Lurong Resolution Challenge

Nancy and Stuart having a good laugh at the Friday Night Lights (FNL) social. FNL starts next Friday, February 24th at 7pm at CFM!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Will M.
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Lurong Chipper”
10 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps and rounds as possible:

15 Snatch
20 Deadlift
25 Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30, w = 12/20/24)
20 Hand Release Pushups**
15 Thrusters

Barbell weight:
(m = 45/95/115, w = 35/65/75)

**L1 scale to incline pushups at 24/30””

Post rounds and reps from AMRAP. Ex: 1+48 L2.

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Baseline”
500m Row
40 Air Squats
30 Situps
20 Hand release pushups
10 Pullups

B. Overhead Squat: 3 sets of 5 at 70% of 1 rep max. Rest 3 minutes between sets
Accrue 2 minutes L-sit hold on rings or parallettes.

Post time for Baseline and load for OHS. Ex: 4:12 Rx, 175#.

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!

TUES 02.14.17 “Lurong Chipper” Read More »

Coach Travis Open 16.5. Friday Night Lights (FNL). returns to CFM on Friday, February 24th at 7pm!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Front Squat

B. “New Year Test 2.0”
7 Minute AMRAP
5 Front squats (m = 65/95/155, w = 35/65/115)
7 Bar-facing burpees

Post load for complex and round and reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 7+6 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand Pushups: Within 10 minutes practice progressions. Then…
Complete 1 set of max reps pushups.

B. 15 Minute AMRAP:
30 Slamballs (m = 15/20/20, w = 10/15/15)
25 Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30, w = 12/20/24)
20 Hand Release Pushups (L1 = Incline 20/24”)
15 Hang Squat Clean (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
10 Front Rack Lunge Steps (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)

Post rounds and reps completed for AMRAP. Ex: 3+41 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Feb 9th: Mobility Night with Dr. Jackie Varnum at 6pm. This will be the 2nd session of a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This 2nd session will focus on the shoulder and both front rack/overhead mobility through increased range of motion, muscle activation, and movement reinforcement.

TUES 01.31.17 “New Year Test 2.0” Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Rack Mobility: Spend 10 minutes on Lats, wrists, and T-spine.

B. “Karen Meets Annie” [17 Minute Time Cap]
50-40-30-20-10
Wall Balls**
Double Unders**
Wall Situps

**Level Movement Details:
L3: Wall Balls (20# to 10ft/14# to 10ft), Double unders
L2: Wall Balls (14# to 10ft/10# to 10ft), 25-20-15-10-5 Double Unders
L1: Wall Balls (14# to 9ft/10# to 9ft), Single unders

Performance Tips:
This workout was inspired by Power Keg CrossFit in San Diego, CA and in collaboration with Neal Maddox. This is twist of 2 beloved benchmark workouts that will put your motor to the test. The goal is to complete the workout as quickly as possible within the time cap. However, not all athletes will be able to finish the entire workout within the time cap, so do your best and use that cap as extra motivation. Not finishing doesn’t mean failure. The workout is tough by design and will help get you ready for the Open.

Pick a skill level that allows you to keep moving rather than get stuck on one of the movements like double unders. If you aren’t proficient at double unders but you can still link 5-6 reps in a row, Level 2 might be the best option due to the scaled rep requirement.

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 14:10 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: In 15 minutes working up to a 3 rep max.

B. 16 Minute EMOM:
1st: 12 Goblet Squats (m = 16/24/32 kg, w = 12/16/24)
2nd: 9 Bench Press (m = 95/135/185, w = 65/95/135)
3rd: 6 Strict Pullups (L2/L3+ = C2B)
4th: 1 set 30 second Elbow Plank Hold

Post load for bench and fewest number of reps completed each minute for each movement. The reps do not have to be unbroken. Only 1 set for the plank.
Ex: 265#, 12-10-5-40 L3+.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Jan 26th: Mobility Night with Dr. Jackie Varnum at 6pm. This will be the first session of a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This first session will focus on the squat and improving hip mobility through increased range of motion, muscle activation, and movement reinforcement.

TUES 01.24.17 “Karen Meets Annie” Read More »

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- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Squat Clean Thurster / “Cluster”

B. R16 Cluster Test
11 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps as possible during the following sequence:
(m = 155/95/55**, w = 105/65/35**)

3 Minute Max Calorie Row
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Reps Cluster**
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Calorie Row

**For L1 the movement is ground to overhead.

Post load for Clean Complex and total reps from AMRAP. Ex: 215#, 134 L3.

Click here for complete WOD details.

And coming tomorrow…

“Mary Ann”
5 Rounds
7 Handstand Pushups
14 Pistols
21 Double unders

Post time to complete WOD: 7:48 Rx

TUES 02.16.16 “R16 Cluster Test” Read More »

Rodrigo and Dobrinka keeping their elbows up on front squats

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
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 15 Minutes work up to a heavy set of 2. 90% of 1RM.

B. “Dead Sprint”
Rep Rounds For Time [6 Minute Time Cap]
15-12-9-6-3 Deadlift (m = 115/185/275, w = 75/135/215)
5-4-3-2-1 Muscle Ups**

**Level 2 = 15-12-9-6-3 Straight Leg Dips
Level 1 = 15-12-9-6-3 Bent Knee Dips

Click here for complete WOD details.

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 375#, 5:12 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Split Jerk: 5 sets of 2. Working up to heavy set of 2.

B. “Macho Man”
Every Minute On The Minute for as Long as Possible:
3 Power Cleans
3 Front Squats
3 Jerks
(m = 135/185, w = 95/135)

*If you complete 10 rounds, add one rep to each movement for each additional minute. For example minute 11 would be 4 Power Cleans + 4 Front Squats + 4 Jerks. Minute 12 would be 5 of each, and minute 13 would be 6 of each.

Post load for Clean & Split Jerk and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 7+7 Rx+

TUES 02.09.16 “Dead Sprint” Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Snatch: 2-2-2-2-2 work ups.

B. “Snatch & Go”
4 Rounds for Time [11 Minute TIme Cap]
10 Toes to bar**
10 Snatch (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)*

**L2 = knees to 90, L1 = situps
*For L1 the movement may be ground to overhead

Click here for complete WOD details.

Post load for snatch and time for the WOD. Ex: 175, 9:23 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand Pushups: Within 10 minutes practice progressions. Then…
Complete 1 set of max reps

B. 12 Minute AMRAP:
10 Pushups
10 AbMat Situps
20 Wallballs (20/14)
10 Front Rack Lunge Steps (95/65)
10 Hang Squat Clean (95/65)

Post rounds and reps completed for AMRAP. Ex: 3+41 Rx.

TUES 02.02.16 “Snatch & Go” Read More »

Fresh Meal Plan Tasting

Come try samples of freshly prepared paleo, vegetarian, and zone prescribed meals. Prepared and Delivered by Fresh Meal Plan. Here healthy food is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Fresh Meal Plan has the mission to provide delicious, freshly prepared meals to enhance and sustain a more wholesome existence. It was a perfect meal for work out, especially if you are on a diets.

Fresh Meal Plan and lose a stone in 4 weeks is the solution to relying on protein shakes, energy bars, and fad diets and can supplement the time required for weekly meal prep. Tasting Schedule:
Tuesday 1/26 5-8pm
Wednesday 1/27 6-8am and 5-8pm

Alex practicing bracing for the deadlift setup Click **here** to read how it works.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Rack Mobility: Spend 10 minutes on Lats, wrists, and T-spine.

B. “Power Ball”
13 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps as possible during the following triplet:
10 Power Cleans (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
20 Wall Balls | Med Ball Cleans**
30 Double Unders | Single Unders**

**Level Movement Details:
L3 Wall Balls (20# to 10ft/14# to 10ft), Double unders
L2 Wall Balls (20# to 9ft/14# to 9ft), Single unders
L1 Medball Cleans (20/14), Single unders

Click here for complete WOD details.

Post total reps completed in AMRAP. Ex: 362 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 20 minutes working up to a 2 rep max.

B. 8 Minute EMOM:
Odd: 7 Deadlift (65% Part A)
Even: 15 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)

Post load for deadlift and fewest number of pullups completed each round. Ex: 415#, 270#, 15 Rx+.

TUES 01.26.16 “Power Ball” and Fresh Meal Plan Demos this week Read More »

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 “Stretch & Smash” Yoga- Richard
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Shavasana. Coach Richard concluding a Yoga inspired "Stretch & Smash" session. — Shavasana. Coach Richard concluding a Yoga inspired “Stretch & Smash” session.
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Squat Clean Thurster / aka “Cluster”

B. R16 Cluster Test
11 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps as possible during the following sequence:

3 Minute Max Calorie Row
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Reps Cluster**
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Calorie Row

**Cluster Weight: (m = 155/95/55**, w = 105/65/35**). For L1 the movement is ground to overhead.

Post load for Clean Complex and total reps from AMRAP. Ex: 215#, 134 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Goat: In 10 minutes select 2 goats and set up for the WOD.

B. “Goat Day” 20 Minute EMOM:
Odd Minutes – Goat #1
Even Minutes – Goat #2

“Goat” – CrossFit slang for a movement we have difficulty with.
Examples: Double unders, Ring Dips, Overhead Squats, Kipping Pullups.

Post movements and reps for each round.
Ex: Odd – 8 butterfly C2B pullups, Even – 50 speed step unbroken

January Events

Lurong Resolution Challenge:This is the last week to sign up for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Dinner & Social Night: Friday 1/22 8:00pm at Marlow’s Tavern

TUES 01.19.16 “R16 Cluster Test” Read More »

January Events

Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Dinner & Social Night: Friday 1/22 8:00pm at Marlow’s Tavern

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- 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. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. “Admiral Ackbar”
3 Rounds:
15 Burpees
15 Front Squats (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)
15 Box Jumps (24/20)

Post load and reps for pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 45#, 7 reps, 8:55 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Squat Clean Thurster / “Cluster”

B. R16 Cluster Test
11 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps as possible during the following sequence:

3 Minute Max Calorie Row
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Reps Cluster**
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Calorie Row

**Cluster Weight: (m = 155/95/55**, w = 105/65/35**). For L1 the movement is ground to overhead.

Post load for Clean Complex and total reps from AMRAP. Ex: 215#, 134 L3.

MON 01.18.16 Lurong Resolution Challenge Begins! Read More »

January Events

Nutrition Meeting Q&A: Saturday 1/16 at 11am.
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Social Night: Friday 1/22 7:30pm at Marlow’s Tavern

CFM New Year Lurong Resolution Challenge

The Challenge starts on Monday, January 18th and now is the time to jump on board! This is the final weekend to join and registration is $44.95 and closes next week so sign up today to participate.
Click here to learn more and register: select CrossFit Midtown.

The Resolution Challenge provides the structure, accountability, resources, education, and competition that you need to achieve your goals!

Anastasiya. Walking lunge into samson stretch feels good warming up.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy complex:
Hang Power Snatch
Power Snatch

B. 12 Minute AMRAP:
15 Power Snatches (75/55), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (95/65), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (115/80), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (135/95), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
AMRAP Power Snatches (155/105) in Time Remaining

Post load for Snatch Complex and total reps for WOD. Ex: 185#, 122 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

A. Pushups: 1 set max reps unbroken pushups

B. Teams of 2
20 Minute AMRAP:
30 Kettlebell Swings (24/16)
30 Pushups
300 Meter Row

Avoid lousy push-ups (see CFJ 7). All reps and distances are team totals. One person working at a time.

Score pushup reps and total rounds and reps in AMRAP. 300m row = 1 rep. Ex: 45, 5+37 Rx

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: Nutrition Meeting Q&A- Michael
11:15a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve