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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 9 Nov 2021

Featured Image – Repost from @daveleveysa on instagram last week… A big thank you 🙏 @yogamanchris @chadtheron @candicetheron5 and young Kenzie for joining @evainsa and I @crossfitalgoa 🙏 for a Wod… always great catching up and getting in a wod together!!!! All the best and enjoy the CF L1 cert seminar @lionsbaycrossfit this weekend!!

 

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

 

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ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 091121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) T/Challenge (Oct Re-Test) (Nov TC Test 1) – Test 3…

 

T/Challenge Test 3 …

 

Complete 3 Rnds of the following FT:

500m Row or 50 SDHP (20kg/12kg)

25 T2B

12 Burpee Box Jump Over (61cm/51cm)

 

TC – 17 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

CFA sub RX – T2B (Lying feet to hands)

Int1/2/3/ – same

Beg1 – HLR (or Lying F2H), Bp BSO (61/51cm) or BP BJ (1/0.8m), SDHP (16/10kg)

Beg2 – HKR (or Lying K2H), Bp BSO (51cm)/ Bp BJ (0.8/0.5m), SDHP (12/8kg)

Beg3/TC – 3 Rnds; Sitting (K2C), Bp BSO (41cm)/Bp Broad Step (0.6m/0.4m), SDHP (8/5kg)

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

CFA sub RX – T2B (Lying feet to hands)

Int1/2/3/ – same

Beg1 – HLR (or Lying F2H), Bp BSO (24/20inch) or BP BJ (3ft 3inch/2ft 7inch), SDHP (35/25lb)

Beg2 – HKR (or Lying K2H), Bp BSO (24inches)/ Bp BJ (2ft 7inches/1ft 7inch), SDHP (25/15lb)

Beg3/TC – 3 Rnds; Sitting (K2C), Bp BSO (16inch)/Bp Broad Step (1ft 7inch/1ft 7inch), SDHP (15/10lb)

 

Substitutions:

Shoulder –

Row/SDHP – Row fine or Russ KB Swing (10 m = 1 Rep)

T2B – Lying leg raise (F2H or K2H) – 1 arm OH

Burpees BJO – Straight arms

 

Back –

Row/SDHP – Cycle 2.5x dist or SDHP from knees

T2B – F/Bridge 1 = 3 sec (60 sec hold)

Burpees BJO – Straight arms, Step Over (lower)

 

Knee –

Row/SDHP – Fine or Cycle 2.5x dist or SDHP or SDHP from knees

T2B – fine or LITE

Burpees BJO – Straight arms, Step Over (lower)

 

then…

 

2) AMRAP for 10 min:

40 sec Handstand Hold (wall)

10 sec Front Lever Hold (bar/rings)

 

Score = Total Hold Time

NB – Tuck, Flat Back, straddle, 1 leg straight, 2 legs straight)

 

 

CFA LITE Options:

Front Lever RX – legs straight

Int1 – FL-1 leg str

Int2 – FL-straddle

Int3 – FL – Flat Back Hold

Beg1 – Rev WW HS hold; FL – Tuck Hold

Beg2 – PPU Hold (61/51cm) – Tuck Hang (kns 90 deg)

Beg3 – PPU Hold (Flr) – 1x Tuck Hang (1x kns 90 deg)

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulder –

HS Hold – F/Bridge

F/Lever –  scale (under grip) or L-sit (or v’s)

 

Back –

HS Hold – Fine (Watch kick-up/down) or F/Bridge

F/Lever – Scale (under grip) or L-sit (or v’s)

 

Knee –

HS Hold – Fine (Watch kick-up/down)

F/Lever – Fine

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Mon, 8 Nov 2021

Featured Image – Training together and working through tough WODS are great bonding time for families … in shot, daughter and father, Crystal and Paul after the tough CFA modified/combo benchmark “Fran-Kalsu”!!

 

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 081121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1)  T/Challenge (Oct Re-Test) (Nov TC Test 1) – Test 1…

 

Open Workout 12.1 Reebok CrossFit Games – Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of:

 

Burpees (Target 15.24 cm – 6 inches)

 

Score = Total Reps

 

Description

This workout begins from a standing position. The Athlete will move from flat on the ground to touching an object with both hands that is 6 inches above their max reach. Score is total reps completed.

 

CFA LITE Options:

Rx to B1 – Same

B2 and B3 – No target (bring feet together and clap overhead)

 

Sub’s –

Shoulders

Burpees – Straight Arm Burpees

 

Back –

Burpees – Straight Arm Burpees OR On Box/Table

 

Knees –

Burpees – Straight Arm Burpees OR On Box/Table

 

then…

 

2) T/Challenge (Oct Re-Test) (Nov TC Test 1) – Test 2…

 

AMRAP 12 minutes of:

30 Double-unders

15 Wall balls (20 lbs to 10′ target/14 lb to 9′ target)

3 Muscle-ups

 

Score = Total Reps

 

CFA LITE Options:

RX – M-up Sub 6 BOR plus respective Push-ups! BB or Single-arm BOR (DB/KB/B-Pack) 6 reps on 25/15kg and 15 Thruster sub WB (same load)

Int1 – WB/sub Thr (22.5/15kg), 26 DU, 2 MU or BOR

Int2 – WB/sub Thr (22.5/15kg), 22 DU, 2 B-MU (R/B) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Chin), BOR

Int3 – WB (9.1/6.3kg, 9ft/8ft lower height)OR Th 20/12kg, 18 DU, 2 B-MU (B/P) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Collar Bone), BOR

Beg1 – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 10ft/9ft) OR Th (15/10kg), 30 SU, 6 PU (P/G), 6/4 Push-ups (Ts), BOR

Beg2 – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 9ft-274.3cm/8ft-243cm) OR Th (12/8kg), 25 SU, 6 RR (1,5m/1m), 6/6 Push-ups (Ts/Kns), BOR

Beg3/TC – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 8ft-243cm/7.67ft-2.34cm) OR Th (8/5kg), 20 SU, 6 RR (1m/0,5m), 6/4 Push-ups (Kns), BOR

 

USA Equivalents:

RX – M-up Sub 60 BOR plus respective Push-ups! BB or Single-arm BOR (DB/KB/B-Pack) 60 reps on 55/35lb and 150 Thruster sub WB (same load)

Int1 – WB/sub Thr (50/35lb), 26 DU, 2 MU or BOR

Int2 – WB/sub Thr (50/35lb), 22 DU, 2 B-MU (R/B) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Chin), BOR

Int3 – WB (20/14lb, 9ft/8ft lower height)OR Th 45/25lb, 18 DU, 2 B-MU (B/P) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Collar Bone), BOR

Beg1 – WB (14/10lb, 10ft/9ft) OR Th (35/25lb), 30 SU, 6 PU (P/G), 6/4 Push-ups (Ts), BOR

Beg2 – WB (14/10lb, 9ft-274.3cm/8ft-243cm) OR Th (25/17lb), 25 SU, 6 RR (4Ft11″/3Ft3″), 6/6 Push-ups (Ts/Kns), BOR

Beg3 – WB (14/10lb, 8ft-243cm/7.67ft-2.34cm) OR Th (17/11lb), 20 SU, 6 RR (3Ft3″/1Ft7″), 6/4 Push-ups (Kns), BOR

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulder –

WB/Thr – Front Squats

DU/SU – Fine

MU – Rev Grip Strict PU/RR and Plus Pushups (3 for 1)

 

Back –

WB/Thr – fine or WB Squats (no throw)

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

MU – find or RR/Strict PU and Push-ups

 

Knee –

WB/Thr – Banded partial Airsquats (or crab walks)

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

MU – find or PU and Push-ups

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Sat, 6 Nov 2021

Featured Image – Dave and Eva competing at “United We Stand” competition in 2013, seen here on a trail/obstacle/mud run in Durban!!!!! 

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE started on Monday!! For more info on these Challenges… please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 051121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) Fran-Kalsu combo of the HERO WOD “Kalsu” and the benchmark “Fran”

 

CFA Benchmark WOD “Fran-Kalsu” – Complete the following FT:

100 Thrusters (61kg/43kg) FT but EMOM starting at 0 min complete…

At Zero and Even min – 5 BB Facing Burpees

Odd min – 8 C2C Pull-ups

 

TC = 30 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

Int1 – 55/38kg, 7 C2B

Int2 – 50/35kg, 4 BBF Bps, 6 C2B

Int3 – 43/30kg, 4 BBF Bps, 8 PU

Beg1 – 35/25kg, 3 BBF Bps, 6 PU (G/P)

Beg2 – 25/17kg, 3 BBF Bps (Step Over), 8 RR (1/0.5m)

Beg3 – 20/12kg, 2 BBF Bps (Step Over), 8 RR (0.5/0m)

TC New – cap 18 min

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

RX – 135/95lb, 5 BBF Bps, 9 C2B

Int1 – 120/85lb, 7 C2B

Int2 – 110/75lb, 4 BBF Bps, 6 C2B

Int3 – 95/65lb, 4 BBF Bps, 8 PU

Beg1 – 75/55lb, 3 BBF Bps, 6 PU (G/P)

Beg2 – 55/35kg, 3 BBF Bps (Step Over), 8 RR (1/0.5m)

Beg3 – 45/25kg, 2 BBF Bps (Step Over), 8 RR (0.5/0m)

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulders inj –

Thrusters – Squats (Front/on shlder)

Burpees – Straight Arm Bps

C2B – RR/BOR and Rev Grip Srict PU 60%

 

Back/Knee inj –

Thrusters – Banded Hip Thrusters

Burpees – EMOM 5 Push-ups (Toes/Kns/Table)

C2B – Srict PU 60% or RR (back), knee – fine (watch jump-up/drop down)

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

The idea that CrossFit is dangerous is actually NOT supported in the scientific literature

Featured Video – Health Tip: Avoiding Injury – “The idea that CrossFit is dangerous is actually not supported in the scientific literature,” says Amy West, MD. (Video courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.)

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Fri, 5 Nov 2021

Featured Video – Health Tip: Avoiding Injury – “The idea that CrossFit is dangerous is actually not supported in the scientific literature,” says Amy West, MD. (Video courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.)

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE started on Monday!! For more info on these Challenges… please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 051121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) Practice Toes to Bar

 

Score = For Quality

 

CFA LITE Options:

See below

 

then…

 

2) Blast from the PAST…

 

Open Workout 12.3 (https://games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2012#workoutsTab3)

(Video courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.)

 

Includes Masters up to 54 years old

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 18 minutes of:

15 Box jumps, 61cm/51cm box

12 Push press, 115/75 pound (52kg/34kg)

9 Toes-to-bar

 

Score = Reps

 

CFA LITE Options:

DB/KB/home sub –

2B sub Lying Toes to hands (holding heavy/fixed object OH)

Int1 – same, 8 T2B

Int2 – 45/32kg, 7 T2B

Int3 – 43/30kg, 5 T2B

Beg1 – 35/20kg, BSup 61/51cm, HLR (or Lying F2H)

Beg2 – 25/15kg, BSup 51cm, HKR (or Lying K2H)

Beg3 – 20/12kg, BSup 41cm, Sitting (K2C)

 

USA Equivalents – CFA LITE Options:

RX – 115/75lb

Int1 – same, 8 T2B

Int2 – 100/70lb, 7 T2B

Int3 – 95/65lb, 5 T2B

Beg1 – 75/45lb, BSup 24/20inch, HLR (or Lying F2H)

Beg2 – 55/35lb, BSup 20inch, HKR (or Lying K2H)

Beg3 – 45/25lb, BSup 16inch, Sitting (K2C)

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulder –

BJ – Fine

PP – Hang Power Cleans

T2B – Lying leg raise (F2H or K2H) – 1 arm OH

 

Back –

BJ – Box Step-ups (reduce height as needed)

PP – Strict Press (take from box)

T2B – F/Bridge 30 sec

 

Knee –

BJ – Box Step-ups (reduce height as needed)

PP – Strict Press (take from box)

T2B – fine or LITE

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Thurs, 4 Nov 2021

Featured Image – Ep. 012: Dave Castro Presents the 2022 Games Season (Video courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.)

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE started on Monday!! For more info on these Challenges… please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 041121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) Progress on last week…

OHS 2 – E90sOn90s for 9 min (6 Rnds) (>85% 1RM)

 

Score = Load

 

CFA Home Based:

OHS RM – E2ndMon2ndM for 5 Rnds (10 min) (Max Total Load for Day)

 

Score = Sum of Load x Reps

NB – Single Arm – RM Non-dominant then same/similar reps on Dominant

 

CFA LITE OPTIONS:

Keep loading to a level at which great form can be maintained!

TC Group/or if you have not been squatting much, keep the weight light

 

Subs –

Shoulders –

OHS – Front Squat or Safety Bar Back Squat

 

Back –

OHS – Lighter or Hip Thrusters (loaded/banded)

 

Knee –

OHS – Lighter or Hip Thrusters (loaded/banded)

 

then…

 

2) Complete the following FT:

27-21-15-9 Power Clean (60kg/40kg)

27-21-15-9 HSPU

8-6-4-2 Wall Walks

 

TC = 18 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

RX sub – DB/KB/BP/Light BB – 33-27-21-15 Reps PC (25kg/15kg)

Int1 – 55/36kg; 22.5/15kg; 21-15-9-3 HSPU

Int2 – 53/34kg; 22.5/15kg; 1/2 Abm; 7-5-3-1 WW

Int3 – 50/32kg; 20/12kg; 2/3 Abm; 6-4-2-1 WW

Beg1 – 45/30kg; 15/10kg; PPU (61/51cm); 8-6-4-2 Half WW

Beg2 – 35/22kg; 12/8kg; PPU (51cm/Flr); Scaled 1 step WW

Beg3 – 25/17kg; 8/5kg; PPU (Flr/Kns); Worm Walks

New TC – 21-15-9

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents

RX BB 135/90lb

RX sub – DB/KB/BP/Light BB – 33-27-21-15 Reps PC (55/35lb)

Int1 – 120/80lb; 50/35lb; 21-15-9-3 HSPU

Int2 – 115/75lb; 50/35lb; 1/2 Abm; 7-5-3-1 WW

Int3 – 110/70lb; 45/25lb; 2/3 Abm; 6-4-2-1 WW

Beg1 – 100/65lb; 35/20lb; PPU (61/51cm); 8-6-4-2 Half WW

Beg2 – 75/50lb; 20/25lb; PPU (51cm/Flr); Scaled 1 step WW

Beg3 – 55/35lb; 15/10lb; PPU (Flr/Kns); Worm Walks

New TC – 21-15-9

 

Substitutions:

Shoulder –

HSPU – Push-ups or Plus Push-ups (3 for 1)

P/Clean – Deadlifts

WW – Front Bridge hold (75-60-45-30sec)

 

Back –

HSPU – Fine or Push-ups

P/Clean – Hip Thrusters (Banded/Loaded)

WW – Front Bridge hold (75-60-45-30sec)

 

Knee –

HSPU – Fine (watch kick-up/down), Push-ups

P/Clean – Fine OR Hip Thrusters (Banded/Loaded)

WW – Fine

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Wed, 3 Nov 2021

Featured Image – From left… Alex, Audrey and Tasmin on the spicy Hero WOD “Randy”!

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE started on Monday!! For more info on these Challenges… please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 031121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) Front Squat 3 (80% 1RM) – E2ndMon2ndM for 10 min (5 Rnds)

 

Score = Load

 

Home-Based Sub…repeat of last week!

Squat (weighted) 20 – E2ndMon2ndM for 5 Rnds

 

Score = Total Loading (Sum of Reps x Loading)

 

Squat – Load however you can (i.e. DB/KB/BB)

Complete 20 reps every 2 min, for max total loading!

 

CFA LITE Options:

Keep loading at a level at which great form can be maintained

 

Substitutions:

Shoulder –

Squat – Fine

 

Back –

Squat – Fine but lighter (watch depth) or Hip Thruster (2 for 1)

 

Knee –

Squat – Fine but lighter (watch depth) or Hip Thruster (2 for 1)

 

then…

 

2) AMRAP 15 minutes of:

100 Double-unders

40 Wall balls (20 lbs to 10′ target/14 lb to 9′ target)

10 Muscle-ups

 

Score = Total Reps

 

CFA LITE Options:

RX – M-up Sub 30 BOR plus respective Push-ups! BB or Single-arm BOR (DB/KB/B-Pack) 20 reps on 25/15kg and 40 Thruster sub WB (same load)

Int1 – WB/sub Thr (22.5/15kg), 90 DU, 6 MU or BOR

Int2 – WB/sub Thr (22.5/15kg), 80 DU, 8 B-MU (R/B) or 16 Jump B-MU (Bar @ Chin), BOR

Int3 – WB (9.1/6.3kg, 9ft/8ft lower height)OR Th 20/12kg, 70 DU, 8 B-MU (B/P) or 16 Jump B-MU (Bar @ Collar Bone), BOR

Beg1 – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 10ft/9ft) OR Th (15/10kg), 100 SU, 20 PU (P/G), 20/16 Push-ups (Ts), BOR

Beg2 – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 9ft-274.3cm/8ft-243cm) OR Th (12/8kg), 90 SU, 20 RR (1,5m/1m), 20/20 Push-ups (Ts/Kns), BOR

Beg3/TC – WB (6.3/4.5kg, 8ft-243cm/7.67ft-2.34cm) OR Th (8/5kg), 80 SU, 20 RR (1m/0,5m), 20/16 Push-ups (Kns), BOR

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

RX – M-up Sub 30 BOR plus respective Push-ups! BB or Single-arm BOR (DB/KB/B-Pack) 20 reps on 55/35lb and 40 Thruster sub WB (same load)

Int1 – WB/sub Thr (50/35lb), 90 DU, 6 MU or BOR

Int2 – WB/sub Thr (50/35lb), 80 DU, 8 B-MU (R/B) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Chin), BOR

Int3 – WB (20/14lb, 9ft/8ft lower height)OR Th 45/25lb, 70 DU, 8 B-MU (B/P) or Jump B-MU (Bar @ Collar Bone), BOR

Beg1 – WB (14/10lb, 10ft/9ft) OR Th (35/25lb), 100 SU, 20 PU (P/G), 20/16 Push-ups (Ts), BOR

Beg2 – WB (14/10lb, 9ft-274.3cm/8ft-243cm) OR Th (25/17lb), 80 SU, 20 RR (4Ft11″/3Ft3″), 20/20 Push-ups (Ts/Kns), BOR

Beg3 – WB (14/10lb, 8ft-243cm/7.67ft-2.34cm) OR Th (17/11lb), 70 SU, 20 RR (3Ft3″/1Ft7″), 20/16 Push-ups (Kns), BOR

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulder –

WB/Thr – Front Squats

DU/SU – Fine

MU – Rev Grip Strict PU/RR and Plus Pushups (3 for 1)

 

Back –

WB/Thr – fine or WB Squats (no throw)

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

MU – find or RR/Strict PU and Push-ups

 

Knee –

WB/Thr – Banded partial Airsquats (or crab walks)

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

MU – find or PU and Push-ups

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 2 Nov 2021

Featured Image – Mike working hard on a FUN but tough sled WOD yesterday!!!!!

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE started last night!! For more info on these Challenges… please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 021121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

1) AMRAP the following for 16 min:

7 Burpee Box Jump Overs (61cm/51cm)

200 m Run

* 200 m = 20 reps

** 1 Rnd = 27 reps

 

Score = Total Reps

(27 Reps/Rnd)

 

CFA LITE Options:

Keep loading at a level at which great form can be maintained

In1/2/3 – same

Beg1 – BBSO (61cm/51cm)

Beg2 – 5 BBSO (51cm); Run 150m (20 Reps/Rnd)

Beg3 – 4 BBSO (41cm); Run 100m (14 Reps/Rnd)

New TC – 12 min

 

Substitutions:

Shoulder –

BBJO – Str arm

Run – Fine

 

Back –

BBJO – Str arm; step-over

Run – Airbike

 

Knee –

BBJO – Step-over

Run – Fine or Airbike

 

then…

 

2) Accumulate the following holds FT, mixing as you please:

2 min Neural Hold – Rings

2 min HS Hold

2 min L-sit

 

TC – 12 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/sec missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

Int1 – Weak L-sit

Int2 – Weak L-sit

Int3 – 1 leg L-sit

Beg1 – T-Sit; Dip Bar/Box Hold; Rev WW HS hold

Beg2 – T-Sit (1ft dwn); PU (top hold); PPU Hold (61/51cm)

Beg3 – F-Bridge; PU (top hold); PPU Hold (Flr)

New TC – 1 min each

 

Substitutions:

Shoulder –

DU/SU – Fine

SSD – Fine

HPS – HP Clean

PS – Power Clean

 

Back –

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

SSD – Hip thruster

HPS – Hang Muscle Snatch (ligher)

PS – Hang Power Snatch

 

Knee –

DU/SU – Fine or Calf Pulses

SSD – Fine

HPS – Fine

PS – Fine

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Mon, 1 Nov 2021 – PUBLIC HOLIDAY – VOTING

Featured Image – HERO WOD “Randy” – is a CrossFit Hero WOD named after Randy Simmons, 51, a 27 year LAPD veteran and SWAT team member who was killed February 6, 2008 in the line of duty. He is survived by a wife and two children. Randy first appeared on the CrossFit website 13 February 2008 (Image courtesy of CrossFit, Inc).

Featured Video – Miles to Madison Ep. 11.21: Passion Lifts the Community (Video courtesy of CrossFit, Inc)

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE starts tonight a 19:45 with our Kick-start meeting!!!!! If you are interested – last chance to sign-up … please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 011121 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

NB – Cardio Class does the Randy Variant

 

1) Complete the Benchmark – Randy – 75 Snatches (any) 34kg/25kg – FT

 

TC – 10 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

Home-Based/Cardio Class Randy Variant – 100 DB Snatches (25kg/15kg) – FT

 

TC – 10 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

HB (DB/KB/BP/Light BB) 25/15kg

Int1 – 30/22kg; 25/15kg

Int2 – 27/20kg; 22,5/15kg

Int3 – 25kg/17kg; 20/15kg

Beg1 – 22kg/15kg; 15/10kg

Beg2 – 20kg/12kg; 10/5kg

Beg3 – 15kg/8kg; 7.5/2.5kg

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

HB (DB/KB/BP/Light BB) 55/35lb

Int1 – 65/50lb; 55/35lb

Int2 – 60/45lb; 50/35lb

Int3 – 55/35lb; 35/25lb

Beg1 – 50/30lb; 30/20lb

Beg2 – 45/25lg; 20/10lb

Beg3 – 30/20lb; 15/5lb

 

then…

 

2) In groups of 4 – AMRAP 15 min of:

8m Sled Push (low bar OR high bar) (Sled 35kg, plus 50kg/Sled 35kg plus 25kg).

Once you finished your sled push, complete 5 airsquats and 3 burpees. Rest as needed btwn each sled push.

 

Score = Total Reps

1m = 1Rep  ;  1 cal = 1 Rep

 

Note – Sled Push – low bar 1 way, high bar other!

 

CFA LITE Options:

RX/Int1/2/3 – same

Beg1 – 35kg,25kg/35kg,5kg

Beg3 – 35kg,15kg/35kg,0kg

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

RX/Int1/2/3 – 77lb /77lb

Beg1 – 77lb,55lb/77lb,10lb; 4 AS, 2 Bps

Beg3 – 77lb,35lb/77lb,0kg; 3 AS, 2 Bps

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulder –

Sled Push – Fine or Harness (pull)

Bps – Str arm

AS – Fine

 

Back –

Sled Push – Fine or Airbike (4-6 cal)

Bps – Str arm

AS – Fine or hip lifts

 

Knee –

Sled Push – Fine

Bps – Fine

AS – Fine

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

 

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Sat, 30 Oct 2021

Featured Image – THE HERO WOD “Kalsu” – This WOD is in Honour of Robert James “Bob” Kalsu (13 April 1945 – 21 July 1970) a former American Football player!

 

 

Our 2nd SUMMER 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION KICK-START/CHALLENGE starts 1 November – If you are interested in our next Challenge … please click the link below! 

Go to: https://crossfitalgoa.com/transformation-challenge/

If you would like more INFO on CrossFit Algoa or our Home-Based Workouts (for adults and/or kids), please CLICK HERE for all our INFO, MEMBERSHIP OPTONS & PRICING!

Alternatively call us on: 0784517637 (adults & kids) or 0845086893 

#CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #MakingPeopleBetter #luke1v37 #nanoX1 #TheOfficialShoeofFitnessZA #reeboksouthafrica @reeboksouthafrica @nutritechfit #nutritech @cfa_sport_massage_and_recovery @candywrap_ @goodylife_southafrica #goodylifepeanutbutter @mark_anderson1972 #MarkAndersonPhysiotherapy #sasoldisa #EastCapeHandTools @shaunbennprojects #shaunbennprojects @CabalCoffeeRoastery #CabalCoffeeRoastery @itensityonline #itensityonline @bronscor #bronscor @futuretech @CandyWrap_ @TeaseItHair @EsseSkinCare_ #AlwaysFitLeague @alwaysfitleague #EastCapeChamps @eastcapechamps #CrossFitSA #CrossFit #CrossFitCulture #healthyliving #sharethebay #portelizabeth  

 

ONLINE WHITEBOARD/COACHING – 301021 

 

Please find the Whiteboard Explanation and Coaching for today’s workout on Itensity/Email/What’s app…

 

Please contact us with any questions by cell or on what’s app at:

0784517637 (Coach Dave)   /   0822944258 (Coach Anje)

 

ENJOY!

 

RX’ED, LITE and HOME WODS  

 

Foam Roll/Trigger/Warm-up/Mobilise/Activate

 

Reminder – If any Home-Based Members do not have our Home-Based Video explanations, please contact Coach Dave to get them!

 

THE HERO WOD “Kalsu” (last completed 30 March 20 ; 10 Sep 20)

 

This WOD is in Honour of Robert James “Bob” Kalsu (13 April 1945 – 21 July 1970) a former American Football player 

 

HERO WOD “Kalsu” – Complete the following FT:

100 Thrusters (61kg/43kg) but EMOM starting at 0 min, 5 BB Facing Burpees

 

TC = 30 min

 

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

 

CFA LITE Options:

Int1 – 55/38kg

Int2 – 50/35kg, 4 BBF Bps

Int3 – 43/30kg, 4 BBF Bps

Beg1 – 35/25kg, 3 BBF Bps

Beg2 – 25/17kg, 3 BBF Bps (Step Over)

Beg3 – 20/12kg, 2 BBF Bps (Step Over)

 

CFA LITE Options – USA Equivalents:

RX – 135/95lb, 5 BBF Bps

Int1 – 120/85lb

Int2 – 110/75lb, 4 BBF Bps

Int3 – 95/65lb, 4 BBF Bps

Beg1 – 75/55lb, 3 BBF Bps

Beg2 – 55/35kg, 3 BBF Bps (Step Over)

Beg3 – 45/25kg, 2 BBF Bps (Step Over)

 

Substitutions:

 

Shoulders inj –

Thrusters – Squats (Front/on shlder)

Burpees – Straight Arm Bps

 

Back/Knee inj –

Thrusters – Banded Hip Thrusters

Burpees – EMOM 5 Push-ups (Toes/Kns/Table)

 

CFA CARDIO CLASS (FUN FITNESS)

A new class at CrossFit Algoa!! See the Daily Whiteboard!

 

A 40 min class focusing on improving cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance and calorie expenditure! This class makes use of simple body weight movements, light functional lifting and monostructural metabolic exercise (running, skipping, biking, rowing) in a fun and safe environment to achieve this!

 

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our AFL (Always Fit League) Competitors Program!

 

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming, who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa, can CLICK HERE for all the info OR alternatively contact Dave on info@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees.

Dave represented Africa as an Individual at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games. Dave placed 2nd in the Mens 40-44 yrs at the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games and 5th in 2019. He has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including Eva Thornton to the Reebok CrossFit Games (4th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2015 /12th place Masters 45-49 yrs 2017 / 1st Place “Fittest Women on Earth” for 50-54 yrs 2018).

See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/afl-competition-training/

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch