January 31, 2012

WOD Wednesday 2/1/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   "The Seven"
   7 rounds for time of:
       7 Handstand Push ups
       7 Thrusters (135#/ 95#)
       7 Knees to Elbow
       7 Deadlift (245#/ 170#)
       7 Burpees
       7 KB Swings (70#/ 53#)
       7 Pull ups



   Intermediate:
   7 rounds for time of:
       7 Push ups
       7 Thrusters (115#/ 80#)
       7 Knees to Elbow
       7 Deadlift (185#/ 135#)
       7 Burpees
       7 KB Swings (53#/ 35#)
       7 Pull ups


  Beginner:
   5 rounds for time of:
       5 Push ups
       5 Thrusters (95#/ 65#)
       5 Knees to Elbow
       5 Deadlift (135#/ 95#)
       5 Burpees
       5 KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
       5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups


   Novice:
   5 rounds for time of:
       5 Push ups
       5 Thrusters (65#/ 45#)
       5 Knees to Elbow
       5 Deadlift (95#/ 65#)
       5 Burpees
       5 KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
       5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau --> First rd of WOD




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January 30, 2012

WOD Tuesday 1/31/12

Strength:

   Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3

Conditioning:

   3 rounds for time of:
       12 Muscle ups
       75 Squats


   Intermediate:
   3 rounds for time of:
       25 Dips or Bench Dips
       50 Squats


   Beginner:
   3 rounds for time of:
       15 Dips or Bench Dips
       25 Squats



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Front Squat DEMO w David Charbonneau



WOD DEMO w Joey Marble --> Third round





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January 29, 2012

WOD Monday 1/30/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 7 minutes of:
       10 Overhead Squats (95#/ 65#)
       30 Double Unders
   Rest 1 minute
   AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
       2 Rope Climbs
       14 KB Swings (70#/ 53#)
   Rest 1 minute
   AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
       6 Burpees
       6 DumbBell Ground to Overhead (40#/ 30#)

*Your Score is the Total Number of Reps Completed through all of the AMRAPs.


   Intermediate:
   AMRAP in 7 minutes of:
       10 Overhead Squats (65#/ 45#)
       30 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps
   Rest 1 minute
   AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
       7 Pull ups
       14 KB Swings (53#/ 35#)
   Rest 1 minute
   AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
       6 Burpees
       6 DumbBell Ground to Overhead (30#/ 20#)


   Beginner:
   AMRAP in 7 minutes of:
       10 Overhead Squats (45#/ 35#)
       30 Jump rope skips
   Rest 2 minute
   AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
       7 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
       14 KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
   Rest 2 minute
   AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
       6 Burpees
       6 DumbBell Ground to Overhead (20#/ 15#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau and Joseph Arias --> shows first minute of each AMRAP





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BEER CAN CHICKEN


Check out the recipe at SimplyRecipes here



January 27, 2012

Weekend WOD

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
       500m row
       10 One Arm Kettlebell Thrusters, each arm (53#/ 35#)
       15 GHD sit ups


   Intermediate:
   5 rounds of:
       250m row
       10 One Arm Kettlebell Thrusters, each arm (35#/ 26#)
       15 sit ups


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
       250m row
       10 One Arm Dumbbell Thrusters, each arm (20#/ 15#)
       15 sit ups


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Joseph Arias



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This commercial is freaking awesome. You're welcome for the free advertising Nike. We expect a 50lb box of Nike swag in our office by Monday.


January 26, 2012

WOD Friday 1/27/12

Strength:

   MAX Javelin Press (One Arm Barbell Press), each arm


Conditioning:

   3 rounds of:
       5 Power Cleans (225#/ 155#)
       10 Box Jumps (24"/ 20")
       15 Ring Rows


   Intermediate: 185#/ 135#

   Beginner: 135#/ 95#

   Novice:  95#/ 65#



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Javelin Press DEMO w Thomas Maresca --> 135#



WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau



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I know I'm making a sharp right turn.

January 25, 2012

WOD Thursday 1/26/12

Strength:

   MAX Deadlift

Conditioning:

   7 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (165#/ 115#)
       7 Chest to Bar Pull ups


   Intermediate:
   7 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (135#/ 95#)
       7 Pull ups


   Beginner:
   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (95#/ 65#)
       7 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups


   Novice:
   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (45#/ 35#)
       7 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


We had two Deadlift PRs today. Congratulations to Andrew Gelber and Batcheva Gutterman on setting new personal bests! Andrew hit 435#, improving 10# from last time. Batcheva hit 245#, improving by a whopping 50#! Way to go guys! Here are some vids of their feats.





WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau






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Mario pre crossfit.


Mario post crossfit. Mario has definitely tacked on some quality mass.



January 24, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Seems legit.


WOD Wednesday 1/25/12

Strength:

   Strict Press: 1-1-1-1-1
   Push Press: 3-3-3-3-3
   Jerk: 5-5-5-5-5

Conditioning:

   100 Ring Push ups
        Every time you stop, you must complete 20 GHD sit ups

   Intermediate:
   75 Ring Push ups
        Every time you stop, you must complete 10 GHD sit ups


   Beginner:
   50 Push ups
        Every time you stop, you must complete 15 sit ups


   Novice:
   25 Push ups
        Every time you stop, you must complete 10 sit ups



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Strict Press/ Push Press/ Push Jerk Tri-Panel from www.crossfit.com

WOD DEMO w Joey Marble




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January 23, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Welcome to AHMURIKA!


WOD Tuesday 1/24/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   "Eva"
   5 rounds of:
       800m run
       30 KB Swings (70#/ 53#)
       30 Pull ups


   Intermediate:
   3 rounds of:
       800m run
       30 KB Swings (53#/ 35#)
       30 Pull ups


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
       400m run
       15 KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
       15 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.



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January 22, 2012

WOD Monday 1/23/12

Strength:

   1 minute of Stones Over a 50" Bar. 5 minutes Rest. 1 minute of Stones. 5 minutes of Rest. 1 minute of Stones.
     - If you do not have access to Stones, do Power Cleans
     - Choose a challenging weight --> A weight where it would be very difficult to get 10 reps

Conditioning:

   "Death By Push Jerk"
     - With a continuos running clock; do 1 Push Jerk the first minute, 2 Push Jerks the second minute, 3 Push Jerks the third minute, and so on until you cannot complete the allotted number of Push Jerks within that minute.

     Advanced: (185#/ 135#)

     Intermediate: (135#/ 95#)

     Beginner: (95#/ 65#)

     Novice: (65#/ 45#)



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Strength WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau, Joseph Arias, and Joey Marble


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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Awesome Eats

If you have the extra time, a chicken potpie is always a delicious meal option. I got this recipe from www.foodnetwork.com.

Light Chicken Potpie 
















Ingredients:

For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

For the Filling:
2 small russet potatoes
4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 stalks celery, sliced
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper


Directions:

Prepare the crust: Pulse the flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter, one piece at a time, pulsing until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Separate the egg; refrigerate the egg white. Beat the egg yolk and milk in a bowl, then add to the food processor, pulsing untilthe dough comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.

Meanwhile, making the filling: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prick the potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel and break into small pieces.

Bring the chicken broth, carrots and thyme to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook 2 minutes; cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, celery, potato pieces and the warm broth mixture and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chicken, yogurt, peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the filling to a 2-quart casserole dish. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/2 inch thick and slightly larger than the dish. Beat the reserved egg white in a bowl; brush over the dough and season with salt and pepper. Press the dough against the sides of the dish. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.


Perserving (1 cups): Calories 482; Fat 19g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 137 mg; Sodium 795 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 31 g




January 20, 2012

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Weekend WOD

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar (135#/ 95#), lunge with each leg for each rep
   30 Box Jump (30"/ 24")
   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar


   Intermediate:
   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar (95#/ 65#), lunge with each leg for each rep
   30 Box Jump (24"/ 20")
   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar


   Beginner:
   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar (65#/ 45#), lunge with each leg for each rep
   30 Box Jump (24"/ 20")
   15 Hang Clean & Lunges with Axle Bar


   Novice:
   15 Walking Lunges, each leg
   30 Box Jump
   15 Walking Lunges, each leg



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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January 19, 2012

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All day, everyday.

WOD Friday 1/20/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   21-15-9 rep rounds of:
       Wall ball
       KB Swing (53#/ 35#)
       Burpee


   Intermediate:
   21-15-9 rep rounds of:
       Wall ball
       KB Swing (35#/ 26#)
       Burpee


   Beginner:
   15-12-9 rep rounds of:
       Wall ball
       KB Swing (35#/ 26#)
       Burpee



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January 18, 2012

WOD Thursday 1/19/12

Strength:

   Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3

Conditioning:

   6 rounds of:
      5 Power Snatches (135#/ 95#)
      200m Run


   Intermediate: (95#/ 65#)

   Beginner: (65#/ 45#)

   Novice: (45#/ 35#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Joey Marble and Joseph Arias




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Thats my story and I'm sticking to it!

January 17, 2012

WOD Wednesday 1/18/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
      5 Clean & Jerks (155#/ 105#)
      7 Burpees
      250m Row


   Intermediate:
   5 rounds of:
      5 Clean & Jerks (135#/ 95#)
      7 Burpees
      250m Row


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
      5 Clean & Jerks (95#/ 65#)
      7 Burpees
      250m Row


   Novice:
   3 rounds of:
      5 Clean & Jerks (65#/ 45#)
      7 Burpees
      250m Row



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau -- First round of the WOD




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Make working out and your health your new pass time.


January 16, 2012

WOD Tuesday 1/17/12

Strength:
 
   OFF

Conditioning:

   3 rounds of:
      7 Muscle ups
      21 DumbBell Thrusters (35#/ 25#)


   Intermediate:
   3 rounds of:
      21 Pullups
      21 Dips
      21 DumbBell Thrusters (30#/ 20#)


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
      21 Pushups
      21 DumbBell Thrusters (25#/ 15#)


   Novice:
   3 rounds of:
      14 Pushups
      21 DumbBell Thrusters (20#/ 10#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Joey Marble -- Camera ran out of memory ... no last round of thrusters





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Embrace the suck!


January 15, 2012

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Friend Code Rule # 13


WOD Monday 1/16/12


Run 5K.

*The goal is to do this as fast as possible. If you cannot run, walk fast. Time yourself and write it down somewhere so that you can try to beat it next time.

*If you use a treadmill, put it on a 1.0 incline to better simulate the road run.

Rest as needed (try to keep it under 20 min) then:

     Max repetition Deadlift in two minutes.

           Advanced: (275# for men/ 185# for women)
           Intermediate: (185/ 115)
           Beginner: (115/ 75)
           Novice: (70# kettlebell/ 53# kettlebell)



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.



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Awesome Eats


Found this delicious breakfast recipe at www.myrecipes.com

Crustless Smoked Turkey and Spinach Quiche



























Ingredients
  • 4 oz cubed turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ham, onion, and pepper to pan; saute 4 minutes or until ham is lightly browned.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese in a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with ham mixture.
  4. Combine remaining 1/2 cup swiss cheese, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through egg whites) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
  5. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring with a whisk until blended. Pour egg mixture over ham mixture. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center of quiche comes out clean

Wendy McMillan, Longmont, Colorado, Cooking Light, June 2008



January 13, 2012

Weekend WOD 1/14/11


Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   2 rounds of:
      10 Handstand push ups
      20 Pull ups
      30 Push ups
      40 Box jumps (24"/20")
      50 Double under's


   Intermediate:
   2 rounds of:
      10 Handstand push ups facing the wall
      20 Chin ups
      30 Push ups
      40 Box jumps (20"/16")
      50 Double under's

   Beginner:
  2 rounds of:
      10 Handstand push ups negatives
      20 Jumping pull ups
      30 Push ups from knees
      40 Tuck jumps
      50 Double under's

   Novice:
   2 rounds of:
      10 Assisted handstand push ups 
      20 Inverted rows
      30 Incline push ups (ex: place hands on bench)
      40 Squats
      50 Jump rope singles




*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.

January 12, 2012

MLK JR Weekend of Awesomeness

Your excuse? You have none.


This will be the last Dose of Awesomeness for the MLK JR weekend. 

WOD Friday 1/13/12

Strength:

   Ring Dips 5-4-3-2-1

Conditioning:

   4 rounds of:
      10 Burpees
      15 Overhead Squats (95#/ 65#)
      20 Glute Ham Developer (GHD) Sit ups


   Intermediate:
   3 rounds of:
      10 Burpees
      15 Overhead Squats (65#/ 45#)
      20 Glute Ham Developer (GHD) Sit ups


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
      10 Burpees
      15 Overhead Squats (45#/ 35#)
      20 Sit ups


   Novice:
   3 rounds of:
      10 Burpees
      15 Squats
      20 Sit ups



*If you do not have a GHD, feel free to be creative. In our WOD DEMO we use a GHD that we made using stuff we found at the gym. You can also substitute decline sit ups or do double the amount of sit ups.

*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Ring Dip DEMO w Joe "Marble" Cosenza


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau -- First round of WOD




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January 11, 2012

WOD Thursday 1/12/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   4 rounds of:
      3 Front Squat (185# for men/ 135# for women)
      3 Thruster (185#/ 135#)
      3 Shoulder to Overhead (185#/ 135#)
      12 Pull ups


   Intermediate:
      (155#/ 105#)
   

   Beginner:
      (135#/ 95#)


   Novice:
      (95#/ 65#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Joseph Arias -- Only the first round of the workout




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Git-R-Done!


January 10, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Welcome to AHMURIKA!
Bad mouth my country and me and my crew of jacked bald eagles will come fight you.


WOD Wednesday 1/11/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   5 Squat Snatches (135# for men/ 95# for women)
   50 Wallballs
   6 Squat Snatches
   40 Wallballs
   7 Squat Snatches
   30 Wallballs
   8 Squat Snatches
   20 Wallballs
   9 Squat Snatches
   10 Wallballs


   Intermediate:
   6 Squat Snatches (95#/ 65#)
   40 Wallballs
   7 Squat Snatches
   30 Wallballs
   8 Squat Snatches
   20 Wallballs
   9 Squat Snatches
   10 Wallballs


   Beginner:
   6 Squat Snatches (65#/ 45#)
   30 Wallballs
   7 Squat Snatches
   20 Wallballs
   8 Squat Snatches
   10 Wallballs


   Novice:
   5 Squat Snatches (45#/ 35#)
   30 Wallballs
   5 Squat Snatches
   20 Wallballs
   5 Squat Snatches
   10 Wallballs


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau -- The first and last round




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January 9, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

This is what the future of America is. As long as you feed your kid a steady diet of ice cream, pizza, and Mcdonald's you too can have a kidnap resistant child.


WOD Tuesday 1/10/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 15 minutes of:
      8 Shoulder to Overhead (155# for men/ 105# for women)
      50ft Odd Object Carry (75% of bodyweight)
      15 Box Jumps (24"/ 20")
      50ft Odd Object Carry


   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 15 of:
      8 Shoulder to Overhead (135# for men/ 95# for women)
      50ft Odd Object Carry (50% of bodyweight)
      15 Box Jumps (24"/ 20")
      50ft Odd Object Carry


   Beginner:
   AMRAP 15 of:
      8 Shoulder to Overhead (95# for men/ 65# for women)
      50ft Odd Object Carry (25% of bodyweight)
      15 Box Jumps (20"/ 16")
      50ft Odd Object Carry


   Novice:
   AMRAP 10 of:
      8 Shoulder to Overhead (65# for men/ 45# for women)
      50ft Odd Object Carry (25% of bodyweight)
      15 Box Jumps (20"/ 16")
      50ft Odd Object Carry



*For Shoulder to Overhead, use any means necessary to get the barbell from your shoulders to over your head. This could be a Strict Press, Push Press, or Jerk.

*The odd object can be any object that you would not normally carry. For example: a stone, stack of plates, a loaded bar, even another person. Be creative, there is no wrong choice.

*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Joseph Arias -- This is the first round of the workout --> He is using a 145# stone




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January 8, 2012

WOD Monday 1/9/12

Strength:

   Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2

Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
      20 Pull ups
      30 KB swings (53# for men/ 35# for women)
      40 Double Unders


   Intermediate:
   3 rounds of:
      20 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
      30 KB swings (53#/ 35#)
      40 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps


   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
      10 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
      20 KB swings (35#/ 26#)
      30 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Front Squat Demo w David Charbonneau



WOD DEMO w Joseph Arias




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Awesome Eats

With the frigid temperatures fast approaching, it's a great time for a delicious soup recipe. I found this one on www.myrecipes.com.


Chili-Spiced Chicken Soup with Spotlight Peppers and Avocado Relish
















Ingredients
Spice blend:
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Soup:
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 
2 cups chopped sweet onion 
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 
1 tablespoon minced garlic 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 (32-ounce) carton fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Relish:
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
3 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
1 diced peeled avocado
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation
1. To prepare spice blend, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. To prepare soup, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons spice blend over chicken. Sauté 8 minutes or until done; cool. Chop chicken; set aside.
3. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat; add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle vegetable mixture with remaining spice blend; sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken, corn, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Add lime juice.
4. To prepare relish, combine chopped cilantro and next 4 ingredients (through avocado).
5. Ladle 1 1/4 cups soup into bowls; top with 1/4 cup relish. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota, Cooking Light
MARCH 2010



Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Look at me MAA...no hands and no feet!!


January 6, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Just in time to change this weeks Awesome Eats column.


Weekend WOD

Strength:

   Max Clean and Jerk


Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 15 minutes of:
      5 Hang Squat Cleans (155# for men/ 105 for women)
      1 Rope Climb
      5 Handstand Pushups
      1 Rope Climb


   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 15 of:
      5 Hang Squat Clean (115#/ 80#)
      1 Rope Climb or 5 Pull ups
      5 Handstand Pushups or 10 Pushups
      1 Rope Climb or 5 Pull ups

 
   Beginner:
   AMRAP 15 of:
      5 Hang Squat Clean (95#/ 65#)
      5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
      5 Pushups
      5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups


   Novice:
   AMRAP 10 of:
      5 Hang Squat Clean (65#/ 45#)
      5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
      5 Pushups
      5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


MAX CLEAN & JERK DEMO w David Charbonneau



WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau and Joseph Arias




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January 5, 2012

WOD Friday 1/6/12

Strength:

   OFF

Conditioning:

   "Cindy"
   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 20 minutes of:
      5 Pull ups
     10 Pushups
     15 Squats


   Beginner:
   AMRAP 10 of:
      5 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups
     10 Pushups
     15 Squats



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It's impossible to tell if this is PhotoShop or not. I for one think it's real.

January 4, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

This guy has passion...do you?


WOD Thursday 1/5/12

Strength:

   Deadlift 10-1-20-1-30-1

   *These should all be near maximal efforts. For example, for the set of 20, you should choose a weight that you can do at least 15 times and no more than 25 times. It is not the end of the world if you do not get the prescribed number of repetitions.

Conditioning:

   OFF


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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The Monthly Movement

This months movement is the...

Clean High Pull:


Why:
  • It's a skill transfer exercise which can help aid performance in the clean.
  • The movement involves multiple joints and build explosive power.
  • The wider grip, as opposed to the sumo-deadlift high pull, puts less stress on the wrists. 
  • Great total-body movement.

How:
  • Start with the bar on the ground and position your feet in a stance were you would be comfortable jumping from.  
  • You should be in a position very similar if not exactly like the stance you would clean in.  Hands should be on the outside of the legs.
  • Now thrust your hips forward, shrug your shoulders, and pull the bar to your sternum/lower chest.
  • You should be generating enough force with your hips to limit the use of your arms in getting the bar up.
  • At the top of the movement make sure your elbows are above the bar.
  • You should have "triple extension" (ankles, hips, traps) at the top of the movement.
  • Lower the bar, push your hips back, and return to the starting position


Try to work this in in your program, especially if you have trouble with that 2nd pull in the clean.

Train hard and train smart.

January 3, 2012

Wednesday WOD 1/4/12

Strength:

OFF


Conditioning:

10 Bench Press (225# for men/155# for women)
300 meter Row
9 Bench Press
300m Row
8 Bench Press
300m Row
7 Bench Press
300m Row
6 Bench Press
300m Row
5 Bench Press
300m Row
4 Bench Press
300m Row
3 Bench Press
300m Row
2 Bench Press
300m Row
1 Bench Press
300m Row


Intermediate:
(185#/135#)
200 meter rows


Beginner:
(135#/95#)
150 meter rows


Novice:
Pushups
150 meter rows


*If you do not have access to a rower, run.

*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau
  


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Daily Dose of Awesomeness


What the what!?

January 2, 2012

Tuesday WOD 1/3/12

Strength:

Oh Squat
3-3-3-3-3


Conditioning:

21-15-9 of:
High pulls (135#/95#)*start in the same position as you would for a clean* 
Burpees

Intermediate:
High pulls (95#/65#) 
Burpees

Beginner:
High pulls from hang position (65#/45#) 
Squat thrust




*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


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Daily Dose of Awesomeness


Just as long as their form and posture are ok...yes, kids can lift weights.

Monday WOD 1/2/12

Strength:

OFF


Conditioning:

5 rounds for time of:
   400m run (uphill if possible)
   5 muscle ups

Intermediate:
5 rounds for time of:
   400m run (uphill if possible)
   15 pullups
   15 ring dips

Beginner:
5 rounds for time of:
   400m run
   15 jumping pullups
   15 dips

Novice:
5 rounds for time of:
   400m run
   15 inverted rows
   15 bench dips


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.