Heavier is Not Always Better
Here’s a great article about scaling your workouts to get more power. It’s not all about how heavy you are lifting. It’s about the swiftness–the power–of your workout. Figuring out what weight you should be lifting is a little easier with the formula Jon Gilson discusses in his article: Zatsiorsky, Scaling, and Power, recently reprinted [...]
March Madness Wrap-Up Week
Hard to believe March is nearly over. We’ve seen the official start of Spring, summer-like days and hopefully the last few wintery ones, too. Like last night and today — what the heck, howling wind? We’ve also seen a month full of hard work at GymCore. Well done, everybody. This week marks the end of [...]
We Want Your Music
Give it to us. Please? We’re adding some newbies to The Playlist at GymCore and we want to know, what do YOU you want to listen to during the WOD? Now’s your chance. Please send your likes to katmansfield@gmail.com and then keep your ears tuned for your favorite jams!
Your SuperBowl Weekend GymCore CrossFit Report
Saturday, February 4, 2012—9 AM Buddy WOD Well, it was a tie. When we asked you, so what was your favorite part of the WOD today? the overwhelming response was: “Power Cleans” and “working with my teammate.” Awww, well, shucks. **Blushing** Way to bring it in teammate style before the big game, everybody! Sunday, [...]
GymCore CrossFit WOD Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Weightlifting: 2RM Hang Power Clean WOD: 4 Rounds 12 Ring Rows 40 Squats 1 min. rest Stretch/Foam Roll
GymCore CrossFit WOD, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
Strength: 1RM Press WOD: Isabel 30 Snatches 135/95 Stretch/Foam Roll
GymCore CrossFit WOD Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
Strength: 3×5 Sumo Deadlift Challenge: 250m Row for time WOD: 5 Rounds 10 Deadlifts 225/155 15 Supermans 25 Double Unders Stretch/Foam Roll
GymCore CrossFit WOD Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
Weightlifting: 5×2 Split Jerk Challenge: Plank Hold for time WOD: AMRAP 15 mins. 6 Ring Dips 12 Box Jumps 24/20 18 V-ups Stretch/Foam Roll
GymCore CrossFit WOD Monday, Jan. 30, 2012
Strength: 1RM Back Squat WOD: 15-12-9-6-9-12-15 Pullups Front Squats 95/65 Stretch/Foam Roll
GymCore CrossFit WOD Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012
8am: Open Gym/WOD Make-up 9am: Buddy WOD Teams of 4 Split and complete reps/distance for time: One person at each exercise at a time 4000m Row 400 Mountain Climbers 400 Situps 300 Box Jumps Stretch/Foam Roll
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