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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 24 October 2017

Featured Image – Tim with a “fat bar” at our 2017 Nutritech East Cape Champs!

#eastcapechamps #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #alwaysfitleague #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED WOD

 

1) EMOM complete the following 10 min:
Front Squat 5 (>60% 1RM – climb as needed)

Score = Total load (Sum of loading x reps)

then…

2) Complete the following couplet FT:
9-7-5 Thruster (80kg/52kg)
300m-200m-100m

TC = 6 min

Score = Time / TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

then…

3) Push-ups – RM x 2

Score = Total Reps

 

EXTRAS WOD

 

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

 

LITE WOD

 

1) EMOM complete the following 10 min:
Front Squat 5 (>60% 1RM – climb as needed)

Score = Total load (Sum of loading x reps)

then…

2) Complete the following couplet FT:
9-7-5 Thruster (45kg/30kg)
200m-100m-50m

TC = 6 min

Score = Time / TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

then…

3) Push-ups (kneeling) – RM x 2

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. 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 October 2017

Featured Image – Thando on a sled drag over the weekend! #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED WOD

1) Practice Ring/Bar Muscle-ups
a) Hips to Bar/Rings drill – feet on wall/floor
3 x 3

Score = Quality

b) M-up – feet on wall/floor
3 x 3

Score = Quality

c) M-up’s (Jumping or assisted)
3 x 3

Score = For Quality

d) RM M-up’s (Bar/Ring) *Scaling – Pull-up and Ring Dip Rep Max

Score = Total Reps (Scaled Version – (Pull-ups + Dips) / 2)

then…

2) AMRAP the following for 12 min:
10 Burpee Box Jump Overs (61cm/51cm)
5 Muscle-ups
15 Box Jump Overs (61cm/51cm)
10 C2B Pull-ups
20 Burpees
15 Pull-ups

Score = Total Reps

 

EXTRAS

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

 

LITE WOD

1) Practice Ring/Bar Muscle-ups
a) Hips to Bar/Rings drill – feet on wall/floor
6 x 3

Score = Quality

b) Lunging to dip position, Standing to top position – Rings connected by power band
3 x 3

Score = Quality

c) Pull-up (assisted) and Ring Dip (assisted) Rep Max

Score = (Pull-ups + Dips) / 2

then…

2) AMRAP the following for 12 min:
10 Burpee Box Step Overs (61cm/51cm)
5 Strict C2B Pull-ups (assisted)
15 Box Step Overs (61cm/51cm)
10 Pull-ups (assisted)
20 Burpees
15 Ring Rows

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. 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 October 2017

Featured Image – Iain on some “fat bar” Hang Power Clean and Jerks at the 2017 Nutritech East Cape Champs. Spot judge Yolande “No Rep” Van Tonder keeping a close eye on Iain!

#eastcapechamps #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED & LITE WOD

1) Complete the following Strongman Sprint Chipper FT:
30m Yoke Carry (180kg/115kg) (LITE – 115kg/75kg)
60m Farmers Walk (70kgx2/45kgx2) (LITE – 45kgx2/30kgx2)
9 Tyre Flips (270kg/180kg) (LITE – 180kg/90kg)

Score = Time

then…

2) In Teams of 6, AMRAP the following, in relay, for 15 minutes:
20 m Sled Push (90kg/60kg) (LITE – 60kg/40kg)
100 m Run
10 DB Snatches (30kg/20kg) (LITE – 20kg/10kg)
Rest until it’s your turn…
*Sled Push = 10 reps (2 m = 1 rep)

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

Results – Winter Challenge 2017

The Results of our 2 month Winter Challenge are out! Firstly a big congratulations to everyone who participated! It’s a particularly challenging time of the year, running over the heart of winter! We saw some good improvements over this Challenge, particularly in those who attended regularly!

We ran 4 different Challenges for this year’s WINTER Challenge, namely: The “Fat Loss Challenge”, The “Gains Challenge”, The “Fittest in the Box Challenge” and The “Attendance Challenge”. Members were allowed to enter as many of these Challenges as they wished.

The Winners are as follows…

 

1) “Fat Loss” Challenge

Largest % reduction in body fat (not body weight).

Women:

1st Roxy Stottelaar

Men:

1st Chad Comley

2nd Gary Thomson

3rd Morne Fourie

 

2) “Gains” Challenge

Largest % improvement on benchmark testing

Women:

1st Rochelle Van Der Merwe

2nd Lara Bulbring

3rd Nikita Lord

Men:

1st Morne Fourie

2nd Iain Maughan-Brown

3rd Paul Van Thiel

 

3) “Fittest in the Box” Challenge

Highest scoring on benchmark tests (either T1 or T2)

Women:

1st Rochelle Van Der Merwe

2nd Anje Adams

3rd Nikita Lord

 

Men:

1st Coach Aidan Diedericks

2nd Rob Yuil

3rd Marco De Beer

 

4) “Attendance” Challenge

Highest attendance

Women:

1st Clarice Esther

2nd Sam Van Thiel

3rd Lara Bulbring

 

Men:

1st Iain Maughan-Brown

2nd Rob Yuil

3rd Gary Thomson

 

Hard, smart work pays off! Well done all! We will contact all the winners, as soon as your Winter Challenge Plaques arrive!

More details on our 6 Week Summer Transformation Challenge coming soon!

#winterchallenge #summerchallengecomingsoon #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

Athlete of the Month (September) – Hilde Lapere

The Athlete of the Month for September is Hilde Lapere! Hilde participated at the 2017 ICF canoe marathon world championships.  In featured image… Hilda (left) with Rob Welsh taking Gold in the mixed pairs.

Hilde had the following amazing results:

Singles: silver

Doubles: silver

Mixed doubles: gold!

Hilda had the following to say about Her Training @CrossFitAlgoa with regards to her performances….

“I Couldn’t believe that I made the podium three times. It must be your CrossFit training that helped, as I definitely didn’t train enough for the paddling this year. ”

A massive congrats to Hilde! Keep pushing Hilde!

#icfcanoe #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Fri, 20 October 2017

Featured Image – Coach Deane at Nutritech East Cape Champs on the Xebex Airbike!  #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #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).

 

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

 

RX WOD WOD

1)
a) Push Press 5-5-5 (count sets >75% 1RM)

Score = Load

 

b) Strict Press 5-5-5 (count sets >75% 1RM)

Score = Load

 

then…

 

2) Complete 10 Rnds of the following (BB – 40kg/25kg):
5 Hang Power Snatch
5 Power Snatch
5 Snatch Deadlift
5 Snatch

TC = 10 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)
a) Push Press 5-5-5 (count sets >75% 1RM)

Score = Load

 

b) Strict Press 5-5-5 (count sets >75% 1RM)

Score = Load

 

then…

 

2) Complete 10 Rnds of the following (BB – 25kg/15kg):
5 Hang Power Snatch
5 Power Snatch
5 Snatch Deadlift
5 Snatch

TC = 10 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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

September 2017 – Committed Club

Daily habits shape your life!

Our Committed Club Members for the month of September 2017 are:

  1. Andre Staats
  2. Chad Comley
  3. Gary Thomson
  4. Grant Potgieter
  5. Iain Maughan-Brown
  6. Jemima Samuel
  7. Rob Yuil
  8. Rob Edelson
  9. Roxy Stottelaar
  10. Intern Coach Sam Van Thiel
  11. Taryn Potgieter
  12. Coach Deane Ketzner
  13. Coach Eva Thornton
  14. Coach Dave Levey
  15. Anje Adams
  16. Damian Raghubeer
  17. Tim Kaylor

Great work ladies and gents! Keep it up!

#crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #eastcapechamps #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Thurs, 19 October 2017

Featured Image – Our resident CrossFit Games Masters athlete, Eva in Hawai, getting in some swimming! Awesome pic Eva! (Image courtesy of Eva Thornton)

#crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED WOD

 

1) Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5 (count sets >70% 1RM, climb to a max load)

Rest 3 min between sets

Score = Max Load

 

then…

 

2) In Teams of 6-10, in a relay AMRAP 20 the following for max reps:

Airbike Sprint (15 cal / 10 cal)

Rest 60 sec

50 DU’s

AMRAP Target (15.24 cm) Burpees until it’s your turn on the bike again!

 

Score = Total Reps

 

EXTRAS WOD

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

 

LITE WOD

1) Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5 (count sets >70% 1RM, climb to a max load)

Rest 3 min between sets

 

Score = Max Load

 

then…

 

2) In Teams of 6-10, in a relay AMRAP 20 the following for max reps:

Airbike Sprint (15 cal / 10 cal)

Rest 60 sec

50 Singles

AMRAP Target (15.24 cm) Burpees until it’s your turn on the bike again!

 

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. 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 – Wed, 18 October 2017

Featured Image –  What is your “ORP” Optimal Recovery Position? Here Bob and Iain, in the distance recover, after yesterdays “WOD” Workout of the Day!
#eastcapechamps @fitnessbreakthrusa #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit
#reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED WOD

1) Climb the following ladder 3-6-9-12-15-18-21 etc… for Max Reps of the following in 10 min:
HSPU’s
TNG Deadlift (100kg/70kg or 50% 1RM)
BB Facing Burpees (2 foot take off 2 foot landing)

Score = Total Reps

then…

2) In teams of 3 AMRAP the following for 12 min:
Station 1 Sets the pace – completes 30 Wall Balls (9.1kg/6.3kg)
Station 2 – AMRAP Sandbag belly carry (10 m suttle walk/run – 60kg/40kg) (2m = 1 rep)
Station 3 – AMRAP HS Walking (10 m shuttle walk/run 2m = 1 rep)

Score = Total Reps

 

EXTRAS WOD

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

 

“LITE” WOD

1) Climb the following ladder 3-6-9-12-15-18-21 etc… for Max Reps of the following in 10 min:
Piked Push-ups
TNG Deadlift (70kg/45kg or 50% 1RM)
BB Facing Burpees (step over allowed)

Score = Total Reps

then…

2) In teams of 3 AMRAP the following for 12 min:
Station 1 Sets the pace – completes 30 Wall Balls (6.3kg/4.5kg)
Station 2 – AMRAP Sandbag belly carry (10 m shuttle walk/run – 40kg/30kg) (2m = 1 rep)
Station 3 – AMRAP Piked Pushup – Opp shoulder Taps (6 touches = 1 rep)

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. 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 – Tues, 17 October 2017

Featured Image – Our 2017 Nutritech East Cape Champs will be broadcast tonight, at 20:00, on Super Sport 1 on Supersport Showcase – Click Here for more details.

#crossfitalgoa #crossfitalgoakids #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #fitnessbreakthru #airbike #xebexairbike #rower #xebexrower #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #luke1v37 #crossfitgames #fitness #eastcapechamps #alwaysfitleague #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).

 

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

 

RX’ED WOD

1) Complete the following complex E90sO90s:
Power Clean, Hang Squat Clean, 2 Front Squats, 1 Split Jerk

Score = Total load (Sum of loading x reps)

then…

2) CrossFit HQ WOD – 171011

On a 15-minute clock, for max reps each round:
From 0:00-3:00, run 400 meters then do pull-ups
Rest 1 minute
From 4:00-7:00, run 400 meters then do 155-lb. (70kg/52kg) clean and jerks
Rest 1 minute
From 8:00-11:00, run 400 meters then do pull-ups
Rest 1 minute
From 12:00-15:00, run 400 meters then do 155-lb. (70kg/52kg) clean and jerks

Score = Total Reps

 

EXTRAS WOD

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

 

LITE WOD

1) Complete the following complex E90sO90s:
Power Clean, Hang Power Clean, 3 Front Squats, 1 Push Press

Score = Total load (Sum of loading x reps)

then…

2) CrossFit HQ WOD – 171011

On a 15-minute clock, for max reps each round:
From 0:00-3:00, run 300 meters then do pull-ups (assisted)
Rest 1 minute
From 4:00-7:00, run 300 meters then do clean and jerks (50kg/30kg)
Rest 1 minute
From 8:00-11:00, run 300 meters then do pull-ups (assisted)
Rest 1 minute
From 12:00-15:00, run 300 meters then do 155-lb. (50kg/30kg) clean and jerks

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@alwaysfitleague.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 womens field. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch