
15 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)

B. 5-Way Shoulder Stretch
Hold each position 1 minute

Post rounds and reps from each AMRAP (10m = 1 rep).
Ex: 3+4 Rx, 4+1 Rx.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
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. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps in final set.

B. 5 Rounds for Time: [16 minute time cap]
6 Pullups (C2B = Rx+)
12 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)
200m Sprint

Post load and reps for Press and time to compete WOD. Ex: 160#, 6 reps, 10:18 Rx.

And coming tomorrow… Bring-A-Friend Day!

A. Front Box Squat: 5 sets of 2. Worksets same weight (@ 60% of 1 rep max). Rest 90 seconds between sets.

B. Partner WOD:
15 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
30 Goblet Squats (24/16 kg)
30 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
30 Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)
30 Power Slam Balls (20/15)

1 Partner working at a time. All reps are team totals. Partners may partition the rounds and reps any way.

Post load for squats and total rounds + reps of AMRAP. Ex: 185#, 2+88 Rx

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!