Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Amy

Amy

Workout of the Day

Strength
Gymnastics
Pick 2-3 of the following movements and work on them for 10-15 minutes:
Muscle-ups, dips, double-unders, rope climbs, handstands (push-ups, holds, walking etc)

Conditioning

Every minute, on the minute, for 21 minutes:
Minute 1: Burpees
Minute 2: Kettlebell Swings (53 / 35)
Minute 3: Toes to Bar

Level 1: 9 reps each movement / minute
Level 2: 12 Reps each movement / minute for 24 minutes
Rx+: 15 reps each movement / minute for 27 minutes – 70 / 53, burpees to a target

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Claudia

Claudia

Workout of the Day

Strength
Shoulder Press 5 x 3 at 81% (taken from the rack, and if you can manage, no touch and go)

After each set: 16-20 dumbbell reverse lunges (heavy), then rest 60 seconds

Conditioning
Each set for time:
400 m run
30 Shoulder to Overhead (95 / 65)

Rest exactly 2 minutes

400 m run
20 Shoulder to Overhead (115 / 75)

Rest 2 minutes

400 m run
10 Shoulder to Overhead (135 / 95)

Rx+ 135 – 155 – 175 / 95 – 105 – 115

Score will be total time including the 4 minutes of rest.

Announcements:
1) Member appreciation month!  Don’t forget to send your nominees for athlete of the week to [email protected] and come to class to be entered in for our weekly drawings!
2) Halloween/ two year anniversary party on Friday, October 31. More info here.
3) CrossFit 101 class October 13th.  Spread the word to your CrossFit-curious friends and family.
4) Harvest Hands 5K sign up here: http://empowerrun.racesonline.com/

Monday, October 13, 2014

Tyler

Tyler

Workout of the Day

Strength
Back squat 5 x 3 at 81%

Immediately after each set: 20-30 Abmat Butterfly Sit-ups (AFAP), then rest 60 seconds

Conditioning
AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
24 Wall-Balls (20 / 14)
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (50 +/ 35-40)
8 Chest to Bar Pull-ups

Rx+ 30 / 20, 55+ / 45, 8 / 5 muscle-ups

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Announcements:
1) Member appreciation month!  Don’t forget to send your nominees for athlete of the week to [email protected] and come to class to be entered in for our weekly drawings!
2) Halloween/ two year anniversary party on Friday, October 31. More info here.
3) CrossFit 101 class October 13th.  Spread the word to your CrossFit-curious friends and family.
4) Harvest Hands 5K sign up here: http://empowerrun.racesonline.com/

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Drew Chapman

Drew Chapman

Workout of the Day

Warm up
Plyo Drills

Conditioning
50 Kettlebell Swings (53 / 35)
40 Alternating Front Racked Lunges (65 / 45)
30 Wall-Ball Sit-ups (20 / 14)
20 Burpee Box Jump Overs
30 Wall-Ball Sit-ups
40 Alternating Front Racked Lunges
50 Kettlebell Swings

Rx+ 70 / 53, 30 / 24 inch box

Friday, October 10, 2014

Box Jumps

Workout of the Day

Strength
Push Press 2-2-2-2-2

Increasing the weight each set, establish a 2 rep max

Conditioning
Three sets of:
AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
9 Hang Power Cleans (115 / 75)
7 Front Squats
5 Shoulder to Overhead

Rest 2 minutes between sets.
At the beginning of each set, pick up where you left off. Score will be total rounds and reps completed. 

Rx+ 155 / 105

Announcements:
1) Member appreciation month!  Don’t forget to send your nominees for athlete of the week to [email protected] and come to class to be entered in for our weekly drawings!
2) Halloween/ two year anniversary party on Friday, October 31. More info here.
3) CrossFit 101 class October 13th.  Spread the word to your CrossFit-curious friends and family.
4) Harvest Hands 5K sign up here: http://empowerrun.racesonline.com/

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Jim

Jim

Workout of the Day

Strength
Deadlift
Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes, perform 3 deadlifts at 70-75%

Conditioning
Three rounds for time of:
300 m Run
15 Hang Power Snatches (75 / 55)
15 Toes to Bar

Rx+ 115 / 75

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Preston mentally preparing for what ensues

Preston mentally preparing for what ensues

Workout of the Day

Gymnastics
Rope climbs, muscle up progressions, or double-unders

Conditioning

Every minute, on the minute, for 21 minutes:

Minute 1: Wall-Balls
Minute 2: Pull-ups
Minute 3: Box Jumps

Pick a level below 

Level 1: 9 reps each movement/minute
Level 2: 12 reps each movement / minute
Rx+: 15 reps each, 30/20 unbroken, c2b, 24 minutes

Do your best to stick to rep scheme with one of the levels above, if you happen to falter on a certain movement, continue on with reps that are manageable. 

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Becca

Becca

Workout of the Day

Strength
Shoulder Press 5 x 5 at 78%

Immediately after each set: max strict chin-ups, then rest 60 seconds

Conditioning
Complete the following for time:
15-12-9-6-3 rep rounds of Burpees over the bar
5-4-3-2-1 rep rounds of Squat Clean Thrusters (135 / 95)

Rx+ 185 / 115

The EmPower 5k Run/walk is coming and we want to put together some teams!

The fastest Team and Top Fundraising Team will receive a 1-month supply of Humphreys Street Coffee Co for your team, the award will be presented to your office by Harvest Hands. CrossFit Forte will also throw in a t-shirt of your choice (we just ordered new tees and they look tight!)

*Teams consist of 5 CFF members. The 5 runners can be any gender combination with a minimum of 1 male and 1 female per team. To set up your fundraising page, click here. 

Race website/registration: www.empowerrun.racesonline.com
 
Also, Harvest Hands created a discount code for Forte members to receive $5 off registration.  The code is: FIT_FORTE5 and they’ll enter it when they register online at “Checkout.”
So talk to your fellow Forte members and let’s put together some teams!

Monday, October 6, 2014

Harley

Harley

Workout of the Day

Strength
Back Squat 5 x 5 at 78%

Immediately after each set: 20-30 Abmat Butterfly Sit-ups

Conditioning
“Corroded”
Seven rounds for time of:
7 Overhead Squats (135 / 95)
27 Double-unders

Last done: April 22, 2104

Announcements:
1) Member appreciation month!  Don’t forget to send your nominees for athlete of the week to [email protected] and come to class to be entered in for our weekly drawings!
2) Halloween/ two year anniversary party on Friday, October 31. More info here.
3) CrossFit 101 class October 13th.  Spread the word to your CrossFit-curious friends and family.
4) Harvest Hands 5K sign up here: http://empowerrun.racesonline.com/

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Swinging away

Swinging away

Workout of the Day

Warm up
Plyo Drills

Conditioning
Five rounds for time of:
200 m Farmers Carry ( 2 x 53, 2 x 35)
9 Burpee Pull-ups
15 Wall-Balls (20 / 15)
21 Abmat Butterfly Sit-ups