Workout of the Day
Complete 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: The length of this workout may vary greatly depending on the weights and modifications you choose. If you finish quickly and have more in the tank, continue on with rounds of 3 & 3 until time expires!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Chanelle!
Workout of the Day
Complete 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: The length of this workout may vary greatly depending on the weights and modifications you choose. If you finish quickly and have more in the tank, continue on with rounds of 3 & 3 until time expires!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Chanelle!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: Adapted from CrossFit main page on Jan 21, 2022. If legless rope climbs aren’t in your arsenal, sub 2 regular rope climbs or 4 rope pulls (from lying to standing).
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 8×3 (~80% 1RM)
Then complete:
5x60yd sled drag (40-50% of your 1RM deadlift)
WOD Notes: Today’s deadlifts are “across,” meaning they should all be performed at the same weight, approximately 80% of your 1 rep max. The sled drags will be performed in the parking lot so be sure to bring layers! Complete your first sled drag around 40% of your 1RM deadlift and add weight to subsequent rounds if you can. Try to go unbroken. Post the heaviest weight completed.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Chris Mc!
Workout of the Day
Complete 25-20-15-10-5:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: This is one of those workouts that looks easier on paper… Pick a weight that allows you to string sets of 5 even when tired. BE KIND TO OUR PLATES – Please do not load 10# plates on a 33# or 45# barbell. Use a 15# aluminum barbell for anything less than 63#. Thank you!
ICA Movie Night Notes: BYO dinner, drinks and folding chairs and join us for a Saturday evening at ICA! We’ll be setting up our projector and watching the 2021 Games documentary… guaranteed to inspire and get you jacked up for the 2023 Games!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Erin B!
Workout of the Day
Complete AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Pick a weight that lets you complete the KB swings unbroken. For the lunges, take big steps to cover more ground! (And keep your hands off your knees!)
Workout of the Day
Bench Press 4-4-4-4-4-4
Then with a partner complete 4 rounds not for time of:
WOD Notes: Start your first set of 4 around 60-65% and finish around 85-90%. For the cash out work, both partners perform 20 sit-ups/round, but you pass the ball after each rep so each partner ends up doing 10 weighted and 10 unweighted. For the chest passes, each partner completes 5R and 5L each round.
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds, each for time, of:
Start a new round every 7 minutes.
WOD Notes: Aim to finish each round in less than 5 minutes; modify distances, reps, or weight as needed! Ideally the DB snatches will be unbroken in round 1 and no more than 3 sets in any round. Pull-ups can be broken as needed but keep the breaks as short as possible!
Workout of the Day
On a 20 minute clock, complete:
Then as many rounds as possible in the remaining time of:
WOD Notes: We’re getting gymnasty today with ring dips, single-leg squats, and ab work! If you have these movements, push the pace! If you’re still working on these movements, focus on picking modifications that challenge you and will progress you towards Rx!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Matt P!
Workout of the Day
Clean & jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete 400m farmer’s carry NFT.
WOD Notes: Today we’ll work on clean & jerk technique! You can build to a heavy single or stay at a moderately light weight and work across. Athlete’s choice whether to power clean or squat clean, but everyone should split jerk to get the weight overhead. For the farmer carry cash out, pick a weight that you think you can do with 3 or fewer drops.
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 15 minutes:
WOD Notes: If at any point you can’t complete the movements within the minute, the workout turns into an AMRAP for the remaining time. Post total number of rounds & reps completed.
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 15 minutes of an ascending ladder by 3’s:
WOD Notes: The deadlift weight should be relatively light (NTE 45% 1RM). If you know high rep deadlifts light up your back, consider heavy Russian KBS instead. Your score is the total number of reps completed.
Workout of the Day
Back squat 3-3-2-2-1-1-1
Then 3 complete rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: Today is an opportunity to work up to a heavy single back squat. If you’re feeling great, shoot for your former 1 rep max on the 2nd to last set so you can go for a new max on your last set.
Workout of the Day
“Triple 2’s”
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 32 minutes
WOD Notes: This is an adaptation of a workout from the 2014 CrossFit Games, which has become an annual ICA benchmark. The row should take less than 10 minutes, the double unders less than 6 minutes, and the run less than 15 minutes. Scale distances and reps accordingly! Anyone who is unable to run can sub a 4000m bike.
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Work does not need to be divided evenly; strategize with your partner to maximize speed! Whenever possible, partners should share a box. Soft boxes can be quickly flipped from 24″ to 20″ to accommodate M/F teams!
Workout of the Day
Hang power clean 3-3-3-3-3-3
Then complete E2MOM for 10 minutes (5 rounds):
WOD Notes: Today’s cleans can come from a high hang or low hang position. Focus on footwork and don’t let your feet jump out too wide! For the cash out, you’ll record all 5 rounds. Go for negative splits!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Davin T!
Workout of the Day
“Fran”
Complete 21-15-9 reps for time of:
Rest 1 minute, then in the remainder of 15 minutes complete AMRAP of:
WOD Notes: Fran is a CrossFit benchmark that we complete at least once a year. If you’ve done Fran before, get jacked up and go for a new PR! If you’ve never had the pleasure, it is time to establish a benchmark that you can improve upon for years to come. Strategy note: If you’re relatively new to Fran or if either of the movements cause you concern, break the reps into manageable sets, such as 7-7-7 for the 21s, 5-5-5 for the 15s, etc. A new twist this year – once you complete Fran, mark down your time, rest for 1 minute and then continue with sets of 9 + 9 until the 15 minute clock expires. You’ll record 2 scores: Fran time and extra rounds + reps completed.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Catherine K!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete 16 rounds (8 each) for time of:
*Once the workout begins KB cannot be placed on the ground until the entire workout is done.
Time Cap: 24 minutes
WOD Notes: Join us for a kettlebell-based, partner-interval style workout with a twist! Each partner should have their own KB today, and at the call of 3-2-1-Go, both partners pick up their KBs and can’t put them down until all 16 rounds are completed! Each round should take approximately 1 minute; if it’s taking much longer you can swap for a lighter KB or reduce reps (e.g., 8’s instead of 10’s).
Workout of the Day
Overhead squat 1-15-1-10-1-5-1
Then complete 3 sets of:
Rest approximately 90 seconds between efforts. Record highest round.
WOD Notes: This workout can be modified to front squats for anyone who is not comfortable with overhead squats. The first set of 1 will typically be around 75% of your 1RM. Each subsequent set of 1 should increase in weight, if possible. For the sets of 15-10-5, the % will vary greatly for each person, but a good starting point would be 60-70-80%.
Workout of the Day
Complete AMRAP in 18 minutes of:
WOD Notes: A good ole turn-your-head-off-and-work metcon! Pick modifications that allow you to do each movement in the first round unbroken.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Tyler F!
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 18 minutes
WOD Notes: Go heavy on the power cleans! AHAP = As Heavy As Possible. For experienced athletes this may be around 80-85% of your 1RM. Newer athletes should lower the weight, increase the reps (~10/round), and focus on form. If you expect the 400m runs to take longer than 2:00 on average, you can modify to 250m or sub a bike or row.
Workout of the Day
Sumo deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete 15-12-9 reps NFT of:
WOD Notes: If you’re feeling good, today’s the day to go for a new 1RM sumo deadlift! Start around 75% of your 1RM and increase by about 5% each set. If you’re feeling tired, get to a heavy weight and stay there for the remaining sets. For the accessory work, choose a band that allows you to complete each set of pull-ups in 1-3 sets.
Workout of the Day
Complete 6 rounds, each for time:
Start a new round every 4 minutes.
*If you complete the round in less than 2:30, add extra reps to the next round: 1 rep T2B, 2 reps KBS, and 3 reps DU. (Final round could be as high as 15 toes to bar, 30 KBS, and 45 DU.)
WOD Notes: Aim to complete each round in the 2:30 range… if you go faster you will have the “opportunity” to tack on extra reps the next round! Each round will be hard capped at 3 minutes to ensure at least 1 minute of rest. (Added challenge: If you’re proficient at all 3 of these movements, consider starting with the 15/30/45 reps and try to hang on for all 6 rounds!)
Community Notes: Happy birthday Daniel K!
Workout of the Day
Complete AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: Slightly modified from CrossFit main page on Feb 6, 2023: “This long couplet will challenge your will as much as your body. Choose reps and loads that allow you to maintain a steady pace with limited breaks. You may or may not be able to complete the squats in one set, and the later rounds will be particularly challenging.”
Community Notes: Today is the first day of our new Aerobic Capacity class! It will take place on Mondays at 4:30pm in the North Room. Come in to build your cardiovascular endurance and develop more efficiency while running, rowing, biking, skiing, and more! (For those who were unaware, ICA offers an aerobic capacity track in SugarWOD that is FREE for all members. We post 4 workouts a week, on M/W/F/Sa. Many of our athletes have been following the programming and completing the workouts during Open Gym for the last year. This is our first time offering a coach-led specialty class in this area.) IMPORTANT NOTE – We ask that members pre-register for only one coach-led class each day, to ensure adequate availability for all our athletes. If you’re hoping to attend a second class (i.e., a Daily WOD and Aerobic Capacity), you can hop into the 2nd class if there are spots within 10 minutes of the class starting.
Workout of the Day
Shoulder press 10-8-6-4-2-2-2
Then alternating Tabata for 16 rounds (8 minutes):
WOD Notes: If you know your 1RM shoulder press, start your set of 10 around 50% and finish your final set of 2 around 90-95%. For the Tabata work, if you’re confident that you can hold a handstand for 20 seconds (for 8 rounds!), try adding shoulder taps or go free standing.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Pete P!
Workout of the Day
With a partner complete 3 rounds for time:
Time cap: 30 minutes
WOD Notes: In this workout, one partner will work at a time. You can switch who is working and who is resting as often as you’d like, and you do not need to split the work evenly. Choose a rope climb variation that will take you and your partner less than 2 minutes to get through all 6 climbs each round. If you can’t rope climb, sub partial height rope climbs, rope pulls, or hanging knee raises (7-10 per rope climb).
Workout of the Day
“Open 23.3”
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
WOD Notes: It’s the final week of the 2023 Open!!! Today’s workout may be as short as 6 minutes or as long as 12 minutes… the better you do, the more time you get! As with all Open workouts, if you are a registered competitor, please review the Workout Description and Scorecard for your division before coming in: Rx & Scaled / Foundations. A few notes and logistics:
Non-Competitors: Even if you’re not registered for the Open, we encourage you to come in and complete this workout! As a non-registered athlete, you can modify the WOD anyway you’d like.
Battle of the Generations: If you missed our update on the BOTG, click HERE to see the current standings! Our young guns have the lead, but our elders have 1 more week to make it up!
Schedule Notes: We have a normal schedule through the 4:00pm class time. Each class will run 2 heats of the workout, so everyone has a judge/counter. Starting at 5pm, we’ll open up the gym for Friday Night Lights! We’ll kick off heats every 20 minutes until everyone is through. For FNL there is no coach-led warm up or instruction, but there will be plenty of coaches and experienced athletes around to help out. When you show up, head to the North Room whiteboard to sign up for a heat time, then get yourself warmed up. Tentative heat times: 5:20, 5:40, 6:00 (headliner), 6:20, 6:40, 7:00.
This weeks’ headliner heat is open for volunteers! If you didn’t get to headline in weeks 1 or 2 and want to participate, this is your week! Rookies are especially encouraged, and keep in mind that true friends secretly nominate their gym besties to showcase in the headliner heat 😉
The theme of the week is ICA fitfam. Wear ICA gear or twin it up with your gym bestie! As is our tradition on the final week of the Open, plan to stay late to hang out, eat, drink and socialize with the crew.
Remember: Friday Night Lights is free for all ICA members and guests; it does not count as a class.
Workout of the Day
Front squat 2-2-2-2-2-2 w/2 second pause
Then, find your max height box jump.
WOD Notes: On the 2 rep pause squats, start around 60-65% and work up to 85-90%. For the max height box jump, start with a box you’re comfortable jumping on and then stack up plates to find your max! If you’re unable to perform box jumps, complete 20R/20L weighted box step ups. (Make them challenging!)
Week 2 Results
The Millenial & Gen Z team took the top spot again this week! They have a 375 point lead over the Boomers & Gen X team! Results so far:
| Millennial/Z | Boomer/X | |
| 23.1 | 1292 | 1247 |
| 23.2a | 1315 | 1161 |
| 23.2b | 1320 | 1144 |
| 23.3 | ||
| TOTAL | 3927 | 3552 |
Get Ready for Week 3!
The 3rd and final “test” of the Open is fast approaching! Open 23.3 will be announced this Thursday at 3:00pm. Tune into the Games website or Games YouTube channel to watch. We’ll perform 23.3 in all classes on Friday as well as at Friday Night Lights, starting at 5:00pm.
This week’s Headliner Heat is open for volunteers! If you didn’t get to headline in weeks 1 or 2 but want to participate, this is your week! Rookies are especially encouraged, and we’re open to nominees too… 😉 Shoot us an email to reserve a spot; remaining spaces will be available first-come first-serve on Friday evening.
The theme of the week is ICA Fitfam. Wear ICA gear or twin it up with your gym bestie! As is our tradition on the final week of the Open, plan to stay late after FNL to hang out, eat, drink, and socialize with the crew.
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: If you’ve never done a Turkish get-up before, it’s a multi-step KB/DB movement that involves going from a lying position, to a seated position, to a lunge position, to a standing position, and back down again, all while holding a KB/DB overhead. It’s a full-body strength and stability exercise that will take some time to master but is well worth it! If bar muscle ups aren’t in your arsenal, you can sub 10-20 reps of jumping BMU or any challenging pull-up variation (kipping, strict, chest to bar, ring rows, etc.)
Community Notes: We are adding a new Aerobic Capacity class to the weekly schedule! Coach Ricky will be leading this class on Mondays at 4:30 PM in the North Room beginning next Monday, March 6th. Come in to build your cardiovascular endurance and develop more efficiency while running, rowing, biking, skiing, and more! Please reach out to Coach Ricky directly with any questions.
Workout of the Day
“The Chief”
AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
Rest 1 min and repeat for a total of 5 rounds
WOD Notes: The Chief is an annual benchmark and a fan favorite! We last performed it at ICA on Apr 15, 2022. Choose a weight for the power cleans that will let you perform 3 reps “touch and go” throughout the entire workout. Push ups should be unbroken for the first 3-minute interval (usually 4-7 sets of push ups). Try to open up at a somewhat measured pace for the first 3 minute round and see how close you can stay to that number through the workout. Round 5 should be at a blistering pace!!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Kyle E and Jason L!
Workout of the Day
Complete E2MOM for 20 minutes:
Cash out:
Sotts press 5-5-5-5
WOD Notes: The goal today is to improve our technique on the snatch! It’s a challenging lift to learn and can take years to master… so whether you’re new or experienced, your goal is the same – get a bunch of reps in and leave better than you started.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Darcy D!
Workout of the Day
Complete 10 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: If you have a 3rd lung laying around, you may want to bring it in today… This should be a burner!
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
Then 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: Today we’re working on heavy conventional deadlifts, increasing weight each set. If you know your 1 rep max, start around 65% and work up to approximately 85%.
Workout of the Day
“Open 23.2A”
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
*Add 5 burpee pull-ups after each round.
“Open 23.2B”
Immediately following 23.2A, athletes will have 5 minutes to establish:
WOD Notes: Welcome to Open 23.2!! This is a 2-part workout that will take place on a 20 minute clock. As with all Open workouts, if you are a registered competitor, please review the Workout Description and Scorecard before coming in: Rx & Scaled / Foundations. A few key things to be aware of:
Non-Competitors: Even if you’re not registered for the Open, we encourage all ICAers to complete this workout! As a non-registered athlete, you can modify the WOD anyway you’d like. For instance, i you are unable to shuttle run, you can sub a 20/15-cal bike or row.
Schedule Notes: We have a normal schedule through the 4:00pm class time. Each class will run 2 heats of the workout, so everyone has a judge/counter. Starting at 5pm, we’ll open up the gym for Friday Night Lights! We’ll kick off heats every 25-30 minutes starting at 5:10pm and going until everyone is through. For FNL there is no coach-led warm up or instruction, but there will be plenty of coaches and experienced athletes around to help out. When you show up, head to the whiteboard to sign up for a heat time, then get yourself warmed up. If you want the 5:10 heat time, we recommend getting in around 4:45. The 6:00pm heat is reserved for our “headliner heat.” This week we’re highlighting our ICA coaches! Even if you’re completing the workout earlier in the day, come on out to cheer everyone on!
The theme of the week is School Pride. Rep your high school or college, or dress in an outfit that represents your high school years!
We’re expecting a number of guests at FNL this year; some are dropping in from out of town while others are garage CrossFitters looking to do the Open in a high energy environment. If you see someone you don’t know, give them a warm ICA welcome!
Fun Fact: Friday Night Lights is free for all ICA members and guests; it does not count as a class.
Workout of the Day
On a 24 minute clock complete:
Minutes 0/4/8/12/16/20: 250m run
Minutes 2/6/10/14/18/22:
WOD Notes: It’s going to be a beautiful day, so let’s get outside and enjoy it! For the run, choose a distance that you can complete in approximately 1 minute (not to exceed 1:15). Target the same for the abwork – aim for 1 minute and don’t exceed 1:15.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Grace G!
Schedule Notes: There will be no 5:30am or 9:30am class today. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at one of other class times!
ICA’s Mega Teams – Battle of the Generations
We are excited to announce that we have 70 athletes officially registered for the Open!! We are pumped to have such great participation; thanks to everyone who answered the call!
We created 2 mega teams by dividing straight down the middle by age. We have 35 athletes on each team: Millenial & Gen Z (age 41 or younger) versus Boomer & Gen X (age 42 or older).
Week 1 Results
If you completed the workout and posted your score to the Games website, you earned points for your team. 70 points for 1st place (Ricky), 69 for 2nd place (Reese), 68 for 3rd place (Brandon S), and so on. Check out the full ICA leaderboard here. After week 1 the teams are neck and neck:
Get Ready for Week 2
Week 2 is knocking! The next workout, 23.2, will be announced Thursday at 3:00pm. Tune into the Games website or YouTube channel to watch! We’ll perform 23.2 in all classes on Friday as well as at Friday Night Lights (5pm – ?)
This week’s Headliner Heat will showcase our ICA coaches! John, Ricky, Dave, Nikki, Karen, Kelsey, and Heather will kick off around 6:00pm.
The theme of the week is School Pride. Rep your high school or college, or dress in an outfit that represents your high school years!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time cap: 30 minutes
WOD Notes: If you’ve been doing CrossFit for a while, this WOD may look familiar. It’s a chipper-style workout based off “Filthy Fifty,” with a few modifications. As with most chippers, there are lots of reps! Minimize down time by picking modifications that allow you to complete each movement in large sets. When you get to the final two movements, put the pedal to the metal! If possible, line up next to someone you can share a box with; we’ll kick off 2 heats a few minutes apart.
Workout of the Day
“One board” bench press 2-2-2-2-2-2
Then using a black or red band complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: For the one-board bench press, you’ll place a 2×4 board on your chest lengthwise to limit the range of motion of the bench press. It will let you lift more than you would without the board; see if you can’t get your normal 1 rep max or 2 reps today! The second part of the workout is a bunch of banded accessory work. Don’t rush through it…time under tension will be key!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Megan S!
Workout of the Day
Nutrition challenge performance test:
Time cap: 15 minutes
Then – Cool down with a 1 mile or 800m run, athlete’s choice
WOD Notes: Today marks the end of our 2023 Nutrition Challenge! For those who participated in the challenge, we’re hoping your good eating habits over the last month translate into PRs! Even if you didn’t do the challenge, come in for a great workout. The cash out is not a timed run, just a chance to get outside and run with no clock and no pressure!
Workout of the Day
Partner Interval (alternating after each full round)
AMRAP in 17 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Grab a partner and join us for this fun partner WOD! Partners will share a slam ball, when possible. Hold the slam ball any way you want during the squats… just move fast!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Smith, Greg B, and Paulo!
Workout of the Day
Split jerk 8×1 (90%)
Then skill work: handstands & handstand walking
WOD Notes: Today we’ll work on split jerks with an emphasis on technique and speed! Work at the heaviest weight that allows you to catch in a solid lunge position with arms locked out (no bent elbows). The 90% number is just a guide; go lighter or heavier as needed. In the second part of the workout we’ll continue to develop our comfort and skill being upside down! Options will include wall walks, handstands against the wall, handstands with shoulder taps, free standing kick ups, or even handstand walking for distance (or across obstacles)!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Zach G!
Workout of the Day
“Open 23.1”
AMRAP in 14 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Welcome to Open 23.1!! We can’t wait to get the Open started with this repeat workout, which was originally Open 14.4. If you are a registered competitor, you must complete one of the official variations of this workout – please review the Workout Description and Scorecard before coming in: Rx & Scaled / Foundations. A few key things to be aware of:
Non-Competitors: Just because you’re not registered for the Open doesn’t mean you can’t participate. In fact, we encourage you to come to class or Friday Night Lights to take 23.1 for a spin! As a non-registered athlete, you can modify this workout anyway you’d like (just like a normal daily WOD!). However, if you’re on the fence about signing up, stick to an official version of the workout; you have until Monday at 8pm to register!
Class Schedule Notes: We have a condensed class schedule: 5:00am, 6:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 4:00pm. Each class will run 2 heats of the workout, so everyone has a judge/counter. We raised the class caps to 18.
Friday Night Lights: Starting at 5pm, we’ll open up the gym for Friday Night Lights! We’ll kick off heats every 20 minutes starting at 5:20pm and going until everyone is through. For FNL there is no coach-led warm up or instruction, but there will be plenty of coaches and experienced athletes around to help out. When you show up, head to the whiteboard to sign up for a heat time, then get yourself warmed up. If you want the 5:20 heat time, we recommend getting in around 4:45. The 6:00pm heat is reserved for our “headliner heat.” This week we’re highlighting our oldest & youngest registered competitors: John C, Sikora, Mado, Steve K, Erik & Ricky, Kelsey, Zac, Reese, Quinn, and Kelyn. Even if you’re completing the workout earlier in the day, come on out to cheer everyone on!
We’re expecting a number of guests at FNL this year; some are dropping in from out of town while others are garage CrossFitters looking to do the Open in a high energy environment. If you see someone you don’t know, give them a warm ICA welcome!
Fun Fact: Friday Night Lights is free for all ICA members and guests; it does not count as a class.
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 30 minutes:
WOD Notes: You’ll start a new movement each minute, but the number of reps will be unique for each person. In the warm up/instruction you’ll perform a 20 second sprint of each movement. The number of reps you complete will be your target number for the WOD. During the actual workout, operate slightly under sprint space so you don’t burn out (it should take 25-30 seconds of movement per minute).
Community Notes: Happy birthday Coach Nikki!
Workout of the Day
Back squat 6×3 (85%)
Then 10 burpee broad jumps, each for for max distance (record longest jump)
WOD Notes: For the first part of the workout you’ll perform sets of 3 back squats “across,” meaning all at the same weight. In part 2 of the workout, the goal is to jump both feet up from the bottom of the burpee and immediately broad jump as far as possible. If that’s not an option, we’ll go over several variations (including non-jumping options)! Measure distance from your fingertips.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Michael D!
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Take today as an opportunity to push yourself outside your comfort zone! Try something new – like a heavier wall ball than you usually use, or a more challenging version of the bar muscle up than you usually do. If you can Rx the wall balls and BMUs, try for unbroken! Encouraged BMU scales for today: banded BMU, jumping BMU, or a challenging pull up variation.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Jeff!
Workout of the Day
Complete 25-20-15-10-5* reps for time of:
(*Women’s Rx calories = 20-16-12-8-4, but HSPU remain 25–>5)
Time cap= 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Pick a version and number of HSPU that allows you to complete each round in approximately 3 sets. Modification options include: use an elevated target or sub another overhead pressing movement like A-frame push ups, box HSPU, or dumbbell push presses. You can also decrease the HSPU reps, for instance 20->4 by 4’s, 15->3 by 3’s, or 10->2 by 2’s!
Workout of the Day
Power clean 1-1-1-1-1-1
Then at 70% 1RM complete:
WOD Notes: Today’s a great day to set a new power clean PR!! If you know your 1RM, start around 75% and go for a new PR in set 6 or 7!
Workout of the Day
“The Baseline”
Complete for time:
Rest for remainder of 8 minutes and repeat for total of 3 rounds
WOD Notes: For most of us, the Baseline was the first workout we completed at ICA. It’s also an annual benchmark, and the last time we did it was almost exactly a year ago on Feb 19, 2022. Generally, there are two methods to attack this workout. You can let it rip on round 1, then do what you can for rounds 2 and 3, or you can go at a measured pace in round 1 and try to gradually decrease your time in rounds 2 and 3 (negative split). Either way, we’re sure to see some PRs today! Newer athletes or anyone not up to 3 full rounds may consider doing 3 half rounds (cut all reps in half) or complete only 2 full rounds. Take good notes in SugarWOD so you remember what you did for next year!
Open Notes: We’re less than a week away from the start of the Open! We’ll complete the Open WOD in all classes on 2/17, 2/24 and 3/3. While we encourage everyone to officially register for the Open (https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview), you are NOT required to register in order to attend class! These classes will feel like any other class with one difference – we’ll run 2 heats of the workout so that everyone has a counter/judge.
The Friday Night Lights, however, is not a regular class. It’s more like an Open Gym where we run heats of the workout every 20-30 minutes. (Similar to an Open Gym, it’s free!) Coaches will be available to answer questions, but it is not a coached class. Athletes will be responsible for getting themselves warmed up and ready. If you have any questions please reach out to us!!
Schedule Notes: Next Friday we will have a condensed schedule due to coach availability and Open logistics. Class times are 5:00am, 6:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm. The first 2 classes of the day are scheduled for 75 minutes just to give us some extra wiggle room! Thanks for your understanding!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 18 minutes of:
WOD Notes: This workout will have an “Open” feel to it… it will also feel like a lot of burpee box jump overs! If the BBJO movement slows you down in a major way, modify the reps or height so the BBJO take approximately 1 minute per round. The deadlift should not exceed 65% of your 1 rep max.
Workout of the Day
Thruster 5-5-5-5-5
Then, complete 3 rounds for max reps of:
WOD Notes: In the first part of today’s workout we’ll establish a 5 rep max thruster. The bar can come from the floor or rack, athlete’s choice. The second part of the workout is wall ball skill and conditioning work. If you think you can go unbroken for all 3 one-minute intervals, challenge yourself to a heavier ball or higher target!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time cap: 25 minutes
WOD Notes: It’s a great day to get outside for some running! If an 800m run typically takes you longer than 5 minutes, modify to 600m or 400m. If you’re unable to run for whatever reason, sub a row (800/600m) or bike (1600/1200m). Kettlebell cleans and snatches are fairly technical movements that can take some time to master. If after the warm up and instruction you’re not comfortable with these movements, modify to a dumbbell for the workout.
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds of:
Time cap: 15 minutes
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: CrossFit mainpage on Feb 2, 2023. Round 1 starts with 10 front squats and 5 rope climbs. In each successive round, the rope climbs decrease by 1, but the squats stay at 10! Bars can come from the floor or a rack. The front squat weight should not exceed 70% of your 1RM, or a weight that lets you complete each round in 1-2 sets. (Big lifters are welcome to scale up today!).
Community Notes: Happy birthday Daria & Coach Karen!
Workout of the Day
Sumo deadlift 8-8-8-8-8
Then complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 8 minutes
WOD Notes: If you know your 1RM sumo deadlift, start around 55% and end around 75%. With high rep deadlifting, keeping a straight spine becomes even more important. If keeping your back straight is a struggle, we can elevate the bar until it is possible to find a good position!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Sillup!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
After every 3 rounds:
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: CrossFit mainpage on Jan 24, 2023. This workout is based off the CrossFit benchmark, Cindy, but the movements are harder, reps are higher, and there’s a 400-m run after every 3 rounds! (Good news – these rounds will take much longer than regular Cindy, so there probably won’t be much running today…) If weather is frigid, you can sub a 500/400-m row or 1000/800-m bike.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Jenn T!
**Scroll down for updated info on our Intramural Teams… a Battle of the Generations!
The Open is an annual, online competition for CrossFit athletes around the world. It’s the largest and most inclusive fitness competition on Earth and a celebration of our CrossFit community! Participating in the Open will bring out the best of you, while you cheer on your peers and create unforgettable memories.
The Open is 3 weeks long, beginning on February 16, 2023. Every Thursday night for 3 weeks an Open workout will be posted to the Games website at 8:00pm EST. Registered athletes will have 4 days – until Monday at 8:00pm EST – to complete the workout and submit their scores.
The Open is for EVERYONE! Each Open workout has several versions, to encourage participation of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Athletes can switch back and forth between Rx’d, Scaled, and Foundations each week, based on the specific workout that is announced. Those who complete all 5 workouts Rx will be ranked against other Rx athletes.
If you are a member at ICA, participating in the Open is easy! We program the Open workout as our Daily WOD every Friday. All you have to do is:
Even if you don’t sign up for the Open, you are welcome and encouraged to attend Friday class and complete the workout as a normal Daily WOD!
On Friday evenings during the Open, we’ll turn up the energy, blast the music, and throw down with our ICA fitfam at “Friday Night Lights.” Starting at 5:00pm, we’ll run heats of the Open workout until everyone has finished. Even if you complete the workout earlier in the day, we encourage you to come back to the gym from 5-7pm to cheer for everyone! Each week we’ll have a theme and a “headliner heat.”
THEMES
HEADLINER HEATS
*Updated Info* We’re bringing back the in-house Open teams for 2023, and this year it’s a Battle of the Generations! All registered participants will be assigned to one of 2 mega teams who will battle it out over the 3 weeks of the Open. The dividing line will depend on who registers, but we expect it to be roughly Boomers + Gen X vs. Gen Y (Millenials) + Gen Z.
Each week you’ll earn points for your team just by completing the workout! The higher you place, the more points you’ll earn.
To get assigned to a team, you need to officially register for the Open at open.crossfit.com and pick CrossFit Phoenixville as your affiliate!
On the final night of the Open, March 3, join us for a “stink and drink” at ICA, to celebrate the end of the Open and our amazing ICA community. Bring your dinner, favorite drinks, and snacks and desserts to share!
Register HERE. Remember to choose CrossFit Phoenixville as your affiliate!
After the Open, the top 10% of athletes are invited to participate in a 2nd level of competition, the Quarterfinals. Every year, we have several athletes qualify for this level of competition. The Quarterfinals take place in March, and we’ll provide opportunities for folks to spectate and cheer if interested!
The very best athletes from Quarterfinals will qualify for Semifinals. From there, an elite few are invited to compete at the CrossFit Games, which will place in Madison, Wisconsin in August. Last year, Reese made it all the way to Games for the 14-15 girls division, where she finished in 4th place!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete 12 rounds (6 each) for time of:
Time cap: 25 minutes
WOD Notes: This workout was modified from CrossFit mainpage on Jan 21, 2023. Pick a DB/KB that allows you to complete 25-ft of unbroken OH lunges, then switch arms and lunge the 25-ft back. Subs for the 50 double-unders include 100 single-unders or 150 speed-step single-unders. The jumping portion should take between 30-45 seconds each round.
Workout of the Day
Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then using 50% of your 1RM, complete:
Rest approximately 2 minutes between sets.
WOD Notes: Today we’re working up to a heavy 1 rep push press. Start around 70% and take small jumps, aiming for a PR in set 6 or 7.
Workout of the Day
Complete AMRAP in 4 minutes of:
Rest 2 min
Complete AMRAP in 4 minutes of:
Rest 2 min
Complete AMRAP in 4 minutes of:
WOD Notes: This workout consists of 3 short AMRAPs. The weight on the barbell increases each round, but the reps of power cleans and T2B decrease. The 10 cleans in the first AMRAP should ideally be cycled in sets of 3-5 rather than dropping every rep. If you know your 1RM power clean, your weights should not exceed 65-75-85%.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Bob Brown and Nicole S!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time cap = 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Go for a moderate pace on the row/bike so you can hang on to bigger sets on bench press. Pick a weight that allows you to complete the first set of 20 reps in 2 sets. The bench presses may start to fall apart in rounds 4 and 5… that’s expected!
Workout of the Day
Front squat 8-8-6-6-4-4
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: There’s nothing like high rep front squats to challenge your core and spike your heart rate! If you know your 1RM front squat, start around 50% of your 1RM and work up to around 85%.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Nadine!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
24 dumbbell snatches (50/35#)
6 burpee pull ups
Cash out: Find your max consecutive double unders.
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: CrossFit mainpage on Jan 17, 2023. For Rx, alternate hands on each rep on DB snatches, and pick a pull up bar 6″ above your reach. You can do pull ups (palms facing forward) or chin ups (palms facing back). In Part 2, you’ll have approximately 10 minutes to work on double unders. If you have extra time after finding your max consecutive DU, practice other jump rope variations, such as triple unders, crossover double unders, or DU with a heavy rope.
WOD Notes: Happy birthday Sean R!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete 3 rounds for time of:
Time Cap: 30 minutes
WOD Notes: Work with a partner to tackle this lung and leg burner! Divide effort evenly…which may not mean dividing reps evenly! The rower is preferred over the bike today, so you can more easily swap in and out with your partner, but bike is okay as well. One partner will work while the other rests.
Workout of the Day
Hang Power Snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2
Then AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Today we’ll be working on the most basic version of the snatch: the hang power snatch. Our focus will be on an explosive pull and lightning fast turnover! After finding your heaviest set of 2, keep that weight on the bar for part 2 – a short AMRAP of wall walks and power snatches from the floor. Come in to get better at olympic lifting!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Michele H!
Workout of the Day
“Open 21.3”
Complete for time:
Rest 1 minute
Rest 1 minute
Time cap: 15 minutes
WOD Notes: Only 3 weeks until the start of the 2023 CrossFit Open!! (If you missed our post on the Open, click here.) Today’s WOD is an Open workout that we completed on March 26, 2021. Link back to our blog post here to read up on the movement standards and official variations. Be warned – 15 minutes is an aggressive time cap for this workout! (Most of our athletes were capped in 2021.) You can either treat it as an AMRAP (i.e., see how far you can get), or modify weights/reps to give you a better shot at completing it.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Jamie P!
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 30 minutes of:
WOD Notes: We have a long WOD for you today! The goal is to work at a high intensity for approximately 30 sec of each minute, then let your heart rate moderate during the remainder of the minute. If you’re finishing in less than 25 sec, add extra reps or weight. If you’re finishing beyond the 35s mark, reduce reps or weight. The PVC overhead sit up is a new-to-ICA movement; check out a demo here.
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 8×1 (90% 1RM), 3 second negative.
Complete a 30 second dead hang immediately after each set.
Then complete 3 sets of 15R/15L one-arm suitcase deadlifts (KB or DB) as heavy a possible.
WOD Notes: Deadlifts and dead hangs, what a combo! Today’s deadlifts are 8×1 “across,” meaning all 8 reps should be performed at the same weight. We recommend ~90% of your 1 rep max, but that may vary based on how you’re feeling and when you last tested your 1 rep. Pick a weight that’s challenging, but that you can deadlift with perfect technique. (No rounded backs!) Note there’s a 3 second negative on each rep.
Workout of the Day
Complete AMRAP in 18 minutes of an ascending ladder by 2’s of:
WOD Notes: Round 1 of this workout is 2 HSPU and 2 BJO; round 2 is 4 HSPU + 4 BJO, round 3 is 6 + 6, etc. You continue adding 2 reps to each movement until the 18 minutes is up. There’s no doubt that the HSPU will be the limiting factor today! Pick a HSPU modification that would allow you to do at least 10 consecutive reps when fresh. Options include: HSPU to an elevated target, A-frame or regular push ups, DB push presses, or even handstand holds (5 seconds per HSPU).
Workout of the Day
2023 Nutrition Challenge Performance Test:
WOD Notes: Today kicks off our 2023 Nutrition Challenge! For those participating in the challenge, this WOD serves as the “before” test, and we’ll complete the same workout in 28 days as the “after” test. If you haven’t committed to the nutrition challenge, you can still join in. This year’s challenge is a 28-day sugar and alcohol detox. Read up on the details here and commit to the challenge by commenting on the post!
In the 2nd part of class we’ll work on establishing our 2023 fitness goals. Try to come in with 1-5 ideas. To get you started, consider: (1) What movements/workouts hold the most meaning to you? Strict pull ups? A certain mile time? Any particular lift, such as a clean or back squat? (2) Are your goals varied enough? If they’re all weightlifting or all conditioning, consider mixing it up! (3) Are your goals reasonable to hit by the end of 2023, or are some of them longer term goals for which we can establish an intermediate goal for this year? If you are drawing a blank, don’t worry! Coaches will be available to help you brainstorm!
Workout of the Day
Back squat 2-2-2-2-2-2
Then complete (not for time):
WOD Notes: The main event is working up to a heavy 2 rep back squat. If you know your 1RM, start around 65-70% and work up to 90-95%. For the cash out, you can break the 30 reps into as many sets as needed.
Workout of the Day
“Fight Gone Bad”
Complete 3 rounds for max reps in 1 minute at each station:
WOD Notes: This is one of the most famous CrossFit benchmarks, and we typically complete it once/year in the January timeframe. The workout was designed to simulate a mixed martial arts bout – five minutes of work followed by one minute of rest. It got its name from MMA fighter B.J. Penn who, after completing the workout in 2004, said it felt “like a fight gone bad.” Your score is total reps completed across all 3 rounds. Keeping true to the movement standards that were in place when the WOD was created, today’s box jumps can be completed in a dynamic style of springing up off the top of the box (no pause), as long as full hip extension is reached above the box.
Workout of the Day
Bench press 5-5-5-5-5
Then 10 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Get jacked up; it’s bench press day! Today we’re establishing a new 5 rep max. If you know your 1RM, start around 65% and work up to around 85%. After that we’ll play around on the rings, working on the elusive ring muscle up. For most athletes we’ll stick to the low rings where we’ll practice ring MU transitions. More advanced athletes will have the opportunity to work on the high rings, either trying to get your first ring MU or challenging yourself to: non-false grip MU, strict MU, max consecutive MU, or AMRAP in 5 minutes.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Murray!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Each of the movements in today’s workout should take approximately 1 minute to complete. If 3 rope climbs is a tall order, consider doing partial-height rope climbs, reducing to 1 or 2 per round, or subbing hanging knees raises (5-10 reps per rope climb). The deadlifts should be able to be completed in 1-2 sets per round (5-10 reps in a row). Subs for double unders include 2x single unders, 3x speed-step single unders, or jumping jacks.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Sara K!
Workout of the Day
Complete:
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: CrossFit main page on Jan 12, 2023. A Tabata is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals. For this workout, your score is the least number of reps performed in any of the 8 intervals. You’ll record 5 total scores – your lowest round for each movement type.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Damon!
Workout of the Day
1-1-1-1-1 of the complex: 1 squat clean + 1 hang squat clean + 1 thruster
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: The main part of the workout is a barbell complex where you’ll perform 1 squat clean immediately into 1 hang squat clean immediately into 1 thruster. If you are unable to press overhead, replace the thruster with a 2nd hang squat clean. For the 2nd part of the workout, our goal is to get inverted without the assistance of a wall. An inversion is any skill where your hips are above your head. For instance, a downward dog is a simple inversion that is accessible to almost everyone! From there, you can try progressing to more challenging inversions, such as a tripod headstand, crow, handstands, or press-to-handstand. Let’s have some fun and get upside down!
Community Notes: We wanted to let everyone know that Coach Tanya has accepted a job at PECO and will be stepping down from her role as a full-time coach at ICA. She’ll continue to be on the schedule in a part time capacity; exact days and times TBD! One immediate change you’ll see is we are removing the 12:30pm class from the schedule while we re-distribute work load. We hope to add the class back in the future. Best of luck to Tanya in her new job!
Every January at ICA, we embark on a nutrition challenge. The specifics vary year-to-year, but the goal is always the same: to get back to healthy habits following the craziness of the holiday season! This year, we’re doing a 28 day sugar and alcohol detox. Interested in joining us? Read on for details!
Why a sugar & alcohol detox? Have you ever noticed that the more sugar you eat, the more you crave? Science backs up this sugar-craving cycle, with studies showing that we can become biologically addicted to sugar, just as we would other substances like drugs or alcohol. The recommended added sugar consumption is no more than 25 grams/day, but the average American consumes around 71 grams. Excess sugar consumption contributes to a host of medical conditions including heart disease, cancer, dementia, type-2 diabetes, depression, and the list goes on. It’s scary stuff.
Alcohol is another substance can hijack our bodies and minds, adding unnecessary calories to our diets, causing us to feel tired and bloated, and leading us to make poor food choices. By challenging ourselves to no sweets and no alcohol for 28 days, we’ll reset our bodies and start the year off right!
By the end of the 4 weeks you’ll feel leaner and less bloated. You’ll sleep better at night and have better energy during the day. All this, just in time for the 2023 CrossFit Open – starting Feb 16!
When is the challenge? The challenge will run for 28 days, from Monday January 23 through Monday February 23.
What are the rules? There are only 2 rules: no sweets and no alcohol! By no sweets, we mean traditional sweets like cookies, ice cream, cake, donuts, muffins, and sugary beverages (soda, energy drinks, gatorade, coffee with sugar or sweetened creamers, etc). If you already eat a fairly low sugar diet, take it a step further and cut out any food with more than 5g added sugar. This will eliminate a lot of cereals, granola bars, and other packaged goods. It will be important to read the labels of anything you eat. (Better yet – eat whole foods that don’t come in packages and don’t have labels!)
How do I sign up? Sign up by commenting on this blog post! We want to know who is participating so we can check in occasionally and give each other support. Additionally, we encourage you to join the ICA Members Community and the ICA Nutrition Club on Facebook where we can support each other, ask questions, and help each other stay on track!
Before-and-After Comparison. To get the most of the challenge, it’s important to have before-and-after data:
Additionally, we’ll run a Nutrition Challenge Performance Test during all classes on Jan 23, and we’ll repeat the same WOD on Feb 23, so you can have a before-and-after performance comparison. After all, as CrossFitters, we know that the ultimate test of health and fitness is how we perform, not the number on the scale!
What are some recommended foods/meals?
Breakfast: Eggs (either scrambled or in an omelet) with berries, a piece of fruit or a side of unflavored oatmeal. Another option is cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt mixed with berries, nuts, and seeds.
Lunch: A salad with chicken breast and a variety of veggies and healthy fats. Watch out for salad dressings – most have lots of added sugar! If you need additional carbohydrates, add root vegetables or a gluten free grain like quinoa, farro or rice.
Dinner: Roasted vegetables with wild salmon, and brown rice.
Snacks: Tuna packets, protein shakes, fresh fruit, baby carrots, greek yogurt or cottage cheese, nuts.
Before bed treat: Greek yogurt, decaffinated tea, fresh berries.
Let’s get after it, ICA!
Workout of the Day
Partner interval AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Partner 1 will complete 12 KBS and 12 shuttle runs while partner 2 rests, then switch! Can any duo complete 20 rounds in 20 minutes?
Schedule Notes: Due to the MLK holiday, we’ve cancelled the 5:00am class. All other classes are on!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time (but more importantly, for quality) of:
Time cap = 30 minutes
WOD Notes: Today’s workout is a bunch of strength-day accessory movements combined into a stand-alone workout. Although it’s technically “for time,” we’re more interested in seeing high quality movements; the time component is just to keep you moving!
Workout of the Day
Overhead squat 3-3-3-3-3
Then EOMOM for 10 min (5 rounds) of:
8 burpees + 8 overhead squats (50% 3RM)
WOD Notes: If your shoulders don’t allow you to overhead squat, sub overhead reverse lunges (2R/2L) or front squats.
Workout of the Day
On a 3 minute clock, complete:
Rest 2 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.
WOD Notes: This is an interval-style workout with built in rest. That means, each round is a sprint! Aim to finish the row/bike and power cleans by the 2-minute mark so you have a full minute for wall balls. Modify distance/reps/weight as needed to accomplish this! (If you finish the row/bike and power cleans in less than 80 seconds, consider adding 4 cals + 2 cleans to the next round, or be okay with lots of wall balls!) Score = total number of wall balls completed.
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
Every time you break the push ups, run 400m.
WOD Notes: This is similar to a CrossFit benchmark, Nicole, but this workout subs push ups in place of Nicole’s pull ups. During the push ups, you can rest in a high plank, but lifting a hand or foot off the ground or resting in any other position, like a downward dog, counts as the end of the set. Continue immediately to another run and another max set of push ups. Repeat until the 20-minutes is up!
Workout of the Day
Sumo deadlift 5-5-3-3-2-2-2
Then complete 3 sets NFT of:
WOD Notes: For the sumo deadlifts, increase weight each set working to a new 2 rep max. The reps should be “touch and go,” with a controlled negative. Start around 60-65% of your 1RM and work up to 90-95%. For the jumping lunges, if you can do the first set unbroken, try going weighted for the 2nd and 3rd sets! You can grab a plate, a sandbag, or a set of light DBs. Rest ~2 min between sets.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Jaclyn M!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: This is an Open style workout that uses movements we’ve seen in previous Open WODs. It’s an opportunity to work on a new skill (toes to bar or double unders). Try a heavier DB than you usually use, or push the intensity!
Workout of the Day
“Jackie”
Time cap: 12 minutes
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: Jackie is a benchmark workout that we complete once per year. It’s meant to be short and fast, with the fastest times in the 5-6 minute range! The thrusters are meant to be very light; use approximately 50% of your typical thruster weight. Most people use an empty barbell, either the 45#, 33#, or 15#, and try to hang on for huge sets!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Rachel F!
Workout of the Day
Push press 10-8-6-4-2-2-2
Then:
WOD Notes: Start around 50% of your 1RM and target your final set around 90-95% of your 1RM.
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds, each round for time, of:
Start a new round every 6 minutes.
WOD Notes: This is an interval-style workout with built in rest. Modify the movements as needed (distance, weight, height, or reps) to target 3-4 minutes of work each round. There will be a hard cap at 4:30 each round to ensure 90s of rest.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Ashlee B!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap: 25 minutes
WOD Notes: This workout was adapted from the CrossFit mainpage WOD on 221121. The mainpage used GHD sit ups in place of abmat sit-ups (50/30/20); we have a couple GHDs available if anyone wants to tackle that version! If you sub a bike for the row, Rx will be 2x distance.
Schedule Notes: There will be no 5:30am class on Fri Jan 6. We apologize for the inconvenience. All other class times are on!
Workout of the Day
Front squat 6×3 (80-85%)
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: Today’s front squats don’t increase in weight each round; you should pick a weight around 80-85% of your 1RM and stay there for all 6 sets. For the seated box jumps, you’ll sit on a box that puts you at or below parallel (12″ or 16″ for most athletes), and launch from the seated position to a 2nd box. Choose a height that challenges you!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Kelly G!
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds for time of:
Time Cap: 20 minutes
WOD Notes: There are a lot of reps in this workout; you’ll want to pick weights and modifications that minimize down time and allow you to keep moving! No movement should take longer than 90 seconds; most should be closer to 1 minute. Power snatches can be quick singles or short sets (3-5 reps).
Workout of the Day
Complete five 2-minute rounds, with a 2-minute rest after each round, for max reps:
WOD Notes: It’s only 10 minutes of work, how bad could it be!? Today’s goal is to MOVE FAST! Sprint the burpees, especially in the later rounds when the intervals are short, and hang on to the KB for large sets. You’ll log your score for each round (total burpees + KBS).
Workout of the Day
Every 2 minutes for 20 minutes, complete:
WOD Notes: The goal today is to gradually increase in weight over the 10 sets. You do not need to increase each round (but you can if you like). If snatches don’t feel great for you, consider modifying to hang cleans or hang power cleans instead! If you don’t feel comfortable enough to move weights that feel challenging, consider increasing the reps to 3 or 5 or going EMOM style!
Workout of the Day
“Hollywood”
Complete for time:
Time cap to begin 2nd run= 30 minutes
WOD Notes: This is a challenging hero WOD that we complete every year around the holidays. Choose a running (or rowing/biking) distance that takes 8 to 12 minutes to complete. Ideally the wall balls and power cleans should take less than 2 minutes per set. The muscle ups should take less than 5 minutes. In years past, the Rx women’s weight was 113#, but we upped it this year!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Michelle L!
Workout of the Day
Complete max reps in 3 minutes, then 2 minutes, then 1 minute at each station, with a 1 minute rest/transition after each movement:
WOD Notes: In larger classes, athletes will start at different stations, but everyone will work and rest at the same time. As you get further into the workout, you’ll get a longer rest-to-work ratio, so keep your intensity high! You’ll record three separate scores: the total number of rope climbs, box jumps and devil’s presses completed.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Tirzah!
Workout of the Day
Complete 9 rounds for time:
Time cap = 18 minutes
WOD Notes: This is meant to be an an “Open” style workout. In other words, SEND IT! Each set of wall walks should take 45 seconds or less – modify range of motion or reps to accomplish this. For our experienced athletes, feel free to set up tape to hold yourself to Open standards. (Totally optional.) The first line’s inner edge is 60/55″ from the wall; both hands touch this line at the start and end of each rep. Second line’s outer edge is 10″ from the wall; both hands touch this line at the top of each rep.
Community Notes: Happy birthday Sean B!
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 10-10-10-10
Then complete 4 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: The deadlifts today are programmed to be conventional, but you can substitute sumo deadlifts if they feel a lot better for you. For the pull ups, use a band and don’t rush the negative. Rest approximately 90 seconds between sets.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Then complete 4 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: Programming Credit: CrossFit main page Nov 30, 2022. If anyone really prefers to run, you can sub a 5k run. Our “official” ICA 5k route map is shown here. (Leave the gym going out the JEFFERSON ST driveway. Left onto Jefferson, Left onto Bridge, Right onto Nutt Rd, Right onto Main St, Right onto Anderson (turns into Chester), Left onto Bridge, Right onto Jefferson, return to the gym via the JEFFERSON ST driveway.)
Community Notes: Happy birthday Bob K!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, one person working at a time, complete AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: You’ll tackle this workout as a team of two, with one person working at a time. Divide the work any way you want! If you or your partner don’t have double unders, you can sub single unders (2x), hops over a line (2x), or speed step single unders (3x).
Schedule Notes: The 5:30am and 6:00am are cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday 12/27. If you plan to attend one of these early morning classes on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, please register soon. If there is no one registered by 8pm the night before class, we will cancel so our coaches aren’t driving in for an empty room! Thank you!!
Workout of the Day
Bench press 3-3-3-3-3-3
Then EOMOM for 8 minutes:
WOD Notes: Today we’re working up to a heavy 3 rep bench press. If you know your 1 RM bench press, start around 60-65% and end around 85-90%. For the push up cash out work, each set of 6 push ups will take 1 full minute. Rest 1 minute and repeat for 4 total sets. Feel free to add a band around your back if you want an extra challenge!
Community Notes: Happy birthday Patty W and Tina R!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
WOD Notes: This is an at-home workout since the gym is closed today! Thirty burpees for time is a classic CrossFit benchmark to test sprint effort conditioning. It is possible to go sub 1 minute if you’re feeling fantastic and love burpees. Make sure to hit full extension and get an audible clap above your head! I can’t wait to see the SugarWOD results on this one.
Workout of the Day
“DT”
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time cap = 12 minutes
WOD Notes: For those who have never done this workout, it’s a CrossFit hero WOD that’s known for being much harder than it looks! We complete this workout once a year as a benchmark. The most limiting part is typically the 6 jerks (shoulder to overhead). Pick a weight that you think will allow you to do 6 jerks unbroken even when tired. We will run 2 heats so you can have a counter to help get you through!
Schedule Notes: There is no 8:30am class today. Classes are at 7 (Oly), 8, 9, 9:30, and 10am. Open Gym in the North room from 7-9:30am. Drive safely ICA!
Due to the forecasted flash freeze this afternoon, ICA will close at 3:00pm. There will be no afternoon/evening classes. If you need to be on the road, please drive safely!
Workout of the Day
Complete 50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Time Cap = 20 minutes
WOD Notes: Today is a good day to turn your head off and just move! Pick a wall ball that allows you to complete sets of 10-20 when fresh.
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