It seems a bit wrong that the workout on this leap day of this leap year features no leaping. There’s lots of other lovely things though – suicide sprints, overhead squats, kettlebells and more…
Archive | February, 2012
CrossFit gets a centrefold… in The Times newspaper
The Sport of Fitness has indeed arrived with a double centre page spread in The Times no less (subscription required for The Times website). Yesterday we saw how Reebok’s involvement is helping bring CrossFit to a much wider audience. Perhaps you are someone who read that article and have looked online to find out more. [...]
27th February 2012
It’s very hard to programme during the CrossFit Open as each week’s workout features unknown movements, time domains and rep schemes. We will do our best to programme such that you can train hard earlier in the week and still be fresh for the Open workout at the weekend.
25th February 2012 – 12.1
Truly excellent stuff CFT! You came, you gave it your all, you helped judge and you cheered on everyone else. Chris and I have been on a high all day from how fantastic you all were.
24th February 2012
For those doing the first Open workout tonight there was the option to reduce the number of rounds/go light on today’s workout. For those hitting 12.1 tomorrow we also reduced the number of rounds and intensity.
23rd February 2012
The first workout from the Reebok CrossFit Open was released last night. As many burpees as you can in 7 minutes. Yay burpees.
We’ll be hitting that one hard at 10am on Saturday morning whether you’re taking part in the Open or not, see you there Tamesiders!
22nd February 2012
Tonight’s workout was a return to our members’ programming brought to you by Dean. An evil hybrid of Elizabeth and Jackie. At least he didn’t include sharks with frickin’ laser beams.
21st February 2012
Interval fun tonight. Spicy. 3 Rounds for max reps 1 Minute Ball Slam 1 Minute Hang Power Snatch 1 Minute Burpee Box Jumps 1 Minute Toes To Bar/Sit Ups 1 Minutes 10m Shuttle sprints 2 Minutes Rest
20th February 2012
A pure strength focus tonight with deadlift and shoulder press. Deadlift 5-5-5 at 85% of your 5RM or find a 5RM Shoulder Press 5-5-5 at 85% of your 5RM or find a 5RM If there is time remaining, practise your double unders ready for the Open. Lee didn’t just practise her double unders, she decided [...]
