Category Archives: Philosophy of CrossFit

Sleep, the secret weapon of high performance

April 9, 2012 - Monday

Workout of the Day A. Shoulder Press @ 20X1 tempo Rest 3 minutes between sets (use this time effectively to work on hip mobility or glute activation exercises – your coaches can help give you some suggestions) For the shoulder … Continue reading

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What it takes for success in CrossFit

December 1, 2011 - Thursday

Workout of the Day In teams of two, with only one teammate working at any time, complete three sets for max reps of: 3 Minutes of Pull-Ups Rest 2 Minutes 3 Minutes of Thrusters (95/65 lbs) Rest 2 Minutes 3 … Continue reading

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Grit starts tonight at 5:30pm

November 14, 2011 - Monday

Workout of the Day TESTING DAY – Please follow prescription and report scores. We use this data to track our athletes’ progress. PART ONE Fives sets of: Back Squat @ 30X0 tempo Rest 2 minutes Strict Pull-Ups x Max Reps Rest … Continue reading

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Magic pills

September 6, 2011 - Tuesday

Workout of the Day Take 15 minutes to build to a heavy Power Clean; and then, In 12 minutes, complete as many ladders as possible from 1 to 5 reps of Hang Power Clean, with approximately 75% of your 1-RM … Continue reading

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How much should I work out?

August 4, 2011 - Thursday

Workout of the Day Five sets of: Back Squat x 3-5 reps Rest 30 seconds Pull-Ups x Max Reps Rest 3 minutes; and then, In teams of two, with only one team member working at a time, complete three rounds … Continue reading

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