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Friday, March 30, 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

A. If you didn't squat yesterday: Front Squats at 22x2, 5,5,5
If you did squat yesterday: Handbalancing

B. Row 500m
21 Thrusters (65/95)
Row 500m

Rest 10 minutes and repeat.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Flux Schedule for next week - Changes and Easter Weekend update

Now that we've been in the new space for a few weeks, we're fine tuning the schedule according to our your needs. The major changes have been made to Tuesday evenings. Here's what Tuesday evening looks like now:

Tuesday Evenings all at 13th Ave
5:30pm Mobility and Pre-Hab at 13th Ave
6:30pm WOD at 13th Ave
7:30pm Gymnastics at 13th Ave
8:30pm Open Gym at 13th Ave


For Easter weekend here is the schedule:

Friday, April 6th
9am WOD at 13th Ave with Coach Mieka
10am WOD at 13th Ave with Coach Mieka

Saturday, April 7th
10am WOD at 13th Ave with Coach Jane
11am Gymnastics at 13th Ave with Coach Lucy and Coach Jane
12pm Open Gym with Coach Lucy

Sunday, April 8th
10am WOD at 13th Ave with Coach Mieka
11am Gymnastics at 13th Ave with Coach Mieka and Coach Ariane
12pm Olympic Weightlifting with Coach Ariane

No Kids Classes and No Movement Class on Sunday




Monday, March 26, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

A. If you squatted yesterday, do: L Sits 8 sec hold x 5 sets; rest 60 sec.
If you didn't squat yesterday, do Back Squats @ 22x2 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min.

B. Muscle ups AMRAP in 60 sec x 3 sets; rest 2 min.
Or, AMRAP kipping pull-ups
AMRAP RIng Rows

C1. Trap 3 raises @ 2222 8 reps x 3 sets

C2. 1 legged back extensions @ 30x3 8 reps per leg x 3 sets

D. Run 200 meters
15 KB Swings
4 Rounds for Time (200 meters is to the telephone pole and back).


Thursday, March 29, 2012









































A. Front Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5
Or, if you squatted yesterday, power cleans.
Beginner: from blocks. Don't worry about numbers and reps. Just practice for 20 min. If you perform the movement properly, add weight. If you make the weight, but you are in the splits, or you catch it on your chest, redo the lift and do not go up in weight.
Intermediate and Advanced: Max, then 10 to 20 lbs down for 2 reps x 3 sets; rest 2 min.

B. Testing: See December 8, 2010 and January 19 2011
21-15-9
Power Cleans 95/135 lbs
Box Jumps 20/24"
Burpees

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

A. Back Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5
Or, if you squatted yesterday, power cleans.
Beginner: from blocks. Don't worry about numbers and reps. Just practice for 20 min. If you perform the movement properly, add weight. If you make the weight, but you are in the splits, you muscle it up, or you catch it on your chest, redo the lift and do not go up in weight.
Intermediate and Advanced: Max, then 10 to 20 lbs down for 2 reps x 3 sets; rest 2 min.


B. For Time:
3 rope climbs (use your legs, jump, whatever)!
30 foot lizard walk
15 push jerk 65 lbs
4 Rounds

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A. Front Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5
If you squatted yesterday, hand balancing practice today.
Beginners: 30 sec chest to wall handstand. Focus on breathing and body line.
Intermediate and Advanced: 45 sec chest to wall then 10 heel taps and 10 toe taps and 15 handblancing attempts.

B1. Ring Dips x 1-3 reps @ 51x1 x 3 sets; rest 30 sec.

B2. l legged back extensions @ 30x3 8 reps per leg x 3 sets; rest 30 sec.

If you do not have a ring dip, please do 10 sec negative x 2 reps
IF you have no trouble doing 3 reps consecutively at that tempo, please do Bulgarian Ring Dips with the same tempo.

C. Every 3 minutes run 20 meters there and back x 6 times = 120 meters, followed immediately by 30 double unders x 5 sets.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Monday, March 26, 2012


A. Back Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min.

Take a solid 15 minutes to warm up. Choose your weight wisely.

B. DT

5 Rounds for Time

12 deadlifts 105/155
9 Hang power Cleans 105/155
6 push jerks 105/155

See January 12, 2011 and June 1, 2011

Sunday, March 25, 2012

A. Back Squat @ 22x2 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min. Remember, always start with an empty bar, and then do at least 3 warm up sets before you begin your working sets.

B. AMRAP kipping pull-ups in 45 sec x 4 sets; rest 2 min.

C. FOR TIME: Row 21 Calories followed immediately by 15 burpees x 4 sets; rest 3 min.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Saturday, March 24,2012

A. Handbalancing
Beginners: 30 sec chest to bar x 4 sets
Intermediate and advanced: 10 heel taps and 10 toe taps
15 Handbalancing attempts

B. 5 power cleans 95/135 lbs
25 double unders
5 Rounds

Rest 10 min.

C. Push Press x 10 75/125 lbs
Toes to Bar x 10
AMRAP in 5 min


Food Talk with Head Coach Darci


Coach Darci will be giving a talk on Food and Nutrition for all Flux CrossFit members on Thursday, April 12th at 7:30pm!

Coach will be discussing the following topics:
paleo, sugar, inflammation, cholesterol, fats, food and mental health, importance of sleep, and supplements

The event will be held at our new location 3424 13th Avenue. It is open to all Flux CrossFit members.




Thursday, March 22, 2012

Friday, March 23, 2012

A1. If you squatted yesterday, press. If you didn't squat yesterday, front squat today @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min.

Press 3, 3, 3, 3; rest 2 min.

B. Every 4 min do 5 HSPU, followed immediately by 15 box jumps 20/24" and 15 KB Swings 35/50 lbs x 6 sets.


Heidi begins massaging with us at Flux in April

Flux athlete and resident massage therapist Heidi Greutzner, RMT will be offering massage services to Flux CrossFit members here at Flux on the following dates:

Saturday, April 14th
Saturday, May 12th
Saturday, June 9th

There are five 1-hour sessions available on these days (9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm). Sessions cost $60.00. Please bring cheques made payable to Heidi Greutzner or cash at the time of your massage. Receipts will be given.

To reserve your spot, please email Charity at fluxregina@gmail.com.

Space is limited so please give at least 24-hour notice if you need to cancel.



Thursday, March 22, 2012

A. If you did Cindy yesterday, do TGU today. 2 reps per arm x 4 sets; rest 1 min.
If you didn't do Cindy yesterday, squat today: 5, 5, 5 @ 22x2; rest 2 min.

If you need to do the Open WOD, go for it!

B. For Time:
200 meter run
300 meter row
rest 2 min
4 sets

C1. elegant gymnastics pose x 6 reps x 3 sets
C2. Trap 3 raises x 8 reps @ 3333 x 3 sets

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Folks have been asking for a "girl" benchmark so here it is! And a heads up, we will doing DT on Monday.

Beginners: Regardless of whether or not you have a kipping chin-up, practice the kip for 15 min. Advanced folks who do not need kipping practice, work on low rotations into bridge and hand balancing for 15 Min.

Specifics on various progressions for the two movements will be posted on the whiteboard.

A. CINDY
5 pull-ups
10 pull-ups
15 squats
AMRAP in 20 Min.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

If you squatted yesterday, do HSPU
A. Back Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min.
or:
HSPU- Max Depth, then sub max for 2-3 reps x 5 sets

B. 5 barbell jumping squats 85/125 lbs
lizard walk 30 ft.
30 double unders
3 Rounds
rest 5 min.
2 sets

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012

A1. If you squatted yesterday, do press today.
Front Squat @ 22x2, 5, 5, 5
Press: 3, 3, 3, 3

A2. Muscle-ups
Beginners: ring rows @ 30x3, 3-5 reps, followed immediately by a ring dip 10 sec eccentric x 2 reps x 4 sets
Intermediate: 4-5 transitions (Ido method) x 4 sets
Advanced: static, 1-3 reps x 4 sets

B. For Time:
Row 350 meters
10 push jerk 95/135 lbs
Row 300 meters
10 push jerk
Row 250 meters
10 push jerk
Row 200 meters
10 push jerk


Sunday, March 18, 2012

A1. BAck Squats @ 22x2 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min.


A2. Push-Ups of sorts. Most Advanced: PPP on rings. Bulgarian.

B. 5 Hang power cleans 95/135
5 broad jumps
5 burpees
You must start each round every 3 min.
10 sets

Do in heats of 3.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Flux CrossFit welcomes Pierre Augé and Alex Varbanov

Flux CrossFit is excited to announce School of Champions Weightlifting Club Head Coaches Pierre Augé and Olympic Medalist and 10-time world record holder Coach Alex Varbanov will be joining us at Flux CrossFit for our grand opening on Friday, April 20th!

During this time, Coach Pierre and Coach Alex will also be offering weightlifting sessions in small groups.

Fees are $200/session for Saskatchewan School of Champions Club and Flux CrossFit members and $250 for non-members. All fees should be paid to Flux CrossFit.

The following days and times will be scheduled:

Friday, April 20th from 9-11am
Friday, April 20th from 1-3pm
Saturday, April 21st from 9-11am
Saturday, April 21st from 1-3pm

Please email fluxregina@gmail.com or call Charity at 541-5808 to reserve your spot. Payment will be due up front to reserve a place due to the limited number of openings.

We look forward to hosting Coach Pierre back and welcoming Coach Alex for the first time to Flux CrossFit and the Saskatchewan School of Champions Weightlifting Club!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012

A. Every 3 min do: 12 unbroken kipping pull-ups and 20 KB Swings 35/50 lbs.
5 sets

B. Unbroken Thruster Ladder 85/125 lb




Thursday, March 15, 2012

Friday, March 16, 2012

A. 10 sets
Row 30 sec @ 100%
Row 30 sec @ 50 %
Keep track of total meters rowed.

Rest 10 min.

Repeat

B. HSPU
Beginners: Push-ups - Bulgarian
Intermediate and Advanced: Bulgarian

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March 15, 2012

A. CrossFit Open WOD 12.4
AMRAP in 12 min:
150 wall balls 14/20 lbs 9" and 10" target.
90 double unders
30 muscle-ups



Alternate workout:
5 Rounds for time:
15 wall balls
20 double unders
5 muscle ups

Scaling options will be on the whiteboard.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

A. AMRAP in 90 sec:
deadlifts x9 115/195 lbs
Shoulder taps x 12
Rest 30 sec
AMRAP in 90 sec:
double unders x 20
burpees x 7
rest 4 min.
4 sets

B1. rotation into low bridge (2 reps each direction) Beginners do: 4 reps per arm
B2. 10- 15 band pull-aparts (hold for 3 sec)
B3. 5 pistols per leg
3 sets

Monday, March 12, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A. AMRAP in 20 minutes:
5 weighted pull-ups @ 15 lbs/35 lbs
5 weighted ring dips @ 15 lbs/35 lbs
5 thrusters 105/145 lbs

The tempo for this should be like a workhorse - a steady pace, but not frenzied.

B1. 20 rowing strokes for meters
rest 60 sec.
KB Snatch 10 per arm 35/50 lbs
rest 60 sec.
B2. 8 trap 3 raises @ 2222
rest 60 sec.
3-4 sets

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Monday, March 12, 2012

A. At the top of every 4 min, do 16 KB clean and jerks (35/50 lbs)8 per arm, followed immediately with 30 double unders. 5-7 sets

B1. 1 legged back extensions @ 40x2 x 8 reps per leg x 3 sets

B2. Cuban Rotations @ 5031, 8 reps per arm x 3 sets

B3. Toes to Bar AMRAP UNBROKEN x 3 sets
rest only after toes to bar for 60 sec.



Saskatchewan School of Champions Weightlifting Club Meeting

Olympic Lifting is cancelled for Monday, March 12th because we will be adding to our platforms and they need some setting time.

Instead, we thought it was a good time to call a meeting of the Saskatchewan School of Champions Weightlifting Club so we can discuss our lifting goals (short and long term), provincial and national standards, and upcoming meets.

We will be meeting at the new Flux space on 13th at 7pm!

Thanks,
Coach Darci

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sunday, March 11, 2012

A. 10 minutes of double under practice

B. Benchmark "Jackie"
1000 meter row
50 thrusters x 45 lbs.
30 pull-ups

C. Handbalancing practice - no shoes on the wall. Barefoot please.




Saturday Open Gym time during the CrossFit Open

Just a reminder that during the CrossFit Open 5-week period, "Open Gym" on Saturdays will be for running the comp WOD. This will take priority. If there is time left over, others are welcome to do something else!

Friday, March 9, 2012

Saturday, March 10, 2012

A. Locomotion
2 lizard walks
2 crab walks
2 sideways walks with turn
2 handstand to pike
rest 3 min
3 sets

B. AMRAP in 15 minutes
2 rotations into low bridge (2 each direction) beginners on the wall x 4 reps per side.
5 wall walks
10 pistols

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Friday, March 9, 2012

A. Every 4 minutes do: 2 TGU per arm
Rest 30 sec.
Immediately follow the TGU with 45 sec of kipping pull-ups/chin-ups
5 Rounds


B. 15 OHS 65/95 lbs
500 Meter Row
4 Rounds
For Time

Clean out your Cubbies!

Today is the day we're cleaning out the cubbies and moving them to the new space. Please come by and pick up your stuff and take it all with you! You and your shelf partners can lay claims to the shelves in the new space starting on Sunday! Thanks!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Take at least 25 min to warm up. Work on bridges, handstands (handbalancing), double unders, kipping in your warm-up.

CrossFit Open Wod #3.

AMRAP in 18 minutes:
15 Box Jumps 24/20"
12 Push Press 115/75 lbs
9 Toes to Bar


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

A1. AMRAP Back Squats in 30 sec 115/165 lbs
rest 20 sec.
A2. AMRAP Ring Dips in 30 Sec.
rest 20 sec
A3. AMRAP Toes to Bar in 30 Sec.
rest 120 sec.
3 sets


B. AMRAP in 90 sec:
7 box jumps
4-7 ring push-ups
Rest 90 sec.
3 rounds.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

A1. HSPU x 5 reps
Rest 30 sec.
A2. Strict and as wide as possible Pull-Ups x 3-5 reps
Rest 60 sec.
4 Sets

B. AMRAP in 5 Minutes:
5 Power Cleans 65/95 lbs
5 burpees

Rest 5 Min.

C. AMRAP in 5 Minutes:
7 Push press 65/95 lbs
20 Double Unders

Monday, March 5, 2012

Do 3 Rounds of the Following:

A1. Rotation into Low Bridge - 2 reps each direction
Beginners: 4 reps each direction on the wall
Rest 60 sec
A2. 30 sec AMRAP Barbell Jumping Squats 55/75 lbs
Beginners: either air squats or barbell squats (same weight - no jump).
Rest 120 sec.
A3. 30 sec of shoulder taps
Beginners: 30 sec chest to wall handstand
Rest 90 sec.

B. Rowing Sprints 200 Meters AFAP
Rest 3 min.
5 sets


Saturday, March 3, 2012

Fluxers Hard at Work.

Trudi and Joan push pressing. Wendy's deep squat. Charity with the babies! Ashley deadliftin' and Sherry with a solid, perfect bodyline push-up.



Friday, March 2, 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

A. Back Squats @ 22x2 5, 5, 5; rest 2 min. If you squatted yesterday, do TGU @ 3, 3, 3, 3 or work on handbalancing; rest 2 min.

B1. Pull-ups AMRAP Kipping Unbroken
rest 60 sec.
B2. KB Swings AMRAP in 30 sec @ 50/70 lbs
Rest 60 sec.
B3. Box Jumps 20/24" AMRAP in 30 sec
rest 3 min.


Volunteers Welcome - Painting Party on Sunday at our new Space!

Hey Flux Athletes ... here's the scoop. We will be cleaning and painting our new space this Sunday and we're going to take you all up on your volunteering to help! We will begin at 10am.

Save your cheat for that day because afterwards we will be taking all of our helpers out for food and drinks to celebrate and say thanks!