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Wallballs are challenging. CrossFit isn’t fun; it’s more than fun. The best things in life come with effort, commitment, passion, and community. Enjoy the process.

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
8p: Weightlifting- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Wallball Ludus: 10 minutes skill work on Wallball Shots. Work up to 15 rep max unbroken Wallballs (max weight and/or height).

B. 4-3-2 Rounds of: [20 Minute Time Cap]
10 Wallball Shots 10ft (20/14)
5 Toes-to-bar
Rest 2 minutes after 4 rounds, then start on next 3 rounds. Rest 2 minutes after finishing next 3 rounds, and start on last 2 rounds. Total of 9 Rounds.

Post weight and height of wallball for 15RM and time to finish WOD. If time capped post total reps completed.
Ex1: 30# to 11ft, 12:45 Rx
Ex2: 10# to 10ft, (20:00) 108 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Handstand Holds: In 10 minutes work on progressions for handstand hold. Then…
Tabata Interval: 8 Rounds
20 seconds handstand hold
10 seconds rest

B. Partner WOD [20 minute Time Cap]
100-200-300-400m Row
2-4-6-8 Kettlebell Man-makers (m =16/20/24’s, w = 8/12/16’s kg)

All reps and distances are individual totals. One partner rowing while other completing Man-makers and then they switch. Once both are finished their 100m and 2 Man-makers they switch and begin round 2.

Post time for both partners to complete WOD.
Ex: 11:26 L2

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 22nd: 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, June 25th: CFM Dog Days of Brunch at 12pm at Henry’s in Midtown. Join your fellow CFM Members for a nutrition brunch and social to celebrate the completion of our Lurong Nutrition challenge. Henry’s is dog friendly so bring your pets with you for Brunch on the patio.

Thursday, June 29th: The Dunk Truck returns to CFM! Available dunk sessions are in the AM 6-9am and PM 4-8pm. Book your appoint while spots are available: Dunk Truck Book Now!

THUR 06.08.17 “Wallball Ludus” Read More »

CFM Upcoming Events

Registration for Lurong Summertime Challenge with team CFM! The challenge combines nutrition and fitness and over the course of 5 weeks helps us improve body composition and performance! Click here for more details. Lurong Summertime Challenge Starts Monday, May 15th.

**Save the date**
Saturday, May 20th: CFM 5th Anniversary!!

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- 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. “Lead Foot”

4 Minute AMRAP
27 Cal Row
27 Burpees
27 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups
Rest 4:20

4 Minute AMRAP
21 Cal Row
21 Burpees
21 Toes-to-Bar

Rest 4:20
4 Minute AMRAP
15 Cal Row
15 Burpees
15 Pull-ups

B. Cash Out [Not For Time]:
2 Rounds
60 Double Unders**
25 Situps (L1) / 25 Situps w/ (20/14) (L2) / 25 GHD Situps (L3)

**Scale DUs to DU+Singles 30 reps/set, Speed Step 1:1, Singles 1:1

Post reps for each AMRAP. Ex: 89/84/90 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Big Clean Complex”
6 Sets:
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Push Press
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Push Jerk
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Split Jerk
*Each set consists of completing all 12 reps without dropping the bar. Rest as needed between rounds

B. Bulletproof Shoulders
Side Plank Rev-Fly 20x/side
Mod Pushup Y-hold (15 sec hold) 4x/side “Palm facing down”
Scapular Pushups 15x
T’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Thumbs up”
W’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Pinkies up”
Side Ext Rot. w/ 5# plate 15x/side

Post weight for each set. (f) indicates failed attempt.
Ex: 135/155/185/195/205f/135

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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- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
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. Front Squat: 5 sets of 4 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 4

B. For Time:
9-7-5 reps of
Front Squat (135/95)
Hang Power Clean (135/95)
15 Toes-to-bar

Post load for front squat and time for WOD. Ex: 210#, 8:20 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps 3rd Set.

B. For Time:
25-20-15-10-5 reps of
Air Squats
Hand Release Pushups
Situps
200m Sprint

Post load and reps for pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 55#, 7 reps, 12:40 Rx.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Apr 1st: Join the Atlanta CrossFit and Yoga community as we bid farewell to coach and instructor Richard Bowen in the way that we all knew him…as a leader in our FitFam Community. Though his physical life here on earth is no longer, his spirit, dreams, and legacy will live on through each of us forever. On Saturday we celebrate that!! Hosted at CrossFit Atlanta (200 Permalume Pl NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318) starting at 10 AM. There will be team conditioning, there will be Yoga by Mandy Wright Wenson, there will be Dance Hall Reggae, there will be food, drinks & fellowship, and a presentation to honor Richard!

Sunday, Apr 2nd: CFM BBQ in celebrating the CrossFit Games Open coming to a close!! CFM will be grilling out hamburgers and chicken sausages, but please feel free to bring whatever meats you would like us to grill. We will be providing cider, beer and win, but BYOB if you wish. The sides will be pot luck. There is a sign up sheet at the front desk to sign up for sides and desserts. Games, raffled prizes, and fun! Bring your friends and family as everyone is welcome! We are excited to celebrate a job well done and get to hang out with everyone!

Monday, Apr 3rd: Early Registration for Lurong Summertime Challenge. Register early and receive a discount! The challenge combines nutrition and fitness and over the course of 5 weeks helps us improve body composition and performance! Click here for more details. Lurong Summertime Challenge Starts Monday May 15th.

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 7 minutes as many rounds as possible:
40 Double Unders
21 Kettlebell Swings (m = 24/32kg, w= 16/24kg)
12 Toes To Bar

Post load and reps for squat and rounds and reps for AMRAP: Ex: 305#, 8 reps, 4+20 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Rope Climbs: 8 minutes every minute on the minute 1 rope climb
**Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

B. 5 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]
15 Cal Row
10 Hand Release Burpees
6 Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean (m = 35/50/70’s, w = 25/35/50’s)

Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:10 L2.

Who is excited about BAF, the Open, and FNL at CFM!? Week get it all this week!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, Mar 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!

Friday, Mar 24th: Week 5 of the CrossFit Games Open Continues at CFM this week! We will be hosting exciting matchups of our coaches and top athletes along with the those at the top of the leaderboard for the scaled division.

We will have cold beverages and food…everyone is welcome to bring something to share. Please spread the word that we want everyone in the gym to enjoy FNL as we close out the open season with this event called “The Finale!” Doors open at 7pm and first heat kicks off at 7:30pm.

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Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Same weight each set. Max reps on final set.

B. 4 Rounds For Time [15 Minute Time Cap]
20 Wall Balls (20/14)
15 Toes to bar
10 Hand Release Pushups (Rx+ = Handstand Pushups)

Post load and reps for sqaut and time for WOD. Ex: 185#, 7 reps, 10:12 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Box Jumps: 4 Box jumps every minute on the minute for 6 minutes (w/ step downs).

B. For Time:
Open: 500m Row

Then… 4 Rounds:
8 Box Jumps (30/24) (w/ step downs)
12 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)

Close: 500m Row

Post height for box jumps and time for WOD. Ex: 39”, 8:19 Rx.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Mar 3rd: The 2017 Open Continues in week 2! 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. This week we take on 17.2!

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. Click here to sign up!

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Power Snatch: 2-2-2-2-2 work ups.

B. “Snatch & Go”
4 Rounds for Time [11 Minute TIme Cap]
10 Toes to bar**
10 Snatch (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)*

**L2 = Knees to Arms, L1 = Hanging Knee Raise
*For L1 the movement may be ground to overhead

Post load for snatch and time for the WOD. Ex: 175, 9:23 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

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.

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.

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.

THUR 02.02.17 “Snatch & Go” Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
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. Muscle Up: In 10 minutes work on strict muscle up transitions.

B. “Star Lord”
20 Minute AMRAP
200 Double-Unders
100 Air Squats
80 Burpees
60 Wallballs (20/14) 10ft
40 Toes to Bar
20 Strict Handstand Pushups
10 Muscle-Ups

Post total reps from AMRAP. Ex: 482 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Hang Power Clean: 7 sets of 1. Workups.

B. “Team DT”
In Teams of 2, 12 minute AMRAP:
12 Deadlifts (m = 95/120/155, w = 65/85/105)
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Jerks

Partners Complete Full Rounds.

Post load for clean and rounds and reps for DT. Ex: 265#, 10+15 L3

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CFM Team Darcy & Shannon doing synchronized lunges from the Graveyard Games Competition.

Upcoming CFM Events

Sunday, Dec 4th and 18th: 9-11am Weightlifting Workshop this a 2 part series setting the foundation for the snatch and clean & jerk for our Olympic Lifting Class & Programming starting Sunday, January 8th, 2017!

Monday, Dec 5th-11th: 4th Quarterly Progress Checks (QPC4) this week! We’ll have standard WODs and be re-testing Grace, CrossFit Total, Mary Ann, Baseline Plus, and Snatch & Go

Sunday, Dec 11th: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day 9 and 10am. 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)!

Thursday, Dec 15th: Star Wars: Rogue One Premiere Night for CFM! Wear your Star Wars costume or shirt and join us for a 9pm showing at Midtown Arts Cinema. Tickets available soon and more details posted on the Announcements Board.

**Save the Date!**
Friday, Dec 16th: 7-11pm CFM Holiday Party!!

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- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Snatch: 2-2-2-2-2 work ups.

B. “Snatch & Go”
4 Rounds for Time [11 Minute TIme Cap]
10 Toes to bar**
10 Snatch (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)*

**L2 = knees to 90, L1 = situps
*For L1 the movement may be ground to overhead

Post load for snatch and time for the WOD. Ex: 175, 9:23 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

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

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 7:04 Rx

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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- 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. Power Clean: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy complex of
1 Hang Power Clean
1 Power Clean

B. 15 Minute AMRAP
30 Double-unders
15 Power Cleans (115/75#)
30 Double-unders
15 Toes-to-Bar

Post weight for clean and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 4+79 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

“Freedom Sauce”
L3
3 Minute AMRAP
21 Overhead Squats (95/65#)
21 Over-the-Erg Burpees
Max Calorie Row
Rest 3:00

3 Minute AMRAP
18 Overhead Squats (115/80#)
18 Over-the-Erg Burpees
Max Calorie Row
Rest 3:00

3 Minute AMRAP
15 Overhead Squats (135/95#)
15 Over-the-Erg Burpees
Max Calorie Row
Rest 3:00

3 Minute AMRAP
12 Overhead Squats (155/105#)
12 Over-the-Erg Burpees
Max Calorie Row

Post score = total calories after all 4 rounds. Ex: 52 L3.

** Save the Date! **
Friday, Dec 16th: 7-11pm CFM Holiday Party!!

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Today’s schedule

12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
1p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Shoulder Press: 5-4-3-2-1. Working up to a heavy single.

B. 15-12-9 Rep Rounds for Time: [15 Minute Time Cap]
Toes to Bar
Dumbbell Push Press (m = 35/50, w = 25/35)
Burpees over Erg
300 Meter Row after Each Round

Post load for Press and time for WOD. Ex: 186#, 9:49 Rx.