We've updated, re-arranged, and added to our list of upcoming Elements Workshops, both here at our Manhattan location and also out in Brooklyn. If you'd like to become a member of CFNYC, come try a free beginners' class or two, sign up for an Elements Workshop (or Elements Privates if you would prefer), and then become a Black Boxer by joining our gym and hitting the WODs (i.e., "Workout of the Day") on a regular basis.
If you're wondering exactly how CrossFit NYC can help you get in better shape, read Brian R.'s story below...
Thursday 081002
With a continuously running clock do one 135 pound Clean and Jerk the first minute, two 135 pound Clean and Jerks the second minute, three 135 pound Clean and Jerks the third minute... continuing as long as you are able.
Use as many sets each minute as needed.
Post number of minutes completed to comments.
I knew that our recent Elements grad and new member, Brian R., was going to be leaving us soon to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) for the Marines. I asked him to write up a bit about his experiences with CrossFit and how if helped him prepare for OCS. Here's what he had to say:
I've only been doing crossfit for a month and a half now, so my results aren't super dramatic, but it's for sure given me a lot of strength and confidence. My OCS preparation before Crossfit was limited to targeted training in running, pullups, and crunches, which are the 3 elements of the Marine Physical Fitness Test. Even though I was making gains in those three areas, my workouts didn't really push my limits, and I was not becoming a balanced athlete. I realized this in my first Elements class after 4 minutes of Tabata squats!
The high intensity of every WOD leaves me dripping sweat and gasping for air, even though some days it's over in under 10 minutes. Since I've started Crossfit, I don't run or do pull ups or abs quite as often as I did when that was the entirety of my workout program, yet I haven't seen any drops in those numbers. If anything, they've gone up. On top of that, I've never felt stronger or better in my life. Every WOD is like a shock to my body that pushes it closer and closer to AWESOME. Yeah, so that's my story, let me know if you want me to answer any specific questions!
I then asked him for some of his training details, including age, height and weight, along with some PRs. He wrote the following:
I'm 21, 6 ft, 165 lb.
I only did the Crossfit Total once and it was during Elements, so I really don't remember. "Fran" took me 7.5 minutes, but that was with 75 lb bar. I got 8 rounds and 90 pullups on "Nicole" the other day. I was really pleased with that one, I think it showed that I've grown a lot. Sorry I don't have more/better stats, I haven't been doing it very long!
Brian R. works his overhead squat form with a PVC:
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