Sept.2

September 1, 2010 by George  
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WOD
With a 95/75 lb Barbell
3 Rounds
  • 10 Front Squat
  • 7 Good Morning
  • 10 Back Squat
- in between each round and after your last round complete 10 bar roll outs.
Get to know “OPT” James Fitzgerald and how CrossFit has become his sport.  Ring true for you?
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NUTRITION SEMINAR TONIGHT!!! 6:30pm.  Still room available.  Join Daniel & Andrea to a look into different recommended eating styles for weightloss, performance, scientific supplementation, FirePower programs available, and more!
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We are trying to plan a trip to October Fest (Kitchener) on Oct 16th. The plan: rent a bus, wearing your best lederhosen, and do some slap-happy German dancing. if you are interested email Andrea or George (moreso Andrea – George doesn’t check his email).
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Schedule Note: starting next week (Wednesday) the 10:00am classes revert back to 9:30am.
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A special thank you to all members:
As of this week, the summer hockey program is winding down.  I wanted to say thanks to all FirePower members for sharing the space and accommodating the hockey guys and their intensive training.  The program is turning out some incredible athletes. On behalf of all the guys, thanks a lot.   From Scott Kerr, FirePower Hockey .
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August 31

August 30, 2010 by George  
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Snatch skill work

CrossFit at the Cottage! Shawn, Sarah & Chris

Then:

3 rounds of:
200 meter run
20 Thrusters, 95/65
3 rounds of “Cindy”
*one round of Cindy is 5 pull ups/10 push ups/15 squats

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August 30

August 29, 2010 by George  
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5 rounds for time:

Karyn's African Adventure

  • 10 squat cleans  135/95 lbs
  • 15 GHD sit ups

** sub knee to elbows for ghd

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FREE Nutrition Seminar THIS THURSDAY 6:30pm.  Email Andrea to RSVP

FirePower SuperKids & TeenFit fall programs begin again next week!  Get signed up online today.  New for this fall, classes are at 5:30pm and will run concurrently with the 5:30pm wod.  TeenFit will be at 6:30pm – no parent class available at that time yet.

Mark your calendars:

  • September 10th: Couples Massage Seminar. 1st of 4 events this fall.  This is for relaxation, sports and stress relief…not happy endings.
  • September 25th: Euchre Gone Bad!  FirePower’s fundraising Euchre Tourney – no skills required!  Details to come.
  • October 15th: Trek or Treat 5k & 10k night time run, plus “The Creepy Mile” for kids.
  • October 16th/17th: First Aid/CPR training, hosted by our super paramedic Mike “The Hammer” Hector.  Cost is $85pp.  Sign up to come but space is limited.  Email Andrea if you want to reserve early!
  • October 16th: OctoberFest (Kitchener).  Contact George if you want to come!
  • October 30th: FirePower 3rd annual Crazy-OutOfControl-OMG, did you see what Shawn & Chris are wearing-Halloween Party.  A NOT TO BE MISSED event!
  • November 6th: FireFighter Appreciation Day & Fitness Challenge
  • November 21st: Milton Santa Clause Parade – we are submitting a group to walk, burpee, ride, etc in the parade. Kids welcome!
  • December 18th: FirePower Christmas Party

A calendar is coming – just had some online issues to sort out.  Stay tuned!  Just book the above dates in your family calendar now!

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August 28

August 27, 2010 by George  
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WOD: In team of 2….

Partner #1 rows 500m while
Partner #2 Goblet Squats w 1 pood KB (35lbs)

Paul fits in a little CrossFit in Vermont

Switch positions and repeat; then,
Partner #1 rows 500m while
Partner #2 Shoulder Presses (35lb bar/45lbs bar)
Switch positions and repeat; then,
Partner #1 rows 500m while
Partner #2 jump squats
Switch positions and repeat then,
Partner # 1 rows 500m while
Partner #2 Push press ( same weight )
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August 25

August 24, 2010 by George  
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Cindy
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

OR

Mary
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Handstand Push-ups
10 One legged squats, alternating
15 Pull-ups

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August 24

August 23, 2010 by George  
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For time:

10-9-8-7-6……1

Push jerks  135/95

Box jumps  36″/28″

Every time you drop the bar or fail at a box jump perform 5 burpees.

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August 23

August 22, 2010 by George  
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Warm up, 2 rounds
Pass throughs x 5
Deadhang Chin ups x 10

CF Endurance Cert

L-Sit Pull ups x 5
Row 100 meters

Dynamic Movement
90 degree quad stretch
Lunge Complex
Inch Worms with dynamic push ups
Shoulder Mobility
Hollow Rocks (30 seconds)
Supermans

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WOD For time:
30 Overhead Squats 95#/65#
30 Pullups (chest to bar)
30 Squat  Snatches 95#/65#
30 Toes to Bar
30 SDHP 95#/65#
30 Air Squats
30 KB Swings 24kg/16kg

Well its over..we survived !!  Mark, Andrew, Andrea and myself.  Another fantastic cert. I want to thank Jason Leydon and his crew from CrossFit Endurance for a great weekend. If you have an interest in running more efficiently, reducing discomfort or injuries, increasing your running speed, improving your CrossFit WOD times, Pose running is where it at! ( even you George ) We will be introducing some drills and  running techniques soon.  Thanks to Mark for coordinating the R&E cert and making it a great success!

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August 19

August 18, 2010 by George  
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Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
100 m Run
1.5/1 pood Kettlebell swings, 12 reps
10 box jumps  24/20

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August 17

August 16, 2010 by George  
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Jason Peters

For time:
50 Ring Dips
Run 400 meters
50 Push-ups
Run 400 meters
50 Handstand push-ups
Run 400 meters

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***note*** The gym will be closed this weekend due to the CrossFit Endurance Cert.

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August 9

August 8, 2010 by George  
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As many rounds as possible for 20 mins of:

7 back squat  185/120lbs

10 over head lunge steps 45/25lbs

7 burpees

10 plate squats 45/25lbs

** check out Sunday’s post for our golf outing..sign up before Wednesday.

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