strength training

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 worksets. All sets at the same weight. Max reps on 3rd set.

B. 5 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
4 1-arm Kettlebell Overhead squats (16/12kg) Left Arm
4 1-arm Kettlebell Overhead squats (16/12kg) Right Arm
30 Situps

Post load and reps for squat and time for WOD. Ex. 335#, 8 reps, 12:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand pushups: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
15 seconds max rep strict handstand pushups (may break up into multiple sets)
45 seconds rest

B. 16 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
20 Calorie Row
16 Box Jumps (24/20”)
12 Sledgehammers
3 Handstand Wall Climbs

Post total reps of HSPU and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 44, 4+38 Rx.

MON 05.09.16 Read More »

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday 2/25: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.
Rowing, front squats, plate hops.
Thursday 2/25: Open 16.1 Announcement Live Viewing at 7:40pm-8:30pm at CFM.
Friday 2/26: CFM Friday Night Lights (FNL). Click for more details about the Open Competition.
Tuesday 3/1:CFM Ladies Night at Lulu Howell Mill 6:30pm

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 3 rep max

B. 5 Rounds [12 Minute Time Cap]:
10 Burpees (Rx+ = 15 Burpees)
50 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time to complete WOD: 10:48 Rx+

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

A. 500m Row

B. Partner WOD:
10 minutes: Row for meters
Partner overhead barbell hold (45/35)
**Partners may switch positions as often as needed to keep barbell overhead. Once partner is off rowing machine, barbell may drop from overhead to exchange.

REST 3 minutes

2 minutes as many reps as possible:
Front Squats (45/35)

REST 1 minute

2 minutes as many as possible:
Burpee Plate Hops
**One 45# plate per team. Must come to full knee and hip extension on top of plate. May step up or hop on plate. Both partners may be working at the same time. No requirement for arms.

Post time for 500m Row and total meters, front squat reps, and burpees for WOD
Ex: 1:36, 2225m, 58, 48. Rx

WED 02.24.16 Read More »

Fresh Meal Plan Tasting

Come try samples of freshly prepared paleo, vegetarian, and zone prescribed meals. Prepared and Delivered by Fresh Meal Plan. Click here to read how it works.
Tasting Schedule Today: 6-8am and 5-8pm

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 20 minutes working up to a 2 rep max.

B. 8 Minute EMOM:
Odd: 7 Deadlift (65% Part A)
Even: 15 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)

Post load for deadlift and fewest number of pullups completed each round. Ex: 415#, 270#, 15 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand Pushups (HSPU): Complete 7 rounds:
15 seconds: Max reps strict handstand pushups
45 seconds: Rest

B. 18 Minute EMOM (30 seconds work/30 seconds rest):
Odd: 10m shuttle sprint Max Reps (30 seconds)
Even: 30 second Handstand hold

Score total reps for Strict HSPU and max sprints completed. Ex: 29, 82 Rx.

WED 01.27.16 Read More »

January Events

Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 1/18 Registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for details and to register
Dunk Trunk Body Composition Testing: Wednesday 1/20 4-8pm
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 1/21 All Classes
CFM Dinner & Social Night: Friday 1/22 8:00pm at Marlow’s Tavern

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

B. “Admiral Ackbar”
3 Rounds:
15 Burpees
15 Front Squats (m = 120/155, w = 85/105)
15 Box Jumps (24/20)

Post load and reps for pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 45#, 7 reps, 8:55 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Squat Clean Thurster / “Cluster”

B. R16 Cluster Test
11 Minute AMRAP:
Complete as many reps as possible during the following sequence:

3 Minute Max Calorie Row
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Reps Cluster**
1 Minute Rest
3 Minute Max Calorie Row

**Cluster Weight: (m = 155/95/55**, w = 105/65/35**). For L1 the movement is ground to overhead.

Post load for Clean Complex and total reps from AMRAP. Ex: 215#, 134 L3.

MON 01.18.16 Lurong Resolution Challenge Begins! Read More »

Friendly introductions before the group warmup

Today’s schedule

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 01.13.16 “Ghost” Read More »

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- 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. 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 [15 Minute Time Cap]
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

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

MON 01.11.16 Read More »

Lauren dropping under the bar on a push jerk.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes work on rope climbing technique**

B. Rep Rounds for Time:
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
25-20-15-10-5 Wallball (20/14)

****Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

Post load for rope climb and time for the WOD. Ex: 20#, 10:07 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single.

B. 5 Rounds
10 Bench Press (50%)
20 AbMat Sit-Ups
40 Double-Unders

Post load for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11:35 Rx at 140#.

WED 01.06.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. For Time [20 Minute Time Cap]
80 Double-Unders, 4 Rounds of Mini Cindy**
60 Double-Unders, 3 Rounds of Mini Cindy
40 Double-Unders, 2 Rounds of Mini Cindy
20 Double-Unders, 1 Round of Mini Cindy
1 Round of Mini Cindy = 3 Pull-ups, 6 Pushups, 9 Air Squats
**Rx+ = 1 Round of Cindy = 5 Pull-Ups, 10 Pushups, 15 Air Squats

Post load and reps for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 11:55 Rx+

Holiday Travel Workout 8

7 Rounds For Time:
7 weighted front squats
7 burpees

For squats use any item that weighs more than 5#. A backpack loaded with heavy books or suitcase full of clothes is a good substitute for a 20/14# medball.

Post weight used for squats and time to comments. Ex: 40# Dumbbell, 6:48.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat: 4 sets of 3 reps. Workups. Complete 1 set every 3 minutes.

B. “Jazz Hands” [20 Minute Time Cap]
75 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
2K Row
75 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)

Post load for Front Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 250, 13:18 Rx.

WED 12.30.15 Read More »

We wish you a healthy, happy 2016 full of big PRs, personal growth & love! Thanks to all of you for making CFM an amazing place to train since 2012. We look forward to many more amazing memories with you!

We’re closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Enjoy the time off with loved ones. Do some yoga or stretching at home OR hit up a Holiday Travel Workout (see below). For the next 12 days we’ll be posting Holiday Travel Workouts for you to do on the road…in the hotel gym…in Grandma’s living room…back home in your garage…WHEREVER! We also encourage you to drop in to a local CrossFit Box if you’re out of town over the holidays. Post a pic or video of your travel workout or drop in WOD to Instagram and tag @crossfitmidtown.

Snowman CrossFit

Holiday Schedule

Click here to reserve your classes in advance.
Thur: Christmas Eve! Gym Closed
Fri: Christmas!! Gym Closed
Sat: 11am Class only. (No Yoga)
Sun: 10am Class, 11am Open gym.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

B. 21-15-9-15-21 Rep Rounds [22 Minute Time Cap]
Power Cleans (135/95)
Pushups
40 Double-Unders after each round

Post max speed step and time for WOD. Ex: 95, 14:08 Rx.

Holiday Travel Workout 1

Body Weight Fran*
21-15-9
Air Squats
Pushups (scale to incline on bed/chair)

*Rx+ = jumping squats & hand release clapping pushups

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 3:48 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…Holiday Travel Workout 2

Christmas Eve: Gym Closed
10 Rounds
0:30 Handstand Hold**, then
0:15 Hold at bottom of squat
5 Air Squats

**Sub wall walk hold or plank hold.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:24 Rx.

WED 12.23.15 Holiday Travel Workouts Read More »

December Save the Dates

CFM Star Wars VII Premiere Thursday 12/17 9:30pm at Midtown Arts Cinema
Bring-A-Friend Day: Saturday 12/19 All Classes 9, 10, 11am
Lurong Resolution Challenge: Monday 12/28 early registration deadline for New Year Nutrition Challenge. Click here for more details and to register

Coach Travis knocking down some thrusters

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Snatch:
8 Minutes EMOM
1 Hang Power Snatch
1 Power Snatch
80% of 1 RM Snatch

B. Teams of 2:
5 minute AMRAP
10 Pullups
10 Hand Release Pushups
10 Power Snatch (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
Rest 1 minute after 5 minutes and repeat at beginning twice.

All reps are team totals. 1 partner working at a time. Partners may partition the reps and rounds any way. Restart each AMRAP at the beginning.

Score total reps completed in WOD. Ex: 390 Rx.