WOD for Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Back Squat

Performance and Fitness:

3×2 75% / RPE 7

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Backyard Junkie”

Performance:

21-18-15-12-9-6-3

Hang Power Clean 65/45

**Between rounds:

30 Dubs

7 Burpees
Fitness:

21-18-15-12-9-6-3

Hang Power Clean RPE 4

**Between rounds:

30 Speed Steps / 40 Singles

7 Burpees

WOD for Monday, January 9, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Clean and Jerk

Performance and Fitness:

20 Minutes to hit a heavy single.

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Electric Boogaloo”

Performance:

EMOM 12

4 Cycles

Min 1: 15 KBS 24/16

Min 2: 12 Box Jump 24/20

Min 3: 9 Wall Ball 20/14
Fitness:

EMOM 12

4 Cycles

Min 1: 15 KBS

Min 2: 12 Box Jump

Min 3: 9 Wall Ball

Ryan Robertson – Athlete of the Month – January ’17

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_fancy_title size=”18″ font_family=”none”]Ryan Robertson

Athlete of the Month

January 2017[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Ryan was chosen as Athlete of the Month for a number of reasons.  Not only does he come into the gym ready to work, but he has taken his fitness to the next level by doing the right things outside of the gym.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_padding_divider size=”80″][mk_image src=”https://chattahoocheestrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ryan-3.jpg”][mk_image src=”https://chattahoocheestrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ryan-2.jpg”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Tell us about yourself” tab_id=”1469594390662-a7123e44-4fd0″][vc_column_text]

I’m Ryan Robertson, a 38 year old Orchestra teacher and musician.

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I started working out when I was 22 and after 16 years of exercising I was growing tired of working out in the gym by myself and not seeing the results that I was after.

I continue to do CrossFit because of three reasons:

  1. All of the workouts are planned and because of how they’re planned, I feel as if my entire body is getting a great workout every time I go to class.
  2. The attention from the coaches is amazing! I feel like I have learned so much about the proper way to exercise and perform certain movements. Regardless of the class I go to and whoever is teaching it, the coaches are very consistent in their instruction. They are also very knowledgeable about technique, form, and recovery.
  3. The community! Everyone talks to and helps everyone.

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I’m hooked! If every class is like this, I’m on the right path to achieving the level of fitness I’ve always been after.

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What I enjoy most about CrossFit is, regardless of fitness level, is how flexible and scalable each workout is.

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My proudest CrossFit moment is finally being to Rx pullups and do rope climbs. Prior to starting CrossFit, I couldn’t do 1 rope climb and I could only do 4-5 pullups.

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My favorite lift is the Strict Press.  My least favorite movement is the snatch.

 

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My favorite WOD is Murph.  My least favorite WOD is Angie.

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My goal is to be in the best shape I can possibly be in.  As my level of fitness continues to improve, I’m always learning how I need to improve and what I can do better.

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CFC has helped reignite my passion for exercising and being fit. Being physically active on a consistent basis has helped me have a more positive outlook on my day and manage stressful situations easier.

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When I’m not CrossFitting, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my wife and daughter.

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I feel more focused in everything I do. Also, because of the change in my eating habits I have much more energy throughout the day.

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Go for it! It takes time to build a new routine/habit. The hardest part about starting any form of exercise is showing up every day. All of the workouts are planned for you. You’re taught how to exercise correctly and your surrounded by people who want to see you succeed and reach your fitness goals. When was the last time you had that experience at your gym?

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Tips for Success with Nutrition and Fitness-Related New Year’s Resolutions

By Lisa Grellinger

It’s that time of year again, “New Year, New me!”  While some of us roll our eyes at this, for others this really is a clean slate and a new launching pad to start working towards achieving goals. Many of us set goals in the realm of nutrition and fitness, ie: “lose 10lbs,” “gain more muscle,” “add 20lbs to my back squat,” etc. These are all great goals that we are here to help you achieve! Here are a few quick tips on setting yourself up for success with regards to these goals:

  1. Make “SMART” goals.  This is an acronym that serves as a guide for setting goals. They should be S-Specific (ie: “train 3 days a week” vs “go to the gym”) M- Measureable (ie:“lose 5% body fat” vs “lose weight”) A- Attainable (ie: “add 5lbs to my snatch PR” vs “add 500lbs to my snatch PR”) R- Realistic (ie: “eat a cleaner and healthier diet” vs “never eating another carb ever again!”) T- Timely (ie: “by July 1st/within 3months/ etc.” vs “eventually”).
  2. Be Accountable. Share your goals with your fellow athletes, a coach, family, and/or friends. Having others to motivate you and hold you accountable along the way make you much more likely to reach your goals! You can also hold yourself accountable in ways like keeping a food log and training log.
  3.  Be Mindful. Remind yourself of the reasons you want to achieve your goals. Do you want to improve your overall health? Maybe you want to compete? Or maybe you want to be on less medication. Keeping these motivators in mind help you to be mindful with your decisions. For example, “Am I really hungry, or am I just bored? If I eat all this candy will that help me achieve my goal, or set me back” “I really don’t feel like working out today, I’d rather go home and nap, but I also want to get off my blood pressure medicine…. I’ll go to the gym!”

Some of this might sound simple or cheesy, but it really works. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to! We believe in you! If you have any questions, or need some help and encouragement, please see a coach- we are here to help!

WOD for Saturday, January 7, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Front Squat

Performance and Fitness:

1×5 @ 75% / RPE 6 1×3 @ 80% / RPE 7 1×2 @ 85% / RPE 8 1×1 @ 90% / RPE 9

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“OC Throwdown”

Performance:

15 Squat Clean 135/95

30 Pull ups

12 Squat Cleans

24 Pull Ups

9 Squat Clean

18 Pull Ups
Fitness:

15 Squat Clean RPE 7

30 Pull up Progression

12 Squat Cleans

24 Pull Up Progression

9 Squat Clean

18 Pull Up Progression

WOD for Friday, January 6, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Snatch

Performance and Fitness:

7×2 Across T&G

* Heavier than last week or 70% /  RPE 7

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“A little bit of Nancy’s Snatch”

Performance:

3 RFT

400m Run

15 Power Snatch 95/65
Fitness:

3 RFT

400m Run

15 Power Snatch RPE 6

WOD for Thursday, January 5, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Power Clean

Performance and Fitness:

Work to WOD weight

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Descending Into Hell”

Performance:

150 Dubs

25 TTB

25 Burpee

120 Dubs

20 TTB

20 Burpee

90 Dubs

15 TTB

15 Burpee

60 Dubs

10 TTB

10 Burpee

30 Dubs

5 TTB

5 Burpee

-REST 5-

For Time:

50 Power Cleans 95/65
Fitness:

150 Speed Step

25 TTB Progression

25 Burpee

120 Speed Step

20 TTB Progression

20 Burpee

90 Speed Step

15 TTB Progression

15 Burpee

60 Speed Step

10 TTB Progression

10 Burpee

30 Speed Step

5 TTB Progression

5 Burpee

-REST 5-

For Time:

50 Power Cleans RPE 5

WOD for Wednesday, Janurary 4, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Deadlift

Performance and Fitness:

3×2 Across @80-85 % / RPE 8

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Mary”

Performance:

AMRAP 20

5 HSPU

10 Pistols

15 Pull Ups
Fitness:

AMRAP 20

5 HSPU Progressions

10 Pistol Progression

15 Pull Up Progression

WOD for Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Jerk

Performance and Fitness:

7×2 Across 70-75% / RPE 7

Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Asphyxiation”

Performance:

6 rounds

200m run

4 Power Cleans  135/95

4 Front Squat  135/95

4 Hang Squat Clean Thruster  135/95

rest 60 sec between rounds
Fitness:

6 rounds

200m run

4 Power Cleans  RPE 6

4 Front Squat  RPE 6

4 Hang Squat Clean Thruster  RPE 6

rest 60 sec between rounds

WOD for Monday, January 2, 2017

Warm-up & Mobility: 15 Minutes

Part 1 – Skill/Strength:

Back Squat 1/2/2017

Performance:

1×5 70% 1×3 75% 1×1 80% 1×5 75% 1×3 80% 1×1 85% 1×5 80% 1×3 85% 1×1 90%

If you made all lifts last week, Go up 5 Lbs from last weeks load.

Fitness:

9×3 Climbing to heavier than last week.
Part 2 – Conditioning:

“Tennessee Swingers”

Performance:

For time:

100 KBS 32/24

**Every time the KB touches the ground perform:

3 Wall Walks

7 TTB

Fitness:

100 KBS RPE 7

**Every time the KB touches the ground perform:

3 Wall Walks

7 TTB Progressions