Sunday, August 31, 2014

Monday 9/1

Reminder- We are closed today for Labor Day. Please join us at the Newtown Labor Day Parade. We will have our booth set up in front of Newtown Middle School. Hope to see you al there!

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Friday 8/29

Please join us marching in the Newtown Labor Day Parade. This Monday (Labor Day). We will have a float again and will also need help decorating it. Sign up sheet is on the desk!  

Regular schedule for Saturday and Sunday. CLOSED ON MONDAY (LABOR DAY).

Fitness-
A1. Hang Power Clean x 3 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
A2. Strict pull ups x 5 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec
A3. Plank hold x 1 min x 3 sets
Rest 1 min

+

12 min AMRAP
15 wall balls
10 kb swings (53/35)
5 box jumps (24/20")

Performance-
A. Power clean - 10 min to find tough 3 tng reps
B1. Muscle ups x 3-4 reps x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec
B2. V-ups x 25 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec

+

12 min AMRAP
15 wall balls
10 Kb Swings (70/53#)
5 box jumps (30/24")


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Thursday 8/28

Please join us marching in the Newtown Labor Day Parade. This Monday (Labor Day). We will have a float again and will also need help decorating it. Sign up sheet is on the desk!

Fitness-
A. CG Bench Press EMOM x 8, 2 reps @ 65 - 75% max bench press
B1. Wall walk x 5 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
B2. Tuck ups x 20 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.

+

7 min AMRAP
Ascending ladder 
3 DB thrusters (35/25#)
3 pull ups or ring rows
6,6; 9,9; 12,12; etc....


Performance-
A. CG Bench Press EMOM x 8 min, 2 reps @ 70 - 80% max bench
B1. Strict handstand push ups x 10 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
B2. Strict toes to bar x 10 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.

+

7 min AMRAP
Ascending ladder
3 KB thrusters (53/35#)
3 CTB pull ups
6,6; 9,9; 12,12; etc....

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Wednesday 8/27

Please join us marching in the Newtown Labor Day Parade. This Monday (Labor Day). We will have a float again and will also need help decorating it. Sign up sheet is on the desk!

Fitness-
A1. Deadlift x 3 x 5 sets @ 80%
Rest 1 min
A2. Hollow hold to superman hold x 10 x 5 sets
Rest 1 min

+

15 min AMRAP
200 m run
15 burpees
10 cal row

Performance-
A1. Deadlift - 5 sets to build to a tough double 
Rest 1 min.
A2. Hollow hold to superman hold x 10 x 5 sets
Rest 1 min

+

15 min AMRAP
200 m run
20 burpees
10 cal AB






Monday, August 25, 2014

Tuesday 8/26

Yoga tonight @ 6:30pm
Bring your own mat!

We are in the Newtown Labor Day Parade again this year! I need volunteers to help with the float this weekend and people to march with us and represent RedZone! The parade is Monday (Labor Day) Sept. 1. Please sign up at the gym so I know who is helping!


Fitness-
A1. Front squat x 5 x 4 sets @ 60-70%
Rest 30 sec
A2. Strict Pull ups x 7 x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec
A3. Hollow hold x 1 min x 4 sets
Rest 2 min

+

5 rounds For Time
10 DB snatches (60/35#)
10 knees to elbows
10 hang squat cleans (95/65#)

Performance-
A1. Front Squat @31x1 tempo x 5 x 4 sets @ 75% 
Rest 30 sec.
A2. Weighted strict CTB pull ups x 3 x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec.
A3. L- sit hold - accumulate 45 sec x 4 sets (every time you drop 5 burpees, do all burpees at end of 4 sets)
Rest 2 min

+

5 rounds
10 OHS (135/95)
10 TTB
10 Hang Squat Cleans (135/95)

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Monday 8/25

Fitness-
A. Build to a tough 1 rep Back Squat in 5 sets

+

For time-
21.15.9
Cal row
S2O (95/65#)

Performance-
A. Build to a tough 1 rep back squat in 5 sets

+

For time-
21.15.9
Cal AB
Power snatch (95/65#)

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Friday 8/22

REMINDER: the his leaves at 9am on Sunday! Be to the gym before 9!!!

We are closed on Sunday! 

Fitness:
A. Hang Squat Clean + S2O (2+1) x 4 sets
B1. CG RDL x 5 x 3 sets @ max clean weight
Rest 1 Min
B2. Single Arm DB Rows x 8 each arm x 3 sets
Rest 1 Min

+

12 Min AMRAP
21 Wall Balls (20/14#)
15 KB Swings (53/35#)
9 Box Jumps (24/20")

Performance:
A. Clean and Jerk - 4 sets building to heavy single
B1. CG RDL x 5 x 3 @ max clean weight
Rest 1 Min
B2. Pendlay Row x 3 x 3 sets
Rest 1 Min

12 Min AMRAP
21 Wall Balls (20/14#)
15 KB Swings (53/35#)
9 Box Jumps (24/20")

Thursday 8/21

Thursday-
Fitness:
A. EMOM x 12 Min
Even - 3 OHS @ 60%
Odd - 10 Strict Hanging Tuck Ups (get knees as High As Possible)

+

20 Min AMRAP
200 m Run
20 Cal Row
50 Singles or 20 Double Unders

Performance:
A. EMOM x 12 Min
Even - 3 TnG Hang Squat Snatches @ 75% max snatch
Odd - 7 Strict TTB (Straight Legs)

+

20 Min AMRAP
200 m Run
20 Cal AB/AD
20 Double Unders


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Wednesday 8/20

Reminder the bus leaves at 9am on Sunday from the gym. If you haven't already paid for the bus please do so this week.

I encourage everyone to make posters, sign, banners, what ever you want to bring and cheer on Kris and the Boston Iron. We have some poster board at the gym already. 

Fitness:
A1. Push Press x 3 x 4 sets
Rest 30 Sec.
A2. Dips x 7 x 4 sets
rest 30 sec
A3. Arch Rocks x 20 x 4 sets
Rest 2 Min.

+

3 Rounds
400 m Run
21 KB Swings (53/35#)
12 Pull ups

Performance:
A1. Push Press - Build to a Tough Double in 4 sets
Rest 30 sec.
A2. Strict Ring Dips w/ 3 sec pause in bottom x 5 x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec.
A3. Arch Rocks x 30 x 4 sets
Rest 2 Min.

+

3 Rounds
400 m Run
21 DB Snatches (70/50#)
12 CTB Pull ups

Monday, August 18, 2014

Tuesday 8/19

NO YOGA TONIGHT! Last class at 5:30pm

Fitness:
A. Deadlift x 3 reps @ 60% every 45 sec. x 10 sets
B1. Wall Walks x 5 x 3 sets
Rest 30 Sec.
B2. Hollow Hold x 1 min x 3 sets
Rest 30 Sec.

+

3 Rounds
15 Hang Power Cleans (95/65#)
12 HR Push ups
9 Tucks Ups

Performance:
A. Deadlift x 3 TnG Reps @ 65-70% every 45 sec x 10 sets
B1. Strict HSPU x 5 UB x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
B2. V-ups x 25 reps x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.

+

3 Rounds
15 Hang Power Cleans (135/95#)
12 Kipping HSPU 
9 TTB

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Monday 8/18

The bus to Boston on Sunday leaves at 9am. Please get to RedZone early so we can leave on time. If you haven't already, please pay your $30 this week. 

Don't forget to order your Custom Fit Meals before Tuesday at midnight. 

Fitness:
A. E2MOTM - 2 Back Squats @ 80 - 85% + 5 - 7 strict pull ups or ring rows x 10 sets

+

10 Min AMRAP
5 R Arm KB OH Squats
5 L Arm KB OH Squats
10 Burpees
10 Front Squats (95/65#)

Performance:
A. E2MOTM - 1-2 Back Squats @ 90% + 2-3 MU's (or MU Skill Work) x 10 sets

+

10 Min AMRAP
15 OHS (95/65#)
15 Burpees over bar
15 Front Squats (95/65#)

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Friday 8/15

Saturday we will only have a 9am class!
We have a couple competitions going on that our coaches will be at. Please come support our athletes if you can. We have two teens, Celia and Romy, competing at CrossFit Triton in Wallingford and coach Eamonn competing at CrossFit Hartford. 

Fitness-
A. Halting Deadlift @ knee + Hang Clean (2+2) x 4 sets
B1. Push ups on med ball x 15 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
B2. Flutter Kicks x 45 sec x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec

+

For Time
50 KB Swings (53/35#)
30 Pull ups or Ring Rows
50 Burpees

Performance-
A. Hip Clean (must squat) x 5 x 4 sets
B1. Strict Ring Dips (10.10.x.1) x 3 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec
B2. Strict TTB x 10 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.

+

For time
50 KB swings (70/53#)
30 ctb pull ups
50 burpees 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Thursday 8/14

The bus is full! If your name is on the list please try to pay this week. If you're on the fence about going and your name is on the list please let me know ASAP what you plan on doing. 

Fitness-
A. Push Jerk x 3 x 5 sets; rest 45 sec between sets
B1. Ring Rows @ 3302 tempo x 8 x 3 sets
Rest 30 sec.
B2. Hollow Hold x 45 sec x 3 sets
rest 30 sec.

+

10 Min AMRAP
10 Double KB Thrusters (35/26#)
10 Knees to Elbows
100 Single Unders

Performance-
A. TnG Push Perk x 3 @ 80% max Jerk x 3 x 5 sets every 45 sec.
B1. Legless Rope Climb x 2 x 3 sets
rest 30 sec.
B2. Max L-Sit Hold; once u drop rest 5 sec then hold for another 7 sec. x 3 sets
rest 30 sec.

+

10 Min AMRAP
10 Double KB Thrusters (53/35#)
10 TTB
50 DU's

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Wednesday 8/13

The bus to Boston is leaving at 9am on the 24th. We will be departing from CrossFit RedZone, please arrive  AT LEAST 15 min early (8:45AM) so we can get situated in the bus and out on time. I am collecting payment for the bus now. 
Be sure to buy your tickets for the event! Go to - www.tickets.thebostoniron.com
To purchase your tickets. We are all sitting in General Admission seating. Use the code 20kling for a 20% discount on your tickets. 
We will be getting there early enough to check out the "Fan Fest". I've been told this is a tailgate and vendor set up with some fun stuff for us going on. 

Fitness:
A. Front Squat @ 60% 35x1 Tempo x 5 x 4 sets
B1. 30 Sec Handstand hold x 3 sets
rest 30 sec
B2. 20 Tuck ups
Rest 30 sec

+

7 Min AMRAP
10 Hang Cleans (95/65#)
250 M Row

Performance:
A. Front Squat @ 70% 35x1 Tempo x 5 x 4 sets 
B1. 10 Strict HSPU
rest 30 sec
B2. 25 V- ups
rest 30 sec

+

7 min AMRAP
10 Hang Squat Cleans (135/95#)
10 Cal AB

Monday, August 11, 2014

Tuesday 8/12

Fitness:
A1. Snatch Grip Push Press + OHS (2+2) x 4 sets
Rest 30 Sec.
A2. Arch Rocks x 20 x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec.
A3. KB Single Leg RDL x 8 each leg x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec.

+

15 Min AMRAP
10 Deadlifts (165/105#)
10 HR Push Ups
10 Box Jumps (24/20")
10 K2E

Performance:
A1. Hip Snatch x 3 x 4 sets
Rest 30 sec
A2. Arch Rocks x 20 x 4 sets
rest 30 sec
A3. CG RDL x 5 x 4 sets
Rest 30 Sec.

+

15 Min AMRAP
10 Deadlifts (225/135)
10 HSPU
10 Box Jumps (30/24")
10 TTB

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Monday 8/11

Fitness:
A. E2MOM
2 Back Squats @ 75 - 80% + 5 Strict Pull ups or 7 Rings Rows
x 6 sets

+

5 Rounds
3 Min AMRAP
3 Burpees
6 DB Thrusters (40/20#)
9 KB Swings (53/35#)
Rest 1 Min between rounds

Performance:
A. E2MOM
2 Back Squats @ 80% + 2 - 3 MU's
x 6 sets

+

5 Rounds
3 Min AMRAP
3 CTB Pull ups
6 Thrusters (115/75#)
9 Double Unders
Rest 1 Min between rounds

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Friday 8/8

We are bringing back our referral program! If you refer a friend to join our on-ramp program you will receive 25% off your next monthly payment! Give the gift of healthy living, sweat and community to everyone you know!

- On ramp is Monday/Tuesday/Thursday at 5:30pm. Cost is 195+tax (students/military 135+tax)

- If they can't make that no worries, we offer a personalized on ramp at their convenience, six classes at their own pace for 210+tax ($35/per class)


Fitness 

Strength
A. Snatch pull   - 3 reps 
X 4 sets
B1.  Tuck ups 15 reps x 3 sets 
B2. Tempo dips 55x1 3 reps x 3 sets 

Wod 
3 rounds for time 
12 Deadlifts (185/105) 
12 box jumps w/ step down (24/20)

Performance 

Strength
A. Snatch cluster 1.1.1 rest 10 seconds, rest 2 minutes @ 70-75% 
X 3 sets 

B1. L sit hold on parallettes max hold + 5 seconds x 3 sets 
B2. Strict ring dips 7 repsx 3 sets 

Wod 
21-15-9
Deadlifts (275/165) 
Box jumps (30/24)


Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Thursday 8/7

Kris just received a discount code for tickets to his Boston Iron match on the 24th!

20kling

For 20% off your tickets to the event.

If you signed up for the bus I will start collecting money this week. It is $30.00 a person. 
There are only a few spots left on the bus, so if you want in sign up ASAP.

Fitness 

Strength 

3 sets of:
A1. KB Swings x 20 reps
Rest 45 seconds
A2. Wall walks  x 3-5 reps
Rest 45 seconds
A3. DB Russian Step-Ups x 10 reps each leg
Rest 45 seconds

Wod 
300 meter row 
25 HR push ups 
25 K2E
25 wall balls 
rest 3 minutes x 2 

Performance

Strength
3 sets of:  
A1. TGU x 3 reps each arm (not alternating)
Rest 45 seconds 
A2. Strict HSPU AMRAP UB @ (5" deficit/ no abmat)
rest 45 seconds 
A3. DB Russian Step-ups X 10 reps each leg 
Rest 45 seconds 
 
Wod
500 meter row 
25 HR push ups
25 T2B
25 wall balls 
rest 3 minutes X 2 

Wednesday 8/6

Fitness 

Strength 
4 sets of:
A1. Hang Power Cleans - 3 reps
rest 60 seconds 
A2. Hollow holds - 40 seconds 

Wod 
5 rounds for time 
5 hang power cleans (95/65)
10 goblet squats (53/35)
15 burpees 

Performance 

Strength 
4 sets of:
A1. Power cleans- 3 TNG reps - build to tough 
rest 60 seconds 
A2. Hollow holds - 1 minute 

Wod 
5 rounds for time 
5 power cleans (155/105)
10 front squats (155/105) 
15 burpees over bar (lateral) 


Monday, August 4, 2014

Tuesday 8/5

Yoga tonight @ 6:30! Bring your own mat!

The bus to Boston is filling up! Only a few seats left. I will be collecting money next week if you're on the list. Please purchase your tickets now - go to thebostoniron.com to purchase them. 
$25.00 for general admission. 

DONT FORGET TO ORDER YOUR CUSTOM FIT MEALS! We are still in need of a few more to sign up. This is a great program with amazing food. We weren't kidding when we said this is that nutritional key you guys ask us about. No matter what your goal they have a solution for you. 

Fitness 
Strength

4 sets of:
A1. DB Bulgarian Split Squat x 6-8 reps each leg 
Rest 60 seconds
A2. DB External Rotations x 6-8 reps each arm
Rest 60 seconds

A3. Knee Tuck ups x 10 reps as high as possible 

Rest 60 seconds

Wod 

3 rounds for time 

400 meter run 

10 db burpee deadlifts (50/25#)


Performance 

Strength
4 sets of:
A1. Front Squat x 3 reps @ 85% 1RM FS 
rest 60 seconds  
A2. DB external rotations x 6-8 reps each arm
rest 60 seconds 
A3. Strict toe to bars x 8 reps , legs as straight as possible
 
Wod 
3 rounds for time
400 meter run 
10 db man makers (40/20#)

Monday 8/4

The bus to Boston is filling up! Only a few seats left. I will be collecting money next week if you're on the list. Please purchase your tickets now - go to thebostoniron.com to purchase them. 
$25.00 for general admission. 

DONT FORGET TO ORDER YOUR CUSTOM FIT MEALS! We are still in need of a few more to sign up. This is a great program with amazing food. We weren't kidding when we said this is that nutritional key you guys ask us about. No matter what your goal they have a solution for you. 

Fitness 
Strength

3 sets of:
A1. Deadlift x 6-8 reps
Rest 60 seconds
A2. DB Bench Press x 8-10 reps 
Rest 60 seconds
A3. DBU Practice x 60 seconds
Rest 60 seconds

Wod 
25 burpees
right into 
3 rounds for time
10 DB thrusters (40/20)
20 ring rows 

Performance 

Strength
3 sets of:
A1. Deadlift X 6-8 reps 
rest 60 seconds 
A2. DB Bench Press x 8-10 reps 
rest 60 seconds 
A3. DBU Practice x 60 seconds 
rest 60 seconds 

Wod 
1 k row 
right into 
3 rounds for time 
10 thrusters (95/65)
20 pull ups