Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Cleans, a MetCon, and Turkish Get-ups!

December Price Break!

Amplify Members-- we like what you do. For December, our thanks to you is a discounted monthly rate, just for being a part of what we do. Talk to us at the gym for this week's special rate going into next month, which is only for existing members. YOU are what make our gym awesome, each and every day. YOU deserve an end of the year break. YOU are what will keep Amplify thriving going into 2013.

Like what we do? Spread the word. Share our page, invite a friend or family member, or simply continue to spread your accomplishments with pride. The new facility is filled with great people, and Amplify is a community in the truest sense of the word. And so, from the trainers to you, thank you.

CrossFit Darien Fundraiser

Brian Rupsis is the owner and head trainer of CrossFit Darien. On August 22, 2012 he was suddenly and unexpectedly diagnosed with leukemia.  A fundraiser in his name will take place on Dec 15th, 2012 with heats starting at 10am. Please register for the event in advance at crossfitdarien.wodhub.com for assigned heats or sign up on location to do the workout in a later heat. A $23 fee is required to participate in the event. All donations go to the Rupsis Family Fund, helping Brian and his family with the medical bills and other costs associated with his diagnosis and treatment.

More info here: http://www.crossfitdarien.com/CFD/Brians_Fundraiser.html 

TUESDAY Strength Clean High-Pulls; Power Clean [wmv][mov]

Every 40 seconds for 6 minutes perform: 2 Clean High-Pulls + 1 Power Clean

Conditioning 3 Rounds For Total Reps Per Exercise: • 1 Minute of Max Reps of Over the Box Jumps • 1 Minute of Max Reps of Pull-ups • 1 Minute of Max Reps of Power Cleans (#135/95) • Rest 1 Minute

Post Workout 4 Minutes of Kettlebell Turkish Get-ups

* Perform 2 reps per arm at a time while keeping good technique.

Turkish Get-up Demo, with Jeff M.