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CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Fri, 21 July 2017

Featured Image – Day 1 of our CrossFit Algoa Kids Holiday Camp was a blast! If you would like more information on our CrossFit Kids Program please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com or 0845086893. #CrossFitAlgoaKids #crossfitkids crossfitalgoa #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #crossfitsa #crossfitgames #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #fitness #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

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

 

RX WOD

1) Tabata the following:

a) Air Squats

30 sec Transition

b) Push-ups

30 sec Transition

c) Hallow Rocks

30 sec Transition

d) Horizontal Ring Rows

Score = Total Reps for each

then…

2) Complete the following Holds for:

a) Rear Lever 5 x 10 sec

b) Front Lever 5 x 10 sec

c) Planche 5 x 10 sec

d) L-Sit 5 x 20 sec

Rest as needed!
Scaling on (a) – (c) – Tuck / Flat Back / Single leg / Straddle / Full
Scaling (d) – Advanced L-sit / L-sit / Tuck Sit / 1 foot down Tuck Sit

Score = Time (Total Hold time is 4:50)

 

EXTRAS

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

 

LITE WOD

1) Tabata the following:

a) Air Squats

30 sec Transition

b) Push-ups (kneeling)

30 sec Transition

c) Hallow Crunch

30 sec Transition

d) Ring Rows

Score = Total Reps for each

then…

2) Complete the following Holds for:

a) Kneeling Static Rear Lever 5 x 10 sec

b) Tuck Hang 5 x 10 sec

c) Front Bridge 5 x 10 sec

d) Tuck Sit 5 x 20 sec

Score = Time (Total Hold time is 4:50)

 

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 heads to Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 to partake at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

CrossFit Algoa Kids Holiday Camp – Awesome Turnout!

Day 1 of our CrossFit Algoa Kids Holiday camp saw a full turnout of kids! Alot of fun was had by all learning new skills and techniques, along with playing many different games. These Kids showed great potential and made outstanding progress through the training session! It was a great day of fitness in a fun and safe environment!

#CrossFitAlgoaKids #crossfitkids #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFit #makingpeoplebetter #fitness #gains #crossfitter #crossfitcommunity #portelizabeth #cityofpe #sharethebay #nelsonmandelabay #fitfam #easterncape #southafrica #markandersonphysiotherapy #fitness #crossfitgames #reeboksa #nutritech #crossfitculture #crossfitsa #WOD #trainhard #forgingelitefitness #crossfitpe #athlete #healthyliving

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Thurs, 20 July 2017

Featured Image – Eva leaves for the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games! We wish you a safe trip, fun trip Eva! You are in our thoughts and prayers! We are backing you all the way! #crossfitgames #crossfitalgoa #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #fitness #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

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

RX’ED WOD

1) Bar Muscle up Drills:
a) Hips to bar drill 3 x 5

b) Feet on Wall Muscle-up drill 3 x 5

A & B are for quality!

c) Pull-ups (kipping or butterfly) RM x 1

Score = Reps

then…
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2)
a) AMRAP 5:
DB Snatches (power) 30 (40kgx1/30kgx1)
AMRAP DU’s for remaining time

Score = Total Reps

Rest 4 minutes

b) AMRAP 5:
DB Clean (power) and Jerk (push) 30 (40kgx1/30kgx1) – 2 hands on 1 DB (alternate sides used each rep)
AMRAP Plate Burpees (15kg/10kg)

Score = Total Reps

EXTRAS WOD

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

LITE WOD

1) Bar Muscle up Drills:
a) Hips to bar drill 4 x 5

A & B are for quality!

c) Pull-ups (Assisted) RM x 2

Score = Reps

then…

2)
a) AMRAP 5:
DB Snatches (power) 30 (20kgx1/10kgx1)
AMRAP DU’s for remaining time

Score = Total Reps

Rest 4 minutes

b) AMRAP 5:
DB Clean (power) and Jerk (push) 30 (20kgx1/10kgx1) – 2 hands on 1 DB (alternate sides used each rep)
AMRAP Burpees for remaining time

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 heads to Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 to partake at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

 

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch

CrossFit Algoa Kids Holiday Camp is SOLD OUT!

We are sold out for our CrossFit Algoa Kids Holiday camp! We look forward to a fun action packed Kids camp tomorrow and Friday!! See you all there!! For more info on our Kids Program please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com.

#CrossFitAlgoaKids #crossfitkids #CrossFitAlgoa #CrossFit #makingpeoplebetter #fitness #gains #crossfitter #crossfitcommunity #portelizabeth #cityofpe #sharethebay #nelsonmandelabay #fitfam #easterncape #southafrica #markandersonphysiotherapy #fitness #crossfitgames #reeboksa #nutritech #crossfitculture #crossfitsa #WOD #trainhard #forgingelitefitness #crossfitpe #athlete #healthyliving

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Wed, 19 July 2017

Featured Image – All the chaos at Eva’s FUNraiser! This was a spicy little number programmed by Intern Coach Jeanine… 15-12-9 Power Cleans (60kg/40kg and Lateral BB Burpees. If you would still like to contribute something to Eva’s trip…please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com. #crossfitgames #crossfitalgoa #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #fitness #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

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

RX’ED WOD

1) Front Squat 6 x 8 (75% 1RM) – If missed last week 6 x 10 (70% 1RM) or 1st week 6 x 8 (70% 1RM)

Score = Load

then…

2) CrossFit HQ WOD – Thursday 170629 (111108)

“White”

5 rounds for time of:
15-ft. (4.57 m) rope climbs, 3 ascents
10 toes-to-bars
21 overhead walking lunge steps, 45-lb. (20kg/10kg) plate
Run 400 meters

TC = 20 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) Front Squat 6 x 8 (75% 1RM) – If missed last week 6 x 10 (70% 1RM) or 1st week 6 x 8 (70% 1RM)

Score = Load

then…

2) CrossFit Algoa’s LITE VARIANT of CrossFit HQ WOD – Thursday 170629 (111108)

“White”

5 rounds for time of:
9 Rope Pulls – lying to standing
10 Hanging Knee Raises
21 overhead walking lunge steps, 45-lb. (10kg/5kg) plate
Run 400 meters

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@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 heads to Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 to partake at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/.

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Committed Club – May and June 2017

From 1 May 2017 we have established our CrossFit Algoa Committed Club!
This Committed Club (CC) is determined at the end of each month, using the attendance from the Itensity system (workouts logged on Itensity).

For the Winter of 2017 we have set the threshold of entry into the Committed Club at 12 or more workouts attended and logged for each month. In Summer this number will mostly likely increase. The Members for the Committed Club will be announced in class early each month, and the names will be written on the Blackboard and will also be mentioned in social media.

The idea of the Committed Club is to help incentivize diligent attendance. Regular attendance/training is basically the first and most important factor for making the achievements you desire! Putting in the time, and getting the work done, is what will set you apart from the rest of the population and that will give you the health and fitness gains you are looking for! The human body was designed to be active on most days of the week…we recommend training 6 days out of 7 and resting on the last. Obviously not everyone can make it into the Box 6 days per week because of various reasons but we recommend that you attend at least 3 sessions per week and get in home-based activity or other sport on at least 2-3 other days in the week! This should be a weekly and long term goal of yours to make the progress your desire!

Our Committed Club Members for May 2017 are:

1. Vicky Edleson
2. Rob Edelson
3. Damian Rughabeer
4. Paul Van Thiel
5. Marco de Beer
6. Leonard Van Wyk
7. Jacques Van Jaarsveld
8. Iain Maughan-Brown
9. Dean Jenniker
10. Clarice Esther
11. Anje Adams
12. Coach Dave Levey
13. Coach Deane Ketzner
14. Coach Eva Thornton
15. Intern Coach Sam Van Thiel
16. Intern Coach Jeanine

 

Our Committed Club Members for June 2017 are:

1. Anje Adams
2. Coach Eva Thornton
3. Intern Coach Jeanine Spahn-Sztuchlik
4. Coach Deane Ketzner
5. Coach Dave Levey
6. Intern Coach Sam Van Thiel
7. Paul Van Thiel
8. Jacques Van Jaarsveldt
9. Lara Bulbring
10. Matt Edwards
11. Morne Fourie
12. Nikita Lord
13. Rob Yuil
14. Roxy Stottelaar
15. Tim Kaylor
16. Vicky Edelson
17. Yolandi Van Tonder
18 Gericke Van Tonder
19. Iain Maughn-Brown

 

Congratulations, keep it up and we look forward to many more members becoming regulars on the CrossFit Algoa Committed Club!

 

CrossFit Algoa (Port Elizabeth) WOD – Tues, 18 July 2017

Featured Image – Eva’s FUNraiser was a blast! Thank you to everyone who supported Eva in getting to the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. If you would still like to contribute something…please contact us on info@algoacrossfit.com. #crossfitgames #crossfitalgoa #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #fitness #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

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

RX’ED WOD

1) On a running clock set for 15 minutes:

a) Time to 30 strict HSPU

TC = 5 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec per rep missed

b) At 5:00 start – Time to 30 kipping HSPU

TC = 5 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec per rep missed

c) At 10:00 start – Max cumulative HS Hold time at wall

Score = Total seconds held in 5 min

then…

2) AMRAP 16 min:
40 SDHP (20kg/13kg)
15 Burpee BJO (61cm/51cm)

Score = Total Reps

LITE WOD

1) On a running clock set for 15 minutes:

a) Time to 30 Piked Push-ups

TC = 5 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec per rep missed

b) At 5:00 start – Time to 30 Piked Push-ups (scaled from A)

TC = 5 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec per rep missed

c) At 10:00 start – Max cumulative Piked Push-up Hold time (61cm/51cm)

Score = Total seconds held in 5 min

then…

2) AMRAP 16 min:
40 SDHP (16kg/10kg)
15 BB Facing Burpees

Score = Total Reps

COMPETITORS WOD

Please see the class whiteboard. 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 heads to Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 to partake at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. 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, 17 July 2017

Featured Image – Come support Eva’s Fundraiser for her trip to the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. Come challenge your favourite competitors and coaches at the Box from 17:00-19:00. Join us for snacks and drinks thereafter, wishing her well for her trip! #crossfitgames #crossfitalgoa #makingpeoplebetter #crossfit #reeboksa #nutritechfit #markandersonphysiotherapy #bronscor #fitness #crossfitsa #crossfitculture #WOD #trainhard #athlete #healthyliving #fitfam #sharethebay #portelizabeth #southafrica

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

RX’ED WOD

1) Complete the following FT:
Snatch 5-4-3-2-1
(Loading – 5 – 70% 1RM; 4 – 80% 1RM; 3 – 85% 1RM; 2 – 90% 1RM; 1 – 95% 1RM)
NB Use 1 bar only and change your weights!

Time Cap – 12 min

Score = Overall loading (sum of reps x load) and note time

then…

2) Complete 10 Rnds of the following FT (BB – 75kg/52kg or 65% 1RM):
3 Power Snatches
3 Snatch Balance
3 Snatches (Squat)
3 OHS

TC = 12 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

LITE WOD

1) Complete the following FT:
Power Snatch, OHS 5-4-3-2-1
(Loading – 5 – 70% 1RM; 4 – 80% 1RM; 3 – 85% 1RM; 2 – 90% 1RM; 1 – 95% 1RM)
NB Use 1 bar only and change your weights!

Time Cap – 12 min

Score = Overall loading (sum of reps x load) and note time

then…

2) Complete 10 Rnds of the following FT (BB – 45kg/25kg or 65% 1RM):
4 Power Snatches
4 Power Snatch, OHS
4 OHS

TC = 12 min

Score = Time/TC plus 1 sec/rep missed

COMPETITORS WOD

Please see the class whiteboard. 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 heads to Madisson, Wisconsin in 2017 to partake at the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. See the following link for our 3 Tiers of Competitors Training – https://crossfitalgoa.com/programs/

Cool-down/Trigger Ball/Foam Roll/Stretch