What should I be tracking?
When you first join CrossFit, it can be intimidating to learn all these new movements. That’s why we encourage you to TRACK YOUR WORKOUTS. It’s important to track your progress. So use the Zen Planner iPhone app to track your workout results (if you don’t have an iPhone, you can also track online at www.zenplanner.com).
Another way to track your progress is with before & after pics. We’re happy to snap those for you here at the gym… just ask a coach or email Tirzah to schedule an appt to take these.
When many of you join, you tell me your big goal is for fat loss or muscle/mass gain. Before & after pics are free, but if you’re willing to invest a little into learning your body composition, that’s another great way to measure progress toward the goal of transforming your body. CrossFit Midtown will now be hosting the Dunk Truck (dunks like a truck. truck. truck.) on a quarterly basis. Dunk Truck is a traveling hydrostatic body composition testing lab.
What’s that mean? Basically, you’ll get into a big bathtub (water is replaced regularly and treated to meet health code standards :)) and weighed underwater, to measure your body composition. The test operator will then review your results with you (and email you the report). The test costs $30, and we’ll be bringing the Dunk Truck back regularly as part of Quarterly Check-In week. Register here (we can charge your CC on file, or you can pay cash or check).
CFM’s Instructor Training Program starts May 4th!
We are looking for motivated CrossFitters who want to go beyond being just an athlete – those who aim to be a great coach…not only knowledgeable and articulate about CrossFit, but also capable of teaching a great CrossFit class.
The CFM Instructor Training Program is designed for the ongoing development of a functional fitness coach. We may have several members interested in coaching, without having to change careers to do so. This program is designed for both the person who is looking for a career change, and for the person who just wants to learn more, share it with others, and teach an amazing class.
We will develop a group of people who will be great substitute coaches, assistant coaches, and perhaps eventually be part of the CrossFit Midtown coaching team or staff.
Have you ever thought about coaching CrossFit? In addition to the CrossFit Level 1 certification, we also require our coaches to go through our Instructor Training Program (ITP). Our first class met last fall. Beginning Saturday, May 4th, our ITP class will meet regularly on Saturdays from 8 to 9 am. If you’ve been a member of CFM for three months or more, and are interested in learning more about the program, email Lis for details.
Participants will be required to write a letter of intent, schedule an interview to discuss goals & expectations, pass a movement standards test and maintain a 75% attendance rate at ITP classes. ITP students are expected to complete the ITP program in 5-18 months.
Yoga is today at 12n!
Rowing is tonight at 7!
One 5000 meter rowing piece as follows:
5000-4000m @ 25 strokes per minute (spm)
4000-3000m @ 22 spm
3000-2000m @ 25 spm
2000-1000m @ 28 spm
1000-0m @ 25 spm
Split time should remain consistent throughout the entire 5000m
Workout of the Day
A. Every 4 min for 5 rounds:
1. Deadlift: 8-12 reps @2010 tempo, 15sec rest
2. Dumbbell single-arm press L: 8-10 reps @3010 tempo, no rest
3. Dumbbell single-arm press R: 8-10 reps @3010 tempo B. Every 3 min for 4 rounds:
B1. Dumbbell Powell raise L: 8-10 reps @3010 tempo, no rest
B2. Dumbbell Powell Raise R: 8-10 reps @3010 tempo
C. Pick your poison tabata: From the list below, choose TWO movements, and do 8 rounds of each, :20 on, :10 off. Do all 8 sets of one movement, then move directly to the other.
Choose from – Double unders, burpees, push ups, air squats, pull ups, wall balls, hollow rocks, toes-to-bar, pistols, L-sit
And coming tomorrow…
Every 3 min for 3 rounds:
A1. Barbell step-up L: 8-10 reps @1010 tempo, no rest
A2. Barbell step-up R: 8-10 reps @1010 tempo
As many rounds & reps as possible in 12 min:
6 dumbbell or kettlebell thrusters
12 box jump overs 24/20″
50 double unders or 150 singles
Ok Scott D! Looking very beast mode there. 🙂
Awesome picture of Scott! Looking forward to ITP starting up!