Sunday, August 10, 2008

CrossFit Sydney M.E.?

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
Run
5km

Record Time


ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the following sports then do:

30:20 (that is 30 seconds all out, 20 seconds total rest) x 8 nothing else!

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 250-300 watts or more.

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

C2: Row 30:20 x 8


STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
Max Effort

C&J
Test Max Effort

Front Squat
Max Effort



M.E. stands for Maximal Effort.

These days focus on increasing individuals relative strength through weight bearing protocols built around compound movements.

CrossFit Sydney will instruct and correct technique for the following lifts on most M.E. Days.

The Big 3 are
the Squat
Military or Standing BB Shoulder Press
the Dead Lift.

Other Slow Lifts Include
Bench Press
Front Squat
Overhead Squat
Weighted Chin Ups
Other Ballistic Lifts Include
Clean & Jerk and break downs
Snatch and break downs

Friday, August 08, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Ideas"

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CFHQ WOD

"KAREN"
For Time
150 Wall ball shots
10kg Ball

Record time taken

ENDURANCE WOD

3 to 5 hours before CrossFit Main Site WOD

Choose ONE of the following:

Swim: 3 x (50m + 100m + 200m)

Bike: 3 x (800 + 1.6 + 2.4)

Run: 3 x (200m + 400m + 600m)

C2: 3x(250m+ 500m+ 800m)

Rest the exact time it takes you to do each set.

Foul if you deviate more then 5 sec on matching intervals.

Foul: 2 min max rep Burpees!

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
60%x1x3

C&J
60%x1x3

Front squat
65%x3x3


An Idea

Imagine an idea that propels athletes and soldiers alike to seek even higher base levels of competentcy.
Imagine an idea that is so open source nimble, and ever self correcting, self improving in its daily application that it doesn't risk irrelevancy.
Imagine an idea that changes they way the health care rehabilitation industry (physical therapy) organizes and implements its care.
Imagine an idea that carries such self evident truth with it that thousands of people spontaneously form community and fellowship.
Crossfit promotes daily self competition, self reflection, and self refinement.
"Becca"

Thursday, August 07, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "For Time?"

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
20kg DB Squat Snatch 21 reps Left
20kg DB Squat Snatch 21 reps Right
42 Pull Ups
20kg Squat Snatch 15 Reps Left
20kg Squat Snatch 15 Reps Right
30 Pull Ups
20kg Squat Snatch Left 9 rep
20kg Squat Snatch Right 9 reps
9 Pull Ups

Record Time Taken



ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: 5x75m SPRINT. 2 min Recoveries

Bike: 3x3k SPRINT. 4 min Recoveries

Run: 4x400m SPRINT. 4 min Recoveries

C2: 4x500m SPRINT. 4 min Recoveries

No Fouls.

STRENGTH WOD

Muscle Snatch Light
2x3

Snatch
75%x1x3

C&J
75%x1x3

Front squat
70%x2x3




"For Time"

"For Time" indicates that the WOD will be timed from beginning until completion of all tasks set out.

Why Time a Work Out?

To create a Sense of Urgency: Life and Sport require actions to be completed with the pressure of time placed upon results.The Crossfit Method believes in Intensity and Volume over duration. In order to elicit pressure and maintain intensity within a Work Out, CrossFit WODs add the aspect of performing against the clock.

This "time" becomes a performance reference point when repeating the same workout in the future and gives individuals a goal to work towards.Bettering your Time.

Timing a WO elicits Power Generation.

Power=[Force X Distance]/Time.

By challenging Power Output we fatigue the Systems of the Human Body.Increasing an individuals power output can promote increases in absolute and relative strength, speed and endurance.

Timing a Work Out is all about You!

No one else,and the clock doesn't lie.

Want a faster time then suck in some O2 and crank another rep.

Responsibility Sucks doesn't it!

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CFHQ WOD

Back Squat
5-5-5-5-5

Record Loads

ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: 4 x 100m/y at best possible pace. Never slowing more than 3 sec per 100m/y + 3 x 200m/y at best possible pace. Never slowing more than 3 sec per 200m. Recover 30sec for 100m/y. Recover 1 min for 200m/y

Bike: 4 x 5km holding best possible pace. Never slowing more than 5sec in even/odd directions (if done outside). 2min recoveries.

Run: 6 x 400m holding best possible pace. Never slowing more than 3 sec from best interval. 2 min recoveries

C2: 6 x 500m holding best possible pace. Never slowing more than 3 sec from best interval. 2 min recoveries.

FOUL if you slow more than indicated.

FOUL: 5 minute isometric squat... In the bottom position iliac crest in line with patella. BELOW PARALLEL! If you need to come up stop timer and reset once you get back into position.

STRENGTH WOD

C&J
80%x1->85%x1x2->90%x1x1

Snatch
75%x1x1->80%x1x2->85%x1x1

Back Squat
90%x1x3


Hard Bits?


Becoming fit isn't complicated at all physically, you just have to work hard repeatedly on a varied group of key exercises (eg: squats, pull-ups, Olympic lifts, rowing, running, swimming, handstand pushups, and ring work) and let your body recover from the workouts and improve.

The hard bit is the mental aspect.

CrossFit Programming is mentally challenging and fatiguing. The Intensity and the task completion based protocols will find you wanting to quit, stop or at least rest a little longer. Attrition is not a maybe but a certainty.
Strategies will emerge for your best way through such intensity, but all will take mental commitment and determination that is uncommon in Gym based programs.
Take it on
CrossFit
Function Intensity Variety

Sunday, August 03, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Which WOD?"

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CFHQ WOD

"Griff"
For Time
Run 800m
400m Back wards
800m
400m Back wards


ENDURANCE WOD

CFE choose 1 sport and 1 interval scheme

All Sports: 80:40 (1:20 on / 40 sec off) x 8

At the CONCLUSION of the INTERVAL set...

Swimmers: Max Rep Pull Up

Bike: Max Rep Squats

Run: Max Rep Push Up

C2: Max Rep Jumping Squat

STRENGTH WOD

Back Squat
80%x3x10

Push Press
60%x5x5

Snatch Grip DL
90%x1x3




How to use the WODs?(Work Out of the Day)

CFS will post the HQ WOD, ENDURANCE WOD, and STRENGTH WOD
Allowing individuals for cycling through different focus within there training or specific focus for events.

CF HQ WOD
Can be used as a stand alone conditioning unit that can integrated into your own sport specific training.HQ WOD give you a all round basis of strength and conditioning. Broad by design it generally demands a degree of skill acquirement and increases in movement efficiency over a initial period.

ENDURANCE WOD
Created for those with an Endurance bias as a focus for training.
The Endurance WOD is designed to be completed in conjunction with the CFHQ WOD giving specific endurance training in High intensity format.If you have Tri/ Cycling or running or C2 as your sport we recommend you try this WOD Endurance. A training split of 4~6 hours between HQ WOD and Endurance WOD is recommended.The aim is efficient use of training time to best equip individuals for endurance events.

STRENGTH WOD
WOD Strength is designed as a stand alone cycle for developing relative strength and improved performance in Clean &Jerk and Snatch lifts. Based around 1RM% of complex lifts and ballistic lifts it will also give you a progressive template for improving your 1RM in basic Lifts. A byproduct can be Mass Gain (largely dependent on nutrition) however its focus is to improve strength.
Small 10min in duration Metabolic Conditioning circuits can be used in conjunction with the WOD Strength to maintain anaerobic conditioning without taking away from progressive strength or mass gains.
If using WOD Strength in conjunction with HQ WOD it is best to scale one or the other in relation to your goals of either strength gains or increased anaerobic conditioning.

Saturday, August 02, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Exposure to Experience"

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CFHQ WOD
For Best Split

Row 1000m
40kg Thruster 21 reps
15 Pull Ups
2min rest
Row 750m
40kg Thruster 18 Reps
12 Pull Ups
2min rest
Row 500m
40kg Thruster 15 reps
9 Pull ups

Record Splits


ENDURANCE WOD

Time Trial

Swim: 800m

Bike: 40km

Run:10k

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
95%x1x1

C&J
95%x1x1

Back Squat
Work to a Heavy Single
95%(of Single)x1x2

Pull Ups
3x Max Reps
2min R


Core Explosive




Experience

It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."
-Teddy Roosevelt

Thursday, July 31, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "GPP?"

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
30 Muscle Ups
or
120 Chin Ups
120 Dips
alternating sets of 5 reps

Record Time Taken


ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the following

Swim, Bike, Run, or C2

3 rounds of : 1min on, 1min off, 2 min on, 2 min off, 3 min on 3min off

STRENGTH WOD

Muscle Snatch+2 Snatch Balance
light weight x 3

Snatch
80%x1x4

C&J
80%x1x4

Ab Wheel Roll Out
Max x3


GPP
General Physical Preparedness
This refers to a level of fitness needed to be prepared for a variety of contingencies. In close relation to Functional Fitness practices, GPP is to be conditioned at a base level of competency within fitness activities.GPP has implications for any individual who has physical demands placed unpon them with little preparation time.

What role does GPP serve?
GPP serves as a multi faceted component of training to maintain and perfect skills that serve in auxiliary roles in life and sport.

In relation to an Athlete a major role of GPP is to form, strengthen or restore skills that play an important but secondary role to your sport. GPP seeks to increase and maintain overall work capacity in areas that are under developed. GPP can expose individuals to new skills and push individuals mentally via challenging protocols. GPP can uncover weakness and promote balance. GPP can provide important off-season variety or unloads phases after focus stages.

In the average person GPP seeks to condition across a diverse range of activities. GPP produces increased work capacity across a broad range of disciplines and skills and lays a foundation for healthy movement patterns. A strong base of GPP leads to fast adaptation process to unfamiliar or unaccustomed physical and mental demands.

CrossFit Sydney "Rest"

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CFHQ WOD

Run
15km

Record time

ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the following:

All times are at Time Trial effort.

Swim: SC:10min LC:15min U:20min

Bike: SC:20min LC:30min U: 1hr

Run: SC: 20min LC:30min U: 1hr

C2: SC: 10min LC: 15min U: 20min

STRENGTH WOD

Muscle Snatch
3x2

Power Snatch +OHS
60%x1x3

Clean
80%x2x4

Push Jerk + Jerk
75%x1x4

Core Isometric





Rest Intervals

Regulate the training effect of resistance exercises.
Muscle Relaxation from correct rest periods facilitates ATP re-synthesis via the Creatine Phosphate system creates conditions for improving energy supply.Recovery time aid the functional interaction between motor and autonomic systems during a a routine.Helps facilitates lactate removal and improves muscle oxidative properties.Dynamic stretches during recovery rest periods such as full range of motion swinging preserves elasticity and helps the muscle to relax.

Get your Rest in

M.E. Days

<60% Rest 1minute
65%-80% Rest >3minutes between attempts
1 Rep Max 5-10minutes

Metabolic Conditioning
10-45sec between attempts

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Body Weight"

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CFHQ WOD

"Helen"
For Time
3Rds
400m Run
21 24kg Swings
12 Chi ups

Record time taken


ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the following sports.

All sports: Tabata Protocol 20:10 (that is 20 seconds all out, 10 seconds total rest) x 8 nothing else!

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: ** Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 250-300 watts or more.

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

C2: Row 20:10 x 8

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
90%x1x2

C&J
90%x1x2

Front Squat
Heavy Single
90%x2x4

Core Rotational



Body Weight and Training Loads

In the realm of General Physical Preparedness Training, Strength is always relative to the BW of the Trainee. The focus of a training format is to make improvements of people’s power,strength and work capacity. Training loads must be calculated in relation to the individuals Body mass.
Need Competition? Then choose your sport and apply your strength and power.
The application of that strength or power is what matters in competition and requires skill and agility. Such Aspects are rarely seen trained in Gyms.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Aspects of Fitness"

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CFHQ WOD

"CrossFit Total"

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep


Add loads together for CFT




CrossFit Total (CFT)

This WOD is a way of determining your 1 Rep Max for the 3 Central Lifts of Squat,Press and Pull (Deadlift).
This total will give you a reference point to compare future WOs and a method of caluating approx loads for other strength based protocols used in the WODs[eg: 5x5,7x3]
Ideally you should have some approx loads in your mind for 5 Rep Max, 3 Rep Max and 1 Rep Max.

How do I go about it?

Warm Up

Aproach the first lift by doing 15 to 20 reps at a light weight paying attention to form.[eg:empty bar]
Rest
Perform 5 reps at a greater load but below your 5 rep max.
Rest
Perform 3 reps at a greater loads but below your 3rep max
Rest
Perform a Heavy single at approx 3 Rep Max
You are ready.

You have 3 attempts to achieve the best 1 Rep Max you can perform.
Rest >3mins between attempts

Gee yourself the F up,or get your partner to charge you up!!(feel free to be creative in this process and send all photos or vids to CrossFitSydney)

First Attempt Your 3 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load. ]-Rest
Second Attempt Your 2 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load.] -Rest
Third Attempt
Load what you believe to be your Maximal Effort,attempt the Lift.Your performance in the previous two lifts should guide your load.

Continue the Process for the next Lift.

Some Precautions From Coach M Rippetoe

Don't be a F ing Idiot
Don't CFT if you are injured to the extent that a CFT will aggravate the problem.

Don't Overreach
Be ambitious not greedy.

Don't Cheat
This is a test,its designed to measure whats there,not create something that's not.
That's what training is for.

ENDURANCE WOD

10:20 x 16

CrossFit Main Site WOD, then 3+ hours later

CFE do the following for your sport

10:20 x 16

10 seconds on 20 seconds off for 16 rounds in a row

No fouls, just all out!

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
90%x1x3

C&J
90%x1x3

Back Squat
85%x2x4

Core Rotational work


Aspects of " Fitness"

The CrossFit Method seeks to condition the key aspects of all round Fitness.
Including improving efficiency and increasing work capacity of

The interlinked Cardio Vascular Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems

Relative Strength

Power to Body weight Ratio

Flexibility and Range of Joint Mobility

Coordination

Agility

Balance

These Aspects together form the basis of efficient and effective human movement the training of which should be included in any focused Fitness routine. This is achieved by Cross Training the skills of multiple modalities, which have functional movement at their core.
Through this individuals develop a high level of competency at the above aspects of fitness, developing a core strength and conditioning that can be applied to any specific performance sets with minimal refinement.

CrossFit Sydney Olympic lifts

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CFHQ WOD


"Micheal"
For Time
3Rds
800m Sprint
50 sit Ups
50 Back extensions

Record Time taken



ENDURANCE WOD

CFE do ONE of the following:

Swim: 500m TT recover 2 min and do 3 x 100m holding 100m pace for 500m TT

Bike: 5 mile TT recover 2 min and do 2 x 2k holding 1m pace of 5 mile TT

Run: 2 mile TT recover 2 min and do 2 x 800 holding 1 mile pace of 2 mile TT

C2: 3k TT recover 2 min and do 2 x 1000m holding 500m pace of 2k TT

Do not hold back on TT for the the pace intervals. Foul if you cannot hold pace.

Foul: 100 squats for time

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
85%x1x4


C&J
85%x1x4

Back Squat
85%x2x3



O Lifts

The Olympic Lifts are based on the deadlift, clean, squat,jerk and snatch.

These movements are the starting point for any serious weight-training program.

In fact they should serve as the core of your resistance training throughout your life. Why deadlift, clean, squat,jerk and Snatch? Because these dynamic movements elicit a profound neurodendocrine response. That is, they alter you hormonally and neurologically. The changes that occur through these movements are essential to athletic development. Most of the development that occurs as a result of exercise is systemic and a direct result of hormonal and neurological changes.
O Lifts correctly performed will give an individual all the strength development one could want.

CrossFit Sydney Lactate Threshold

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CFHQ WOD

"JEREMY"
For Time

21-15-9
reps of
45kg OH Squat
Burpees

Record time Taken


ENDURANCE WOD

CFE do one of the following:

Swim: 5 x 200m holding fastest possible pace without slowing more then 5 sec per fastest 200m. 30 second recoveries

Bike: 5 x 2k holding fastest possible pace without slowing more then 5 sec per fastest 2k. 90 second recoveries (1-3-5 should be the same, and 2-4 should be the same if done outside)

Run: 5 x 800m holding fastest possible pace without slowing more then 5 sec per fastest 800. 90 second recoveries

C2: 5 x 1000m holding fastest possible pace without slowing more then 5 sec per fastest 1000m. 90 second recoveries

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
90%x1x3

C&J
90%x1x3

Back squat
90%x1x3



Lactate Threshold

What is it?
When the body is at rest or at regular work conditions, your metabolic rate creates a balance between lactate production and blood lactate removal. The Lactate Threshold (the Margin in which your body can no longer remove lactate as fast as it is produced) directly refers to exercise stress, which produces a rapid increase in blood lactate and a decreased or less then efficient lactate removal.

Protocols that combine high volume (high work capacity), maximal steady –state training (Fluctuating Intensity Work) and Interval Training (high Intensity Work) result in increased Lactate Threshold.

Generally thought to be a concern for Power Athletes Lactate Threshold training (conditioning to improve the bodies ability to balance blood lactate production and removal during times of exercise stress) can dramatically improve performance in endurance events as will as power orientated events.

For the Generalist?
So what’s it all mean to me Recreational Jo?

Protocols that focus on Lactate Threshold improvement create a time efficient format that has multiple impacts on every aspect of fitness. Providing a board-reaching program in minimal time. That with appropriate nutrition and recovery techniques, individuals are left with an ideal conditioning structure that produces abilities and allows time to be applied to other disciplines.

CrossFit Sydney Core Strength and Conditioning

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CFHQ WOD

"Fran"
For Time
21-15-9reps
45kg Thruster
Chin Ups



ENDURANCE WOD

The 1min ladder

3-5 hours before CF main site WOD

Swim: Bike: Run: C2

Choose ONE sport:

Goal is to use maximal effort for each 1 min interval. No Fouls if all out efforts.

1min on, 1 min off, 1 min on, 50 sec off, 1 min on, 40 sec off, 1 min on, 30 sec off, 1 min on 20 sec off, 1 min on, 10 sec off, then go back up the ladder until you finish with 1 min on, 50 sec off, 1 min on.

Foul: Tabata squats, 20:10x8


STRENGTH WOD

Tall Snatch
45%x1x3

Snatch
80%x1x4

C&J
80%x1x4

Knees to Elbows
3x15



Core Strength and Conditioning

This phrase has a double meaning
1. The CrossFit method seeks to create a foundation base line level of fitness that has application to all athletic past times.
2. The CrossFit Method seeks to condition and strengthen the Core Muscles.
Efficient and productive human movement relies on extension and flexion of the hips and extension flexion and rotation of the trunk and torso, ”the core muscles”. These movements originate at the core and are relayed at increasing velocities to the extremities.
The CrossFit Method strengthens the Core Muscles through mixed modality cross training involving functional movement at high intensities, coupled with a core curriculum that emphasizes learning new skills and sports to assist in improving and applying their fitness conditioning.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

CrossFit Sydney WOD's Up?

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CFHQ WOD

For Time

50 Box jump, 50cm
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 16kg
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press,20kg BB
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots,10kg Ball
50 Burpees
50 Double unders

Record Overall Time


ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: 2 x 25m/y (30sec recovery, hold within 1 sec of each other) + 2 x 50m/y (30sec recovery, hold within 2 sec of each other) + 2 x 100m/y (45sec recovery, hold within 3 sec of each other) + 2 x 200m/y (1 min recovery, holding within 4 sec of each other)

Bike: 4 x 5k holding best possible pace. Never slowing more then 5sec in even/odd directions if outside. 2min recoveries.

Run: 2 x 800m holding best possible pace. Not slowing more then 3 sec. 2 min recoveries + 2 x 1k holding best possible pace. Not slowing more then 4 sec. 2 min recoveries

C2: 2 x 1k holding best possible pace. Never slowing more then 3 sec from best interval. 2 min recoveries + 2 x 1200m holding best possible pace. Never slowing more then 3 sec from best interval. 2 min recoveries

Foul if you can't meet the demands of the pacing rules for each workout

Foul: 50 jump squats (ass to ankles) for time

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
90%x1x3

C&J
90%x1x3

Back Squat
90%x1x3

Core: Rotational

WOD

WOD stands for Work Out of the Day.
This is the main focus for that day and is set out in a task completion format.WODs are the recommended focus for that day and do not include a warm up or cool down nor skill or technique issues however we recommend your WOD incorporate these elements.

WOD as Rxed?
The work out of the day as written or as recommended is to complete the task as per the instructions.

Can't do the WOD as Rxed?
Can't complete due to technique, equipment,volume,load etc. Then scale the WOD so that it is achievable within a time frame of 45mins.
Scale for completion.
So you can get through the WOD
Scale for Effect
So as to focus on an element of the training effect(strength,speed)

Friday, July 18, 2008

CrossFit Sydney M.E.?

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CFHQ WOD

Weighted Pull Ups
Nuetral Grip
1-1-1-1-1-1-1

Record Loads

Rest as needed

ENDURANCE WOD

Run
4x200m 1min R
4x400m 3min R
2x800m 5min R

Swim
4x100m 20sec R
4x200m 30sec R
2x400m 45sec R

Cycle
4x800m 1min Back off
4x2km 2min Back off
2x4km 4min Back off



STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
80%x1x3

Clean&Jerk
80%x1x3

Pull Ups
3x Max Effort

Core
Hanging Leg Raises
3x15



M.E.(Maximal Effort) Work Outs
Consolidation


Know your max?
Warm Up-> get to your Rep Max Load.

Now complete all 7 singles with as close to your Rep Max Load as possible.
Rest as long as you need to get the next Clean Lift.
Coping the Fail?
Not happening?
Reduce the load by 1.5kg until you make the clean single lift.

Continue your singles at the new load.

CrossFit Sydney How to do CrossFit?

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CFHQ WOD

For Rds
20min of
15 Push Ups
12 Ring Dips
9 reps 52kg Push Press

Record Rds completed



ENDURANCE WOD

2:1 your choice

3+ hours after CrossFit Mainsite WOD

CFE choose 1 sport and 1 interval scheme

All Sports: 80:40 (1:20 on / 40 sec off) x 8 or 120:60 (2min on / 60 sec off) x 8

At the end of the set...

Swimmers: Max Rep Pull Up

Bike: Max Rep Squats

Run: Max Rep Push Up

C2: Max Rep Jumping Squat


STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
80%x1x4

Clean
Work to a Heavy Single
90%x1x5


Rack Jerk
75%x2x4

Core
TGUs
3x5 L/R




How to do CrossFit?

Learn the mechanics of fundamental movements; establish a consistent pattern of practicing these same movements, and, only then, ratchet up the intensity of workouts incorporating these movements. "Mechanics," then "Consistency," and then "Intensity" - this is the key to effective implementation of CrossFit programming.

Incremental progressive improvement is the goal of CrossFit Conditioning. The goal is not "winning a WO",nor having the best "Time" or being the best at CrossFit but to continuously improve your skill and conditioning levels. Creating a preparation base of diverse skills and high level of conditioning that is efficient and effective in application for whatever endeavour you choose.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "The Method"

CrossFit Sydney
Function Variety Intensity
Personal Training and Group Classes
Cook & Phillip Aquatic Centre CBD
Contact
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CFHQ WOD

Dead Lift
5-5-5-5-5

Record Loads


ENDURANCE WOD
Intervals madness!!

CFE do ONE of the following:

3-5 hours after CrossFit main site WOD.

Swim: 3 rounds of 25m/y, rest 25 time, 50m/y, rest 50 time, 100m/y, rest 100m/y time

Bike: 3 rounds of 1/4m, rest 1/4m time, 1/2m, rest 1/2m time, 1m, rest 1m time

Run: 3 rounds of 100m, rest 100 time, 200m, rest 200 time, 400m, rest 400 time

C2 :Rower: 3 rounds of 125m, rest 125m time, 250m, rest 250 time, 500m, rest 500 time


STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
85%x1x4

C&J
85%x1x4

Clean Pull
110%x1x5

Chin Ups
5x5


The CrossFit Method

Diet: nutrition is the fuel for fitness and health

Metabolic Conditioning: Conditioning of the energy systems of human body, Aerobic lactic acid and phosphocreatine

Dynamic Body Weight Movement: creates functional body control and improves range of motion, balance and agility.

Strength and Power based Lifting/Throwing: creates ability to exert control over external objects and develops power/strength ratios

Outdoor Pursuits/Sports: application and exposure to competitive elements refines specific skills and allows exposure to randomized and unpredictable events of the greater world.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

CrossFit Sydney Endurance

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CF HQ WOD

For Time
4Rds
400m Run
50 Squats

Record time Taken

ENDURANCE WOD

Before or After CrossFit Main Site WOD

All sports: Tabata Protocol 20:10 (that is 20 seconds all out, 10 seconds total rest) x 8 nothing else!

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: * out of the saddle the entire 4 min* Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 250-300 watts or more.

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

C2: Row 20:10 x 8

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
85%X1X3

Clean&Jerk
85%x1x4

Front Squat
75%x2x4

Chin Ups
5x5 reps
Controlled Break

Explosive Core


Endurance

Endurance events have a large metal aspect to them. Repetitive movement has a lasting effect on joints muscles and the mind. While training for increasing efficiency over Long distance can be achieved to an extent by effective High Intensity Formats there is an essential need for Endurance Work if planning long endurance events.
Long Slow Distance is necessary to develop efficient movement technique in your chosen discipline.Which will minimise the repetitive abuse experienced in long events.
LSD can condition the body to cope with such extended bouts of repetitive abuse.This means the little details such as clothing rub,blisters etc as well as conditioning soft tissue.
LSD can prepare you mentally for the extended duration involved.Pushing oneself or pushing together in a group through a long event can build metal determination and confidence in team mates.
Experience in such training will also expose the individual to the elements, conditions and contingencies that are often unpredictable,exposure to such experiences can be invaluable for race or emergency situations.
CrossFit is ideal conditioning for improving the speed at which you participate in endurance events by increasing strength, power, mobility etc, however endurance events require time committed to Sport specific endurance conditioning.
Need a program or Personal Training for an Endurance Event?

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Monday, July 14, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Core Strength and Conditioning"

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
15 HandStand Push Up
1 LSit Chin Up
13 HSPU
3 LS CU
11 HSPU
5 LS CU
9 HSPU
7 LS CU
7 HSPU
9 LS CU
5 HSPU
11 LS CU
3 HSPU
13 LS CU
1 HSPU
15 LS CU

Record Time Taken



ENDURANCE WOD

3 – 5 hours after CFHQ WOD.
Swim: SC: 6 x 100m/y, LC: 8 x 100m/y, 10 x 100m/y with 30 second recoveries
Bike: SC: 5 x 2k 1 min rec., LC: 3 x 5k 2 min rec, U: 3 x 5mile 3 min rec.
Run: SC: 8 x 200m (1min rec), LC: 4 x 200 + 3 x 400m (200 = 1min rec, 400 = 1:30min rec), U: 2 x 200m, 2 x 400m, 2 x 800m (200 = 1min rec, 400 = 1:30min rec, 800 = 2min rec)
C2: 10 x 250m, 1 min recoveries




STRENGTH WOD

Snatch Pull
120%x2x4

Snatch
60%x1x5

Clean
85%x2x3

Rack Jerk
85%x1x5

Chin Ups
5x5


Core Strength and Conditioning


This phrase has a double meaning
1. The CrossFit method seeks to create a foundation base line level of fitness that has application to all athletic past times.
2. The CrossFit Method seeks to condition and strengthen the Core Muscles.
Efficient and productive human movement relies on extension and flexion of the hips and extension flexion and rotation of the trunk and torso, ”the core muscles”. These movements originate at the core and are relayed at increasing velocities to the extremities.
The CrossFit Method strengthens the Core Muscles through mixed modality cross training involving functional movement at high intensities, coupled with a core curriculum that emphasizes learning new skills and sports to assist in improving and applying their fitness conditioning.

CrossFit Sydney GPP?

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CFHQ WOD

For Rds
20mins
12 walking Lunge
15 GHD Sit Ups
15 Hip Extensions
5 Muscle Ups

Record Rds completed


ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the following.
Swim: 15 min TT
All other sports,"Bike, Run, C2” 1 hour TT

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
Max Effort

C&J
Max Effort

Back Squat
Max Effort

Core
Isometric


General Physical Preparedness

GPP
This refers to a level of fitness needed to be prepared for a variety of contingencies. In close relation to Functional Fitness practices, GPP is to be conditioned at a base level of competency within fitness activities. This GPP has implications for any individual who has physical demands placed unpin them with little preparation time.
What role does GPP serve?
GPP serves as a multi faceted component of training to maintain and perfect skills that serve in auxiliary roles in life and sport.

In relation to an Athlete a major role of GPP is to form, strengthen or restore skills that play an important but secondary role to your sport. GPP seeks to increase and maintain overall work capacity in areas that are under developed. GPP can expose individuals to new skills and push individuals mentally via challenging protocols. GPP can uncover weakness and promote balance. GPP can provide important off-season variety or unloads phases after focus stages.

In the average person GPP seeks to condition across a diverse range of activities. GPP produces increased work capacity across a broad range of disciplines and skills and lays a foundation for healthy movement patterns. A strong base of GPP leads to fast adaptation process to unfamiliar or unaccustomed physical and mental demands.

CrossFit
Function Intensity Variety

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Fit or CrossFit ?"

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CFHQ WOD

Run or Row

10km

Record Time

ENDURANCE WOD

Swim and C2: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 min on, 1 min recovery between intervals.

All Sports... On a 6% grade, Hill or mountain do 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 min on, 1 min recovery between intervals.

How you recover is your choice, active or total rest. You may use a treadmill, ergometer, or anything with fixed wattage.

Record distances for each interval and total distance

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
85%x1x3

Clean&Jerk
87%x1x4

Back Squat
80%x2x4

Bench Press
70%x3x3

Core Plyometric

Fit or CrossFit?

CrossFit is a base strength and conditioning format seeking to be as broad and functional as possible.
The primary focus is to develop increases in relative strength to body weight ratio and create greater efficiency within the anaerobic system.
CrossFit will work your weaknesses and challenge you with new skills. Developing a highly transferable form of fitness that can be a stand alone program or base conditioning for sport specific goals.

CrossFit Sydney "CFT"

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CFHQ WOD

"CFT"
Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep


Add loads together for CFT




CrossFit Total (CFT)

This WOD is a way of determining your 1 Rep Max for the 3 Central Lifts of Squat,Press and Pull (Deadlift).
This total will give you a reference point to compare future WOs and a method of caluating approx loads for other strength based protocols used in the WODs[eg: 5x5,7x3]
Ideally you should have some approx loads in your mind for 5 Rep Max, 3 Rep Max and 1 Rep Max.

How do I go about it?

Warm Up

Aproach the first lift by doing 10 to 15 reps at a light weight paying attention to form.[eg:empty bar]
Rest
Perform 5 reps at a greater load but below your 5 rep max.
Rest
Perform 3 reps at a greater loads but below your 3rep max
Rest
Perform a Heavy single at approx 3 Rep Max
You are ready.

You have 3 attempts to achieve the best 1 Rep Max you can perform.
Rest >3mins between attempts

Gee yourself the F up,or get your partner to charge you up!!(feel free to be creative in this process and send all photos or vids to CrossFitSydney)

Feeling Strong?
Load your New 1 RM and crank it
Coping the fail try belows approach

First Attempt Your 3 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load. ]-Rest
Second Attempt Your 2 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load.] -Rest
Third Attempt
Load what you believe to be your Maximal Effort,attempt the Lift.Your performance in the previous two lifts should guide your load.

Continue the Process for the next Lift.

Some Precautions From Coach M Rippetoe

Don't be a F ing Idiot
Don't CFT if you are injured to the extent that a CFT will aggravate the problem.

Don't Overreach
Be ambitious not greedy.

Don't Cheat
This is a test,its designed to measure whats there,not create something that's not.
That's what training is for.

ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: SC: 300m, LC: 500m, U: 800m

Bike: SC: 5km LC: 8km U: 15km

Run: SC: 3k, LC: 5k, U: 8k

C2: SC:1.5k, LC: 2.5k, U: 4.5k

STRENGTH WOD

Power Snatch
60%x1x3
70%x1x2

Power Clean+Push Jerk+Jerk
60%x1x5

Front Squat
85%x1x4

Weighted Chin Ups
+30%(of BW)x1x5

Isometric ore

Friday, July 04, 2008

CrossFit Sydney How to do CrossFit?

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Contact
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CFHQ WOD

"Angie"

For Time
100 Pull Ups
100 Push Ups
100 Sit Ups
100 Squats

Record time Taken



ENDURANCE WOD

3x of the following ladder. End with the 1 min rest before starting the next round.

20 sec on, 20 sec off, 30 sec on, 30 sec off, 45 sec on ,45 sec off, 1 min on, 1 min off.



STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
70%x2x5

Clean
85%x1x5

Rack Jerk
90%x1x3

DL
Heavy Single
->90%x1x2


How to do CrossFit?

Learn the mechanics of fundamental movements; establish a consistent pattern of practicing these same movements, and, only then, ratchet up the intensity of workouts incorporating these movements. "Mechanics," then "Consistency," and then "Intensity" - this is the key to effective implementation of CrossFit programming.

Incremental progressive improvement is the goal of CrossFit Conditioning. The goal is not "winning a WO",nor having the best "Time" or being the best at CrossFit but to continuously improve your skill and conditioning levels. Creating a preparation base of diverse skills and high level of conditioning that is efficient and effective in application for whatever endeavour you choose.

CrossFit Sydney "Lactate Threshold"

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CFHQ WOD

Pull Up ladder
1st minute ->1 chin up 2nd minute -> 2 chin up until you cannot complete the minute number in the minute

Record Minute finished


ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: All distances: 3 x 300m without deviating more then 5 seconds from best 300. recover 1 min

Bike: SC: 3 x 4 miles without deviating more than 45sec from best 4 mile, recover 1 min LC: 3 x 6 miles without deviating more than 1min from best 6 mile., recover 2 min. U: 3 x 10 mile without deviating more than 1min 30sec from best 10 mile recover 5 min

Run: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 3 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 10 minutes

C2: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 4 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 15 minutes



STRENGTH WOD

Clean&Jerk
80%x1x2 85%x1x2
90%x1x3


Snatch
80%x1x3


Push Press
55%x5x3

Explosive Core



Lactate Threshold

What is it?
When the body is at rest or at regular work conditions, your metabolic rate creates a balance between lactate production and blood lactate removal. The Lactate Threshold (the Margin in which your body can no longer remove lactate as fast as it is produced) directly refers to exercise stress, which produces a rapid increase in blood lactate and a decreased or less then efficient lactate removal.

Protocols that combine high volume (high work capacity), maximal steady –state training (Fluctuating Intensity Work) and Interval Training (high Intensity Work) result in increased Lactate Threshold.

Generally thought to be a concern for Power Athletes Lactate Threshold training (conditioning to improve the bodies ability to balance blood lactate production and removal during times of exercise stress) can dramatically improve performance in endurance events as will as power orientated events.

For the Generalist?
So what’s it all mean to me Recreational Jo?

Protocols that focus on Lactate Threshold improvement create a time efficient format that has multiple impacts on every aspect of fitness. Providing a board-reaching program in minimal time. That with appropriate nutrition and recovery techniques, individuals are left with an ideal conditioning structure that produces abilities and allows time to be applied to other disciplines.

CrossFit Sydney "Difference"

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
5Rds
60kg DL 15 reps
60kg Hang Power Clean 12 reps
60kg Front Squat 9 reps
60kg Push Jerk 6 reps

Record Time taken

ENDURANCE WOD

All sports: Tabata Protocol 20:10 (that is 20 seconds all out, 10 seconds total rest) x 8 nothing else! Post distances covered for each round. Men: 20lb vest, Women: 10lb vest for eveything but the swim.

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 200watts or more. FYI, the 200 watts gets easier the faster you pedal!

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

C2: Row 20:10 x 8 post total meters.

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch Balance
Heavy Single ->80%x1x2

Mid Hang Snatch
60%x3x3

Pronated Chin Ups
3x Max


The Difference

"CrossFit promotes discipline of the body and mind and enhances self-confidence both within and outside the gym.

The only downside of training CF is that you can’t go into a “Globo Gym” anymore without wondering how someone could take 25,000 sq. ft. of space, $100,000 of budget and still come up with something that is completely useless as a means of getting in shape. Give a CF’er a chinning bar, a piece of floor and something heavy, and you’ll get “elite fitness” in no time."

Tommmy

Monday, June 30, 2008

CrossFit Sydney Foundations

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CF HQ WOD


Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Record Loads


ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: 10 x 100m/y holding fastest possible pace without deviating more than 5 sec... 15 sec recoveries

Bike: 4 x 2 - 3 mile hill repeats holding fastest possible pace and not deviating more than 1 min per repeat. Recoveries are how long it takes you to come down the hill. If you do not have a hill then use tension on a trainer or ergometer with steady tension.

Run: 2 x 3/4 - 1.2 mile hill repeats holding fastest possible pace without deviating more then 1 minute and recovering 1 min before descending hill easy. Repeat after 1 min recovery at bottom of hill... treadmill use 6% grade and go 1.2 miles, recover 2 min and repeat

C2: 3 x 1k repeats not deviating more then 15 seconds. 2 min recoveries.

If you deviate more then specified FOUL.

Foul: 20 pistols (10 each side)

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch Pull
105%x2x3

Rack Jerk
Work to a Heavy Single

Front Squat
77%x2x5

Clean DL
Heavy Single


CrossFit Foundations

CrossFit Conditioning seeks to perform the basics of movement correctly, efficiently and at high intensity.

Time is spent correcting the Squat, the Press, the Pull of many BW and Weighted Movements.

The simplest BW exercises such as the Chin Up, the Push Up, and the BW Squat are often performed incorrectly or inefficiently. Yet these movements are the foundations of many weighted exercises. Practise and ongoing corrections and refinement of the basics are integral to CrossFit conditioning.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

CrossFit Sydney WOD?

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CFHQ WOD

"LYNNE"
5Rds
BW Bench press Max Reps
Chin Ups Max reps

Record Reps

ENDURANCE WOD

3 - 5 hours before CrossFit Main Site WOD

CFE do ONE of the following, or the Tri specific brick.

Swim: 800m TT

Bike: 10km TT

Run: 2.4km TT

Tri: Brick, 10Km bike to 1.5 mile run TT. Include transition time.

C2: 3k


STRENGTH WOD

Back Squat
87%x2x5

Snatch Deadlift
118%x1x3

Push Press
83%x3x5

ChinUps
3xMax

Isometric Core Work




WOD

WOD stands for Work Out of the Day.
This is the main focus for that day and is set out in a task completion format.WODs are the recommended focus for that day and do not include a warm up or cool down nor skill or technique issues however we recommend your WOD incorporate these elements.

WOD as Rxed?
The work out of the day as written or as recommended is to complete the task as per the instructions.

Can't do the WOD as Rxed?
Can't complete due to technique, equipment,volume,load etc. Then scale the WOD so that it is achievable within a time frame of 45mins.
Scale for completion.
So you can get through the WOD
Scale for Effect
So as to focus on an element of the training effect(strength,speed)

Thursday, June 26, 2008

CrossFit Sydney Strength and Conditioning

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Group Sessions Cook&Phillip Aquatic Centre CBD
Morning and Lunch
Contact
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CFHQ WOD

For Time
45 Double Unders
45 Squat Cleans 60kg
45 Ring Dips
45 Double Unders

Record time Taken



ENDURANCE WOD

3-5 hours before CF main site WOD

All Sports: Goal is to use maximum effort for 1 min interval. No Fouls if all out efforts.

1min on, 1 min off, 1 min on, 50 sec off, 1 min on, 40 sec off, 1 min on, 30 sec off, 1 min on 20 sec off, 1 min on, 10 sec off, then go back up the ladder until you finish with 1 min on, 50 sec off, 1 min on.

Foul: 1 min of max rep Burpees




STRENGTH WOD

SNATCH
Heavy Single

CLEAN & JERK
Heavy single

BACK SQUAT
Heavy single





Functional Strength & Conditioning

Functional Strength and Conditioning is the productive application of force. Your productive force applied may be picking up the grand kids,another persons,removing rocks from a garden.
Regardless, productive application of force in training formats is represented perfectly in functional movement patterns. So we mimic in training the most efficient motor recruitment patterns found in everyday life. Functional Strength training therefore becomes more then a method of simply increasing contractile capacity/strength.
Strength is the muscle’s ability to generate large levels of force. Increased force is directly proportional to the cross sectional area of the muscle. Strength as productive force requires in application, agility balance and coordination.
Power is the ability to move large mass though a set range of motion in short period of time. Productive Power or Applied power is to understand acceleration in movement.
Power, speed and strength have essential coordination, accuracy, agility and balance components.
Functional strength training seeks to address all the related issues of relative power & strength in each session.

Function Strength and Conditioning formats should increase the work capacity across broad time and modal domains and produce transferable adaptation of the above aspects.
If your current S&C format does not address these issues then try the Method.

CrossFit

CrossFit Sydney Power Ratio

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CFHQ WOD

For Time
3Rds
800m
24kg KB Swing 21 reps
45kg Thruster 21 reps
21 Pull Ups

Record Time Taken



ENDURANCE WOD

All sports: 20:10 x 8 nothing else! Post distances covered for each round. Men: 20lb vest, Women: 10lb vest for eveything but the swim.

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 200watts or more. FYI, the 200 watts gets easier the faster you pedal!

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

C2: Avoid if you do FGB... Otherwise, Row 20:10 x 8 post total meters.

If you can't use these tools, do your best

STRENGTH WOD

Clean & Jerk
(65%x3, 70%x2, 75%x1, 70%x3, 75%x1, 80%x1, 75%x3, 80%x1, 85%x1)

Snatch
70%x2x5

Front squat
60%x3,70%x2,90%x1x2

Chasing the Power Ratio

Why we train to maximize the Power to Mass Ratio.

Power = Work/Time
Work = Force x distance

Power involves more then just this formula entails. Power is functional strength expressed in terms of acceleration, execution time or velocity in a given motor skill or kinetic chain rather then isolated exercise. Power is to generate/apply force, which requires other key areas of agility, speed, reaction and range of movement.
Increasing Power means to increase other areas of motor skill and kinetic movement such as relative strength, speed, agility and range of movement. The training of these key factors goes together to increase both Aerobic and Anaerobic capacity by focusing on the interrelated Energy Systems of the Phosphagen and Fast & Slow Glycolysis.
Regardless of your Goals increasing your power ratio will aid competency in movement and performance.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

CrossFit Sydney Foundations

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CFHQ WOD

"Fight Gone Bad!"


For Rep Count
3Rds
1min each Station
1min Rest between Rds
Wall-ball, 20 pound ball, 3m target (Reps)
Sumo deadlift high-pull, 35kg(Reps)
Box Jump, 50cm box (Reps)
Push-press, 35kg (Reps)
Row (Calories)

In this workout you move from each of five stations after a minute.The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. This is a five-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. On call of "rotate", the athletes must move to next station immediately for best score. One point is given for each rep, except on the rower where each calorie is one point.


ENDURANCE WOD
Tempo

CrossFit Main Site Rest

CFE do ONE of the following for your DISTANCE between 80-90% of best time for distance (if you don't have this, go off of Perceived Exertion). Swim is a Time Trial!

Swim: SC: 500m TT, LC: 800m TT, U: 1000 TT

Bike: SC: 12M, LC: 20M, U: 30M

Run: SC: 5k, LC: 10k, U: 13.1m

C2: Choose between 1k – 5k

Post time and comments.


STRENGTH WOD

Front Squat
75%x2x5

Snatch Pull
110%x2x3


Rack jerk
Work to a Heavy Single
90%x1x2


CrossFit Foundations

CrossFit Conditioning seeks to perform the basics of movement correctly, efficiently and at high intensity.

Time is spent correcting the Squat, the Press, the Pull of many BW and Weighted Movements.

The simplest BW exercises such as the Chin Up, the Push Up, and the BW Squat are often performed incorrectly or inefficiently. Yet these movements are the foundations of many weighted exercises. Practise and ongoing corrections and refinement of the basics are integral to CrossFit conditioning.

CrossFit Sydney Prescription

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CF HQ WOD

SNATCH
1-1-1-1-1-1-1

RECORD LOADS

ENDURANCE WOD

all sports (choose one) do the following:

3 min on / 3 min off, 2 min on / 2 min off, 1 min on / 1 min off, 2 min on / 2 min off, 3 min on / 3 min off...

If you have a ruck sack, or weight vest use it if your line of work requires it. Men: 20lbs, Women: 10lbs

If you get slower on the up ladder FOUL

Foul: max rep pull ups



STRENGTH WOD

FRONT SQUAT
Work to a heavy single

SNATCH
65%x3, 70%x2, 75%x1, 70%x3, 75%x1, 80%x1, 75%x3, 80%x1, 85%x1

C&J
80&x1x3



Prescription

The CrossFit prescription is “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement.” Functional movements are universal motor recruitment patterns; they are performed in a wave of contraction from core to extremity; and they are compound movements—i.e., they are multi-joint. They are natural, effective, and efficient locomotors of body and external objects. But no aspect of functional movements is more important than their capacity to move large loads over long distances, and to do so quickly.
G Glassman

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CFHQ WOD

ROW OR RUN
5KM

RECORD TIME TAKEN

ENDURANCE WOD
choose sport and distance...

Swim: All distances: 3 x 300m without deviating more then 5 seconds from best 300. recover 1 min

Bike: SC: 3 x 4 miles without deviating more than 45sec from best 4 mile, recover 1 min LC: 3 x 6 miles without deviating more than 1min from best 6 mile., recover 2 min. U: 3 x 10 mile without deviating more than 1min 30sec from best 10 mile recover 5 min

Run: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 3 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 10 minutes

C2: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 3 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 10 minutes

STRENGTH WOD

BACK SQUAT
85%x3x5

CLEAN DEADLIFT
115%x2x4

PUSH PRESS
80%x5x4

CHIN UPS
3x max




Ranking Work Outs

Constantly varied programming built from functional exercises executed at high intensity is the key to CrossFit’s physiological advantage. Our distillation of load, range of motion, exercise, power, work, line of action, flexibility, speed, and all pertinent metabolics to a single value – usually time.
Public performance ranking in group sessions for each workout has seen the motivation and acceleration of improvement of those less physically capable by temperament, training, or natural limitation. Ranking has seemingly done more for bottom performers than top performers.
The skill elements included in CrossFit Conditioning furthers the sense of sport that so motivates individuals. CrossFit feels like sport!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

CrossFit Sydney "Contraction"

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CFHQ WOD

FOR TIME

50 MUSCLE UPS

RECORD TIME TAKEN

ENDURANCE WOD

CFE all sports (choose one) do the following:

3 min on / 3 min off, 2 min on / 2 min off, 1 min on / 1 min off, 2 min on / 2 min off, 3 min on / 3 min off...

If you have a ruck sack, or weight vest use it if your line of work requires it. Men: 20lbs, Women: 10lbs

If you get slower on the up ladder FOUL

Foul: max rep pull ups



STRENGTH WOD

FRONT SQUAT
70%x2x5

SNATCH PULL
100%x2x4

RACK JERK
HEAVY SINGLE
90%of Single x1x2


MUSCLE CONTRACTION


The Speed of muscular contraction is not determined by the simple synthesis of different motor capacities(strength,velocity or endurance).The increase of the speed of muscle contraction as a result of training is obtained through the increase of the following
:motor neuron impulse
: sacroplasmic hypertrophy
:power and capacity of energy providing mechanism
:functional supporting physiological systems of the organism
:through effective utilization of the motor potential of athlete assured by the appropriation of more expedient biomechanics of movement.

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CrossFit Conditioning
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CFHQ WOD

20 MIN
FOR AS MANY RDS AS POSSIBLE
10 REP 30KG THRUSTER
10 CHIN UPS

RECORD RDS COMPLETED AND FRACTIONS

ENDURANCE WOD

TABATA

All sports: 20:10 x 8 nothing else! Post distances covered for each round.

Swim: Use a pool or open water

Bike: Use a Monarch Erg, Stationary Bike with wattage tool, or something similar that can hold a load at 200watts or more. FYI, the 200 watts gets easier the faster you pedal!

Run: Use a treadmill and set at 12% grade and 0-30sec slower pace per mile then best 5k pace, and don't lower the speed. You can also use a track, road, or trail, just stop on the rest and turn around and try and cover the same distance on each one, or at #4.

If you can't use these tools, do your best.




STRENGTH WOD

2 POSTIOIN CLEAN (FLOOR,MID HANG)
60%x 3 sets

PUSH JERK +JERK
60%x 3 sets

SNATCH PULL
110%x2x4

What is CrossFit?


The CrossFit protocol is designedby G&L Glassman.
We believe it is ideal base conditioning for people who are looking for a challenaging yet rewarding fitness program for life or for people who actively engage in outdoor pursuits or have intense phsyical challenage as part of their vocation.
CrossFit produces what we believe to be a truly functional fitness level that is highly transferable to all athletic pursuits as well as daily physical tasks.
Crossfit is a foundational Core and Conditioning program that seeks to elicit as broad as adaptation response as possible utilizing training formats derived from Gymnastics, Olympic Weight Lifting, Sprinting and Combat disciplines.
Individuals within the program develop greater understanding of applying force while maximizing strength to weight ratio and functional range of movement. Enhancing individual’s competency in physical tasks by improving Cardiovascular and Respiratory Endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Agility, Coordination and Balance.
What results is the ability to apply strength and power in real world environments and or sports providing either a stand alone conditioning routine or a platform for sport specific performance.

What Crossfit isn’t!
We are not a Hypertrophy or Curves program centered on making you look good in underwear! (Although this may be a result)
We are not Psychiatrists!
We are not a Knitting Group!

CrossFit Sydney "CFT"

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CFHQ WOD

"CrossFit Total" CFT

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep

ENDURANCE WOD

Swim: All distances: 3 x 300m without deviating more then 5 seconds from best 300. recover 1 min

Bike: SC: 3 x 4 miles without deviating more than 45sec from best 4 mile, recover 1 min LC: 3 x 6 miles without deviating more than 1min from best 6 mile., recover 2 min. U: 3 x 10 mile without deviating more than 1min 30sec from best 10 mile recover 5 min

Run: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 3 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 10 minutes

C2: SC: 3 x 1 mile without deviating more than 10sec then best 1 mile, recover 2 min. LC: 3 x 2 mile without deviating more then 20 sec than best 2 mile, recover 4 min. U: 3 x 5k without deviating more than 2 min from best 5k, recover 5 - 10 minutes



STRENGTH WOD

Back squat
83% x 3 x 5
Snatch deadlift
110% x 2 x 3
Push press
80% x 5 x 5
Pull-ups
3 x max



CrossFit Total (CFT)
This WOD is a way of determining your 1 Rep Max for the 3 Central Lifts of Squat,Press and Pull (Deadlift).
This total will give you a reference point to compare future WOs and a method of caluating approx loads for other strength based protocols used in the WODs[eg: 5x5,7x3]
Ideally you should have some approx loads in your mind for 5 Rep Max, 3 Rep Max and 1 Rep Max.

How do I go about it?

Warm Up

Aproach the first lift by doing 15 to 20 reps at a light weight paying attention to form.[eg:empty bar]
Rest
Perform 5 reps at a greater load but below your 5 rep max.
Rest
Perform 3 reps at a greater loads but below your 3rep max
Rest
Perform a Heavy single at approx 3 Rep Max
You are ready.

You have 3 attempts to achieve the best 1 Rep Max you can perform.
Rest >3mins between attempts

Gee yourself the F up,or get your partner to charge you up!!(feel free to be creative in this process and send all photos or vids to CrossFitSydney)

First Attempt Your 3 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load. ]-Rest
Second Attempt Your 2 Rep Max or slightly above[Use the result [Fail or Clean lift] to determine whether to attempt more or less load.] -Rest
Third Attempt
Load what you believe to be your Maximal Effort,attempt the Lift.Your performance in the previous two lifts should guide your load.

Continue the Process for the next Lift.

Some Precautions From Coach M Rippetoe

Don't be a F ing Idiot
Don't CFT if you are injured to the extent that a CFT will aggravate the problem.

Don't Overreach
Be ambitious not greedy.

Don't Cheat
This is a test,its designed to measure whats there,not create something that's not.
That's what training is for.