Bye-bye SugarWOD & Hello ICA Custom App!

Starting Monday, May 6th, we’re retiring SugarWOD and bringing you an all-in-one ICA app! 

There are many reasons for the switch, but the two big ones are:

👉 SugarWOD has been increasingly unreliable and glitchy in recent months.

👉 You’ll now have the ability to book classes, manage your account, and log results in 1 app!

Some Helpful Q&As:

⭐ How will I log results? Do I need to download a new app? ⭐

There are 3 options:

1) Our #1 recommendation is you replace your PushPress Members app with our new, custom ICA app (powered by PushPress). It has all the functions of the Members app but has some ICA specific themes. Plus, you can have our sick logo on your phone! Download ICA app for iPhone HERE. Download ICA app for Android HERE

2) You can keep using your current PushPress Members app. You’ll be able to log your results in the “workouts” section.

3) If you love collecting as many apps as possible (AMAAP), you can download PushPress Train, which is PushPress’s app specifically designed for results tracking. It has a user-friendly interface, and logging results here will automatically sync them with the members app (and vice versa).

⭐ What will happen to all the results I’ve logged in SugarWOD? ⭐

You can export your workout history from SugarWOD to PushPress by following this VIDEO.  This will put all of your logged workouts in the new app but will not automatically link them to the appropriate benchmarks. We recommend that you take some time to manually link the benchmarks you care about! (Reach out to us if you have trouble, but it seems fairly user friendly.)

  • To help you identify the workouts you might care about, here’s a list of benchmarks and dates they were last performed: ICA benchmarks.
  • There’s no need to undertake a marathon session of transferring benchmarks! Over the next year, every time a benchmark is programmed as our Daily WOD, we’ll let you know the date it was last performed so you can easily find it.
  • If you have trouble logging in at train.pushpress.com, use the password reset feature – you can pick the same password you used for your members app.

⭐ If I stop my membership, will I lose access to all my results? ⭐

Nope! You can use the PushPress Train app to see your old results and manually enter future workouts. You will lose access to view ICA’s daily workouts.

🚨New Track Alert🚨

Hopefully you already know about the various programming “tracks” that we offer. This includes:

  • Workout of the Day
  • Aerobic Capacity (general conditioning work)
  • Weightlifting (Olympic)
  • Teen Strength & Speed
  • Youth Strength & Speed

These tracks are free for all ICA members and can be used for supplemental training or to get ideas for what to do if you find yourself at open gym.

We’re excited to announce the addition of a new track!! The new track you’ll find on the app will be labeled “Train with Reese”. This track is the extra training that Reese performs each day. We’re making it available to the entire gym so you can use it as supplemental training, especially for folks interested in competing.

There are two important things to note as you peruse that track:

  1. One day of training for Reese is significantly more work than most of us do in a week. It took years for her to build up to her current workload. It would be unwise for ANYONE (not named Reese) to attempt to tackle all of it. The best use of this track would be to pick and choose a few workouts each week as supplemental training. Modify weights, reps, etc. to make it suitable for you!
  2. These workouts should only be completed during open gym hours. You can find our schedule of open gym hours HERE. Some of the workouts are suitable for outdoor training, in which case you can complete them in the parking lot during normal class times.

To access our supplemental tracks, go to the Workouts tab of the app (ICA app, Members app, or Train app) and use the drop-down at the top of the page.

Daily WOD – Feb 26, 2013

bar muscle ups
bar muscle ups

“Nate”

AMRAP in 20 minutes:

  • 2 muscle ups
  • 4 handstand push ups
  • 8 KB swings (70/53#)

WOD Notes: Nate is a hero WOD in honor of Chief Petty Officer Nate Hardy, who was killed during combat operations in Iraq on Feb 4, 2008. This WOD was first posted on the CrossFit mainpage on Feb 12, 2008. Anyone who doesn’t have muscle ups can scale to 2 ring rows and 2 ring dips for each muscle up. (Larger classes may have to scale to pullups and pushups.) Compare to 120518.

Nutrition Challenge Notes: If you’re participating in our “Open Shape Up Nutrition Challenge,” you’re halfway done! How are you feeling? Are you sticking to your diet? For anyone who didn’t start on Feb 11, it’s not too late to join in! Clean up your diet for the next two weeks and prime your body for the Opens.

Parking Notes: We know the parking area has been really muddy recently. Remember that you’re always welcome to park in the gated parking lot! It’s especially great for rainy or snowy days. Enter the parking lot at the corner where Wheatland Street makes a 90 degree turn. If Nikki or John parked there, the 2nd door from the right will be open. If the door is locked, dig deep (aka suck it up) and walk the 100m along the road!

Daily WOD – Feb 23, 2013

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“Karen”

Complete 150 wall balls (20/14# to 10/9′) for time.

WOD Notes:  The recommended time domain for this workout is under 12 minutes, and there will be a 15 minute cap to allow for two heats & counters.  Scale reps, weight and/or height as needed.  Compare to 120111.

Daily WOD – Feb 22, 2013

Banded Day!
Banded Day!

Banded box back squat 12×2

Then

Death by 10yd dash (start at 0, 5 or 10)

WOD Notes:  During the “death by” scheme, athletes will have one minute to complete a certain number of 10yd shuttle runs.  Each minute the number of runs increases by 1 until the athlete can no longer complete the number of runs in the minute.

Make Up Day – Feb 21, 2013

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. “Nicole” – AMRAP in 20 minutes of 400m run, max consecutive pullups
  2. Snatch grip deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2 then 4×20 banded good mornings NFT
  3. “Prime Evil” – complete 17-13-11-7-5-3 power snatches and 3-5-7-11-13-17 thrusters (95/65#)
  4. Complete 5 rounds for time of 10 back squats (135/95#), 10 inverted burpees, 10 box jump overs (24/20″)
  5. Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 then 30 knee jump box jumps (32/24″) NFT

Daily WOD – Feb 20, 2013

Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

Then

30 knee jump box jumps (30/24″ NFT)

WOD Notes: Today we are going to focus on a strict push jerk which means there is no front-to-back splitting of the legs.  The push jerk is usually a slightly lower weight than your split jerk. Compare to your 2RM on 120908, or your 1RM on 120509.

Daily WOD – Feb 18, 2013

Welcome Ryan!
Welcome Ryan!

“Prime Evil”

For time, complete:

  • 17 power snatch, 3 thrusters (95/65#)
  • 13 power snatch, 5 thrusters
  • 11 power snatch, 7 thrusters
  • 7 power snatch, 11 thrusters
  • 5 power snatch, 13 thrusters
  • 3 power snatch, 17 thrusters

WOD Notes: Compare to 111123

Workshop Notes: If you haven’t signed up for the 5th Element of Fitness workshop yet, what are you waiting for?  This workshop is coming to ICA on March 3rd, just in time for the Opens! It is guaranteed to boost your performance in the gym, and help you appreciate the important role our minds play in our CrossFit workouts. To read more, check out this post. Sign up in MindBody under the WORKSHOPS tab!

Community Notes: Happy birthday Emily C!

Daily WOD – Feb 16, 2013

Welcome Sajan! (and nice face Garrett!)
Welcome Sajan! (and nice face Garrett!)

Snatch grip deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2

Then

4×20 banded good mornings NFT

WOD Notes:  The deadlifts should be touch and go meaning the bar just barely touches the ground.  A re-grip is not allowed between reps.

Today is a day to celebrate the foundation of the gym!  Because of you, ICA is in its 2nd year and going strong.  I love the days when you suddenly realize the impact you have had on a member’s life without knowing it.  You will likely never fully understand the impact you have had on so many and what seems to you an average day helps others feel better both inside and out.  You are an inspiration to the nearly 100 people who come in to the gym you built on a regular basis and we appreciate your dedication to all of us.  Your strength helps me work harder in the gym and keeps me going in our hectic (but wonderful) life.  I couldn’t ask for a more perfect wife and mother of our child.  I love  you so much.
                                                                                Happy Birthday Nikki!!!
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You are a perfect combination of power and beauty.

Daily WOD – Feb 15, 2012

Welcome Rick!
Welcome Rick!

“Nicole”

AMRAP in 20 minutes of:

  • 400m run
  • Max consecutive pull ups

WOD Notes: Nicole is a CrossFit benchmark WOD. Each set of pull ups should be a max effort! Pick a scale that will allow you to do at least 10 pull ups the first round. If you are really good at pullups (i.e. can consistently do 20+ at a time),  consider modifying this workout to save your elbows! Do strict pull ups or come off the bar when your rhythm breaks.

Hope for Kenya: This Saturday morning CrossFit KOP is hosting Hope for Kenya. It’s a good workout for a great cause! Post to comments if you’d like to attend, so we can make driving arrangements and give KOP a head count. If you can’t attend but want to donate, donations can be made at kenya.crossfit.com.

Make Up Day – Feb 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!  Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Complete for time 1-2-3-4-5 reps of consecutive double under (x10), jumping squats (x10), rope climbs
  2. Valentines partner wod:  50 KBS (53/35#), 50 situps, 50 walking lunges each leg, 50 box jumps, 50 push ups, 50 wall balls, 50 pull ups, 50 burpees
  3. Max 1 arm split snatch L/R then handstand walk 50 yards NFT
  4. Partner interval AMRAP in 12 minutes of: 7 burpees, 7 push press (105/70#)
  5. Front squat 3-3-3-3-3 then 3 rounds for time of 10 pistols, 20 KBS (53/35#)

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Nick V. and Papa Sieller!!

Daily WOD – Feb 12, 2013

Garrett getting some air
Garrett getting some air

Partner Interval AMRAP in 12 minutes:

  • 7 burpees
  • 7 push press (105/70)

WOD Notes:  Partner 1 completes one full round while partner 2 rests, then switch.  Complete as many rounds as possible until time is up!

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Todd V!!

Daily WOD – Feb 11, 2013

Craig getting closer to 1-arm Isabel
Craig getting closer to 1-arm Isabel

Find your max one-arm split snatch (R&L)

Then

Handstand walk 50 yards (sub handstand hold on wall or floor)

Notes:  Today is the first day of the Open Nutrition Shape Up! Unlike the Fall Nutrition Challenge, we are NOT tracking weight or performance measures this time around. We are simply asking you to use the next month as an opportunity to shape up your eating in advance of the Open. The challenge will run until Saturday March 9 (the first Open WOD at ICA). As a reminder – the two “diets” we recommended during the Fall challenge were the Gluten/Sugar Free diet and Paleo diet. More details available here.

Community Note:  Happy Birthday Matt Flick!!

Rest Day – Feb 10, 2013

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Thanks for another great week at ICA! Rest up and enjoy your weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out for our Valentine’s Day WOD Saturday morning. We had a great time and hope you did too! We should all be happy we didn’t open our garage doors to this scene on Saturday morning, like my parents did (in CT). Their Saturday morning WOD… dig out for time!

Daily WOD – Feb 9, 2013

9am Early Birds
9am Early Birds
10am Valentines
10am Valentines
11am Superstars
11am Superstars

Valentine’s Day Partner WOD

In teams of 2 complete:

  • 50 kettlebell swings (53/35#)
  • 50 sit ups
  • 50L/50R walking lunge
  • 50 box jumps (24/20″)
  • 50 push ups
  • 50 wall balls (20/14# to 10′)
  • 50 pull ups
  • 50 burpees

WOD Notes:  One person is working at a time. Partners do NOT have to split the work evenly, but each partner must complete at least 10 reps of each movement.  There will be plenty of scaling options so come on out and have fun! Compare to 120211.

Community Notes: Happy birthday Sara R!

Weather Notes: We’ll put up a post by 7:30am if we need to cancel classes due to the snow. We plan on being here though… we’ll only cancel if it’s absolutely necessary! Be sure to leave yourselves extra time to get to the gym – with such big classes tomorrow we can’t afford to have folks showing up late. Drive safely!

Daily WOD – Feb 8, 2013

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Complete for time 1-2-3-4-5 of:

  • Consecutive double unders x 10
  • Jumping air squats x 10
  • Rope climbs

Nutrition Challenge Notes: Only 3 more days until the Open Nutrition Shape Up starts on Monday! Take some time this weekend to stock up on healthy meats, fish, vegetables, and fruit. (You may also want to finish off that carton of ice cream in the freezer, and don’t replace it!)

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Chase!!

Make Up Day – Feb 7, 2013

Huge turnout for Moga!
Huge turnout for Moga!

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  • Push press 2-2-2-2-2-2 then AMRAP in 5 minutes of 5 HSPU, 15 KB swings (53/35#)
  • For time: 400m run, 10 wall climbs, 20 goblet squats (70/53#), 30 burpees, 30 wallballs (20/14# to 10/9′), 20 ring rows, 10 push ups, 400m run
  • Overhead squat 5-3-3-2-1-1 then for time complete 400m run, 50 KB OHS (53/35#)
  • 30, 45, 60, 45, 30 second rounds of the following: row, mountain climbers, MB cleans, sit ups, shoot throughs, box jumps (24/20″), rest
  • “Grace” – 30 clean and jerks for time (135/95#)  then 50 toes to bar NFT

WOD Notes:  Mark will be holding his Moga class tonight from 6:00 to 6:30, be sure to sign up if you’re coming!

Daily WOD – Feb 6, 2013

T2B substitution
T2B substitution

“Grace”

30 clean and jerks (135/95#) for time

Then

50 toes to bar (NFT)

WOD Notes: Grace is a CrossFit benchmark workout. It’s meant to be a very short metcon – ideally in the 5 minute range. We’ll spend a good amount of time getting you warmed up and ready to go hard! We’ll do this workout in heats so everyone has a counter.  Compare to 111021.

Community Notes: This Saturday at 8:00am is the Nutrition Information Session. The session will focus on the basics of the Paleo diet. We’ll explain the who/why/how of Paleo, as well as different modifications that might be appropriate based on your background and specific goals. Come with a pen, paper, and any questions you may have!

Daily WOD – Feb 5, 2013

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Jerry and Jess!

“How Hard Will You Work When We’re Not Keeping Score?”

Complete 5 rounds of the following:

  • Row
  • Mountain climbers
  • Med ball clean (20/14#)
  • Sit ups
  • Shoot throughs
  • Box jumps (24/20″)
  • Rest

We will perform the above exercises in a circuit. Round 1 will be 30 seconds at each station; round 2 is 45 seconds, then 60 seconds, 45 seconds, and 30 seconds. Athletes will start at different points on the circuit, but the rest station will always be last.

WOD Notes: This is a unique workout, because unlike 99% of CrossFit workouts, this one has no score! All we ask is you give every station your all, and encourage your classmates to do the same. Challenge a friend to beat your reps at a particular station… And challenge yourself to hit the same number of reps on the last round as you did on the first!

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Jenn!!

V-day WOD Notes: Just a reminder that this Saturday is our Valentine’s day WOD. You are welcome to bring a significant other or friend for free! The 9:00am time slot is full, but we have plenty of space at 10 and 11am. Guaranteed to be a good time for all ages/abilities!

5th Element of Fitness Workshop

When you’re in the middle of a CrossFit WOD, do you ever feel like  your mind is working against you instead of helping you succeed? Do you wish you could harness the power of your mind to help you reach your goals?  If so, this workshop is for you!

Stephanie Vincent, a Life Coach and a CrossFit Coach at CrossFit KOP, is offering a truly one-of-a-kind workshop.  The “5th Element of Fitness” was specifically designed for CrossFitters, to help us gain insights into the connection between our minds and bodies and learn tools to incorporate our mind into training and competition.

This workshop is a MUST for anyone looking to reach their highest potential during this year’s Open competition!!

The workshop will take place at ICA on March 3rd from 10am – 3pm. It will include an interactive learning session followed by a workout that gives participants a chance to put mental practices into action.  To read more about the workshop, see Steph’s flyer HERE. If you’d like more information, talk to Nikki, who attended this workshop in January and highly recommends it!

To sign up, log into MindBody and click the WORKSHOPS tab. The workshop is $42. ($40 registration fee plus $2 CC processing fee. To pay cash, see Nikki or John, cost is $40.)

There is a 15 person cap on this workshop, so reserve your spot now!

Daily WOD – Feb 1, 2013

Welcome Tom P!
Welcome Tom P!

Push Press 2-2-2-2-2-2

Then

AMRAP in 5 minutes:

  • 5 handstand push ups
  • 15 KBS (53/35)

WOD Notes: Compare to 111004.

Community Notes: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The Open is open! Click HERE to register. If you’re not sure if the Open is for you, read this article and then go sign up!

Also, for our coaches, interns, competitive athletes, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the movement standards enforced during Open workouts… this is for you. For the first time ever, CrossFit HQ has created an Online Judges Course. It is only required for affiliate managers and Regional/Games judges. However, everyone would benefit from taking the course! It’s about an hour long. Click HERE to read more and access the judges course.

Make Up Day – Jan 31, 2013

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Complete for time: 800m run, 40 toes to DB, 40 ring dips, 400, 20 T2DB, 20 ring dips, 200m run, 10 T2DB, 10 ring dips
  2. Back Squat 10-10-10-10 and 30 strongman ground to shoulder
  3. Teams of 3 complete: 4k row, 100 power cleans (135/95#), 100 box jumps (24/20″), 100 C2B pullups, 100 medball G2O, 100 push press (95/65#). See Monday’s post for details.
  4. “Opens 11.2″ – AMRAP in 15 minutes of 9 deadlifts (155/105#), 12 hand release pushups, 15 box jumps (24/20”)
  5. Assistance day – 5×50 yd farmers carry, 5×10 Romanian deadlift (135/95#), 5×10 back extensions, 5×10 heavy KB swing

 

Daily WOD – Jan 30, 2013

In the RDL set up, the hips are significantly higher than a conventional DL.

Assistance Day

  • 50 yd DB farmer’s carry 5x
  • Romanian deadlift (135/95#) 5×10
  • Back extensions (or reverse hypers) 5×10
  • Heavy KB swing 5×10

WOD Notes:  Assistance exercises are used by weightlifters to help further develop muscles that assist during the major barbell lifts.  These movements will not be timed, you are just trying to hit some heavy work that should assist the deadlift and clean.

February Schedule & Announcements

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It’s a short month, but we have lots going on! Please read carefully and mark your calendars for these important dates and events:

  • Feb 4 – New Schedule in Effect. This week our new schedule goes into effect – with FOUR additional classes each week! We are making the jump to even-hour classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and we’re adding an 11am class on Saturdays. (The weekday classes are permanent, but the Saturday class is on a trial basis.) Tuesday and Wednesday evenings will now have classes at 4, 5, 6, and 7. Fridays will have 4, 5, and 6pm.
  • Feb 7 – Stretching & Mobility, 6pm. Join Coach Mark at 6pm for a 30 minutes session focusing on stretching and mobility. Free for anyone attending make up night or barbell club; counts as a regular class if this is the only class you are attending Thursday night.
  • Feb 9 – Nutrition Information Session, 8am. Join Nikki and John from 8-9am to learn about the Paleo diet and how it can improve your performance in the gym. This session is free for all members.
  • Feb 9 – Valentine’s Day Partner WOD. Bring your significant other to WOD with you for free! Please be sure to sign up, but you don’t have to reserve an extra spot for your partner.
  • Feb 11 – First day of ICA’s Nutrition Shape Up Challenge! Unlike the Fall nutrition challenge, this is NOT a competition. We are simply challenging everyone to clean up their diet for the month leading up to the Opens, from February 11 through March 11. For more information on the Paleo diet (and the gluten-free, sugar-free diet), check out the information sheet from our Fall challenge HERE. We are also hosting a Nutrition Information Session on Saturday Feb 9 at 8:00am.
  • Feb 16 – HOPE for Kenya WOD at CrossFit KOP. Help CrossFit KOP reach their goal of $14,000 – enough to build an entire school in Kenya! Heats begin at 9am and will run all morning. To see the WOD, learn more about CrossFit’s Kenya initiative, or to donate online, visit kenya.crossfit.com. CrossFit KOP’s recommended donation to participate is $20.
  • Feb 21 – Stretching & Mobility, 6pm.

Daily WOD – Jan 28, 2013

Welcome Kenneth
Welcome Kenneth
and Heather
and Heather
and Ginger (rowing with Anna)!
and Ginger (rowing with Anna)!

Teams of 3, 2 working at a time, complete:

4000m row

While one athlete is rowing, the other two will be alternating work/rest to complete:

  • 100 power cleans (135/95#)
  • 100 box jumps (24/20″)
  • 100 chest to bar pullups
  • 100 medball ground to overhead (20/14#)
  • 100 push press (95/65#)

WOD Notes:  Teams of 3 must complete all the exercises with only 2 athletes working at a time.  One athlete must be rowing at all times until the 4k row is done.  Once the row is finished, you may have 2 athletes working on the movements.  All exercises must be completed in order.  You may alternate who is rowing/working/resting as often as you like.

Daily WOD – Jan 26, 2013

Back squat 10-10-10-10

And

30 “strongman” ground to shoulder

WOD Notes: For the G2S you can use any strongman type object you’d like. Options include: atlas stones, sand bags, kegs, or the log.  If you’d like to get an early start on your day, you are welcome to complete this WOD independently during Barbell Club.

WOD ‘n Wings Note: Athletes who want to carpool to WOD ‘n Wings should meet at ICA at 8:45am fora 9:00am departure. John is making award-winning wings for everyone, but please bring any adult beverages you want to enjoy!

I.C.A Coaching Interns

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in becoming a Coaching Intern at ICA. We are proud to announce the selection of three new interns! Please take the time to congratulate each one; we are excited to have them on board. Each intern is already a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, with lots of experience to help you reach your goals. You’ll start seeing these three shadowing classes in the near future. In no particular order… (okay, its alphabetical)…

Tiana (aka  "T")
Tiana Johnson
Mike V.
Mike Viola
Phil
Phil Zhu

Daily WOD – Jan 25, 2013

Welcome Emily L.
Welcome Emily L.
and Tom M!
and Tom M!

Complete for time:

  • 800m run (sub 50 x 10m shuttle run)
  • 40 toes to DB
  • 40 ring dips
  • 400m run (25 x 10m shuttle run)
  • 20 toes to DB
  • 20 ring dips
  • 200m run (13 x 10m shuttle run)
  • 10 toes to DB
  • 10 ring dips

Notes: This WOD was initially designed with an 800m, 400m, and 200m run. Your super thoughtful coaches have given you the option of INDOOR shuttle runs based the cold spell and potential snow. Anyone who wants to do the outdoor running instead is more than welcome to!

Make Up Day – Jan 24, 2013

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Complete each of the following for time:  500m row, 50 KBS; 400m run, 40 wall balls (20/14# to 10/9′); 30 burpees, 30 hang power cleans (95/65#)
  2. Banded box back squat 12×2 then 30 weighted box jumps (24/20″)
  3. “Barbara” – 5 rounds for time of 20 pull ups, 30 push ups, 40 sit ups, 50 squats, rest 3 minutes
  4. 1 rep max Turkish get up then 1-1-1-1-1-1 snatch
  5. Complete 3 rounds for time of 10 HSPU, 100 double unders, 100 ft overhead walking lunge (45/25#)

The “Open”

CrossFit Games

Even if you’re brand new to CrossFit, you’ve probably heard people referring to “The Open” as they stand around waiting for class to begin (or waiting to recover after the WOD)!  The goal of today’s post is to explain a little about the CrossFit Open and get everyone excited for this once-a-year competition that’s rapidly approaching!

What is the “Open?”

Officially, the Open is the first level of competition required for CrossFit athletes to qualify for the world championships – the Reebok CrossFit Games.  The CrossFit competition season has three distinct stages: the Open, Regionals, and the Games. For an in-depth explanation of the CrossFit Games season, check out this article: “The 2013 Games Season.”  For more about the championship competition, aka the CrossFit Games, check out this video: “What are the CrossFit Games.”

Who Should Participate in the Open?

The Open is the most inclusive competition in the world – it is open to everyone/anyone who wants to participate. At ICA, we encourage EVERYONE to register! Although “elite” CrossFitters see the Open as the first step in qualifying for the Games, that doesn’t mean you need to be an elite athlete to participate! For 99.999% of CrossFitters, the Open is simply a once-a-year opportunity to push yourself to new limits, test what you’re really made of, and see how you stack up against CrossFitters around the world! Take two minutes to watch this short video: “I’m Competing in the Open Because…”

When is the “Open?”

This year, the Open will run from March 6 through April 7.   Every Wednesday for 5 consecutive weeks an Open workout will be posted to the Games website. Registered athletes will have until that Sunday to complete the workout and post their scores online.  All scores must be validated by a qualified judge.

When and Where Can I do the Open WODs?

At ICA, we will run the Open WODs on Saturday mornings, in lieu of our regular classes. You can join us on Saturdays to work out even if you’re not formally registered for the competition… but we encourage everyone to register!  If a registered athlete can not make it to a Saturday workout, we will do our best to accomodate. Please let us know about your conflict as soon as possible, so we can arrange for a judge to be available during the Thursday Make Up Session or, if needed, outside of normal class times.

Other FAQS:

1. How do I qualify for Regionals?

All athletes compete individually in the Open, but the top scores from each affiliate are also combined to form a “team” score. At the end of the Open, the top 48 men, top 48 women, and top 30 teams from each region are invited to the Regionals. There are also Masters divisions in 5 year increments for athletes over the age of 40. Masters do not compete at the Regional level. Instead, the top 20 in each age category after the Open are invited directly to the CrossFit Games.

2. What if I need to scale an Open WOD?

In order for your score to count in the worldwide competition, you have to complete all the workouts as prescribed. Most workouts are designed so that everyone can get at least a few official reps in. (For example, most workouts that involve very heavy weights or tricky gymnastics movements have some lighter/easier movements first… so you can get some legitimate points on the board.) At ICA we’ll encourage everyone to try the workout as prescribed, and if you hit a point where you absolutely can’t continue we’ll write down your score, and have you continue “off the books” at a lighter weight or with scaled movements. That way you get an official score and you still get a great work out in!

3. How much does it cost to register for the Open?

Registration is $20 for individual athletes.

4. Will the Saturday morning Open WOD count as one of my classes for the week?

Yes, the Saturday morning WOD will count as a class, so punchcard and 2x/week members should plan accordingly.

5. Okay, I’m Sold. How Do I Register?

Register on the CrossFit Games website starting January 30, 2013. Remember to choose CrossFit Phoenixville as your affiliate! If you have any questions, talk to John, Nikki or any of your coaches.

Daily WOD – Jan 22, 2013

Welcome Mike Levy and great job on your TGU!
Welcome Mike Levy and great job on your TGU!

Take 15 minutes to find 1 RM Turkish get up

Then

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

Note: We know there are several athletes thinking of coming to WOD ‘n Wings this weekend – please confirm by posting to comments so we can give Apex an approximate head count. Gracias!

Community Note: Happy birthday Jana!

Daily WOD – Jan 21, 2013

Welcome Anna!
Welcome Anna!
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OG reunion

“Barbara”

  • 20 pull ups
  • 30 push ups
  • 40 situps
  • 50 squats

Rest 3 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.  Score is total time including rest.

WOD Notes:  This is a (brutal) CrossFit benchmark workout. Everyone will be on their own clock… meaning when you finish your first round, check the clock, wait three minutes, then start round 2. Your score for this WOD is the total amount of time it takes to complete 5 rounds, including the built in 12 minutes of rest. Barbara can be scaled to half reps or take 10 off each movement (10 pullups, 20 pushups, 30 situps, 40 squats).  There will be a 45 minute time cap so choose your scale accordingly!

Rest Day – Jan 20, 2012

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Thanks for another great week at ICA! You worked hard, now help your body recover with some healthy eating and good sleeping this weekend!

WOD ‘n Wings Note: Next Saturday is WOD ‘n Wings at CrossFit Apex. It’s NOT a competition – it’s a fun team workout (teams randomly assigned once you get there) followed by a wing tasting contest. John and Nikki will make wings to bring up (unless someone has a secret and awesome recipe they’d like to share…) What we need from you is a head count so we can let Apex know how many people to expect! Please post to comments if you plan on attending. Also, please bring any adult beverages you’d like to wash your wings down with! Anyone interested in carpooling should meet John at ICA at 8:45am for a 9:00am departure.

Community Notes: Happy birthday to one of our newest members, Vince!

Daily WOD – Jan 18, 2012

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Complete each of the following for time:

  1. 500m row, 50 KBS (53/35#)
  2. 400m run, 40 wall balls (20/14# to 10/9′)
  3. 30 burpees, 30 hang power cleans (115/75#)

WOD Notes: Each WOD is for time; you’ll get short (~3 minute) break between intervals.  For larger classes, be prepared to complete the WODs in a different order!

Class Notes: Tomorrow during the 5:30pm class a videographer from CrossFit HQ will be filming a box tour and getting clips of the WOD. If you are not taking the class we ask that you NOT hang around and watch (we need to minimize background noise and distractions.) At 6:30pm a few of our athletes will be filming a demo WOD for the mainpage. Again, if you are not participating we ask that you not hang around and watch. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Make Up Day – Jan 17, 2013

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last five workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Complete 4 rounds for time: 5 front squats (225/145#), 10 toes to bar, 15 push ups, 1 rope climb
  2. Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 then 5 rounds for time of 5 deadlifts (70% 1RM), 20 lateral jumps over bar
  3. Partner interval AMRAP in ??? of 10 DB thrusters, 10 yd bear crawl, 10 yd broad jump
  4. 5 rounds of max bodyweight bench press then 5 x 10 floor wipers
  5. “Nancy” – 5 rounds for time of 400m run, 15 OHS (95/65#)

 

Daily WOD – Jan 14, 2013

Welcome Vince!
Welcome Vince!

Partner interval AMRAP in ??? of:

  • 10 DB thrusters
  • 10 yd bear crawl
  • 10 yd broad jump

WOD Notes:  Partner 1 completes one full round while partner 2 rests, then switch.  Complete as many rounds as possible until time is up!

Rest Day – Jan 13, 2013

funny_crossfit_bird

Thanks for another great week at ICA! Rest up and enjoy your weekend!

Community Note: Next Friday Jan 18, a videographer from CrossFit Headquarters will be at our 5:30pm class to film a “box tour.” (These tours are occasionally posted in the CrossFit Journal – see link in right hand column if you’ve never seen the Journal before. For $25/year you get access to TONS of great content that will make you a better CrossFitter.)

If you don’t want to be captured on camera, this is your warning to NOT come to the 5:30pm class next Friday! If you ARE interested in being part of the class, be sure to sign up! We will have a hard cap at 14 athletes (as always)… Thanks for your cooperation!

Make Up Day – Jan 10, 2013

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Clean and Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 then EMOM for 6 minutes: 5 clean and jerks (60-65%)
  2. Complete for time 400m run, 40 KB swings (53/35#), 400m run, 40 squats, 400m run, 40 burpees, 400m run
  3. “11.1” – AMRAP in 10 minutes of 30 double unders, 15 power snatches (75/55#)
  4. Bamboo overhead squat 5-5-5 then overhead squat 5-5-5-5-5
  5. “Filth Fifty”  See 130109 for details.

Daily WOD – Jan 9, 2013

Congrats to Michael on his first class (and pukie)!!
Congrats to Michael on his first class (and pukie)!!

“Filthy Fifty”

For time:

  • 50 box jumps (24/20″)
  • 50 jumping pullups
  • 50 kettlebell swings (53/35#)
  • 50 walking lunge
  • 50 knees to elbows
  • 50 push press (45/35#)
  • 50 back extensions 
  • 50 wall balls, (20/14# t0 10/9′)
  • 50 burpees
  • 50 double unders

WOD Notes:  This is a long chipper and is a CrossFit benchmark. Beginners may scale to “Dirty Thirty” – which is 30 reps of each movement.  There will be a 40 minute time cap on the WOD.

Compare to 120511.

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Kim H!!!

Rest Day – Jan 6, 2012

penguin in snow

Thanks for another great week at ICA! Rest up and enjoy your weekend!

Three FYIs:

  1. We have 2 small, 1 medium, 2 large, and 1 XL sweatshirts up for grabs. First come, first serve! $40 each.
  2. We started a “lost and found” bin – for all those winter layers you bring in and forget to take home! We’ll donate the items every few weeks, so please check often.
  3. If you haven’t filled out a “goals” card for 2013, do it asap! Talk to a coach if you need help with ideas.

Daily WOD – Jan 4, 2013

Tiana hits a 180# C&J (PR!!!)
Tiana hits a 180# C&J (PR!!!)

Clean and Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

Then

EMOM for 6 minutes:

  • 5 clean and jerk (touch and go @ 60-65%)

WOD Notes: Full squat is NOT required for either the 1RM or the EMOM. Get the weight from ground to overhead any way you can! Compare to 120214

Make Up Day – Jan 3, 2013

Color Coordinating Couple
Color Coordinating Couple

Join us between 4:30 and 7:30pm to make up one of the past week’s workouts. Since we only had 3 WODs to choose from, we made up a fourth option for tomorrow.

  1. 30 muscle ups for time
  2. Front squat 5-3-3-2-1-1 then 15 minute AMRAP of death by wall balls starting at 5 wall balls (10 advanced) (20/14# to 10/9′)
  3. 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP at each station: row (cal), pullups, SDHP (75/55#), box jumps (24/20″). Rest 1 minute between rounds.
  4. Opens WOD 12.2 – 10 min AMRAP of 30 snatches (75/45#), 30 snatches (135/75#), 30 snatches (165/100#), 30 snatches (210/120#). Use one bar and add / remove plates as needed. (We’ll pick scaled weights as needed!)

Notes: Join Mark for his stretching & mobility (aka “Moga”) class at 6pm!

Daily WOD – Jan 2, 2013

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Todd V!

AMRAP in 1 minute at each of the following stations:

  • Row (1 cal = 1 rep)
  • Pull ups
  • Sumo deadlift high pulls (75/55#)
  • Box jumps (24/20″)
  • Rest

Repeat for a total of 3 rounds. Score is the total number of reps completed.

WOD Notes: This may look familiar to some of you… it’s like Fight Gone Bad, but a little shorter and kinder. (We couldn’t bring ourselves to do the real FGB on everyone’s first day back from the holidays!) Today’s WOD should help you shake off those cobwebs and get back into the swing of things. You can look forward to a bunch of tough metcons this month to help you undo the damage from the last few weeks, and start getting ready for the 2013 CrossFit Open!

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Todd Buzby!

Announcement & January Schedule!

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re happy to announce we are accepting applications for new Coaching Interns!  To be considered for a position, applicants must:

  • Have an active membership or punch card at ICA.
  • Be Level 1 CrossFit trainer OR plan to attend a Level 1 course in the next 3 months.
  • Submit a one-page Statement of Interest describing your background, why you are interested in coaching at ICA, and your confidence and ability to be a CrossFit coach.

We will select Coaching Interns based on the written statements and our knowledge of / experience with the applicants. We may also conduct short interviews.  Other factors that will be considered are:

  • CrossFit experience and familiarity with CrossFit movements,
  • Ability to break down / explain CrossFit movements to others,
  • Demonstrated leadership in the gym,
  • Energetic, positive personality and an ability to work well with others.

For more information, please see our ICA Coaching Manual.  Applications are due Saturday January 12!

 

JANUARY SCHEDULE

Mark your calendar for these important dates in January!

  • Jan 3 – Stretching & Mobility with Coach Mark, 6:00-6:30pm
  • Jan 3 – Goal setting session 4:30-7:30pm. This Thursday during Make Up Night, take some time to write down your 2013 goals and post them to our wall! John and Nikki will be available to help answer questions and guide you in your goal selection. We generally recommend that each athlete set a few “easy” goals, a few “target” goals, and a few “stretch” goals.  The big hitters are gymnastics movements (pull ups, rope climbs, muscle ups, HSPU), running and rowing, double unders, benchmark workouts (Baseline, Fran), and any lifts (deadlift, back squat, clean, etc). Your goals should be specific and measurable. Start thinking about your goals now!
  • Jan 12 – Last day to apply for the ICA Coaching Intern position
  • Jan 17 – Stretching & Mobility with Coach Mark, 6:00-6:30pm]
  • Jan 26 – WOD and Wings at CrossFit Apex (click HERE for more info). Let Nikki or John know if you are interested in attending so we can get a head count!
  • Jan 31 – Stretching & Mobility with Coach Mark, 6:00-6:30pm

Daily WOD – Dec 31, 2012

“Last Chance” New Year’s Eve Open Gym

WOD Notes:  Today is the last chance to knock some 2012 goals off the board.  Come in between 6:15 and 10:30 a.m. to do any workout you want!  If you’re not sure what you want to do, come in anyway and get an idea from a coach.

Community Notes:  Anyone who ordered a sweatshirt before the holidays and has not picked it up yet will have until Friday, Jan 4 to get it.  After that they will be on a first come first serve basis.

Daily WOD – Dec 29, 2012

Front Squat 5-3-3-2-1-1

Then

AMRAP in 15 minutes: Death by wall balls (20/14# to 10/9′)

WOD Notes:  The “death by” rep scheme adds one rep each minute.  For today’s WOD, you will start with 5 wall balls in the first minute, 6 in the second, 7 in the third and so on. (Advanced athletes should start at 10 wall balls in the first minute.) The clock will  run for 15 minutes. If you fail to complete the required number of wall balls in a minute, you reset to 5 wall balls (10 advanced) and start again. Your score is the total number of wall balls completed.

Daily WOD – Dec 28, 2012

Determination

30 muscle ups for time

WOD Notes: The scale for the 30 MU will be 2x or 3x pull ups, push ups, and sit ups. Partition any way you want. Jumping MU may be permitted based on the availability of rings. Translation: if you want to do jumping MU, sign up for a smaller class!

 

Make Up Day – Dec 27, 2012

Chase hits a PR!
Playing around with the new mat

Join us between 4:30 and 7:30pm to make up one of the past week’s workouts. Since we only had 3 WODs to choose from, we made up a fourth option for tomorrow.

  1. Banded sumo deadlift 10×1, then 30 weighted step ups (not for time)
  2. “ICA’s 12 Days of Christmas” – see 12/22 post. 
  3. Split jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1, then 30 man makers (not for time)
  4. “Annie” – 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 of double unders and sit ups. Then – max consecutive KBS (choose your weight).

Rest Day – Dec 25, 2012

Merry Christmas ICA! Remember – if you hear Santa’s sleigh on the roof, close your eyes and pretend to be asleep!

We are closed for Christmas but open on Wednesday for 3 classes: at 9:30am, 4:30pm, and 5:30 only. Please remember to sign up!

Daily WOD – Dec 22, 2012

The 7:30 early birds!
9:00am crew sported the sweater vests and santa shorts
10:30 crew – santa hats all around!

“ICA’s 12 Days of Christmas”

  • Day 1 = 1 run (200m)
  • Day 2 = 2 deadlifts (225/155#)
  • Day 3 = 3 box jumps (30/24″)
  • Day 4 = 4 push ups (clapping for guys)
  • Day 5 = 5 seconds L-sit hold
  • Day 6 = 6 wall ball (20/14″ to 10′)
  • Day 7 = 7 kettlebell swings (53/35#)
  • Day 8 = 8 kettlebell SDHP (53/35#)
  • Day 9 = 9 burpees
  • Day 10 = 10 walking lunge (5R/5L)
  • Day 11 = 11 knees to elbow
  • Day 12 = 12 keg to overhead (105/75#)
WOD Notes: You do the workout like you sing the song. Round 1 you do Day 1. Round 2 is Day 2 + Day 1. Round 3 is Day 3 + Day 2 + Day 1…. Round 12 is Day 12 all the way down to Day 1. Compare to 111217 or 111222 (make up day).
Community Notes: Remember to bring a WRAPPED gift of no more than $5 if you’d like to participate in the grab bag! (We’ll have one after each class.)

Make Up Day – Dec 20, 2012

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

“The Chief” – 5 x 3 minute AMRAPs of 3 power cleans (135/95#), 6 pushups, 9 squats

EMOM for 30 minutes – Snatch

Teams of 3 complete 10 rope climbs, 150 wallballs (20/14# to 10/9′), 100 pullups, 75 sandbag cleans (45/25#), 50 sandbag burpees, 10 rope climbs

Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2 then 8x40yd dash

“Nikki” – 1000m row, 25 OHS (135/95#), 25 toes through rings, 25 KB swings (70/53#), 50 abmat situps

Community Notes:  There will be a “grab bag” after the workouts on Saturday so remember to bring a 5 dollar gift if you are interested!

Daily WOD – Dec 19, 2012

Complete for time:

  • 1000m Row
  • 25 overhead squats (135/95# NTE 70%)
  • 25 toes through rings
  • 25 kb swings (70/53#)
  • 50 abmat situps

WOD Notes:  This workout was adapted from a CrossFit KOP workout called “Nikki”-  named after the one and only!  You can see the results from when they did it 110216.

Apparel Note:  ICA Hoodies are in for anyone who ordered them in advance!

Community Notes: Happy 18th birthday Chloe!

12 Days of Christmas!

Due to high demand for the 12 days of Christmas WOD (this Saturday), we just added a new class time – at 7:30am. That’s right – for all you early birds, here is your shot to get into and out of the gym before 9am! If you previously registered for the 9am or 10:30am and want to switch to 7:30am, you should be able to do that through MindBody. If you have any trouble, ask Nikki or John for help. Also – due to the new class time we will NOT be having Barbell Club this Satuday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Daily WOD – Dec 17, 2012

Teams of 3, one athlete working at a time complete:

  • 10 rope climbs
  • 150 wallballs (20/14# to 10/9′)
  • 100 pullups
  • 75 sandbag cleans(45/25)
  • 50 burpees over sandbag
  • 10 rope climbs

WOD Notes:  Rope climbs can be scaled to rope pulls (3 pulls = 1 climb).

Daily WOD – Dec 15, 2012

EMOM for 30:

1 Snatch (~90% 1RM)

WOD Notes:  EMOM stands for every minute on the minute.  This means at the start of each minute you will complete one snatch. We STRONGLY prefer a squat snatch, but if you can go much heavier on a power snatch we will consider that modification.  The weight you choose should be close to a 1 rep max, and should remain the same for all 30 reps. For newer athletes still learning the snatch technique, we may lighten your load and increase your reps… 

Community Notes: Happy Birthday Mike Hancock!!

Daily WOD – Dec 14, 2012

“The Chief”

Max rounds in 3 minutes of:

  • 3 power cleans (135/95#)
  • 6 push ups 
  • 9 air squats

Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 5 cycles. Score is total rounds completed.

WOD Notes: Only full rounds count toward your score! Compare to 111005

Community Notes:  Happy Birthday Jacki N (morning Jacki)!

Make Up Day – Dec 13, 2012

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up  one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Back Squat 1-30-1-20-1-10-1
  2. Complete 4 min of situps, 2 min of double unders, 3 min SU, 1.5 min DU, 2 min SU, 1 min DU, 1 min SU, .5 min DU; score is total reps
  3. “The Bear” See Monday, Dec 10 for details
  4. Complete 3 rounds for time of 400m run, 21 SDHP (75/55#), 21 thrusters (75/55#)
  5. Max height box jump then “12.1” AMRAP in 7 minutes of burpees

Daily WOD – Dec 12, 2012

Welcome Mike Ho.
Close!

Max height box jump

Then

“12.1”

AMRAP in 7 minutes of:

  • Burpees

WOD Notes:  This is another competition workout from last year.  The standard for burpees is that each athlete must set a mark 6″ above their highest reach and jump to touch that target with both hands at the top of each burpee.  Compare burpees to 120223.  Compare box jump to 120803.

 

Daily WOD – Dec 11, 2012

Everyone loves thrusters!

Complete 3 rounds for time of:

  • 400m run
  • 21 sumo deadlift high pull (75/55#)
  • 21 thrusters (75/55#)

Community Notes: A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Jaden and his mom! We collected a whole box of toys, clothes, and blankets, and enough money to buy almost $800 worth of gift cards! Your generosity is just amazing… We can say without a doubt you’ve made this family’s Christmas dreams come true! As posted earlier, we will be using a small portion of the money to buy a gift card for Armando as well.

Daily WOD – Dec 10, 2012

Welcome Katie! (First class!)

“The Bear”

Bear Complex 7-7-7-7-7

WOD Notes:  The bear complex is a barbell progression consisting of  power clean -> front squat -> push press -> back squat -> push press (from behind the head). For The Bear, you must tap the floor and repeat for a total of SEVEN consecutive bear complexes. A few ground rules:

  • You MAY NOT rest the bar on the floor until you complete all 7 times through the sequence. However, you can rest the bar anywhere on your body.
  • You ARE allowed to combine the front squat -> push press into a thruster. (Same for the back squat -> push press.)
  • You may NOT combine the power clean -> front squat.

For a video demonstration of the WOD, and to compare to last time we did this, see 111128.

Other Notes: Remember we have a new Monday evening schedule in effect! Classes tonight are at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm.

Daily WOD – Dec 8, 2012

Complete the following

  • 4 min situps
  • 2 min double unders
  • 3 min situps
  • 1.5 min DU
  • 2 min situps
  • 1 min DU
  • 1 min situps
  • 0.5 min DU

Score is total reps completed.

Community Notes:  Remember that Monday is the last day for any donations for Jaden and his mother!  We need to turn in the donations on Tuesday.  Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, your generosity has been wonderful!

Make Up Day – Dec 6, 2012

Tom F deadlift PR!

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. “Diane”  21-15-9 reps for time of deadlift (225/155#), handstand pushups
  2. Overhead squat 2-2-2-2-2-2 then 15-10-5 reps for time of push press (125/80) and 10 yd shuttle run
  3. “Three Little Girls” – “Little Angie” 25 pull ups, 25 pushups, 25 situps, 25 squats; “Little Karen” 75 wallballs for time (20/14# to 10/9′); “Little Izzie” 30 snatches for time (95/65#)
  4. Deficit deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 then weighted pull up 1-1-1-1-1
  5. “12.3” AMRAP in 18 of 15 box jumps (24/20″), 12 push press (115/75), 9 toes to bar

Daily WOD – Dec 5, 2012

Open WOD 12.3

AMRAP in 18 minutes of:

  • 15 box jumps (24/20″)
  • 12 push press (115/75#)
  • 9 toes to bar

WOD Notes:  The CrossFit Games season is starting up in March (if you didn’t read the article we posted on Sunday, go check it out!) We are going to be hitting some of the last two years’ workouts in the coming months to get people excited!  This was the third workout in last year’s competition.  Compare to 120308.

Daily WOD – Dec 4, 2012

400#

Deficit Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 (standing on 45# plate)

Then 

Weighted pull up 1-1-1-1-1-1

WOD Notes: Compare pull up to 120320.

Community Notes:  Thanks to everyone who showed up for class yesterday! It was our busiest day EVER at ICA!! It was also the second Monday in a row that we hit our class cap at the 4:30 class time. Therefore, starting next Monday we are changing the schedule! We will run classes at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00pm – on MONDAY NIGHTS ONLY. Please continue to be diligent about signing up for class, and if you are flexible to attend multiple class times, opt for the less filled classes. Thanks ICA!!

Daily WOD – Dec 3, 2012

Welcome Garrett (in the blue shirt)

“Three Little Girls”

(1) Little Angie – 25 pull-ups, 25 push-ups, 25 sit ups, 25 squats

(2) Little Karen – 75 wall balls (20/14# to 10/9′)

(3) Little Izzie – 30 power snatch (95/65#)

WOD Notes:  These workouts are based off the benchmark WODs Angie, Karen, and Isabel. We will have an 8 minute time cap on each WOD and a 5 minute break between WODs.  Compare to 110909.

Other Notes:  For all those who chronically forget to sign up for class, we had 13 people in two classes last Monday.  Don’t be the one who forgets!

Community Notes:  We will be placing the order for sweatshirts and T- shirts today.  If you want one and haven’t talked to Nikki or John yet, send us an email before noon today!

December Schedule & Announcements!

How is it already DECEMBER!?! We have some important dates and schedule changes this month due to the holidays, so please read carefully. If not explictly stated below, assume a normal schedule! These changes are also captured under the “Schedule Highlights” section in the upper right hand corner…

  • Dec 13 – Stretching & Mobility with Coach Mark, 6pm
  • Dec 22 – ICA’s “12 Days of Christmas” WOD. Class times at 9:00 and 10:30am. Sign up now! One time increase to 20 people per class for this WOD. Bring a $5 gift with you if you’d like to participate in the holiday grab bag!
  • Dec 24 – CLOSED
  • Dec 25 – CLOSED
  • Dec 26 – No 6:15am class or 6:30pm classes. We WILL run the 9:30am, 4:30pm, and 5:30pm classes.
  • Dec 31 – “Last Chance” Open Gym, 6:15am-10:30am. It’s your last chance to meet your 2012 goals!
  • Jan 1 – CLOSED
  • Jan 3 – Stretching & Mobility with Coach Mark, 6pm

Make Up Day – Nov 29, 2012

Come in between 4:30 and 7:30 to make up one of the last 5 workouts.  This week the choices are:

  1. Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5 then 500m row for time and 50 hollow rocks front/back
  2. Complete 21-15-9 reps for time of KB swings (70/53#), C2B pullups, box jumps (30/24″)
  3. 5 rounds for time of 10R DB thruster (45/25#), 10 burpees, 10L DB thruster, 10yd handstand walk
  4. Hang clean 3-3-3-3-3 then 3 rounds for time of 20 hang power cleans (95/65#) and 20 double unders
  5. Complete 50-30-10 reps for time of front squat (105/70#), box jumps (24/20″)

 

ICA Gear!

We have recently had several requests for more of the ICA hoodies, black T-shirts, and black tank tops.  We are going to put in an order next week, but it will be pre-order only! If you are interested in a hoodie or a shirt, let us know what you want by Sunday, Dec 2. Turnaround time should be 2-3 weeks.  Hoodies are $40 and shirts and tanks are both $20. Order now, pay when you pick them up.