WOD

Class circle up. "What are your goats?" — Class circle up. “What are your goats?”

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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 – 30 double unders beaded ropex

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

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

B. 24 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
Teams of 2 or 3
Station 1 – 5 Pullups, 10 Pushups, 15 Air Squats
Station 2 – Max Calorie Row
Station 3 – 25 Abmat Situps

Athletes start at different stations. Rotating on the minute, score is total calories on the rower.

Post load and reps for pullups and total Cal on row for team.
Ex: 53#, 7 reps, 324 (team of 3) Rx.

WED 01.21.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

5 Rounds For Time: [30 minute time cap]
5 Strict Handstand Pushups
10 Power Cleans (135/95)
15 Burpees
20 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

Post time for WOD. Ex: 23:10 Rx.

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 – 30 double unders beaded ropex

TUES 01.20.15 Read More »

Tiffany at the top of a kettlebell swing

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Squat Clean
1 Front Squat

B. “The Admiral” [25 Minute Time Cap]
3 Rounds:
20 Burpee Pull-Ups
20 Front Squats (155/105)
20 Box Jumps (24/20)

Post load for Clean Complex and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 14:55 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

5 Rounds For Time: [30 minute time cap]
5 Strict Handstand Pushups
10 Power Cleans (135/95)
15 Burpees
20 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

Post time for WOD. Ex: 23:10 Rx.

MON 01.19.15 Read More »

The Hero Within. How CrossFit lights a fire in us and extends to all aspect of our life. People join CrossFit for fitness and health benefits. Yet, in that pursuit people experience a holistic transformation that extends beyond the physical. Coach Glassman has described this as the “transference effect.”…Click here to read more: CrossFit Transference “The CrossFit Journal” by Chris Cavallerano

Ellen touch and go "TnG" for power snatch — Ellen touch and go “TnG” for power snatch

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
8a: Open Gym- Mike
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike

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…

Teams of 2 to 3: “Team Luke”
400m Run
15 Clean and Jerks (155/105)
400m Run
30 Toes to Bar
400m Run
45 Wallballs (20/14)
400m Run
45 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
400m Run
30 Ring Dips
400m Run
15 Front Rack Lunge Steps (155/105)
400m Run

All reps and distances are team totals. One person working at a time.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 34:10 Rx

Saturday Restorative Yoga

Time: 12p -Monica Miller

Sunday

Time: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 01.16.15 Read More »

Tips for New Crossfitters. And Reflection For Experienced Members. Think back to all the mistakes you made when starting CrossFit, and all the things you know now but wish you knew back then. Here are some of the best tips from the top coaches no matter what level of CrossFitter you are; we’d like to hear your tips in the comments as well…Click here to read more: 12 Tips for New CrossFitters “Box Life Magazine”

Setting goals and crushing them. Amanda doing work on strict press.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max.

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210 / 43 at 315# Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

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

THUR 01.15.15 Read More »

The Box. Where Everyone Knows Your Name. After home and work, there are “Third Places.” We’ll examine how we lost them and how CrossFit is bring them back…Click here to read more: Third Places “The CrossFit Journal” by Eleanor Brown

Narrow grip overhead squat or snatch width grip? — Morgan and Hope overhead squatting. Can you do it with Snatch width or narrow grip?

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max.

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210 / 43 at 315# Rx.

WED 01.14.15 Read More »

Why do people stick with CrossFit longer than other fitness programs? Here, long-term CrossFit athletes pass along the lessons they’ve learned and explain how CrossFit has changed for them over the years…
Click here to read more: CrossFit Longevity “The CrossFit Journal” by Hilary Achauer

Coach Kelly. What movement is she demo-ing?

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

TUES 01.13.15 Read More »

New to CrossFit? or have a friend interested in starting? Answers to questions and concerns from a CrossFit newbie.Confessions of a Middle-Aged CrossFitter “Huffingtonpost.com” by Steve Belanger

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Clean: 3 sets of 3. Worksets.

B. For Time: [18 Minute Time Cap]
Open: 1k Row
3 Rounds
12 Power Clean (135/95)
9 Chest-to-bar Pullups
6 Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)

Post load for Power Clean and time for WOD. Ex: 205#, 9:48 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

MON 01.12.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
8a: Open Gym- Mike
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
24 Pushups
24 Walking Lunge Steps
250m Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2
40-30-20-10 Rep Rounds:
Power Clean (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Box Jump Overs (24/20)
Push Jerks (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Toes to Bar

One partner working at a time.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 19:10 Rx+

Saturday Restorative Yoga

Time: 12p -Monica Miller

Sunday

Time: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 01.09.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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