Thur, Aug 21st

All the MMA classes will run at 19.00 on weeknights from September as well. I’ve noticed that when the MMA athletes train CrossFit immediately before training, there’s a noticable drop in skill and endurance. With the new timetable, they’ll be able to gain the most out of their MMA and CrossFit training.

On Being a Trainer – Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal

Scaling Professional Training – Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal

Tues, Aug 19th

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Colm

Workout of the Day:

“Fran”

21-15-9
Thrusters, 45Kg
Pull Ups

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Previous attempts at Fran:

May 13th

January 14th

December 17th

During a power failure, Kyle provided the light so others could work out

The Not So Thrifty Gene – Robb Wolf

Mon, Aug 18th

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Colm

Workout of the Day:
Back Squat:
1-1-1-1-1

then
7 Rounds
7 Deadlifts
7 Hang Power Cleans [wmv] [mov]
7 Push Presses [wmv][mov]

Recommended weight – 30Kg

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Previous Back Squats:
Jul 16th (3RM)
June 18th (1RM)
May 5th (5RM)

Thanks to Stee from Spartan MMA for sourcing and installing our new pull up bar, and Amy, Shane and Peter for their help painting and cleaning up the gym over the weekend. It’s not fully upgraded just yet, but it’s looking a hell of a lot better. Thank you so much!

Barbell Positioning, Mark Rippetoe – video [wmv] [mov]

Why Fitness? Greg Glassman, CFJ

Sat, Aug 16th

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Colm

Workout of the Day
“Cindy”
As Many Rounds as Possible in 20 Minutes of:
5 Pull Ups
10 Push Ups
15 Squats

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Previous attempts at Cindy:
June 11th
May 12th
March 5th

Shane tries out the new “Impressively Large” Bumper Plates from Jordan Free Weights. Jordan gave us a brilliant discount and had the weights delivered to Ireland within a week. We’d highly recommend them.

Food tonight? Let me know if you’re coming. Also, only two spots left on the gymnastics workshop for next weekend.