1RM

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Midtown Catch”
For Time [18 min Cap]
15 Burpees Over Parallette
40/30 Calorie Row
15 Burpees Over Parallette
500m Run
15 Burpees Over Parallette

In the remaining time:
Establish A Heavy Single Snatch

Post time for the WOD and load for snatch: Ex. 8:20 Rx, 215#

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD Saturday
“Admiral Squatbar’s Trap”
For Time [35min cap]
7 Rounds
400m Run (200m Relay)
30 Back Squats (115/85)
Immediately into…
AMRAP in remaining time [35min cap]
10 Hang Power Clean & Jerk (135/95)
20/14 Calorie Row
10 Hang Power Clean & Jerk
200m Run Together

All rounds and reps are team totals. One partner working at a time. In AMRAP row is team total and both run together 200m = 20 reps.

Post time to complete WOD and rounds and reps in AMRAP. Ex: 26:30, 2+35 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

8a: Open Gym- Michael
9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller

And coming Sunday…

Cinco de Sweato

Workout: TBA!!

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
9a: SweatFit- Michael at Piedmont Park Active Oval
10a: Yoga- Priscila Bpatista at Piedmont Park Active Oval
11p: Cinco de Sweato post WOD food and drinks at the Nook!
5,6p: Open Gym- Neal

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Coach Anthony teaching the clean to a new member in the CrossFit Midtown Foundation Course

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:40p: Yoga- Nikkia Nelson
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat
3-3-2-2-1-1-1-1

B. 5 Rounds [not for time]
Max Handstand Hold/ HSW
15 Air Squats
7/7 Single Arm Bent Over Dumbbell Row

Post load for squat and distance/time for handstand walk/hold. Ex: 425#, 40ft, 12 sec

And coming tomorrow…

A. EMOM 12
Min 1 – 12 Plate Push Ups (45/25#) (Rx+ = Ring Push Ups)
Min 2 – 20 sec Chin Over bar Hold

B. AMRAP 15
30 Sit Ups
20 Shuttle Sprints (7 yds)
10 Alternating DB Snatches (50/35)

Post rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 5+45 Rx.

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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! 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
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Damon
8:40p: Yoga- Ariele Edwards
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch
15min to work to a 1RM

B. 15-12-9-6-3
Lateral Burpees Over the Bar
Thrusters (95/65)

Post load for snatch and time for WOD. Ex: 205#, 6:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. AMRAP 10
30 Double Unders (each round)
3-6-9-12-15…
Power Cleans (115/75)

B. EMOM 12
Min 1 – DB Bench Press
Min 2 – Strict Pull Ups
MIn 3 – Rest

Post rounds + reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 5+40 Rx.

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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- Neal
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)

A. Power Snatch
Work to a 1RM power snatch

B. AMRAP 10
3 Devil’s Press (35/20’s)
3 Pull Ups
6 Devil’s Press
6 Pull Ups
…continue by 3’s until cap

Post snatch load and total reps for AMRAP. Ex: 190#, 94 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

Jump Start
For Time
60 Double Unders
30 Alternating Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans (50/35)
60 Double Unders
30/21 Calorie Row
60 Double Unders
30 Toes to Bar
60 Double Unders
30/21 Calorie Row
60 Double Unders
30 Alternating Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans (50/35)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 14:32 Rx

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Lena leading the pack on a sandbag carry

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7:30p: Weightlifting- Pietsch

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat
20min to establish a 1 Rep Max

B. 2 Rounds [10min cap]
75 Double Unders
50 Air Squats
15 Power Snatches (115/80)

Post load for squat and time for the WOD. Ex: 355#, 8:46 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. 3 Position Power Clean
Position 1 Power Clean + Position 2 Power Clean + Power Clean
4 x 1+1+1 (increasing)

B. For Time [15min cap]>
20 Power Cleans (115/85)
15 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Cleans (135/95)
15 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)
10 Power Cleans (155/105)
15 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)
5 Power Cleans (185/125)

Post load for clean and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 11:10 Rx

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
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)

A. Olympic Total: 1 rep max Snatch followed by 1 rep max Clean & Jerk

B. 1 Minute Max Cals Airdyne

Post max load for Snatch and C&J and total cal. Ex: 185#, 275#, 32

And coming tomorrow…

“Super 8”

8 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps and rounds as possible:

8 Burpee Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30, w = 14/20/24)**
8 Power Cleans
8 Thrusters

Barbell weight:
(m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)

**L1/L2 may perform burpee step up overs.

Post rounds and reps from AMRAP. Ex: 5+4 L3.

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
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)

Perform the following tests:

L-sit on P-bar for Time.
Handstand walk for distance.
Chest to bar weighted pull-up for load.
Snatch 1 rep for load.

Post time, distance, and loads.
Ex: 0:31, 12ft, 35#, 185#

And coming tomorrow…

“Snatch Me If You Can”
5 Minute AMRAP
Squat Snatch @ 65% of 1 RM

Post load and reps for the WOD. Ex: 120# 27.

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Stretch and smash cooldown after the workout.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, January 11th:Registration begins for 2018 CrossFit Games Open!! Join team CFM for 5 weeks of the Open competition starting Thursday, February 22nd. CFM will be hosting Friday Night Lights each week for members to complete the open workouts and test our fitness!

Monday, January 15th:Lurong Resolution Challenge begins this month! Sign up now to join team CFM!! 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.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Split Jerk: 1-1-1-1-1-1-1. 7 singles increasing weight.

B. 8 Minute EMOM:
Odd: 1 set of Strict Pullups
Even: 10 Kipping Swings

Post load for Jerk and reps of pullups. Ex: 265#, 35 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

For Time: [35 Minute Time Cap]
50 Box jump (24/20)
50 Pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings (24/16)
50 Stationary Lunge Steps
50 Toes to bar
50 Push Press (75/55)
50 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (75/55)
50 Wallball shots (20 to 10ft/14 to 9ft)
50 Burpees
50 Double unders

Post time for WOD. Ex: 21:48 Rx.

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Will Milne
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Olympic Total: 1 rep max Snatch followed by 1 rep max Clean & Jerk

B. 1 Minute Max Bar Facing Burpees

Post max load for Snatch and C&J and total cal. Ex: 185#, 265#, 28

And coming tomorrow…

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

Post time to complete WOD: 7:48 Rx

CFM Upcoming Events

Tuesday, August 15th Lurong Championship Challenge Information Session. Before and after each class have an opportunity to learn more about our fall fitness and nutrition challenge and sign up to participate. Lurong Representative Adam Jackson will have a table at the gym to answer questions our members have about the Lurong Challenge. Early sign up is this week and next. Challenge starts on Monday, September 18th. Click here to sign up and select CrossFit Midtown as your Gym Affiliate!

Saturday, August 19th: CFM Crossover Symmetry Workshop. Improve your shoulder stability and performance in the overhead lifts Snatch, Thruster, and clean and jerk! Learn how to use the crossover symmetry bands to activate shoulders, improve mobility, strength the shoulder muscles, and perform active recovery on rest days. Workshop is from 11am-12pm and 8 spots are open. The cost of the workshop is $10 for CFM members and $25 in advance for visitors.

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!

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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
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Olympic Total: 1 rep max Snatch followed by 1 rep max Clean & Jerk

B. 1 Minute Max Cals Airdyne

Post max load for Snatch and C&J and total cal. Ex: 185#, 275#, 32

And coming tomorrow…

“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.

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

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