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Monday 31 December 2012

December 31, 2012

New Year’s Holiday Schedule: Closed Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 31 & Jan 01). Regular schedule starts back Wednesday at 6 AM. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. Have a safe and happy New Year.

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Saturday 29 December 2012

December 29, 2012

New Year’s Holiday Schedule: Closed Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 31 & Jan 01). This will be the last time we will be closed during the week for quite a while. I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this time. 9 AM Linear: Catch up with a lift from this week Same rep scheme as Friday [...]

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Friday 28 December 2012

December 28, 2012

New Year’s Holiday Schedule: Closed Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 31 & Jan 01) Strength/Lift: Deadlift x 1 x 10 sets @ 75% of 1 RM Every 36 seconds Gymnastics Skills post lift Linear: Increase load from last week Gymnastics skills between work sets Gymnastics Skill: 3 sets of: Ring dip to support hold x 10 [...]

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Thursday 27 December 2012

December 27, 2012

In observance of the Christmas holiday and so that our our coaches can spend a little extra time with their families, CrossFit CFT will be closed today, Wednesday, & Thursday (Dec. 25, 26, & 27). I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I appreciate your patience and understanding that our coaches need a break [...]

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Wednesday 26 December 2012

December 26, 2012

In observance of the Christmas holiday and so that our our coaches can spend a little extra time with their families, CrossFit CFT will be closed Christmas day, Wednesday, & Thursday (Dec. 25, 26, & 27). I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I appreciate your patience and understanding that our coaches need a [...]

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Christmas 2012

December 25, 2012

In observance of the Christmas holiday and so that our our coaches can spend a little extra time with their families, CrossFit CFT will be closed today, Wednesday, & Thursday (Dec. 25, 26, & 27). I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I appreciate your patience and understanding that our coaches need a break [...]

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Monday 24 December 2012

December 24, 2012

In observance of the Christmas holiday and so that our our coaches can spend a little extra time with their families, CrossFit CFT will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (Dec. 25, 26, & 27). I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I appreciate your patience and understanding that our coaches need a break [...]

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Sunday 23 December 2012

December 23, 2012

Going out of town for the Christmas holiday? Not sure what to do for your workouts while away from Nashville and CrossFit CFT? Read CrossFit Vacation in our Blogs section for some suggestions. If you are planning to train on Monday please shoot me an email and whether you are coming in for one of the Open [...]

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Saturday 22 December 2012

December 22, 2012

Going out of town for the Christmas holiday? Not sure what to do for your workouts while away from Nashville and CrossFit CFT? Read CrossFit Vacation in our Blogs section for some suggestions. If you are planning to train on Monday please shoot me an email and whether you are coming in for one of [...]

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CrossFit Vacation

December 21, 2012

The Christmas holiday is here and many of the athletes that train at CrossFit CFT will be going out of town to visit family and friends. The time away from their home gym seems to cause a little panic. It is also the time of year that brings me one of the most asked questions. [...]

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Friday 21 December 2012

December 21, 2012

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve  (Dec. 24th) 6 PM cancelled. Open Gym Monday (Dec. 24th) 9 AM- Noon. Christmas & Wednesday (Dec. 25-26) Closed. Gym will reopen Thursday (Dec. 27) at 6 AM. If you are planning to train on Monday please shoot me an email and whether you are coming in for one of the Open [...]

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Thursday 20 December 2012

December 20, 2012

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve  (Dec. 24th) 6 PM cancelled. Open Gym Monday (Dec. 24th) 9 AM- Noon. Christmas & Wednesday (Dec. 25-26) Closed. Gym will reopen Thursday (Dec. 27) at 6 AM. For those of you that use Thursdays as a rest day your Active Recovery work is posted at the bottom. Linear: Catch up [...]

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Wednesday 19 December 2012

December 19, 2012

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve  (Dec. 24th) 6 PM cancelled. Open Gym Monday (Dec. 24th) 9 AM- Noon. Christmas & Wednesday (Dec. 25-26) Closed. Gym will reopen Thursday (Dec. 27) at 6 AM. Strength/Lift: Snatch Balance x 1 x 10 sets @ 75% 1RM Every 36 seconds Complete Gymnastics Skill post lift Linear: Increase load from [...]

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Tuesday 18 December 2012

December 18, 2012

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve  (Dec. 24th) 6 PM cancelled. Open Gym Monday (Dec. 24th) 9 AM- Noon. Christmas & Wednesday (Dec. 25-26) Closed. Gym will reopen Thursday (Dec. 27) at 6 AM. Strength/Lift: Weighted Pull-ups x 1 x 10 sets @ 75% 1RM Every 36 seconds Linear: Catch up with Monday’s lift Complete Gymnastics Skill [...]

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Monday 17 December 2012

December 17, 2012

Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve  (Dec. 24th) 6 PM cancelled. Open Gym Monday (Dec. 24th) 9 AM- Noon. Christmas & Wednesday (Dec. 25-26) Closed. Gym will reopen Thursday (Dec. 27) at 6 AM. Strength/Lift: Back Squat x 1 x 10 sets @ 75% 1RM Every 36 seconds Gymnastics Skill post lift Linear: Increase load on bar [...]

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Saturday 15 December 2012

December 15, 2012

9 AM Linear: Catch up with one of the lifts from this week Conditioning after lift 10 AM Strength/Lift: Power Clean x 1 x 10 sets @ 70% 1RM Every 36 seconds CrossFit/Conditioning: 3 sets of: Row x 30 seconds (calories) Rest 30 seconds 45/75 lb. Push Press x 30 seconds (reps) Rest 30 seconds [...]

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Friday 14 December 2012

December 14, 2012

Schedule Update:  So that we may compete in the Reindeer Games today’s (Dec. 14) Noon & 6 PM classes will be cancelled. They will resume Dec. 21st. Saturday’s classes will take place as scheduled. Strength/Lift: Deadlift x 1 x 10 sets @ 70% 1RM Every 36 seconds Complete Gymnastics Skill post lift Linear: New lift [...]

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Thursday 13 December 2012

December 13, 2012

Schedule Update:  So that we may compete in the Reindeer Games this Friday’s (Dec. 14) Noon & 6 PM classes will be cancelled. They will resume Dec. 21st. Saturday’s classes will take place as scheduled. For those of you that take a rest day on Thursday your Active Recovery work is posted at the bottom. [...]

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Wednesday 12 December 2012

December 12, 2012

Schedule Update:  So that we may compete in the Reindeer Games this Friday’s (Dec. 14) Noon & 6 PM classes will be cancelled. They will resume Dec. 21st. Saturday’s classes will take place as scheduled. Strength/Lift: Snatch Balance x 1 x 10 sets @ 70% 1RM Every 36 seconds Complete Gymnastics Skill post Lift Linear: [...]

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Tuesday 11 December 2012

December 11, 2012

Schedule Update:  So that we may compete in the Reindeer Games this Friday’s (Dec. 14) Noon & 6 PM classes will be cancelled. They will resume Dec. 21st. Saturday’s classes will take place as scheduled. Strength/Lift: 10 sets, each at 70% 1RM: Weighted False grip Pull-ups on rings Every 36 seconds Linear: Complete lift for [...]

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Monday 10 December 2012

December 10, 2012

Schedule Update: So that we may compete in the Reindeer Games this Friday’s (Dec. 14) Noon & 6 PM classes will be cancelled. They will resume Dec. 21st. Saturday’s classes will take place as scheduled. Strength/Lift: Back Squat x 1 x 10 sets @ 70% 1RM Every 36 seconds Perform Gymnastics Skill post lift Linear: New [...]

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Sunday 09 December 2012

December 9, 2012

Active Recovery Day. Cardiovascular Active Recovery: Choose one of the following: Mountain Bike ride x 20:00, easy Trail Hike x 15-20:00 Track run x 1 mile, easy pace Practice a Skill or your sport Skill x 10:00 Mobility/Stretching Active Recovery: Spend 15:00 on roller for myofascial release Spend 2-3 minutes stretching each area Practice your [...]

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Saturday 08 December 2012

December 8, 2012

Do you remember the ‘Banger’ event at the CF Games this year? We came up with our own version and it’s awful. How awful? Just watch Jeremy as he makes a go at it and listen to his comment at the end. That should give you a good impression. Check out the video HERE. 9 [...]

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Friday 07 December 2012

December 7, 2012

Today is about getting back into the swing of things. We will start a 2 week cycle with new lifts on Monday. For those of you in the Linear group you will be repeating Cycle 1 except with the new rep schemes so it will be slightly different this go around. Some of you have [...]

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Thursday 06 December 2012

December 6, 2012

Today is either a Test day or a Recovery Day for you. If you did not test Wednesday then you will test today. If you tested Wednesday then come in and perform the Recovery workout below. The lifts for the test are the same ones you have trained for the last 3 weeks. Here are [...]

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Wednesday 05 December 2012

December 5, 2012

Today is test day for all of our athletes. The lifts are the same ones you have trained for the last 3 weeks. Here are the details: After the general warm-up athletes will perform their barbell warm-up on the matted area.  The platforms will be reserved for the actual attempts for each lift. The rep [...]

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Tuesday 04 December 2012

December 4, 2012

Strength/Lift: Two sets, each at 40%: Front Squat x 5 Overhead Press x 5 Deadlift x 5 *Testing tomorrow. Linear: Complete Monday’s lift Prepare for test tomorrow CrossFit/Conditioning: 3 sets, not for time of: Pull-ups x-5-10 Push-ups x 5-10 Sit-ups x 10-15 Squats x 10-15 Scale & use progressions as needed Rest between sets

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Monday 03 December 2012

December 3, 2012

Ok guys and girls, we are at the end of another mesocycle. This means that we are going to do a little testing this week. Those of you that have been training with us under 6 months will have a particular rep scheme and those of you that have been with us for over 6 [...]

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Sunday 02 December 2012

December 2, 2012

Active Recovery Cardiovascular: Row 15-20 minutes @60-70% effort. Damper 3-4, s/m 20-25 Swim 15 minutes @ 60% effort, smooth stroke, be fluid, slide in the water Bike x 20 minutes @ 60% effort, 90 rpm Walk/Hike x 15-20 minutes, no weight, easy pace Active Recovery Mobility & Stretching: Neck & Traps Shoulders Hips Calves Get [...]

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Saturday 01 December 2012

December 1, 2012

Christmas Countdown: 24 days until Christmas. 9 AM Linear: Catch up with a lift you missed this week Conditioning (PART B) after lift 10 AM CrossFit/Conditioning: PART A: Rope Climb x 1 x 10 sets Every 40 seconds Rest 5 minutes then, PART B: 5 rounds for time of: 135/185 lb. Yoke walk  x 50 [...]

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