Sun 30 Sep 2012
Shane Took 1st Place!!! & CFM Spirit Award!
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Shane took FIRST Place in his group at the Down & Dirty Mud Run yesterday!
I’m not at all surprised because I’ve seen him run and it’s VERY impressive. He blasts down the street looking like a blurry roadrunner!
He said that CrossFit has him in the best shape of his life and helped him take 1st.
We’re so Proud of you, Shane! Inside and outside of the gym!
Shane also earned the Spirit of the Throwdown Award because he came in on his day off for preparing for his race just to cheer everyone else on.
You can pick whichever t-shirt you’d like!
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Warm-Up of the Week (#2)
10 Minute Time Frame:
1. 90 Seconds of Jumping Jacks
2. (From the Shawn Phillips Warm-Up Routine - Click HERE to watch the Video Demo of the Exercises)
Seal Jumps with Leg Switches, 20 reps
Full Body Circles, 5 each way
Arm Circles, 10 reps each arm, forward and back
Elbows Circles, 10 each arm, forward and back
Wrist Circles, 10 reps
Shoulder Twists, 5 reps each way
Bodyweight Squats, 8 reps
Squat to Stand, 8 reps
Push-up Plus, 8 reps
Cobra, 5 reps
Striders, 5 reps each leg
Striders with Rotation, 3 reps each side
Hamstring Stretch / Hip Flexor Stretch, 3 reps each side
Band Pull Aparts, 10 reps
Band Dislocates, 5 reps
Backward Rolls into Hamstring Stretch, 5 reps
Backward Rolls into Glute Stretch, 5 reps each arm
Squat to Forward Lunges, 3 reps each leg
Standing Glute Stretch, 5 reps each leg
Cradle Walks, 5 reps each leg
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Skill of the Week:
Hollow Position in Push-Ups, Ring Push-Ups & Handstands
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Strength WOD:
(25 Minutes for Warm-Up and Work Sets – about 8 for WU, 17 for WS)
Back Squat
10 Sets x 3 @ 60% of 1RM
Rest 1 Minute between Sets
COME IN WITH A PLAN for your Warm-Up Sets and Reps and which Weight you’re going to use for the Work Sets.
If you have any questions about what weight you should use or how to figure it out, feel free to ask it in the comments section!
Don’t wait to get to the gym when we’re getting the racks out to come up with a game plan. It slows everyone down and makes it so you don’t get the most out of your workout!
Make it happen!!!
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Conditioning Cash Out:
AMRAP in 6 Minutes of:
“Cindy”
5 Pull-Ups
10 Push-Ups
15 Squats
- OR -
“Cindy +”
5 C2B Pull-Ups
10 Ring Push-Ups
15 BIG Jump Squats
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185# back squats
5 + 11 Big Cindy
115# Back squats
5 + 5 Big Cindy
This WOD goes out to Vikram Jr. Congrats man.
65# back squats
5 rounds even (Cindy)
BS – 170# (10X3) which was 2 pounds over 60% 1RM (280). This weight was just right as the explosiveness started started to wane right at the end.
Cindy+ = 5+11. I really finished poorly on last set of jumping squats.
Congrats, Vikram!!!!
Back squats @ 165 lbs. Perfect weight for me, as I was losing that explosive power in sets 9 and 10.
Just when my depth is no longer an issue, my wrist position nauseates Brendan, Oh Well
Big Cindy: 5 & 15 reps.
The smile on V’s face when he gave us his news made my week. I am so happy for you Vikram, and my well wishes to Mrs. V.
Sorry if I offend anyone with this post:
Congrats Vikram on the great news!
The wife and I are contemplating a one-on-one with Brendan so he can yell at our little one in the womb. Get deep little fetus!
A global thank you to all for the warm wishes. Happy I could share this with you.
Are the squats 10×3?
Congrats V. Based on the posts it looks like Ash’s class is going to get full soon….?
I missed out this morning!
Congratulations V!!! Very happy for you both!
For the WOD, i plan on coming tonight. I have only done back squats a few times. Looked in my book:
105# for 3reps. Not sure what my game plan should be. Coaches. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Back Squats 10×3 @103#
Cindy: 5 rounds +5 pull ups
Congrats again to V and Mrs. Skinny!
@Sass, yes 10×3
BS @ 85# Explosiveness got hard towards the end but probably could’ve done 90#.
Cindy: 4 + 2 regular push-ups; jumping pull-ups
V, congrats man! Announcement definitely set the tone.
Squat: 150, should have done more. 160/165 would have been better.
Cindy: 5+11
Brendan: post those hotel workouts!
Announcements/Events
*Saturday, October 6 @ 7PM – MOVIE NIGHT
If you’ve done the Hero WOD Murph, come out and learn more about this heroic man
MURPH: The Protector is a feature-length documentary based on LT Murphy’s entire life of honor, courage and commitment, as told by his friends, family and teammates. Email me (ej@crossfitmetropolis.com) if you’d like to attend. Tickets must be bought in advance.
http://www.murphmovie.com
*Sunday, October 14 @ 11:30AM-12PM Double Under Clinic
Still trying to get your double unders? Come out to our clinic to learn some tips and techniques to turn you into a double under pro. The session will be led by myself and Eric Salvador. Send me an email if you’d like to attend.
*Friday, October 19th – Paleo Potluck
All are welcome! The potluck will be held next door to the gym, by our gracious host, Julie! Brooke will be providing more information soon
*Saturday, October 27 – Trick or Treat Throwdown at CrossFit Virtuosity @ 1pm
Teams of three athletes (two men and one woman) will compete in three brutal events. Prizes will be given for top finishing team and best team costume!
All athletes are welcome to participate — scaling options will be provided. Costumes are Rx’d! Each team must field a non-competing judge.
Workouts will be released mid-October for your planning purposes.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT http://teamtrickortreat.eventbrite.com/
Ron! Google CrossFit Hotel Workouts.. Or CF WODs on the Road. A million and one options will pop up!
***PALEO POT LUCK***
DATE: 10/19/2012 (Fri 7:30PM – 9:30PM)
Courtesy of social coordinator Brooke:
You are cordially invited to the Nutrition Challenge potluck dinner to explore the exciting world of gluten-free food on Friday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. to be held next door to the gym at the rooftop of new member, Julie’s, house! (rain or very cold weather location to be at the gym)
Please sign up if you plan to attend and what you plan to bring.
RSVP here:
http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054DAEAE2FA75-20121
The password is paleo
We will provide all non-food related items so be creative! Please choose what type of item you will bring (Appetizer, side, main, dessert, drink) and then in the comments, please specify what you are bringing. See my example if you are confused.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke at brookebregman@gmail.com or me at jgoldick73@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Team Throwdown Photos/Write up by Allison Veinote
Check it out!
http://dolcettoconfections.blogspot.com/2012/10/crossfit-metropolis-team-throwdown.html
Congratulations V & Mrs.V!!!!
Best news in a long time.. Bren and I couldn’t be happier for you. You’re going to make the best Daddy ever.
hey Skinny V-great news! congratulations to you and your wife.
225 back squats
6 +15 on big. Strict. Cindy
great warmup/mobility!
squats at bodyweight=135#
big/strict cindy 5 rounds+11 movements
98 on BS. went way too light. per brendan, that means my 1RM sucks (paraphrased). tried to salvage wod by working on explosivity.
BIG Cindy STRICT
5 + 1 C2B
150#
Cindy: 6 rounds + 25
95# BS
Cindy 4+5 jumping pull ups & knee push ups
And Congratulations V! Very exciting!
HEY SWIMMERS!
Where is the closest, cleanest pool??? I’d love to get a membership and start swimming again.
My Mom said there are some that are super cheap.. like 25 bucks per year.
@AllisonNYC – John Jay is supposedly pretty nice (and free) but it’s only open during the summer. It’s not that cheap, but the pool at Asphalt Green is really, really nice. In fact the whole facility is great – maybe you could barter some personal training sessions for off-peak swim rights or something…
80#
loved this one.
3 rounds + 16 of baby cindy.
congrats Vikram!
100# BS
5+3 on cindy
*This post is actually serious*
A lot of people have asked me about fish oil. EJ and Eric can correct me if I’m wrong, but I think the chart on the wall @ CFM came from a consulting study my former company did en route to investing in a fish oil manufacturer, EPAX.
Below is my take on fish oil and related products. It may be right or it may be wrong, but it’s just my opinion so PLEASE do your own research and make as informed decisions as possible.
The impact of taking fish oil is questionable; some studies say that it helps prevent heart disease and enhances recovery, some studies say that it’s statistically insignificant. However, if you’re going to take fish oil supplements, I would follow this regimen:
http://whole9life.com/fish-oil-faq/
I would also add that absorption of EPA and DHA is integral to receiving the benefits of the fish oil. For maximum benefit, I would buy fish oil capsules where EPA + DHA > 1000mgs. This does not mean buying 1000mg capsules – read the Nutrition Facts and make sure EPA + DHA > 1000mgs excluding any other crap that is in the capsule. I would recommend Nordic Naturals’ “Ultimate Omega.” Given you live in NYC and are probably lacking in vitamin D (again, the jury is out on the necessity of Vit D) you may want to go with “Ultimate Omega-D3.”
For those of you who can handle it, the liquid versions seem to pack more power for the punch. For those of you like me who find dropping liquids onto your tongue slightly gross, I would recommend the UO pills.
And, if you have really bad trigylceridesyou you can probably have your doctor prescribe Lovaza, the prescription version of fish oil. See the below article:
http://www.jaapa.com/when-to-take-statins-lovaza-versus-otc-fish-oil-supplements/article/202030/
I hope this post was helpful. JMiz
Allison: best bet is asphalt green which is right next door to you, other pools include
NYAC (tiny pool, you can get a shoeshine in the locker room)
Hofstra (cheap access to good pool)
Nassau Aquatic Center (98 goodwill games, heard its dope)
Will trade swim lessons for oly lessons. For reference please contact Dan Taylor who won the ironman thanks to his swim leg.
BS 78# right weight for me to really practice exploding out of the bottom. Funny thing – my 9th round felt best, like I was finally warmed up – maybe an age thing?
@AllisonNYC – Asphalt Green on 91st & East End Ave has an Olympic Pool where bronze medalist from this past summers Olympics trains.
It’s probably the nicest in NYC & right here on the UES.
Sincerest Congratulations V! Best news!
@Allison – The city parks and rec department has indoor pools and it’s about $75 for the year (might be a little more as I haven’t done it in a couple years).
The best one is on 25th between 9th and 10th. A full 25 yard pool. I know, a bit far away.
But there are many around the city (http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/pools)
There is also Riverbank State Park that is at 135th St. on the west side that has a big awesome 50 meter indoor pool that is super cheap to go to (last time I was there it was like $2 per visit, can’t beat that!). Ask EROC about this one, i think he goes there. http://nysparks.com/parks/93/details.aspx
Riverbank is the pool I was going to with a friend who would constantly harass me to join him at Crossfit back in 2007! Too bad it took me 3 more years to finally succumb.
@V – Good job man! Mazel Tov!
85Lbs which felt good. I think I could have put on a little more.
Lil’ Cindy – 3+16.
First 2 set I got 3 big girl pull-ups. Definitely not strict or kipped but my head was over the bar. Last set I only squeaked out 2. The remainder were jumping.
Thanks Allison!
Allie – NYC Parks and Rec. Get your card! $150 a year gets you into every center, including those with pools. I will be checking out the indoor pool at the 54th Street Center (348 East 54th Street 212-754-5411) soon because my two favorite pools are presently closed for maintainance.
Vikram – Congratulations to you and your wife on your new little squatter! Joy, joy!
Allison, Asphault Green has a Groupon now for $25 for a month membership. Great deal ! I go there, it’s a great pool.
Also Riverbank on 142 / riverside is great too and only $2
Eroc and I trained there with Team in Training.
95lbs
3+7pushups
Allison-wonderful post and awesome pictures!
Back Squat 150 lbs 10×3 on the minute. This was really light.
Big Cindy 4 rds + 3
Back squat at 165#. Got deep and felt great.
Regular Cindy 7+5.
Allison. Great pics from saturday!! Thanks.
185#
felt light and got a2a, fast each time
4+ 10 pushups, big.strict.cindy.. pullups were super strict c2b
157
105 lbs, 110 for the last 3.
3 rds big Cindy
105# – felt challenging, but can’t wait to do this again and go up a little.
3 rounds + 1 squat. Little modified Cindy.
125#, I have never gotten deeper in a back squat ever, so very pleased (all this despite KPO – directly in front of me – hiking his shorts to epic Lederman levels, and flexing his buttocks several times).
Big Cindy – 4 + 9
hey now! I was just going to give u props for your depth! but then u had to go there…
#thetuckmakesmestronger
Squats 10×3 – 175lbs
Big C – 5 + 16
Great news Vikram! Great to meet you Saturday and congratulations!
This was one of my fav WODs so far. Felt strong doing the back squats. I didn’t know my 1RM so I started at 95# and upped to 115#. Could have absolutely gone heavier. Was good to get some cardio with Cindy in as well; hanging pullups and knee pushups so I could keep moving fast through it; got through 3 sets.
You’re still the man in my book, Dave!
#135
Nice job today everyone and congrats V!!!
Friendly reminder:
Be sure you blog people!! Saturday we had a bunch of people attend the WOD but were shy about 20 people posting.. So don’t forget to blog your WODs or I’ll be emailing you to remind you
#115 & 3 rds of Big Cindy
65# back squat
5 rounds Cindy
#115
Big Cindy: 3 rounds+5C2B+10ringPU
Congrats Shane! I knew when you came from NYSC you’d love CFM and would begin killing WODs.
@Skinny V, congrats to you and your wife and welcome to the DAD club, where you will make a great father.
@Brett I will join you next year on the Tunnel to Towers Run.
@Allisonnyc, knowning how you are a germaphobe and are a neat freak like me you would love Asphalt Green.
68#
Big Cindy:
3 rounds + 5 c2b pullups + 1 ring push up
First time being able to get C2b pullups! about 1/2 actually made contact with the bar and the other 1/2 at least got the height…pretty pleased with that.
Thanks Alli for making me get all the way down on the ring pushups…really want to get stronger on those ring dips
Day 14 of Paleo Challenge and the body is finally adjusting; now instead of being starving all the time, I’m just regular hungry all the time. Lol
But also today I’ve had the most energy, and felt leaner, lighter and stronger than I have in a while… this really works!
Congrats V!
Awesome job on the pics Allison!
WOD = 63#
Cindy = 4 rounds (jumping pull-ups, girl push-ups)
Congrats Skinny V and Mrs. Skinny V! How exciting!
I’m so glad you all like the photos! The coaches now have all photos (about 250!), so don’t worry if you didn’t see yourself today – you’re in there I promise! Also, there was some concern I might be holding the really bad photos of people for blackmail – fear not, I permanently deleted all such photos!
105. Should have gone heavier.
4 rounds of medium Cindy. Strict pull ups from rings, ring push ups, jumping squats.
Felicidades Vikram!
135#, just under 65% of 1RM – was too light..
Little Cindy: 3rnds, blue band strict pullups (1st time doing this) & knee pushups
V’s – congrats! You’re going to be great parents
Shane – awesome job!
Brett – I’m in for next year
Allison – awesome blog!
165# back squats
4 rounds of Cindy +
95#. Felt pretty light, but it was nice to focus on form and pushing my knees out.
3 rounds of Cindy + 3
jumping pull ups, reg. push ups
I am in envy of all the girls who can do pull ups like it’s nothing.
95 for BS
Cindy- 3 rds
jumping pullups
pushups- reg down, knees up
@brett- im in either way
115 lbs
go a little heavier next time.
Cindy: 5 rounds + 1
@ali- thanks for cutting up my shirt!!
HAH!! You guys are hysterical.
THANKS Eroc! I’ll take your word for it. We do have our love of neatness in common!
CAT! You’re very welcome… You justgave me another angle to sell these things.. personal tailoring with the purchase of each shirt! ha!
You guys were awesome tonight!
145
3 rnds
225(+10)
6rds
@allison ~ +1 level1/level2 class idea… great thought.
Back squat at 165#.
Regular Cindy 4+4.
After a lazy summer, time to turn it back on!