A.
30 min Aerobic Row or Airdyne (HR 120-130)
*Every 10 min 10 Corner Wipers + 10 TTB
B.
3 Rounds
5 Oxidative Front Squats @ 40% , 4040
5 Oxidative Push ups or DB Bench @ 40%, 4040
*No lock out or rest at the top on either movement
*No Rest b/t movements
*If Push-ups are easy move up to the DB Bench
Rest 5:00
3 Rounds
5 Oxidative Front Squats @ 40% , 4040
5 Oxidative Push ups or DB Bench @ 40%, 4040
*No lock out or rest at the top on either movement
*No Rest b/t movements
*If Push-ups are easy move up to the DB Bench
This will primarily consist of cyclical aerobic work, isometric structural strength work, and additional mobility. Let me be the first to remind you that this is “extra credit” so if you complain that its not fun, you don’t have time, or you don’t like it my (or your coaches) response will simply be “Then don’t do it”. The extra credit is unsexy by design, if everything you had to do in training was fun, exciting, and sexy everyone would be Lebron James. The extra credit is not extra work for work’s sake, its designed to support the primary training, and help your body adapt properly and efficiently.
Schedule
The training for the first 3 weeks will follow a general progression week to week. Training 3-5 sessions a week is advised, however I’d advise against 6 sessions per week. Mondays and Thursdays will be similar training sessions for the first 3 weeks, as well as Tuesday’s and Saturdays. So a good sample week could look like this:
3 days: M, W, Sa
4 days: M, Tu, W, F or Sa
5 days: M, Tu, W, F, Sa
I’d also add for our experienced athlete (1 year+) it might behoove you to take a day during the week to work specifically on the skills that give you the most issues in our tests. If you do this remember that taking skills to extreme fatigue and/ or absolute failure is a recipe for creating bad habits. Instead be intentional and meticulous with your practice, specifically with the more advanced gymnastics and weightlifting skills. Lastly remember that on rest days we still recommend you be active in a non stressful was. So get outside and enjoy this beautiful city!
Weekly Life Challenges
Each week we will be posting a new nutritional challenge on the board. Just like the extra credit they won’t always be easy, but they will most certainly assist you in improving over the next six weeks. The challenges will be designed to help you create better habits, and primarily be focused in the sleep, stress, and nutrition department. So can continuing to adhere to the challenges for longer than the week they’re listed will certainly be beneficial. Stay tuned for the first challenge tomorrow.
Hey CFA! You like CrossFit Austin right? You like discounts right? You like your friends right? Well maybe you don’t like them, but either way bringing them to CrossFit Austin is a great plan!
We now have these awesome little cards that you can give to your friends and invite them to join us. It’s easy!
1. Write your name on the card 2. Give it to a friend 3. If they sign up for a membership with us, you BOTH get $25 off! (Applied to new member’s first month and current member’s next bill)
Just have them contact us and bring their card in when they decide to join us! These are peppered all over the gym, but if you can’t locate any just ask Gen for a few!
In an effort to get to know the fine folks of CrossFit Austin, we embark on our Athlete of the Month series. Each month we will spotlight a different CFA athlete. This month we have our beloved Sissy!
State your Name and/or Nickname please: Alexandra, Alex, but mostly known as Sissy!
Words to live by? “Be a master of the mind, not mastered by the mind” -Zen Proverb- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” – Buddha –
What is your fitness background? I don’t really have one. I played volleyball a few years in high school and have always worked out in some fashion since middle school. I really didn’t start focusing on my fitness until I joined CFA, and I am so thankful I did.
How long have you been CrossFitting? It will be 2 years in June and one of the best decisions I have made.
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
Everything! I love the workouts, the coaches, and the people. The coaches are amazing and always bring such positivity and encouragement. They always push me and make me realize my own potential. The 5:30am class is freaking amazing. They are just such great people, athletes, and supporters. They are always there to cheer me on and push me through the workouts. I couldn’t choose better people to work out with.
What are your training goals? I just want to be healthy most of all. However, I love that I keep getting stronger and faster during the process. I also would love to improve my upper body strength and my overall endurance.
Favorite sport or activity? CrossFit, Reading, and Meditation!
Recent adventure you’re planning? I got married in October and we plan on taking our honeymoon later this year. We are still deciding on our location.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…
I tried to be a boxer when I was younger, but it didn’t work out so well. My dad was a boxer and I wanted to be cool like him. However, I quickly discovered I really didn’t like hitting people. I felt too guilty hurting them, so needless to say I didn’t make a very good boxer. =)
Longhorns or Aggies? Longhorns, of course. Given that my husband works for LHN, I might be in trouble if I choose Aggies.
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… Thank you CFA for everything. You not only have had an impact in my fitness journey but have had an everlasting impact in my life. You constantly push me to realize my own potential. You push me past my comfort levels and no matter how much I want to quit, you have given me the confidence I need to constantly keep moving. Everything I have learned and continue to learn at CFA are invaluable lessons that I am forever grateful for.
If you missed the CFA Holiday/5th Anniversary Party, you might not have heard about our 2013 Push-Up Man and Push-Up Woman of the Year!
The Push-up Man and Woman of the Year exemplify everything that we love about our athletes, our community, and the human spirit. Not only do these people walk through the doors of CFA day in and day out, and work hard to improve themselves; they go out of their way to lift up everyone around them. They make their friends and families a priority over themselves. They lead and encourage by words, actions, and example. They represent the burning spirit of what makes our little South Austin gym unique and special. We at CrossFit Austin can humbly bestow no greater honor and we give our utmost heartfelt thanks that you both have chosen to make our gym, business, family, and lives a better place!
The Push-Up Woman Of The Year: Stacey MagnesioState your Name and/or Nickname please: Stacey Mag
Words to live by? Attitude is everything!
What is your fitness background? I played everything under the sun growing up- soccer, swimming, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, ran track, underwater basket weaving (kidding on the last one). I owe my parents a lot for carting me around from game to game!
How long have you been CrossFitting? My 5 year anniversary is this January:)
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin? The people of course! The community at CFA is amazing! Thank you CFA-ers for making our gym a fun place to work our butts off!
What are your training goals? Stay healthy, eat good, and look good naked… I mean, work hard. Did I say that out loud? I also will continue to train for competitions and compete for our team in the Open and at Regionals:)
Favorite sport or activity? CrossFit obviously, but I still play a mean game of pick up soccer at recess everyday;)
Recent adventure you’re planning? No plans yet, but I do have all summer to play, so if anyone wants to go to the beach…
Tell us something we don’t know about you… I set up my Christmas tree before Thanksgiving this year
Longhorns or Aggies? Bobcat! Texas State! Eat em’ up cats!
How do you plan to use your new-found fame and honor as Push-Up Man of the Year? Obviously I am a teacher, so naturally I love to help/teach people. So if anyone needs help with a movement or lift, just ask:) I’m also a pretty good cheerleader, so I will continue to cheer everyone on as they reach new fitness goals this year.
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… Keep working hard and share your awesomeness daily!!!
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and leave no doubt ~ Mark Twain
As far as fitness is concerned, Miguel Garza once told me to “make sure you get to enjoy the process, fitness is a life long journey” That really changed my entire outlook on training.
What is your fitness background?
I was an active overweight kid growing up that played any and everything I could. In High School I primarily played Football, shortly after I realized I wasn’t big enough, strong enough, or athletic enough, but I was awkwardly fearless… so I started playing rugby instead, I played for a few years and then NOTHING.
My first day at CFA I had to stop once or twice on the 400m warm up lap because I got a stitch in my side.
How long have you been CrossFitting?
I joined CrossFit Austin in May of 2011
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
Honestly my favorite part of CFA is the members! Not just my friends, but every single person that walks through those bay doors! I love that there is such diversity within the community yet we ALL come in each day, bust our asses side by side, and get it done. It’s a beautiful thing.
What are your training goals? My goals are pretty simple… Get stronger, faster, and have as much fun as possible doing it.
Favorite sport or activity? I love being outdoors…Hunting, fishing, whatever! I also <3 exercise
Recent adventure you’re planning?
No adventures planned in the immediate future, so I will probably spend most of my time in the gym with all of my SouthSide Athletics peeps getting strong and planning our world dominance.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…
I’ve been a competitive Archer since I was 14 years old and have had some success at the State and National level with that. I also have a thing for cat t-shirts!Longhorns or Aggies? Both, I love rivalries and competitiveness!
How do you plan to use your new-found fame and honor as Push-Up Man of the Year? I’m still not sure they even gave this thing to the right guy!?
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… I joke a lot and rarely take things seriously, but I am truly honored each day to train with all of you! We’re a community built around the simple principle of Awesomeness… When one of us succeeds, we all succeed. This award is just as much yours as it is mine!
