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Quarterly Progress Checks

Next week 2/12-2/19 is the quarterly progress checks where we retest workouts from the previous year. There will be benchmark WODs or lifts each day.

Is this your first Quarterly Check-In Week?

Here’s what’s about to go down…
1. Retest your baseline! For one of your workouts for the week, you’ll retest your Baseline. You also have the option to retest your Baseline WOD on Sunday at Open Gym on 2/12 or 2/19 from 11am-12pm OR any Open Gym during the week.
2. Goal-Setting & reflection: At the beginning of class on Mon & Tues, we’ll take 10 minutes to reflect on our progress over the last three months into the beginning of 2017 and set some goals for the next quarter. If you prefer to spend more time on goal-setting, join Mike next Thursday evening, February 16th from 8-8:30pm for a goal-setting workshop. We’ll take some time to visualize what we want our future to be like, then set smaller, action steps to achieve our longer-term goals. Additional times will be made available through the week.
3. Record your results! If you haven’t been doing it already, now is the time to start tracking your progress in the gym. Use the Zen Planner Phone App, or you can track through the Zen Planner web page. Or Google Docs, or old school with a journal. We have journals available at the ProShop.

It’s time to put all your hard work and training to the test. Are we getting fitter? Are we healthier? Next week marks the perfect time to re-evaluate our goals and make plans with actionable steps for the next 3 months and into the 2nd quarter of 2017. If you have any questions about Quarterly Progress Checks (QPC), ask your coach at the gym or email us.

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

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

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 Ring Dips
Level 1 = 15-12-9-6-3 Straight Leg Bar Dips

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

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD. Teams of 2:
20 Minute AMRAP
20 Thrusters (115/75)
20 Box Jumps (24/20”)
20 Kettlebell Swings (m = 32/24, w =24/16kg)
20 Pullups (C2B Rx+)

All reps are team totals. Partners may partition the reps any way. Only one partner working at a time.

Score rounds and reps for the WOD. Ex: 5 + 12 Rx+

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Stretch & Mobility Michael. Click here to reserve

FRI 02.10.17 1st Quarterly Progress Checks Next Week! Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
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- Will M.
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Clean Up Crew”
12 Minute AMRAP

L3
1-2-3-4-5-… Clean (185/125)
2-4-6-8-10-… Chest to Bar Pull Ups
Continue increasing in 1:2 Ratio each round

L2
1-2-3-4-5-… Clean (135/95)
1-2-3-4-5-… Pull Ups
Continue increasing by 1 Rep each round

L1
1-2-3-4-5-… Clean (65/45)
1-2-3-4-5-… Ring Rows
Continue increasing by 1 Rep each round

Post total reps completed. Ex: 124 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 3 reps. Worksets. Max reps on the final set.

B. 10 Minute AMRAP
10 Burpees
25 Double Unders

Score load and reps for bench and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 4 reps, 9+4 Rx.

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.

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Stacy getting in some last second reps of bar facing burpees.

Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Overhead Squat: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy single

B. Teams of 2. For Time Complete [16 Minute Time Cap]:
60 Pullups (Ring Rows = L1, C2B = L2/L3+)
60 Cal row
30 Overhead Squats (m = 15/55/95, w = 15/45/65)
20 Overhead Squats (m = 35/75/115, w = 25/55/80)
10 Overhead Squats (m = 55/95/135, w = 35/65/95)

All reps are team totals. One partner working at a time.

Post load for Overhead Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 155#, 12:40 L2.

And coming Saturday…

“Tekken Tag Team”
Partner WOD. Teams of 2:
8 Minute AMRAP
40 Double Unders
20 Calorie Row
10 1-arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (24/16kg)

Rest 2 Minutes

6 Minute AMRAP
30 Double Unders
15 Calorie Row
10 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)

Rest 2 Minutes

4 Minute AMRAP
20 Double Unders
10 Calorie Row
10 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (24/16kg)

Partners may partition the rounds and reps any way. Only one partner working at a time. Partners must tag to exchange who is working.

Score reps from each AMRAP and total reps. Ex: 325 + 187 + 136 = 648 Rx

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Stretch & Mobility Michael. Click here to reserve

FRI 02.03.17 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
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

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

TUES 01.31.17 “New Year Test 2.0” Read More »

Setting up for the Snatch and practicing positions with a pvc.

Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 12 minutes working up to a heavy set of 3.

B. 2 Rounds [15 minute time cap]:
21 Front Squat (m = 55/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
21 Burpees
21 Wall Ball (20/14 to 10ft) (L2 = 14/10 to 10ft, L1 = 14/10 to 9ft)

Post load for Front Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 8:40 L3.

And coming Saturday…

“Kashi”
5 Rounds:
1:00 – Strict Pullups
1:00 – Hang Squat Clean Thrusters (95/65)
1:00 – Row for Calories
1:00 – Bench Press (135/95)
1:00 – Rest

Score total reps from all movements. Ex: 215 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Stretch & Mobility Michael. Click here to reserve

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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
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

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.

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Sarah pausing at the bottom of a box front squat.

Upcoming CFM Events

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Press: 4 sets of 5. Workups. 70-75-80-82% of 1 RM.

B. 21-15-9 Rep Rounds: [12 Minute Time Cap]
Deadlift (m = 115/165/225, w = 85/125/155)
Kettlebell Push Press (m = 16’s/20’s/24’s w = 8’s/12’s/16’s)

Post load for push press and time for WOD. Ex: 210#, 7:48 L3.

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2
Rep Rounds 20-16-12-8-4 [28 Minute Time Cap]
Power Snatch (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
Burpee
Power Clean (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
Toes to Bar (L3), (T2R = L2, MBSU = L1)

One partner working at a time. All reps are team totals.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 21:30 L3

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Stretch&Smash- Michael. Click here to reserve

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Upcoming CFM Events

Monday, Jan 16th:Registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge on Monday. Sign up now!! If you are looking to make some serious improvements to your diet and fitness so you can achieve your goals, this is your answer. Click here for more details and to join Team CFM for the challenge.

Join the Lurong Resolution Challenge with team CFM!

Thursday, Jan 19th: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day all classes. There will be an all-levels beginner friendly partner WOD. CFM Members email us to reserve a spot in a class with your friend (include their full name and email address)!

Today’s schedule

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

Saturday Schedule

9-10:15a: Lurong Team WOD- Michael
10:15a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11:15a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

9a: Weightlifing- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Stretch&Smash- Michael. Click here to reserve

FRI 01.13.17 Read More »

David and Neal kipping through some pullups

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
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- Jackie
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 3 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
25 Thrusters (m = 55/75/95, w = 45/55/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 240#, 11:58 L3.

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

Upcoming CFM Events

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Lauren and Elizabeth giving it a thumbs up for a WOD well done.

Upcoming CFM Events

Sunday, Jan 8th: 9-10am CFM Weightlifting Class. If you are looking to work more in depth on your Olympic lifts sign up for this weightlifting membership. Each session will have Oly specific warmup, movement demo and breakdown, and lifting portion. Athletes will set the foundation for the snatch and clean & jerk as they progress through this Strength Based Oly Program. Classes continue each week Sundays 9-10am and Thursdays 8-9pm. Click here to register for the class with a single class option or monthly membership add-on.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Walking Lunge Steps
15 Pushups (Rx+ = 25)
20/15 Cal Row

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

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2 [28 Minute Time Cap]
40-30-20-10:
Power Clean (m=75/115/155, w=55/85/105)
Box Jump Overs (16/20/24/30)
Push Jerks (m=75/115/155, w=55/85/105)
Toes to Bar

One partner working at a time. All reps are team totals.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 19:10 L2