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Member of the Month Sarah on the start of a rope climb! Read more about her and her CrossFit journey here.

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- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

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.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Jan 12th:Registration for the 2017 Open begins on Thursday! 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.

Monday, Jan 16th:Registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge on Monday. Sign up now!! 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.

Join the Lurong Resolution Challenge with team CFM!

Thursday, Jan 19th: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day all classes. 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)!

WED 01.11.17 “Ghost” Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
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. Thruster: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2. From the ground.

B. Teams of 3: 25 Minute AMRAP
3K Row
100 One Arm Alternating Kettlebell Snatches (24/16kg)
30 Thrusters (75/55)
30 Thrusters (95/65)
30 Thrusters (115/80)
30 Thrusters (135/95)
30 Thrusters (155/105)
Max Thrusters (185/135) in Time Remaining

One partner working at a time

Post load for thruster and score total reps of thrusters only from AMRAP.
Ex: 215#, 154 (4 thrusters at 185#) Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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 time for the WOD. Ex: 10:07 Rx

TUES 01.03.17 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

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 7

3 rounds for 1 minute max reps for each movement:
Push ups (1 set unbroken), rest 1 min
hollow rocks, rest 1 min
mountain climbers (R+L=1), rest 1 min
supermans, rest 1 min

For each movement go for 1 minute, then rest 1 minute and move on to the next exercise.
Repeat for three total rounds.

Post total reps for each movement to comments. Ex: 135, 94, 210, 75 Rx.

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 Push Press and time for WOD. Ex: 210, 13:18 Rx.

Holiday Travel Workout 8

3 Rounds For Time:
50 yards lateral shuffle L
50 yards lateral shuffle R
50 butt kicks
50 high knees

For indoor workout do 20x15ft = 100 yards for R + L shuttles.

Post total time to comments and distance shuttle used. Ex. 11:10 (20x15ft shuttles).

THUR 12.29.16 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- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean & Jerk: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Push Jerk.

B. Teams of 2
AMRAP 2: Squat Cleans (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
AMRAP 2: Push Jerks
AMRAP 3: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 3: Push Jerks
AMRAP 4: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 4: Push Jerks

Running clock, with AMRAP’s immediately following each other.

Post load for complex and total reps from WOD. Ex: 265#, 192 L3.

Holiday Travel Workout 6

For time:
40-30-20-10
Walking lunges
Sit ups

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 8:34 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

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 7

3 rounds for 1 minute max reps for each movement:
Push ups (1 set unbroken), rest 1 min
hollow rocks, rest 1 min
mountain climbers (R+L=1), rest 1 min
supermans, rest 1 min

For each movement go for 1 minute, then rest 1 minute and move on to the next exercise.
Repeat for three total rounds.

Post total reps for each movement to comments. Ex: 135, 94, 210, 75 Rx.

WED 12.28.16 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 3 Rounds: [17 Minute Time Cap]
500 Meter Row
12 Burpees
21 Box Jumps (24/20) (step downs only)

Post load and reps for Pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 55#, 7 reps, 12:24 Rx.

Holiday Travel Workout 5

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. Hang Squat Clean & Jerk: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Push Jerk.

B. Teams of 2
AMRAP 2: Squat Cleans (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
AMRAP 2: Push Jerks
AMRAP 3: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 3: Push Jerks
AMRAP 4: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 4: Push Jerks

Running clock, with AMRAP’s immediately following each other.

Post load for complex and total reps from WOD. Ex: 265#, 192 L3.

Holiday Travel Workout 6

For time:
40-30-20-10
Walking lunges
Sit ups

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 8:34 Rx.

TUES 12.27.16 Read More »

FNL 2016. Registration for the 2017 CrossFit Open begins in January!

Today’s schedule

8a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
9a: Open Gym- Stacy

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Teams of 2 [18 Minute Time Cap]

10 Rounds Total – 5 Rounds Each Partner
5 Deadlifts (m = 135/185/225, w = 95/125/155)
10 Toes to Bar
15 Air Squats

Partners complete full rounds before alternating.

Score total time to complete WOD. Ex: 13:44 L3.

Holiday Travel Workout 4

Complete for time with a running clock:
50 jumping jacks
Then, accumulate 4 minutes in a plank hold (time spent resting doesn’t count or time with hips below or above parallel doesn’t count either!). Rest as much as needed between sets of plank hold.
50 hollow rocks

Post total time for WOD. Ex: 8:48 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. 3 Rounds: [17 Minute Time Cap]
500 Meter Row
12 Burpees
21 Box Jumps (24/20) (step downs only)

Post load and reps for Pullups and time for WOD. Ex: 55#, 7 reps, 12:24 Rx.

Holiday Travel Workout 5

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.

MON 12.26.16 Read More »

We wish you a healthy, happy 2017 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

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Front Squat

B. “The Holiday Blast”
6 Minute AMRAP
5 Front squats (m = 75/135/185, w = 45/95/135)
7 Bar-facing burpees

Post load for complex and round and reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 7+6 L3.

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+

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.

And coming Sunday… Holiday Travel Workout 3

12 Days of CrossFit: Body Weight Edition
1 burpee
2 air squats
3 push ups
4 sit ups
5 tuck jumps
6 mountain climbers (R+L=1)
7 hollow rocks
8 walking lunge steps
9 jumping jacks
10 supermans
11 high knees (R+L=1)
12 lateral hops (R+L=1) done over a towel rolled up.

Perform the workout like the song… 1 burpee, then 2 squats & 1 burpee, then 3 push ups, 2 squats & 1 burpee, then 4 situps, 3 push ups, 2 squats & 1 burpee, and so on.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 24:22 Rx.

Holiday Schedule

Click here to reserve your classes in advance.
Sat: Christmas Eve -Gym Closed
Sun: Christmas -Gym Closed
Mon: 8am Class, 9am Open gym
Tues: Resume regular schedule

FRI 12.23.16 Holiday Travel Workouts 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- Anthony
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. 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

And coming tomorrow…

A. Jump Rope:
3 attempts: 1 minute max speed step (R+L=1)
Rest 3 minutes between attempts

B. 21-15-9-15-21 Rep Rounds [22 Minute Time Cap]
Cal Row
Pushups
40 Speed Step after each round (R+L=1)

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

WED 12.21.16 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

TUES 12.20.16 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- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: **Class Cancelled**
9p: Star Wars: Rogue One Premiere!!

Workout of the Day (WOD):

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

B. 3 Rounds [9 Minute Time Cap]
7 Deadlift (m = 115/185/255, w = 85/135/175)
35 Air Squats
7 Dumbbell Strict Press (m = 25/35/50’s, w = 15/25/35’s)**

**(L2/L3+ = Strict Handstand Pushups)

Post load for Deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 425#, 6:08 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex of:
1 Hang Power Snatch
1 Power Snatch (1 sec pause 1 inch below knee)

B. 15 Minute AMRAP
12 Box Jumps (m = 20/24/30, w = 16/20/24)
9 Power Snatch (m = 65/95/115, w = 45/65/85)
6 Chest to Bar Pullups (L2/L3+ = Bar Muscle Ups)

Post load for Snatch and total rounds+reps for AMRAP. Ex: 145#, 4+16 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

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 at the front desk and see Announcements Board or Event Page for details.

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

Sunday, Dec 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!

Join us for this Charity WOD on Sunday 12/18 at 11am.

Sunday, Dec 18th:Urban Perform “Give the Gift of Health” Benefit WOD 11am-12pm. 1st heat at 11:20am and 2nd heat at 11:40. Sign up online to donate to Urban Perform.

Monday, Dec 19th:Early bird registration ends for the Lurong Resolution Challenge on Monday 12/19 at 11:59pm. Sign up now to save 33% off registration!! 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.

THUR 12.15.16 CFM Star Wars: Rogue One Premiere Tonight! Read More »