1000m Row

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 21st: 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!

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! The 2019 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 21st 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 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 2019 Open!!

Click here to sign up with CFM for the 2019 Open!

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Partner WOD
2 Rounds
1000m Row*
75 Med Ball Sit Ups
50 Burpees
25 Goblet Squats (70/53)
*[partner not rowing holds med ball in a wall sit]

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 21:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

Open WOD 19.1
A. Rep Rounds For Time [17 Min Time Cap]:
10-20-30-40-50 Wallballs (20/14 to 10/9 ft)
16 Power Cleans (135/95)

B. In Remaining Time [17 Min Time Cap]:
4 RM Clean

Post time to complete WOD or number of reps and load for 4 RM Clean. Ex: 13:37 Rx, 237# Rx

THUR 02.21.19 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! Click here to register for the 2019 Open!!

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Valentine’s Day
Partner WOD
Buy In: 1000m Row* (Split anyway)
AMRAP 10
2-4-6-8-10-12…
Wall Balls (20/14) – Partner 1
Synchronized Burpees
Wall Balls (20/14) – Partner 2
Partner Wall Ball Sit Ups

*while rowing, the medball can’t touch the ground

Score 1000m row time and reps in the AMRAP. Ex: 3:40, 210 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. EMOM 12 (:30 on :30 off)
MIn 1- L-Sit (Rings or Parallettes)
Min 2 – Superman Hold
Min 3 – 30 Med Ball Russian Twists (20/14)

B. 4 Rounds [15min cap]
30 Plate Taps (35/25)
15 KB SDHP (70/53)
10 Box Jumps (24/20)
10 Single Arm KB Overhead Reverse Lunges (70/53) (5L/5R)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 12:10 Rx.

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CFM Upcoming Events!

Saturday, January 12th: CFM Rise Up Partner Competition from 8 am – 2 pm Saturday morning! Everyone of every ability is strongly encouraged to participate in this fun and challenging event or come watch your fellow athletes compete and cheer them on! RSVP here if you are spectating or competing: Rise Up FB Event
and Details!

Thursday, January 24th: 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!

Friday, January 25th 6:30 pm: Graveyard Games Night Time Edition hosted by CrossFit College Park. CFM has 3 teams competing in this competition for a $1000 cash prize. The event is going to be a party and all CFM is invited (18+ only). Live DJ, Art Show, Beer on Tap and Wine served. Come support our teams as they compete and enjoy classy night out with your CFM fam! RSVP for the event and purchase your tickets from here:
CFM Night at the Graveyard Games!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

For Time
1000m Row
15 Deadlifts (225/155)
30 Alt DB Snatches (50/35)(total reps)
45 Sit Ups
30 Alt DB Snatches
15 Deadlifts
30 DB Overhead Lunges (50/35)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 15:49 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. EMOM 10
Odd: 8 Turkish Reverse Lunges (4/4)
Even: 8 Chin Ups

B. AMRAP 12
3 Rope Climbs*
15 Wall Balls
45 Double Unders

*Note: All athletes must wear long socks or pants/tights to protect shins on rope climbs.

Post rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex 4+10 Rx.

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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- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
8:45p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
Power Snatch + OHS + Hang Squat Snatch + OHS
5 sets to get to a Heavy Complex

B. For Time [20min cap]
1000m Row
30 V-Ups
30 Front Rack Lunges (95/65) (total reps)
30 Toes to Bar
800m Run

Post heaviest snatch complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 15:34 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bar Muscle Up
10min to Work on Bar Muscle up

10 min EMOM
Odd: 200m Run
Even: 16 Jump Lunges
-3min Rest-
8 min AMRAP
4 Bar Muscle Ups
12 Wall Balls (20/14)
50 Double Unders

Post rounds and reps completed during 8 min AMRAP. Ex: 4+1 Rx

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Damon pushing through the Sandbag Runs during 31 Heroes.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
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
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. A. Thruster (from the ground)
2-2-2-2-2

B. For Time [18min cap]
1000m Run
30 HSPU
1000m Row

Post heaviest set of 2 and time for WOD. Ex 235#, 9:22 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. EMOM 20
Min 1: 16 Walking Lunges
Min 2: 10 Pull Ups

B. Bench Press
3-3-3-3-3

Post heaviest set of 3 bench press. Ex 265#

CFM Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 11th: Smoothie Night with Mike!
Friday, September 14th: Lurong Championship Team Meeting at 7:30
Monday, September 17th: Lurong Championship Challenge begins!

MON 09.10.18 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
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. Front Squat
A. Front Squat
1 x 3 @ 80%
1 x 1 @ 85%
1 x 3 @ 80%
1 x 1 @ 90%
1 x 3 @ 80%
1 x 1 @ 95%

B. For Time
1000m Row
60 Double Unders
30 Lateral Burpees Over Bar
15 Deadlifts (225/155)
800m Run
60 Double Unders
30 Lateral Burpees Over Bar
15 Deadlifts (225/155)

Post loads for Front Squat and time or reps completed for WOD, Ex. 295/345 18:35 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex
Power Snatch + Overhead Squat + Squat Snatch
5 x 1+2+1 (increase weight each set)

B. AMRAP 5
Cindy*
5 Pull ups
10 Push ups
15 Air Squats
-Rest 1 min-
AMRAP 3
5 Thrusters (95/65)
5 Slam Balls (30/20)
-Rest 1 min-
AMRAP 1
Overhead Squat (95/65)
*Rx+= weight vest

Post load for snatch complex. Post the rounds and reps for the WOD.
Ex: 155#, 6, 4+5, 15 Rx.

WED 07.11.18 Read More »

Dyer completing a set of thrusters #cfmstrong!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
5 Thrusters (m = 75/105/155, w = 55/75/105)
11 Burpees

Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 L3
Ex2: strict 8 reps, [41], L2

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

This week we have a partner WOD Bring-A-Friend (BAF) Day. This is a beginner friendly, all levels, partner WOD so look to invite a friend, family, or co-worker to come check out CrossFit Midtown and get in a great workout! We’ll be teaching the deadlift as it’s one of the foundational movements (see video).

A. Deadlift: Every 30 seconds for 6 minutes: 1 Deadlift 80% of 5 RM

B. 5 Rounds For Time: Partner WOD
(20/18/16) Cal Row**
15 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
20 Partner Medball Chest Pass (20/14) 6ft
15 Kettlebell Deadlift (24’s/16’s)

All reps are team totals and the reps and rounds may be partitioned anyway. **Partner maintains a plank position with toes on the Medball while other partner does row. Men = 20 cal, M/F teams = 18, and Women = 16 per round.

Post weight for deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 285#, 11:47 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 27th: Bring-A-Friend Day! Thank you for everyone who invited a friend to join us and for those completing their first workout at CrossFit Midtown for the June BAF Day! We look forward to the next BAF Day in July. 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!

Wednesday, August 2nd and 9th Mobility Nights with Dr. Jackie Varnum. Mobility Night is at 6:30pm and group classes will run on the half hour. This will be a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This first session will focus on the shoulder and overhead movements. Athletes will use banded distraction to increase range of motion and then use muscle activation and movement reinforcement to improve stability/mobility in the overhead press and overhead squat.

Saturday, August 12th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 9am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soilders and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Click here for event details and to donate for this great cause! #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember

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CFM November Member of the Month Chris Hovis

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Overhead Squat Complex: In 15 minutes work up in weight to a heavy complex from the floor.
1 Snatch + 1 Overhead Squat
@ 80% 1RM Snatch

B. “Tootsie Roll” [15 Minute Time Cap]
For time:
Buy-in: 1,000m Row
Directly into:
21-15-9
Overhead Squats (m = 45/65/95, w = 35/45/65#)
KB Swings (m = 16/20/24, w = 8/12/16kg)

Post load for complex and time for the WOD. Ex: 165#, 12:14 L3

And coming Saturday…

A. Hang Power Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a 1RM Hang Power Clean.

B. 5 Rounds For Time [18 Minute Time Cap]
12 Hang Power Clean (@55% Max C&J)
12 Push Jerk (@55% Max C&J)
12 Toes to Bar

Post load for clean and time for the WOD. Ex: 265#, 15:14 @ 135#

Saturday Schedule

9a: Open Gym- Dan
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller. Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

10a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: CFM Brunch Social!
12:15p: Yoga- Alexis Story. Click here to reserve

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#31Heroes WOD coming on Saturday, August 6th!

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, July 28th: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.
Rowing, Situps, Medball Passes.
Saturday, August 6th: 9am-12 noon. 31Heroes WOD.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
5 Thrusters (m = 115/155, w = 85/105)
11 Burpees

Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 Rx+
Ex2: strict 8 reps, [41], Rx

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

This week we have a partner WOD Bring-A-Friend (BAF) Day. This is a beginner friendly, all levels, partner WOD so look to invite a friend, family, or co-worker to come check out CrossFit Midtown and get in a great workout! We’ll be teaching the deadlift as it’s one of the foundational movements (see demo video).

A. Deadlift: Every 30 seconds for 6 minutes: 1 Deadlift 80% of 5 RM

B. 5 Rounds For Time: Partner WOD
(20/18/16) Cal Row**
15 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
20 Partner Medball Chest Pass (20/14) 6ft
15 Kettlebell Deadlift (24’s/16’s)

Post weight for deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 285#, 11:47 Rx.

WED 07.27.16 Read More »

Lined up for a 200m sprint before the start of the WOD

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown

Sign up to participate in the WOD on Saturday, August 1st from 9am-12pm. 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. For more details of the event, WOD description, Open & Scaled divisions, heat times, and to register & donate click here.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
4 Thrusters (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)
12 Burpees

Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 Rx+
Ex2: 5×3 1/2 pullup segmented + negatives, 41, Rx

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

This week we have a partner WOD for Bring-A-Friend (BAF) Day. This is a beginner friendly, all levels, partner WOD so look to invite a friend, family, or co-worker to come check out CrossFit Midtown and get in a great workout! We’ll be teaching the deadlift as it’s one of the foundational movements.

A. Deadlift: Every 30 seconds for 6 minutes: 1 Deadlift 80% of 5 RM

B. 5 Rounds For Time: Partner WOD.
(20/18/16) Cal Row**
15 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
20 Partner Medball Chest Pass (20/14) 6ft
15 Medball Deadlift (20/14)

Post weight for deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 285#, 11:47 Rx.

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