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WOD Thursday 16th May ’13

By |2013-05-16T07:50:54+01:00May 16th, 2013|WOD|

WOD Bear Complex 5 sets of the following sequence Power Clean Front Squat Push Press Back Squat Push Press 5 rounds - work up to max load There is no time component - once you started you can rest anywhere anytime during the sequence but the bar may not rest on the ground Steph Dekker, coaches and a number of members are leaving to Copenhagen for the Regionals today! Steph will represent CrossFit Glasgow, Scottish CrossFit and a growing contingent of highly competitive female athletes forged in the UK. Regardless of how she finishes, we are all incredibly proud of her having finished the Open as the 19th fittest woman in Europe and look forward to her showcasing her talent on the international stage. All official postings and Heat Schedule will be available online on the CrossFit Games  site. For detailed information please see the CrossFit Games Regional page: http://games.crossfit.com/region/europe The CrossFit Games official Leaderboard will have current scoring of our event all weekend: CrossFit Games Official Leaderboard The action can also be followed on Twitter https://twitter.com/CFGEuropeReg There is also some unconfirmed chatter about a live feed from ESPN. The gym will be open as normal this weekend but if you have any queries that you need addressed by the head coaches, please contact us at info@crossfitglasgow.com. Jonny’s mobility class will be on as normal t0night, however, there will be no Girls’ WOD on Saturday morning. Weekend opening hours will be Saturday 9-12 and Sunday 10-12.  Andy Macmaster will be around to [...]

WOD Tuesday 14th May ’13

By |2013-05-13T22:37:01+01:00May 13th, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. For time: 2x block run 25 hang power cleans 70/45 25 deadlifts 70/45 2x block run B. 100 abmat sit ups  Tonight, 19.15 there is no regular WOD but instead it is Olympic Lifting.  For those of you that were struggling with your overhead squats and push jerks yesterday, this is a perfect opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of weightlifting.  It costs just £3 per person and you are learning directly from one of the best coaches in Scotland. Colette Will, thanks to all your support and donations, made it to Austria and finished 3rd in her weight category at the Women's International Grand Prix! Keep up to date with Scottish Weightlifting by following this page here This weekend is the CrossFit Games European Regionals.  Steph Dekker will be competing and a number of coaches and members will be going to Copenhagen to lend their support and make use of CrossFit Glasgow's prize for being the largest team in Europe!  As a result the gym will be operating on limited staff from Thursday to Sunday.  There will be no Fundamentals on 18.30 Thursday or 17.30 Friday.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused, we simply do not have the staff.  Regular gym hours will operate as normal. Saturday there will be no girls WOD.  Gym will be open from 9-12 and it will be open gym, so come in and work on weaknesses or do a WOD from earlier in the week with a friend. Sunday [...]

WOD Monday 13th May ’13

By |2013-05-12T19:54:23+01:00May 12th, 2013|WOD|

WOD For time: 10 press 15 overhead squats 20 push press 25 front squat 30 push jerk 35 back squats M- 50kg / F- 35kg There is more work being done to the rig, unfortunately the end is out of bounds for all but the Fundamentals.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused. From Thursday a number of coaches will be going to Copenhagen for the CrossFit Games European Regionals.  The gym will run as normal and classes will continue to operate at regular times. If you need to get in touch with one of the coaches please use our email info@crossfitglasgow.com The British are Coming T-shirts will be delivered on Thursday or Friday.  If you are going to Copenhagen then please let me know and I will make sure they are brought to Denmark for you. Olympic lifting will be on tomorrow night at 19.15.  

WOD Friday 10th May ’13

By |2013-05-09T20:59:02+01:00May 9th, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. 10x yoke walks 200/175% bodyweight B. for time: 21-15-9 wallballs pull ups Next week some of the coaches are away for the CrossFit Games Regionals!  Steph Dekker will be competing and we will not return till Sunday.  There may be some disruption to Fundamentals and opening hours but we are working hard to remedy this over the coming weekend. Links to the Regionals can be found here and there may be a live feed from Europe so be sure to watch the website. Failing that we will keep you updated on Twitter.

WOD Wednesday 8th May ’13

By |2013-05-07T21:48:31+01:00May 7th, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. 8min AMRAP 5 pull ups 10 press ups 15 jumping lunges B. 8min AMRAP 3x block run max wall balls C. 8min AMRAP 20 thrusters 20 abmat sit ups Tomorrow night 19.15 is mobility with Jonny.! Day 1 regionals WODs have been released, can be seen here

WOD Tuesday 7th May ’13

By |2013-05-06T19:00:56+01:00May 6th, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. every minute on the minute for 10mins - odds - max wall climbs - evens - max toes to bar B. For time: 50 burpee box jumps - every 3mins do a block run for 9 mins.  Time cap 15mins.

WOD Monday 6th May ’13

By |2013-05-05T15:18:42+01:00May 5th, 2013|WOD|

WOD Diane 21-15-9 reps, for time Deadlift 100/65 Handstand push-ups Today we are open from 06.15 - 13.15.  Fundamentals will run at 06.15 only. Tuesday we are back to normal working hours. Tuesday 19.15 is Olympic Lifting with Ray Cavanagh. Thursday 19.15 is mobility with resident physiotherapist Jonny Kilpatrick.

WOD Friday 3rd May ’13

By |2013-05-02T20:46:37+01:00May 2nd, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. max weight yoke walk B. max weight farmers carry C. 100 pistols We would just like to wish CFG athlete Rodger Sangster the best of luck this weekend as he travels to Reebok CrossFit Stockport for his CrossFit Level 1.  Enjoy the weekend!

WOD Thursday 2nd May ’13

By |2013-05-01T19:34:17+01:00May 1st, 2013|WOD|

WOD A. 10min running clock evens - max thrusters 60/40 odds - 10 pull ups or 6 c2b pull ups or 3 bar muscle ups B. 5mins of fun (complex to be decided during the class) Tonight, 19.15, there is no WOD and Jonny is hosting another mobility class.  Just £3 per person.  In these classes he will teach you how to identify and take care of any niggles and pains before they become injuries.  He will also be able to offer advice and book you in for sessions should you require treatment.  The rigours of training both in and outside the box take their toll, be sure to use his methods to keep limber and increase your awareness of how you feel. For the rest of this week we will be operating with limited staff.  On Monday we will only be open from 06.15 to 13.15.

WOD Tuesday 30th April ’13

By |2013-04-29T21:53:34+01:00April 29th, 2013|WOD|

WOD  A. 3-3-3-3-3 back squat B. 1-1-1 deadlift Thank you all for the donations towards Colette's travel to the weightlifting competition in Austria. Tonight, 19.15 we have weightlifting with Ray and Colette.  It costs just £3 per person and the experience is invaluable, well worth a visit for those new to power cleans and snatches! Next week, Monday 6th, we will be operating on limited opening hours, 6.15-13.00.  The gym will have no regular WODs but coaches will be present so use the opportunity to work on weaknesses and develop technique.

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