Strength WOD: Shoulder Press (20 minute cap) Warm-up 10, 8, 5, gradually increasing weight, then 3 reps @ 65% 1RM 3 reps @ 75% 1RM 3 reps @ 85% 1RM     Conditioning WOD: “Goblet Cleaning” 5 Clean and Jerk (155/103) 10 Goblet Squats (53/35)* 15 Knees-2-Elbows   3 rounds for time *Rx+ option: Goblet Pistols (20) 5 each leg     Post weights for SP and time to commentsRead more

Happy Birthday to all September babies: Christine Steichen, Susan Alonzi, Bob Morgan   “Sapphire”   With a partner, perform equal work at the following, 2-4-6-8-10-8-6-4-2 rep rounds of: Wall Climbs Kettlebell Snatches (53/35) Wall-ball Shots (20/14) @ (10/9′)   For Time     Post time to commentsRead more

    REST DAY         Competitors Class 1730-1900 If you are interested in “uping your game”, come give it a try!   Competitors class is for those members that want to take their Functional Fitness to the next level. All MP members are welcome to join this class. WOD’s for this class will not be posted on the website the night before. When coming to this class, you will be expected to have a basic knowledge of all Functional Fitness movements. Ideally, you are familiar with and can be responsible for your own scaling, if necessary. Those that chose to attend this class, please come prepared for any movement/ exercise that can be found in Functional Fitness. There will be brief warm-up instruction, but basic knowledge is the responsibility of the athlete. Attendees will be encouraged to FULLY participate in whatever is programmed. This class is fast...Read more

Reminder: Competitor’s Class starts Thursday at 1730-1900.     “Admit it…you love this!”   Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of: 10 Box Jumps (30/24″) 5 Handstand Push-ups 10 Kettlebell Swings (70/53)   Run 1100m and rest for a total of 10 minutes   Complete as many rounds as possible in 9 minutes: 10 Box Jumps (30/24″) 5 Handstand Push-ups 10 Kettlebell Swings (70/53)     Post number of rounds and extra reps for each section and run time to comments Compare to Tuesday, 04 September 2012Read more

Great fun with MP Fitness and Vertical Functional Fitness friends!     Strength WOD: Perform the following for quality (20 minute cap): Front Squat Warm-up: 10, 8, 6 rep, gradual weight increase 5 @ 60% 1RM Clean 5 @ 70% 1RM Clean 5 @ 80% 1RM Clean     Speed WOD: 21-18-15-12-9 rep rounds of: Deadlifts (50% of 1RM) Slammers (12/8)   For Time     Post weights used and time to commentsRead more