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1-arm kettlebell thruster fun with Sarah, Steven, and Lauren

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 3 Rounds For Time [12 minute time cap]:
50 Double Unders
7 Ring Pushups (Rx+ = Muscle Up)
10 Cal Row

Post load and reps for Back Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 335#, 7 reps, 7:18 Rx

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2
10 minute AMRAP
20 Cal Row
20 Plate ground to overhead (45/25)
20 Wallball Shots 10 ft (20/14)
20 Pullups
Rest 4 minutes and repeat.

One partner working at a time. All reps are team totals. Teams will start the 2nd AMRAP on the rower.

Score is total reps completed. Ex: 354 Rx.

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 11.06.15 Read More »

Fun Friday noon class lined up for wallballs.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Jerk: EMOM for 7 minutes 1 Push Jerk (80% of 1 rep max)

B. Rep Rounds For Time: [17 minute time cap]
10-8-6-4-2
Clean and Jerk (m = 100/135, w = 70/95)
After each set, complete 2 Rounds** of:
4 Pull-Ups
8 Pushups
12 Air Squats

**Rx+=5-10-15 rep count for pull-ups, pushups, squats

Post load for push jerk and time to complete WOD. If time capped post total reps completed (330 max).
Ex1: 235#, 13:38 Rx+
Ex2: 185#, 272 Rx+

And coming Saturday… Halloween WOD and Party!:

9am and 10am Class: “Super Triple Shot”
Teams of 2 at Level 3** [40 Minute Time Cap]
40-30-20-10
Power Clean (95/65), Box Jump Overs (24/20)
40-30-20-10
Front Squats (95/65), Toes to Bar
40-30-20-10
Wallballs (20/14), Burpee

Wear a costume or t-shirt of a favorite movie, fiction, or tv character. One partner working at a time. All reps are teams totals. Complete the first couplet of 40-30-20-10, then move to the second and then to the third. **Scaling options available (L1, L2, L3).

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 27:10 Rx.

11am Class: Lurong “The Olympian”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 10.30.15 Halloween WOD coming on Saturday! Read More »

Lauren and Sarah box jumps timed together

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- Justin
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy set of 5.

B. For Time: [18 minute Time Cap]
1000m Run
40 Pullups
30 Thrusters (95/65)
20 Lateral Barbell Burpees

Post load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 11:18 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Box Jumps: 5 sets of 3 reps to (20/16”) (step downs only)

B. “Christine”
3 rounds:
500 Meter Row
12 Deadlifts (Bodyweight)
21 Box Jumps (20/16”) (step ups permitted) (step downs only)

Post load and height for box jumps and time to complete “Christine”. Ex: 12kg 20”, 13:10 Rx (185#)

WED 10.28.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets at the same weight. Max reps final set.

B. 5 Rounds* [14 minute time cap]
200m run
12 Air Squats
8 Pullups

*Rx+ = 6 rounds

Post load and reps for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 185# 7 reps, 8:44 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

“The Olympian”

In 9 minute complete (AMRAP) as many reps as possible of Ground to Overhead (G2OH) and Bar Facing Burpees. Each round the weight will increase and the reps will decrease in the G2OH and you will have 7 Bar Facing Burpees to complete before moving on to the next round.

Level 3**
20 G2OH (95/65)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
15 G2OH (135/85)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
10 G2OH (155/105)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
5 G2OH (185/135)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP G2OH (225/155)

**See WOD description for Level 1 and 2.
L1: m = 20# Meball/45/65/95/115, w = 14# Medball/35/45/65/85
L2: m = 65/75/95/135/155, w = 45/55/65/95/105

**Click here to see WOD description:
“The Olympian” WOD Description and Standards

Your total score will be the total number of repetitions completed in the 9 minutes. Ex: 78 L3

MON 10.26.15 Read More »

Lauren gliding through kettlebell swings

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 Wilson
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Challenge WOD 3 “50’s Chipper”

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“50s Chipper”

Level 3**
50 Wallballs (20/14) at 10/9ft
50 1-arm Dumbbell Snatch (alt) (70/50)
50 Pistols
50 Chest-to-bar Pullups

Levels 1 and 2 Options:
Wallballs: L2 = 20# at 9ft / 14# at 8ft, L1 = 20#/14# Medball Cleans
DB Snatch: L2 = (50/35), L1 = (25/15)
Pistols: L2 = Single leg squat touchdowns, L1 = Air Squat
C2B Pullups: L2 = Pullups, L1 = Bent knee ring row

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“50s Chipper” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 14:27 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 7 minute EMOM 1 Deadlift. 80% of 1RM at tempo (3-0-3-1)

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
40 AbMat Situps

Post load for load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 8:20 Rx

TUES 09.29.15 “50’s Chipper” Read More »

Coach Stacy moving through a snatch complex

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set. Rest 3 minutes between sets.

B. 4 Rounds [11 Minute Time Cap]
200m Run
8 1-Arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (m = 20/24kg, w = 12/16kg)
5 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)

Post load and reps for Squat and time for WOD Ex: 285#, 7 reps, 6:42 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

“The Olympian”

In 9 minutes complete (AMRAP) as many reps as possible of Ground to Overhead (G2OH) and Bar Facing Burpees. Each round the weight will increase and the reps will decrease in the G2OH and you will have 7 Bar Facing Burpees to complete before moving on to the next round.

Level 3**
20 G2OH (95/65)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
15 G2OH (135/85)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
10 G2OH (155/105)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
5 G2OH (185/135)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP G2OH (225/155)

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“The Olympian” WOD Description and Standards

Your total score will be the total number of repetitions completed in the 9 minutes. Ex: 81 L3

MON 09.21.15 Read More »

CFM Yoda T-shirt. "Do or do not. There is no try." — CFM Yoda T-shirt. “Do or do not. There is no try.”

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk: 6 sets of 1 at 90% of 1 rep max. All sets same weight. Rest 90-120 seconds between each rep.

B. 5 Rounds For Time [10 minute time cap]:
7 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B pullups)
7 Push Jerk (m = 105/135, w = 70/95)
7 Burpees

Post load for C&J and time to complete WOD Ex: 245#, 5:48 Rx+.

And coming Saturday…

9am and 10am Class: 4 Rounds For Time
200m Row
10 Box Jump Overs (24/20”)
200m Run
10 GHD Situps
20m Mini Sled Push (50/25)

Each round movements may be completed in any order (You may not end a round and begin a round with the same movement ie: 200m Run to end round 1 and then a 200m run to start round 2). Once you start on a movement all reps for that movement must be finished before moving on to the next.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 17:20 Rx.

11am Class: Lurong “Champion Test”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
11a: All Levels CrossFit-Lurong “Champion Test”- Tom
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 09.18.15 Read More »

Before and after all classes on Monday try free SFH samples and learn about proper workout nutrition and supplementation.

CFM Fall Lurong Living Championship Challenge

The Challenge starts on Monday, September 14th and now is the time to jump on board! This is the final weekend to join and registration is $44.95 and closes this Sunday, September 13th so sign up today to participate.
Click here to learn more and register: select CrossFit Midtown.

Enter Caption Here — The Championship Challenge combines diet, fitness, and accountability for the CrossFit community.
Click here to make a change starting next week!

Monica, Maria, and Patrick on Tabata intervals on the rower. Feel the burn.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Rep Rounds For Time [18 minute time cap]:
42-30-18
Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)
Double Unders
Calorie Row

Post load and max reps for pullups and time to complete WOD Ex: 45#, 8 rep, 12:46 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner “Holbrook”
12 Rounds For Time
5 Thrusters (115/85)
10 Pullups
100m Run

Rounds and reps are team totals. Partners may partition reps and rounds any way. One person working at a time and partners must tag when switching out who is working. All 5 thrusters must be finished before starting the 10 pullups, and so on.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 10:15 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

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 09.11.15 Lurong Challenge Starts Monday + SFH Sampling Read More »

Coach Travis teaching the front box squat with Justin demoing

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 8 minutes:
@ 75% 1RM Snatch
1 Power Snatch
1 Overhead Squat

B. For Time [14 minute time cap]
Open: 100 Double Unders**
15-12-9-6-3
Overhead Squats (100/70)
Pullups
Close: 100 Double Unders**

**Scale to DU+Single (35 reps), Speed Step (1:1), Singles (1:1)

Post load for Snatch Complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 145#, 8:49 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 15 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 4 Rounds
200m Run
20m Foot-Hand Crawl
20m Walking Lunge Steps

Post load for Deadlift and time to compete WOD. Ex: 355#, 8:18 Rx.

TUES 09.01.15 Yoga Tonight at 8:15pm! Read More »

Bring-A-Friend Day Is Tomorrow. Reserve your spot today by clicking here or contacting us.

Bring-A-Friend Day Thursday 8/27

This Thursday all classes will be a Fitness Startup (Beginners CrossFit Class). There will be an all-levels partner friendly Workout of the Day (WOD). Invite a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you for the WOD. Reserve you class in advance by clicking here or Contact Us to reserve a spot for a friend.

Seated L-sit support hold staring contest. Anne-Marie reigning champion.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps in final set.

B. 5 Rounds for Time: [16 minute time cap]
6 Pullups (C2B = Rx+)
12 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)
200m Sprint

Post load and reps for Press and time to compete WOD. Ex: 160#, 6 reps, 10:18 Rx.

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

A. Front Box Squat: 5 sets of 2. Worksets same weight (@ 60% of 1 rep max). Rest 90 seconds between sets.

Front Box Squat Demo Video from CrossFit Diablo:

B. Partner WOD:
15 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
40 Medball Front Squats (20/14)
30 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
20 Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)
10 Medball Power Slams (20/14)

All reps are team totals. Teams will complete rounds and reps any way. Only 1 person may be working at a time.

Post load for squats and total reps of AMRAP. Ex: 185#, 288 Rx

WED 08.26.15 Read More »