CrossFitters fear only one thing:

The WOD (Workout of the Day.) The enemy pales in comparison.
If they do not, it is not hard enough.

NO 4:15 CLASS TODAY

NO 4:15 Class today FRI, 30NOV12! Sorry for the last minute nature of this...530 and 7 pm are open...again SORRY for the inconvenience.

ARMY TRAINING!






I will be out of town doing Army stuff this weekend...The gym will be closed Saturday. Thanks for your understanding!






The WOD - FRI, 30NOV12



GOOD LUCK

to Stephanie Spencer and John McGovern at the US Nationals this weekend!





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Snatch 2x2(85%)3x1(95%) 1RM
Clean & Jerk 2x2(85%)3x1(95%) 1RM Followed by:
The WOD
18-12-6 RRFT:
    RX
  • Sumo Deadlift high pull (95#/65#)
  • GHD sit-ups
  • Push-press (95#/65#)
  • GHD back extensions



    Scaled
  • Sumo Deadlift high pull (75#/55#)
  • GHD /AbMat sit-ups
  • Push-press (75#/55#)
  • GHD back extensions/Good Morning



    Novice
  • Sumo Deadlift high pull (65#/45#)
  • AbMat sit-ups
  • Push-press (65#/45#)
  • Good Morning/Superman
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The WOD - THUR, 29NOV12








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup.
Followed by:

REALLY!!??
    AMRAP in 20 min::
    Rx
  • 6 Thrusters, 95/65#
  • 6 chest to bar pull ups
  • 10 box jumps, 24"



    Intermediate
  • 6 Thrusters, 75/55#
  • 6 pull ups
  • 10 box jumps, 20"



    Novice
  • 6 Thrusters, 65/45#
  • 6 Banded pull ups
  • 10 box jumps, 18"

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The WOD - WED, 28NOV12





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed By: Strength: Overhead Squat 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed by: The WOD 6 RFT of:
    RX
  • Run 200m
  • 10 x cleans to thruster (75/55#)


    Scaled
  • Run 150m
  • 10 x cleans to thruster (65/45#)


    Novice
  • Run 100m
  • 8 x cleans to thruster (65/45#)
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The WOD - TUES, 27NOV12









Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup.
Followed by:

The Cramp
    4 rounds for time:
    Rx
  • 3x Muscle-ups
  • 8x Deadlift (250/175#)
  • 15x GHD sit-ups
  • Run 50M Rnd#1- 100M Rnd#2 -150M Rnd #3 - 200M Rnd#4



    Intermediate
  • 3x Jumping Muscle-ups
  • 8x Deadlift (225/155#)
  • 15x AbMat sit-ups
  • Run 50M Rnd#1- 100M Rnd#2 -150M Rnd #3 - 200M Rnd#4



    Novice
  • 3x Muscle-ups Transition
  • 8x Deadlift (185/115#)
  • 15x AbMat sit-ups
  • Run 50M Rnd#1- 100M Rnd#2 -150M Rnd #3 - 200M Rnd#4

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The WOD-MON, 26NOV12





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Snatch 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed By: Strength: Front Squat 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed by: WOD:
    21-15-9 Rep RFT Rx
  • KB Burpees 1.5/1 pood
  • ???

    Scaled
  • KB Burpees, 1pood/12 kg
  • ??
    Novice
  • WBS, 12kg/20#
  • ??

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CHALLENGE WOD!!

!--CHALLENGE WOD!, MON, 26 NOV 12-->




CHALLENGE WOD!!!- 26Nov-1Dec 12



The Furious

As Many Reps As Possible with a 60 minute time limit:

Bar load is 75/55#:


  • 100x Back squats
  • 90x Power cleans
  • 80x Front squat
  • 70x Sumo deadlift high pull
  • 60x Deadlift
  • 50x Thrusters
  • 40x Hang power cleans
  • 30x Jerks
  • 20x Power snatch
  • 10x Overhead squat
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The WOD - THUR, 22NOV12



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!




The WOD - WED, 21NOV12





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Jerk 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed By: Strength: Deadlift 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM Followed by: WOD:
    10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Rep Rnds For Time: Rx
  • KBS, 2/1.5 pood
  • Box Jump, 24"
  • Run 200M

    Scaled
  • KBS, 1.5/1 pood
  • Box Jump, 20"
  • Run 150M

    Novice
  • KBS, 1 pood/12kg
  • Box Jump, 18"
  • Run 100M

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The WOD - TUES, 20NOV12






Warmup:
The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the April 2003 CrossFit Journal .
2-3 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Samson Stretch (do one Samson Stretch each round for 5 breaths per leg)
  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Dip
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD:
    NASTY GIRLS 3 rounds for time of: Rx
  • Squats, 50 reps
  • Muscle ups, 7 reps
  • Hang power cleans, 135/95#, 10 reps


    Intermediate
  • Squats, 30 reps
  • Jumping Muscle ups, 5 reps
  • Hang power cleans, 95/65#, 10 reps


    Novice
  • Squats, 25 reps
  • Pull up/Ring Dip, 6 reps each reps
  • Hang power cleans, 75/55#, 10 reps
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The WOD - MON, 19NOV12





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM
Followed By:
Strength:
Squat 2x3(80%)2x2(85%)3x1(90%) 1RM
Followed by:
WOD:
    7 RFT
    Rx
  • WBS, 20/16#, 7 reps
  • SDHP, 75/55#, 7 reps
  • Ring Dip, 7 reps
  • Pull Up, 7 reps

    Scaled
  • WBS, 16/12#, 7 reps
  • SDHP, 65/45#, 7 reps
  • Banded Ring Dip, 7 reps
  • Banded Pull Up, 7 reps

    Novice
  • WBS, 16/12#, 7 reps
  • SDHP, 55/30#, 7 reps
  • Jumping Ring Dip, 7 reps
  • Jumping Pull Up, 7 reps

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REST DAY



REST DAY - SUN, 18NOV12



















The schedule for the week of Thanksgiving is as followed:



  • Monday, 19Nov12, Regular Hours
  • Tuesday, 20Nov12, Regular Hours
  • Wednesday, 21Nov12, Regular Hours
  • Thursday, 22Nov12, CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
  • Friday, 23Nov12, 1130AM, 415-800PM... The WOD - "Back In Black" in mute witness to the lunacy of Black Friday shopping.
  • Saturday, 24Nov12, Regular Hours
  • Sunday, 25Nov12, CLOSED


The WOD - TUES, 13NOV12





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:


  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Skills:
  • Sprints 4x100m with 1min rest between intervals
  • Shoot Through 2x5
    Followed by:




    WOD

    ELIZABETH
    21-15-9 rep rounds for time:



    Rx
  • Clean, 135/95#
  • Ring dips

    Intermediate
  • Clean, 115/75#
  • Ring dips or Jumping ring dips

    Novice
  • Clean, 95/55#
  • Jumping ring dips or Ring Press


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  • The WOD - MON, 12NOV12









    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Snatch 5X3, 70-70-75-75-80% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Squat 5X3, 70-70-75-75-80% 1RM Followed by: WOD:
      FRAN
      21-15-9 reps rounds for time of:
      Rx
    • Thrusters, 95/65#
    • Pull up

      Scaled
    • Thrusters, 75/55#
    • Banded Pull up

      Novice
    • Thrusters, 55/35#
    • Jumping Pull up

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    REST DAY



    REST DAY - Sun, 11NOV12






    The WOD - THUR, 08NOV12








    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:


    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup.
    Followed By:

    Skills:
  • Strict Pull up, 5 per minute for 5 minutes
  • Burpee Box Jump, 3x5, 20" box
    Followed by:




    WOD

    6 Rounds For Time:
      Rx
    • 15x Wall ball (20#/16#)
    • 15x Ring push-ups
    • Row 15 Cal



      Scaled
    • 12x Wall ball (16#/12#)
    • 12x Ring push-ups
    • Row 12 Cal



      Novice
    • 10x Wall ball (16#/12#)
    • 10x Ring push-ups
    • Row 10 Cal
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  • The WOD - WED, 07NOV12









    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup.
    Followed By:

    Lift:
    Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch

    Hang Power Clean 1X5 @ 75% 1RM
    Hang Clean 1X5 @ 80% 1RM
    Clean 1X5 @ 85% 1RM
    Followed by:

    Strength:
    Deadlift, 3X5 @ 75-80-85% 1RM
    Followed by:

    WOD
    3 RFT:
      Rx
    • 20x Double unders
    • 10x Push Press, 115/75#
    • 15x Back extensions
    • 1 Farmer's Carry, 50M, 1.5/1 pood KB per hand



      Scaled
    • 20x Double unders/60 singles
    • 10x Push Press, 95/65#
    • 15x Back extensions
    • 1 Farmer's Carry, 50M, 1 pood/12kg KB per hand



      Novice
    • 40x singles
    • 10x Push Press, 75/45#
    • 15x Good Mornings
    • 1 Farmer's Carry, 50M, 12kg/20# KB per hand



    Hang Power Clean


    Hang Power Clean


    Clean

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    The WOD - TUES, 06NOV12























    Warmup:




    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By:


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    The WOD - MON, 05NOV12






    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed By:
    Post time, rounds or load to comments

    ARMY TRAINING!!






    I will be out of town doing Army stuff this weekend...The gym will be closed Saturday. Thanks for your understanding!






    The WOD - FRI, 02NOV12





    Warmup:



    The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
    that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
    April 2003 CrossFit Journal
    .


    1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension or Good Mornings
    • Pull-up
    • Ring Dip or HSPU
    *Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
    • Down and up
    • Elbows high and outside
    • Muscle snatch
    • Snatch land
    • Snatch drop
    • Hang power snatch
    Followed By:
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