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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 31 July 2018

Featured Image – Dave  (@daveleveysa) got chatting to the 2nd Fittest Man in 2017, the “Professor” Brent Fikowski (@fikowski) at the Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, USA. Best of luck to Brent for his CrossFit Games performance this week!

#reebok #reeboksa #CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #nutritechfit #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED WOD

1) Squat Con – Front Squat 1:

For Time:
1 x 10 (70% 1RM)
Rest 2 min
1 x 20 (60% 1RM)
Rest 3 min
1 x 30 (50% 1RM)

Score = Time

then…

2) CrossFit HQ WOD – 180722

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
7 handstand push-ups
1 rope ascent, 15-ft. (4.57m) rope

Score = Total Reps

EXTRAS WOD

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

1) Squat Con – Front Squat 1:

For Time:
1 x 10 (70% 1RM)
Rest 2 min
1 x 20 (60% 1RM)
Rest 3 min
1 x 30 (50% 1RM)

Score = Time (note loads)

Scaling
Modify the movements so that each set can be performed quickly and unbroken, round after round. The sets are intentionally small to avoid failure at either movement. Aim for less than one minute per round.

Intermediate Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
1 rope ascent, 15-ft. (4.57m) rope

Beginner Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
7 knee push-ups
1 rope climb, lying to standing

Score = Total Reps

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Mon, 30 July 2018

Featured Image – A CrossFit Algoa benchmark “Girl” WOD….SHIRLEY – Named in honour of Shirley Anne Levey, Dave’s mom who passed away 9 years ago! Shirley was born on the 23 July and passed away on June 23rd 2007. She will always be remembered for her caring & loving nature! Shirley in shot during her brave fight against cancer!

#CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED WOD’s

1) Snatch (squat) – EMOM 10 (Climb to a Max Day)
NB – Start at 70% 1RM

Score = Load

then…

2) A CrossFit Algoa benchmark “Girl” WOD….SHIRLEY

“Shirley” – for Time:
21 Snatch (50kg/30kg)
21 C2B Pull-up’s
21 m HS Walk
15 Snatch (50kg/30kg)
15 C2B Pull-up’s
15 m HS Walk
9 Snatch (50kg/30kg)
9 C2B Pull-up’s
9 m HS Walk

NB – Squat Snatch

TC = 20 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

1) Snatch (squat) – EMOM 10 (Climb to a Max Day)
*Power Snatch, OHS allowed

Score = Load

then…

2) A CrossFit Algoa’s LITE VARIANT of the benchmark “Girl” WOD….SHIRLEY

“Shirley” – For Time:
21 Snatch (30kg/20kg)
21 Pull-up’s (assisted)
42 m Bear Walk (INT – 7 Wall Walks)
15 Snatch (30kg/20kg)
15 Pull-up’s (assisted)
30 m Bear Walk (INT – 5 Wall Walks)
9 Snatch (30kg/20kg)
9 Pull-up’s (assisted)
18 m Bear Walk (INT – 3 Wall Walks)

NB – Power Snatch, OHS allowed
INT (40kg/25kg) and (C2B – assisted)

TC = 20 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Sat 28 July 2018

Featured Image – Just a few days until the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games Starts – come join us on Saturday 4 August at 16:00 to watch Dave/Eva and some other events! Bring your own eats and drinks…our very own Sweet and Strong Coffee will be on sale to keep you warm!!
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If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX and LITE WOD’s

1) In Teams of 2, AMRAP the following for 20 minutes (1 Athlete works at a time):
50 DB Snatches (32kg/25kg)
40 DB Box Step-overs (61cm/51cm and 32kgx2/25kgx2)
30 Muscle-ups

Score = Total Reps

then precisely 3 min of rest into…

2) In groups of 2 complete 150 T2B FT – 1 athlete works at a time but everytime you come off the bar complete 5 target burpees!
NB – target burpees – burpee ends as both hands touch the bar above your head

TC = 8 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

EXTRAS WOD

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Fri, 27 July 2018

Featured Image – DON’T MISS OUT! The 4th Annual Endurade East Cape Champs will take place on the 7, 8, 9 September 2018, for the 3rd year at the Tramways Building, PE. Entries are still open to all and registration commenced on 1 June 2018. We will hold 10-15 places for the top 10 South African men and women from the 2018 CrossFit Games Open and for previous podium finishers. Full event format details can be found at: http://eastcapechamps.co.za/event-format/

If you would like to get involved as a sponsor please contact us on info@eastcapechamps.co.za

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX WOD

1) CrossFit HQ WOD – 180221 (170707)

8 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
Rest 90 seconds

TC = 30 min

Score = Total Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed
1 Rep = 10 m

then…

2) AMRAP 8 min of:
10 (5e) Turkish Sit-up
4 (2e) Turkish Get-Ups
20 sec L-Sit Hold (accumulate 20 sec’s)

Score = Total Reps
1 sec = 1 rep on the L-sit hold

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

1) Scaling
Each run should be an all-out effort. If you cannot run 400 meters in less than 2 minutes, reduce the distance.

Intermediate Option
Athletes can complete this workout as prescribed.

Newer athletes might want to reduce the number of rounds.

Beginner Option
5 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
Rest 90 seconds

TC = 30 min

Score = Total Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed
1 Rep = 10 m

then…

2) AMRAP 8 min of:
10 (5e) Turkish Sit-up
4 (2e) Turkish Get-Ups
20 sec L-Sit Hold (accumulate 20 sec’s)

Score = Total Reps
1 sec = 1 rep on the L-sit hold

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Thurs, 26 July 2018

Featured Image – Dave and Eva in Chicago, USA, getting in a little active recovery run and swim as they head into their final week of preparation for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin from 1 – 5 August 2018.

#CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED WOD

1) Strict HSPU’s RM – E2ndMon2ndM for 10 min (5 Rnds)

Score = Total Reps
RM – 1 attempt for a max number of reps in a 2 min window (no breaking)

then…

2) CrossFit HQ WOD – 180714 (150304)

4 rounds for time of:
50-ft. (15.24m) overhead walking lunge
25 GHD sit-ups

Men: 135 lb. (61kg)
Women: 95 lb. (43kg)

Class Sub – Weighted Sit-ups (20kg/10kg on chest)

TC = 12 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

EXTRAS WOD

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

“LITE” WOD

1) Piked Push-ups (feet – 61cm/floor) RM – E2ndMon2ndM for 10 min (5 Rnds)
RM – 1 attemp for a max number of reps in a 2 min window (no breaking)

Score = Total Reps

then…

2) Scaling
Both exercises in this workout challenge the midline. The overhead lunge should be relatively heavy, possibly requiring 2-3 sets to reach the full distance each round. Avoid the GHD on this one if you don’t have previous exposure to it.

Intermediate Option
4 rounds for time of:
50-ft. (15.24m) overhead walking lunge
15 GHD sit-ups

Men: 115 lb. (52kg)
Women: 75 lb. (34kg)

Class Sub – Weighted Sit-ups (15kg/5kg on chest)

Beginner Option
4 rounds for time of:
50-ft. (15.24m) overhead walking lunge
20 sit-ups

Men: 45 lb. (20kg)
Women: 35 lb. (15kg)

TC = 12 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Wed, 25 July 2018

Featured Image – THE HERO WOD – Hotshots 19 (On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighting team tragically lost their lives while fighting a fire in Yarnell, Arizona. Through the amazing generosity of the CrossFit community, the CrossFit Foundation has raised a total of $336,632.50 (as of the four-year anniversary of the tragedy) to support the families of these lost heroes. We thank every affiliate and individual who participated in the Hotshots 19 memorial workout and contributed support. One-hundred percent of your donations were distributed to the Hotshots families. https://journal.crossfit.com/article/the-19)

#HeroWOD #CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED & LITE WODs

1) HERO WOD – Hotshots 19 – 180629 (130831) (https://journal.crossfit.com/article/the-19)

6 rounds for time of:
30 squats
19 power cleans
7 strict pull-ups
Run 400 meters

Men: 135-lb. (61kg) clean
Women: 95-lb. (43kg) clean

TC = 40 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

Scaling
This Hero WOD is long and high volume. Reduce the reps and load to keep this workout under 40 minutes.

Intermediate Option
6 rounds for time of:
30 squats
19 power cleans
7 pull-ups
Run 400 meters

Men: 115-lb. (52kg) clean
Women: 75-lb. (34kg) clean

Beginner Option
4 rounds for time of:
15 squats
10 power cleans
5 ring rows
Run 400 meters

Men: 75-lb. (34kg) clean
Women: 55-lb. (25kg) clean

TC = 40 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 24 July 2018

Featured Image – Brent Fikowski, 2nd Fittest Male on Earth in 2018! A digital Event Guide for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games is now available on Apple and Google Play. Download it today. Go to the @crossfitgames instagram page to find the link in their Bio! Image and details courtesy of CrossFit, Inc.
#CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED WOD

1) Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 (count sets >70% 1 RM)

Score = Load

then…

2) AMRAP 7:
10 DB Step Overs (61cm/51cm with 35kgx2/25kgx2)
10 Burpee BJO (61cm/51cm)

NB – use KB’s in class if not enough DB’s and share boxes if needed

Score = Total Reps

EXTRAS WOD

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

1) Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 (count sets >70% 1 RM)

Score = Load

then…

2) AMRAP 7:
10 DB Step Overs (61cm/51cm with 20kgx2/10kgx2)
10 Burpee Step Over (61cm/51cm)

NB – use KB’s in class if not enough DB’s and share boxes if needed

Score = Total Reps

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Mon, 23 July 2018

Featured Image – Some partner burpees for FUN! Always fun doing some burpees and even more fun doing them in a team!!
#CrossFitGames #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitalgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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RX’ED WOD’s

1) AMRAP the the following for 15 minutes:
1st Min – Strict Pull-ups
2nd Min – Strict Ring Dips
3rd Min – L-Sit (sec)

Score = Total Reps plus seconds

then…

2) Complete 5 Rnds for time of:
400 m Run
3 Rope Climbs (4.5 m)

TC = 20 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD’s

1) AMRAP the the following for 15 minutes:
1st Min – Strict Pull-ups (assisted)
2nd Min – Strict Bar Dips (assisted)
3rd Min – Tuck-Sit (sec)

Score = Total Reps plus seconds
NB – further scaling Ring Rows / Seated Parallette Dips / Front Bridge

then…

2) Complete 5 Rnds for time of:
400 m Run
9 Rope Pulls – Lying to standing

TC = 20 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Sat 21 July 2018

Featured Image – Some of last years entrants and helpers…DON’T MISS OUT! There is still time to enter!! The 4th Annual Endurade East Cape Champs will take place on the 7, 8, 9 September 2018, for the 3rd year at the Tramways Building, PE. Entries are open to all and registration commences on 1 June 2018. We will hold 10-15 places for the top 10 South African men and women from the 2018 CrossFit Games Open and for previous podium finishers. Full event format details can be found at: http://eastcapechamps.co.za/event-format/

If you would like to get involved as a sponsor please contact us on info@eastcapechamps.co.za

#EastCapeChamps #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFitAlgoaKids #makingpeoplebetter #CrossFit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #UrbanEspressCoffeeCo #bronscor #luke1v37 #alwaysfitleague #fitness #CrossFitSA #CrossFitCulture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

 

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RX and LITE WOD’s

1) CrossFit HQ WOD (180711 and 151204)

3 rounds for time of:
10 dumbbell power snatches, left arm
10 single-arm overhead squats, left arm
10 L pull-ups
10 dumbbell power snatches, right arm
10 single-arm overhead squats, right arm
10 L pull-ups

Men: 55-lb. (25kg) dumbbell
Women: 40-lb. (18kg) dumbbell

Scaling
This workout challenges your flexibility and midline strength more than your metabolic engine. Reduce the load on the dumbbell and modify the L pull-up in order to keep a moderate pace. The single-arm overhead squat demands good flexibility but should still be attempted.

Intermediate Option
3 rounds for time of:
10 dumbbell power snatches, left arm
10 single-arm overhead squats, left arm
10 kipping L pull-ups
10 dumbbell power snatches, right arm
10 single-arm overhead squats, right arm
10 kipping L pull-ups

Men: 35-lb. (15kg) dumbbell
Women: 20-lb. (9kg) dumbbell

Beginner Option
3 rounds for time of:
5 dumbbell power snatches, left arm
5 single-arm overhead squats, left arm
5 jumping L pull-ups
5 dumbbell power snatches, right arm
5 single-arm overhead squats, right arm
5 jumping L pull-ups

Men: 20-lb. (9kg) dumbbell
Women: 15-lb. (7kg) dumbbell

(Further scaling – Jumping knee Up Pull-ups OR 10 Ring Rows and 15 sec Tuck Sit hold)

TC = 20 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

then…

2) In groups of 5 partner Burpee Jump over – AMRAP 5 min
LITE – Burpee step-over

Score = Total Reps

EXTRAS WOD

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Fri, 20 July 2018

Featured Image – The 4th Annual Endurade East Cape Champs will take place on the 7, 8, 9 September 2018, for the 3rd year at the Tramways Building, PE. Entries are open to all and registration commences on 1 June 2018. We will hold 10-15 places for the top 10 South African men and women from the 2018 CrossFit Games Open and for previous podium finishers. Full event format details can be found at: http://eastcapechamps.co.za/event-format/

If you would like to get involved as a sponsor please contact us on info@eastcapechamps.co.za

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If you would like more information on our CrossFit Algoa Kids or Adult programs, please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com / 0845086893 (Kids) / 0784517637 (adults).

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

RX WOD

1) Tabata the following with a BB set at 30kg/22kg:

a) Power Snatch

Rest 1 min

b) Clean (power) and Jerk (push)

Rest 1 min

c) Hang Power Snatch

Rest 1 min

d) Hang Squat Clean

Rest 1 min

e) Thruster

Score = Total Reps

EXTRAS

Chat to our coaches about completing extras from Tier 1 of our competitors program!

LITE WOD

1) Tabata the following with a BB set at 22kg/15kg:

a) Power Snatch

Rest 1 min

b) Clean (power) and Jerk (push)

Rest 1 min

c) Hang Power Snatch

Rest 1 min

d) Hang Squat Clean

Rest 1 min

e) Thruster

Score = Total Reps

COMPETITORS WOD

Anyone interested in following our AFL Competitors programming who is not a member of CrossFit Algoa can contact Dave on dave@algoacrossfit.com for details & fees. Dave represented Africa at the 2012 & 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and has coached a number of athletes to Regionals, including 4th place Masters (45-49 yrs) finisher, Eva Thornton, at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Eva competed in Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games and placed 12th in a highly competitive Masters women’s field.

Dave (Men 40-44yrs) and Eva (women 50-54 yrs) have both again qualified (top 20 in the the world) to participate at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2018 in Madisson, Wisconsin. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch