Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sarah

Sarah

Workout of the Day

A.
In teams of two, with one person working at a time except for the runs, complete the following:
100 Back Squats* (115 / 75)
400m Run
100 Kettlebell Swings** (53 / 35)
400m Run
100 Burpees***
400m Run
100 Wall-Balls**** (20 / 14)
400m Run

*One person works, the other hangs from a bar
**One person works, the other holds the barbell in the hang position
***One person works, the other holds a plank
****One person works, the other holds the barbell in the front rack

Friday, July 29, 2016

Liz, Stephen and Christiana

Liz, Stephen and Christiana

Workout of the Day

A.
Snatch
15 minutes to build to a heavy snatch (power or squat)

Start moderately heavy and increase the load by feel

B.
Against a 12 minute running clock:
800m Run
Then, with the remaining time, AMRAP:
12 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (pick weight)
10/7 Ring-Dips

Rx+ 70/50 DB squat snatches, 5/3 RMU

Reminders:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Evan

Evan

Workout of the Day

A.
Handstand Push-ups and Progressions

B.
“Pull, pull”
Six rounds of:
30 Seconds of Rowing for Calories
30 Seconds Rest
30 Seconds of Pull-ups
30 Seconds Rest

Rx+ 14+/11+ calories, 14+ /11+ chest to bar

Score will be total reps and calories combined.

Stuff & Things:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Garrett

Garrett

Workout of the Day

A.
Deadlift
Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets): 5 reps at 70-75% of 1RM

B.
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
75 Double-unders
15 Slam-Balls (30/20)
15 Kettlebell Swings (53 / 35)

Rx+ 40/30, 70 / 53

Hat tip to HyperFit for the workout.

Stuff & Things:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Emily

Here’s Emily demonstrating exactly what we want to see in the squat: the knee joint closed maximally while maintaining an upright posture and extension of the spine, thighs and feet approximately parallel when looking from above, heels down, head neutral and did I mention her depth? ATG.

Workout of the Day

A.
Push Press
Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets): 7 reps at 70%
(or 5 lbs heavier than your last pp session)

After each set: 15 V-ups

B.
“Bat Outta Hell”
Complete the following for time:
40 Calories on Assault Bike
35 Box Jump Overs (24 / 20)
30 Thrusters (105 / 70)

Rx+ 135 / 95

Stuff & Things:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Harley...bruh.

Harley…bruh.

Workout of the Day

A.
Front Squat
Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets): 7 reps at 70%
(or 5-10 lbs heavier than your last FS session)

After each set: 15 hand release push-ups

B.
AMRAP in 14 minutes of:
15 Toes to Bar
20 Wall-Balls (20 / 14)
25 Alternating Jumping Lunges

Rx+ 30 / 20, 45 / 35

Congrats to CrossFit Mayhem Freedom, Mat Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir for winning the 2016 CrossFit Games!  

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Workout of the Day

A.
In teams of two, complete the following:
AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
10 Toes to Bar
8 Box Jumps (24 / 20)

While one person works, the other holding a bar in the top of the deadlift (255 / 165).
You may only work if the bar is off the floor.

Rest 5 minutes, then:

AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
12 Thrusters (95 / 65)

While one person works, the other is rowing for or biking for calories.
Score will be total calories.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Kristen

Kristen

Workout of the Day

A.
Handstand Walking and Progressions

B.
For time:
33-22-11 rep rounds of:
Toes to Bar
Handstand Push-ups
Weighted Box Step-ups (45 / 35 lb plate)

After each set: 200m run 

Rx+ 55/45, run w plate

Stuff & Things:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Amy

Amy

Workout of the Day

A.
Every minute, for 12 minutes: 1 power clean + 1 hang squat clean
Starting moderately heavy, increase the load every 3 minutes
(~60% to ~80%)

B.
AMRAP in 10 minutes of:
21 Deadlift (155 / 105)
15 Hang Power Clean (155 / 105)
9 Front Squat (155 / 105)

Stuff & Things:

3rd Annual Forte- Only Partner Competition, August 27th  This members only competition has been a blast in years past, so let’s do it again! There will be men and women’s Rx and scaled divisions (sorry, no mixed teams). This is a great opportunity to get a mid-year check point on your performance goals for the year, ease into trying out competing, and to motivate you to train for an event! Regardless of your time and experience with us at Forte, we HIGHLY encourage all to participate. As with class, all of the workouts will be scalable regardless of skill level.  If you need a partner, sign up and we will can help assign you to a team. All the workouts will be released in the coming weeks.
Sign up to compete: http://goo.gl/forms/pua8ihwQQkXXU3EH3
Sign up to judge: http://goo.gl/forms/YizFjxLzquz1VeW03
Facebook Event here: https://facebook.com/events/1623794337881172/

July Social Activity: Red Rock Island Saturday, July 30th we are traveling to hit up the rocks of Rock Island. We will leave after the 10am class and head down caravan style. So, find a friend or two to car pool down and let’s rock out on the island!  Join the Facebook event here.