Month: June 2016

  • July 1, 2016

    New gym 107a

    [creativ_alertbox icon=”” colour=”theme” custom_colour=””]Today is moving day! We will be closed all day and opening at 5:30PM to move our gear to the new gym with your help followed by the first workout at the new box! Drinks and celebration to follow! Show up ready to move equipment and workout. Hope to see you all there! [/creativ_alertbox]

  • June 30, 2016

    [creativ_alertbox icon=”” colour=”red” custom_colour=””]Today will be your last opportunity to workout at our current location! Tomorrow, the 1st, we will be closed all day and opening at 5:30PM to move our gear to the new gym with your help followed by the first workout at the new box! Drinks and celebration to follow! Hope to see you all there! [/creativ_alertbox]

    Last chance to learn Double Unders at old CrossFit Davis

    8 minutes to establish a max set of Double Unders

    With 8 minutes on the clock attempt to achieve a straight set of unbroken double unders PR.  If you are new to the movement give yourself plenty of rest to make a strong effort attempt at double unders.

     

    Last WOD at old CrossFit Davis

    “The Chief”

    Max rounds in 3 minutes of:

    3 Power Cleans 135/95lbs
    6 Push-ups
    9 Squats

    Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 5 cycles

    Workout notes: This workout is a  classic CrossFit workout and a CFD favorite.  Score each cycle separately and don’t forget to pace yourself! It’s a good idea to treat this workout like you would a Tabata style workout trying to achieve the same score in each cycle.  You have 19 minute workout and a total of 15 minutes of work so plan for a longer workout!

  • June 29, 2016

    [creativ_alertbox icon=”” colour=”red” custom_colour=””]Please Note: We are moving this Friday!! We will be closed for classes all day. Please join us at 530PM in the current space to help move equipment and participate in our first workout at the new gym! Drinks and celebration to follow![/creativ_alertbox]

    Strength

    7RM DeadliftWork up to a strong effort set of seven deadlifts.  This doesn’t necessarily mean you go up to max effort, but work up in weight as you feel comfortable. Judge your effort by the strain it takes you to achieve each lift. Even if you are an experienced lifter you probably don’t have a 7RM recorded and that’s okay! Look at your recent workout in high rep ranges and try to match or beat those efforts.  New lifters should keep the load light and work on proper body mechanics as they increase in weight.  Start with a light weight and make sure that you have established a straight back and an  appropriate setup as you address the bar.  Be sure to maintain your posture as you progress though each set of seven and as you increase in weight.

    WOD
    5 Rounds with 1 Minute on each station
    Two Arm Dumbbell Squat Cleans 45/30 lb
    Rowing for Calories
    Rest

    Workout notes: This workout will be scored like you would score the workout “Fight Gone Bad”. Count your total number of reps at each station and come up with one number for the workout. In this format you are working intervals of very different work. During your first minute you are performing a strong effort anaerobic weightlifting move. Follow that up with an all out row and you should have an effective interval workout.

  • June 28, 2016

    [creativ_alertbox icon=”” colour=”red” custom_colour=””]Please Note: We are moving this Friday!! We will be closed for classes all day. Please join us at 530PM in the current space to help move equipment and participate in our first workout at the new gym! Drinks and celebration to follow! [/creativ_alertbox]

    Skill

    10×1

    Lunge Kick to Freestanding Handstand

    Have some fun with the skill work today! Make several attempts to kick into and hold a free standing handstand.  For beginners start by just gently rocking up into the upside down position and increase the height of your legs with each attempt.  Don’t go all out in the beginning and turn over too far.  Make sure to start with locked out arms and have a bail out plan or partner assist in place so you don’t come crashing down.
    WOD

    AMRAP in 20 Minutes
    12 Burpees
    15 Kettlebell Swings 32/24 kg
    18 Wall Ball Shots 20/14 lb 10/9′

    Workout notes: Today we have a triplet that hits a longer time domain.  The key to succeeding in a workout like this is starting out at a sustainable pace and attempting to maintain your effort throughout the entire workout.  Control your breathing and use sets that allow you to keep a steady power output for the entire workout.

  • June 27, 2016

    [creativ_alertbox icon=”” colour=”red” custom_colour=””]Early Bird Announcement! Starting this week, 5AM Open Gym will now be held every T/Th/F rather than M/W/F. [/creativ_alertbox]

    Strength

    7 RM Front Squat *

    *working from the floor

    Our strength workout today comes from the CrossFit team series. Warm up to a strong effort squat clean and practice performing a large set of squats.  Establish your 7RM.  The most efficient method will be to start with squat clean as your first rep but you may also power clean the bar and setup for your set of 7 if you are new the olympic barbell movements.

    WOD

    In front of a clock set for 8 minutes

    1 Minute of Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 45/30 lb
    1 Minute of Box Jumps 24/20 ”
    2 Minutes of Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 45/30 lb
    1 Minute of Box Jumps 24/20 ”
    3 Minutes of Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 45/30 lb

    Workout notes: Today we have an interval workout where we spend a large amount of time on one movement and you have a total of two minutes with the box jumps.  Box jumps can be cycled faster that dumbbell snatch by the nature of the movement so during that station attempt to increase your speed if possible rather than using that station as a rest period.

  • June 26, 2016

    WOD

    5 Rounds of

    30 Seconds of Handstand Push-ups
    60 Seconds of Rowing for Calories
    90 Seconds of Burpees
    90 Seconds Rest

    Workout notes: This workout will be scored like you would score the workout “Fight Gone Bad”.  Count your total number of repetitions at all stations and come up with one total number.  In this workout we start with the most difficult but movement but potentially the fastest time per rep.  Your first 90 second interval will be broken up into two pairs.  Knock out 1-2 sets of handstand push-ups or push-ups during your first 30 seconds and then transition to your rower for 60 seconds of rowing.  Spend another 90 seconds doing burpees and then rest for another 90 second interval.

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  • June 25, 2016

    WOD

    for time

    800M Run
    150 Double Unders
    15 Clean & Jerks 155/105 lb
    400M Run
    100 Double Unders
    10 Clean & Jerks 155/105 lb
    200M Run
    50 Double Unders
    5 Clean & Jerks 155/105 lb

    Workout notes: Today we have a 3 round workout with a descending rep scheme. The workout has multiple difficult movements so starting with the higher volume rounds when you are fresh allows you to keep up the intensity throughout the workout.  The the total volume for this workout is 300 double unders, 30 Clean & Jerks as well as almost a mile of running.  If this total volume is well outside of your experience consider scaling the double unders and lightening the load on the barbell.

  • June 24, 2016

    Strength

    EMOM for 10 Minutes
    1 Squat Clean

    Work up to a moderate to strong effort squat clean.   Start by working through the movement with an empty bar bell and practice catching the bar with your elbows high and chest up.  As you get comfortable with the movement ride the bar down into the bottom of your squat and then stand up. After you have warmed up to a light to moderate weight perform 1 repetition every minute for 10 minutes. Increase only if you are successful with the mechanics of the lift and consistent with every repetition.

    Metcon

    for time
    21-18-15-12-9-6-3
    Power Snatch 75/55 lb
    Air Squat

    Workout notes: The “Rx” weight for this workout is suggesting a lighter weight. The intent is to work with weights that you can move well for a high number of repetitions so weights less than 50-60% are ideal.  Performing a large set with perfect technique should not be a problem with you are fresh.

  • June 23, 2016

    Skill

    Tabata Hollow Rocks

    There are many ways to scale the hollow rock. Try to hold the position for each interval and scale by pulling in your arms, one or both legs.  Use the method that best lets you hold the position for the full 20 seconds.

    Metcon

    AMRAP in 10 Minutes
    Squat Clean Thrusters 115/75lbs
    5 Burpee EMOM

    Workout notes: The workout STARTS with 5 burpees at the top of EACH minute including the first minute, you will then perform squat clean thrusters for the remainder of the minute. Your score is your total number of squat clean thrusters completed by the end of the 10 minutes. Pacing will be paramount! In this type of workout you are doing a required amount of work at the top of every minute. Try a lower number of reps on the first minute and give yourself a lot of rest to maintain a steady # throughout. Scale the squat clean thrusters by weight first or to goblet squats if your chest and elbows are caving forward. The most difficult form of burpee will be hopping over the bar but that will make those thrusters even harder than they already are. This workout is a repeat! Compare your score to July 17, 2015