Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WOD

"Helen"

Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups

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The new hoodies will be in soon, I sent back the first batch, bad stuff, new stuff in Monday.

Don't miss out.

Kara working the medball cleans, she caught the camera off guard with her speed.


Bruce Kocher, Concept 2, on Rowing Fast by CrossFit Again Faster, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

WOD

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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The new BU CrossFit Hoodies are almost here, The will feel great as the mornings get cooler. The are gray with the same logo as the T-shirts( Screen shot coming). Only $30. There is a limited supply, stop in to order.


Mike Burgener on the Snatch, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Monday, September 28, 2009

WOD

"Angie"

For time:
100 Pull-ups
100 Push-ups
100 Sit-ups
100 Squats

Post time to comments.

Compare to: 090420


Sunday, September 27, 2009

Rest Day

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Rest Day

Friday, September 25, 2009

WOD

For time:
135 lb Squat clean, 10 reps
50 GHD Sit-ups
135 lb Squat clean, 8 reps
40 GHD Sit-ups
135 lb Squat clean, 6 reps
30 GHD Sit-ups
135 lb Squat clean, 4 reps
20 GHD Sit-ups
135 lb Squat clean, 2 reps
10 GHD Sit-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare: 081016

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Kandahar, Afghanistan



Boz and Todd: Motivation
, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]


We will have the 6:30am session only today. We have a Volleyball tournament and BU CrossFit will not be open for rest of the day. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

WOD

Five rounds for time of:

21 Push ups (chest to deck)
15 Med Ball Cleans 20lbs
9 Overhead Squats 95lbs

Compare to: 090429


David Osorio, CrossFit South Brooklyn, On Affiliation by CrossFit Again Faster, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]




Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WOD

7 rounds for time of:

Front Squat 7 reps 135/95 lbs
Run 200m (Out to the fire hydrant and back)

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"Case Studies in Nutrition: The CrossFit Gamer" with Robb Wolf by CrossFit Again Faster, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WOD

Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Good Job Jenn!

Monday, September 21, 2009

WOD

Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Bridgette getting up with the double unders

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Rest Day

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Rest Day

Friday, September 18, 2009

WOD

4 rounds for time of:
21 SDHP 95lbs
12 Push Jerks 95lbs
Run 400m

Post your time to comments:


Go Melissa Go!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WOD

"Annie"

50-40-30-20 and 10 rep rounds of:
Double-unders
Sit-ups

Post time to comments.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

WOD

For time:
50 Wall-ball shots
50 Pull-ups
35 Wall-ball shots
35 Pull-ups
20 Wall-ball shots
20 Pull-ups

Use 20 pound medicine ball launched to a target ten feet above the ground.

Compare to: 090622

Post time to comments.

The Gym will be closed today at 5:00pm

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Bamyan, Afghanistan


"Training, Recovery, and the Max Effort" by Dave Tate, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

WOD

Front squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Gillian Mounsey, Camp Barrett, Quantico VA


"Ring Dips", CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Monday, September 14, 2009

WOD

"Diane"

21-15-9 reps of:
225 pound Deadlift
Handstand push-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare to 090518.

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Ian Bonesteel, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania


"Narrative, Data, and Methods", CrossFit 101, CrossFit by Overload, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Rest Day

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Rest Day

Friday, September 11, 2009

WOD

Patriot Day

Today remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms.


Click above to view one of the most powerful presentations I have seen.
Every American should view this work. I found another way to remember..

"Barbara"

Five rounds, each for time of:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats

Rest precisely three minutes between each round.

Post time for each of five rounds to comments.

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Another beautiful day to do a WOD outside!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

WOD

Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Good Job Steve, looking stronger every day!


Preparation for Fight Gone Bad IV - video [wmv] [mov]


"Muy Buenos Dias" - CrossFit Bogota

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

WOD

Four rounds for time of:
100 ft Walking lunge, carrying 30 pound dumbbells
24 inch Box Jump, 30 reps
30 pound Weighted pull-ups, 20 reps

Post time to comments.


"The Knees" Part 3 by Kelly Starrett, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

The below picture is from the CrossFit affiliate website and the question was a good one, share your thoughts.

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CrossFit Odyssey (VA) gets some tug of war into their beach workout.


The end of summer is approaching for some of the US affiliates, but that means bupkus to those affiliates in warmer climates. Tell us your favorite outside WODs and how many months of the year you're able to utilize the outdoors. (And, has anybody ever wished they lived in a colder climate?)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

WOD

CrossFit Warmup followed by,

10 rounds for time of:
10 Pull-ups
10 Ring dips

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Two members of CrossFit Redding (CA), performing the same movement:

Jean M. (at 73) is CrossFitting to increase her strength base and mobility so she can maintain her independence.

Brittany W. (a few years younger) is a firebreather and competed in the NorCal Games Qualifiers.

Monday, September 7, 2009

WOD

Clean and Jerk

1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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6 am session and 10 am session on Labor day. Be on time so we get started on time.


Sunday, September 6, 2009

Rest Day

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Rest Day

Friday, September 4, 2009

WOD

5 rounds for time of:
31 Squats
21 Kettle bell swings 11/2 pood
11 Push ups

Post time to comments:

Please do the WOD outside today due to a Volleyball tournament in the Athletic Center.

Compare to: 090604

Thursday, September 3, 2009

WOD

Run 5 K

Post time to comments.

Compare to 090720.

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Tanya Wagner, 2009 CrossFit Games Champion


The Proving Grounds by Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

WOD

"Elizabeth"

21-15-9 reps of:
Clean 135 pounds ( This is a catch in a full squat)
Ring dips

Post time to comments.

Look at photo on April 30th and tell me CrossFit doesn't work!

Compare to: 090430



Melissa handling the Thusters.


CrossFit Los Angeles "Elizabeth" Competition - video [wmv] [mov]

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

WOD

For time:
Run 1600 meters
95 pound barbell Thruster, 21 reps
21 Pull-ups
Run 800 meters
95 pound barbell Thruster, 15 reps
15 Pull-ups
Run 400 meters
95 pound barbell Thruster, 9 reps
9 Pull-ups

If you can't run then use the rower, replace run efforts with a 1000 meter row, 750 meter row and a 500 meter row.

Post time to comments.

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CrossFit Najaf


Training Athletes by Dave Tate, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov]