Monday 28, 2010
One of the best things about CrossFit is that it is all inclusive. What that means is that we don't focus solely on one or even ten things, but as many things as possible (AMTAP).So, through out this week, I encourage everyone top check out other places in the gym as well as CrossFit. The Davis Athletic Club has a wide range of great programs and classes that are worth checking into. During the week I'll try and give you a few examples of things to do in the gym.
The first thing I have to mention may seem awful given the temperature outside, but the sauna is an amazing way to help speed up recovery. The best time to stretch out is after your muscles are all warm and lose. If you stretch while your muscles are cold, the chance of straining those muscles is much more likely. My favorite place to stretch is the sauna because it allows you to take your time while you stretch without cooling down too fast. Stretching in the sauna will also relax your muscles past normal, so if flexibility is an issue you really should spend some time in there stretching as much as you can.
Both of the main men's and women's locker room have a dry sauna, and as an added bonus, the men's locker room also has a wet sauna. Sorry ladies.
Try spending 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna after a heavy workout and focus on a nice stretch. It will really help prepare your body for more impact.
WOD
20 min AMRAP
5 Pull ups
Max rep Thrusters
M:95/W:65
*dropping the bar to the floor constitutes a broken set.
*total rounds and reps for score.
Posted by drew on 06/27 at 10:29 PM
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and for added recovery/amusement come do yoga with me and Drew to witness us sweat more while stretching than doing a wod.
Posted by conor from , on 06/27 at 11:06 PM
16 rounds
80 thrusters
85 pull ups (Butterfly!)
That was fun. Great practice for my poor thrusters.
Posted by Gigi from Home, on 06/28 at 03:14 PM
16 rounds, +2 pullups
111 thrusters, scaled to 75lbs.
Shoulder is a bit aggravated after that workout so I may be a bit more careful with any pressing this week.
Posted by Brent from Davis, CA, on 06/28 at 03:29 PM
