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The Box. Where Everyone Knows Your Name. After home and work, there are “Third Places.” We’ll examine how we lost them and how CrossFit is bring them back…Click here to read more: Third Places “The CrossFit Journal” by Eleanor Brown

Narrow grip overhead squat or snatch width grip? — Morgan and Hope overhead squatting. Can you do it with Snatch width or narrow grip?

Today’s schedule

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

WED 01.14.15 Read More »

Why do people stick with CrossFit longer than other fitness programs? Here, long-term CrossFit athletes pass along the lessons they’ve learned and explain how CrossFit has changed for them over the years…
Click here to read more: CrossFit Longevity “The CrossFit Journal” by Hilary Achauer

Coach Kelly. What movement is she demo-ing?

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

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

And coming tomorrow…

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

TUES 01.13.15 Read More »

New to CrossFit? or have a friend interested in starting? Answers to questions and concerns from a CrossFit newbie.Confessions of a Middle-Aged CrossFitter “Huffingtonpost.com” by Steve Belanger

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Casey
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: 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
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

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

MON 01.12.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
8a: Open Gym- Mike
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Mike

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
24 Pushups
24 Walking Lunge Steps
250m Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2
40-30-20-10 Rep Rounds:
Power Clean (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Box Jump Overs (24/20)
Push Jerks (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Toes to Bar

One partner working at a time.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 19:10 Rx+

Saturday Restorative Yoga

Time: 12p -Monica Miller

Sunday

Time: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 01.09.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

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

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

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
24 Pushups
24 Walking Lunge Steps
250m Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

THUR 01.08.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

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.

WED 01.07.15 Read More »

Ellen and Matt starting a round of Cindy

Powerlifting Seminar

Team Rohr’s next powerlifting seminar is this Saturday, Jan. 10th at CF Chattahoochee in Duluth. Spend half a day with Team Rohr coaches and athletes, going in-depth with each lift (squat, bench, deadlift), working up to a heavy single, and get an overview of basic programming with exercise selection & technique.
Thursday is the last day to sign up: Click here for details & registration

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2

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

TUES 01.06.15 Read More »

Holiday Schedule

Click here to reserve your classes in advance.
Tues: Regular Schedule
Wed: 6, 7am Class, 8am Open gym, 12pm, no evening classes
Thur: New Years Day! Gym Closed
Fri: Resume regular schedule

Today’s schedule

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

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 = 100/135, w = 75/95)
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 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

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 Cindy
60 Double-Unders, 3 Rounds of Cindy
40 Double-Unders, 2 Rounds of Cindy
20 Double-Unders, 1 Round of Cindy
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 5

For time:
100 jumping jacks
75 air squats
50 push ups
25 burpees

TUES 12.30.14 Read More »

Holiday Schedule

Click here to reserve your classes in advance.
Tues: Regular Schedule, 7, 8pm evening classes cancelled
Wed: Open Gym 9a-12p.
Thur: Christmas!! Gym Closed
Fri: 7am Class, 8am Open gym, 12pm
Sat: 10, 11am Class only. (No Yoga)
Sun 10am Class, 11am Open gym.

Today’s schedule

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

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 (155/105)
9 Hang Power Cleans (155/105)
6 Jerks (155/105)

Partners complete full rounds.

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

And coming tomorrow… Christmas Eve!

Open Gym 9a-12p.

TUES 12.23.14 Read More »

Coach Kelly on a partner WOD with pullups & planks

December Save the Dates

CFM New T-shirt Pre-Order 10% off Through Thursday 12/4. Click here to order.
4th Quarterly Progress Checks:Starting Week of 12/8
Bring-A-Friend Day: Thursday 12/18 All Classes
CFM Holiday Party Friday 12/19 7-10pm. Details TBA.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Squat Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single.

B. Death by Squat Clean: EMOM for 15 minutes.
1st Minute: 1 Squat Clean (m = 100/135, w = 70/95)
2nd Minute: 2 Squat Clean (m = 100/135, w = 70/95)
3rd Minute: 3 Squat Clean (m = 100/135, w = 70/95)
and so on…

Continue increasing by 1 rep every minute, until unable to complete all reps in the minute. Then start back at 1 and increase by 1 rep every minute until the 15 minutes is up.

Post max load for squat clean and rounds and reps completed for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11+8 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. “Resilience”
20 Minute EMOM
ODD: 15 Cal Row
EVEN: 15 Burpees

The first 2 minutes each athlete will work for 40 seconds;rest 20 seconds totaling as many burpees and calories as possible. For the remaining 18 minutes you will try to match those numbers you established during the first 2 minutes.

Post load and reps for Bench and score lowest number of cals and burpees completed in a minute.
Ex: 230#, 8 reps, 12/12.

TUES 12.02.14 Read More »