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Jul
Sunday 7.31.2016
Box Brief: Welcome to the Sunday blog! It’s a place for rest, reflection and blowing your mind with knowledge. This week’s subject is intensity. It’s a very tough feeling to describe but one of the most important elements of your workout. A very common misconceptions is that volume is going to yield better results than intensity. Pushing... Read More
28
Jul
Friday 7.29.2016
Push Press 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 – 5 For Time: 50 Meter shuttle run 100 Meter shuttle run 150 Meter shuttle run Box Brief: As always, thanks to everyone who brought a friend on Thursday!
27
Jul
Thursday 7.28.2016
20 Minute AMRAP: Teams of 2 10 Calorie row 15 KBS (72/53) 20 Sit-ups Partner completes full round, then switch Box Brief: We have multiple athletes competing in the Nevada Police and Fire Games this weekend. It’s taking place at SinCity Crossfit, events start at 8am. Come cheer on our Apollo athletes!
26
Jul
Wednesday 7.27.2016
Back Squat 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 -then- 1 set of 5 @85% of 1 rep max For Time: 30 Power cleans (135/95) 30 Front squats (135/95) 30 Shoulder to overhead (135/95) Box Brief: I’ve have just one word for you. Stretch!
25
Jul
Tuesday 7.25.2016
“GI Jane” For Time: 100 Burpee pull-ups Box Brief: Have a friend you’re trying to motivate to workout? Bring them this Thursday to Bring a Friend Day.
24
Jul
Monday 7.24.2016
12 Minute Clock: 1 Minute AMRAP – Double unders 1 Minute AMRAP – Wall balls (20/14) 2 Minute AMRAP – Double unders 2 Minute AMRAP – Wall balls (20/14) 3 Minute AMRAP – Double unders 3 Minute AMRAP – Wall balls (20/14) Box Brief: This Thursday is Bring a Friend Day.
23
Jul
Sunday 7.24.2016
Box Brief: The Sunday blog is up! This week we’re talking about what it means to be “mentally tough.” This doesn’t just apply to that terrible workout you did last week. Mental toughness pertains to all the difficult things you deal with in life. Building a strong mental foundation will get you through tough moments, inside... Read More
21
Jul
Friday 7.22.2016
4 Rounds: 45 Second AMRAP: Deadlifts @ 1 ½ body weight 45 Second rest 45 Second AMRAP: Weighted step ups w/ KB (72/53) 1:45 Rest @20:00 5 Minute AMRAP: PVC sit-ups Box Brief: This Saturday is the water balloon workout, bring a towel and stay away from white clothes!
20
Jul
Thursday 7.21.2016
3 Rounds: 500 Meter row 50 Double unders 25 T2B Box Brief: Ever wonder what the benefits of stretching are? Here is a short article on the top ten benefits you receive from all that stretching you do. Also a reminder that the weightlifting seminar is today. The 6:30 and 7:30pm classes are cancelled.
19
Jul
Wednesday 7.20.2016
Front Squat 4 – 4 – 4 – 4 6 Minute AMRAP: Sets of 3 unbroken strict HSPU *modify with strict press at 70% of 1RM Box Brief: This weekend we will have our Water Balloon WOD! Thursday’s 6:30pm & 7:30pm classes are cancelled due to the weightlifting clinic. Sign up sheet for the class is... Read More