Showing posts with label Push Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Push Press. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Importance of Having Fun




Take a minute and thing about all the things you face on a typical day:

Alarm Clocks
Making breakfast
Dirty Diapers
Paperwork
Office Politics
Facebook Drama
Annoying people
Potty Training
Work
A messy husband or wife
Spilling your coffee
Etc...

Then you turn on your computer to check the news:
"US Credit Downgrade"
"Shooting Spree in Ohio"
You are starting to get the idea right? Its a high stress world that we live in nowadays. And during the 24 hours, well during the 16 hours that we are awake, it seems to be full of bad news and burdens. I know, I know, Its not ALL bad...but it seems that way on paper, Huh? Well the point of this post is to remind you that it is INCREDIBLY important to have fun every once in a while and forget the stress of everyday life.

CrossFit Vicenza should be that escape. Too often, going to the gym becomes just another task that you must get dressed for, a task that requires you to mentally prepare for the visit. Think of CrossFit Vicenza as a playground, and for that hour each day, you are a child. Remember what that felt like...How often do you wish you could be a kid again? No bills, no work, no expectations. You could just PLAY!

Run, Jump, Lift, Swing. For some strange reason, there comes a point in our lives when these movements start being a chore as opposed to a natural instinct. WRONG!

Lets get back to basics.


LUNCH WOD:

5 Rounds:
10 Burpees
10 Push Press
10 Box Jumps

Today we learn the Press Series of Movements: Shoulder Press, Push Press, and Push Jerk. Also the burpee and proper form on the box jumps.

EVENING:

We have a long week ahead of us, thats for sure. Here we go!

60 Seconds of wallballs
60 seconds of rest
60 seconds Power cleans
60 seconds of rest
60 seconds of box jumps
60 seconds of rest
60 seconds of push press
60 seconds of rest
60 seconds of burpees
120 seconds of rest
Then Tabata squats

Score is TOTAL number of reps.


Everyone:
Lets have some fun today!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

WOD: 05August2011


A big day indeed. Today is the first lunchtime class! A big "WELCOME" to all the newcomers! I am looking forward to working with the new people AND seeing some improvement in the evening class, as we will be repeating a workout from about a month ago!

Lunchtime Class: Bring: Water
A workout log book/Journal/diary etc.
Pen/Pencil

What to expect: The first half of the class will be introductions and cover what exactly CrossFit is and what its all about, what to expect and then we will move into the instruction portion where you will learn the proper form for both the squat and deadlift. This will move fast, so lets get right to business. I want to make the most of our hour together so keep the side conversations to a minumum. After we are comfortable with everyones movements we will then move into the workout. Which is:

Run 400m
then 21-15-9 Reps of:
Squat
Pushup
Deadlift
Finish with 400 meter run

If you see something that you can't do, don't worry. We can scale it down to your skill level. Today will be nice and easy, dont try to get too intense. We want you to become familiar with the movements. Today we will meet at the basketball court in front of the gym.

Evening Class:
You guys ready? Big night! We will be repeating the workout:

5 Rounds:
7 Push Press
14 Pushups
21 KB swings

Then:
Tabata Situps

Bring an attitude. I want faster times across the board! Lets get after it. I wont bring the music this time. Sarah, you got my back?

See you all in a bit!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

WOD: 13July2011


It's someones BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday to Melissa Payne, dedicated client and an overall INTENSE person! Haha, We will include the mandatory singing of "Happy Birthday tonight in out warm up!

WOD:
5 Rounds for time:
7 Push Press(HEAVY)
14 Pushups
21 KB swings

Everyone is doing a great job so far, let's keep it up for the next month!


Cam