Jan 6th-11th

January 5, 2025

All Aboard Jan 6th-11th

Good morning! It's that time again to sit down and read all about everything going on at CrossFit Lucky City this week.

The final results are in from the December challenge.
1st place- Erik and Morgan- 4,891 Lbs
2nd place- Michael and Val- 4,779 Lbs
3rd place- Tyler and Molly- 4,345 Lbs
Congratulations!! 

Committed club is getting a change! For everyone that makes the committed club each month will go into a drawing for a gift card! Make sure you are doing everything you can to make it to the gym!

You have spoken and we listened! This week you will notice a change in the workouts. Be on the lookout for more variety and complexity. Don't be intimidated by complex movements. As you all know, we can scale and adapt to each and every movement and workout to fit your individual needs.
This change will also include more focused lifting and aerobic capacity days to increase our ability to maintain lower heart rate during workouts. 

Saturday 7am class is here to stay!  This past Saturday was a great success and we all will work with our schedules to ensure that the class is there for you all! 

Strength
Monday- Hang Snatch
Tuesday- Hang Power Clean
Wednesday- Front Squats
Thursday-
Friday- Push Press

Workouts- Pay attention to the order of the workouts and strength for each day. Somedays we will be lifting after our metcons so we can get a feeling for lifting under fatigue.

It's the beginning of the week. Never miss a Monday! Today is a simple but challenging. 3 sets of double unders and push ups with a 2 min cap per set. Relax the shoulders and break up the push ups early so you have something left for the end. 

Tuesday is a 27 min AMRAP of cardio!! Calories on the rower, calories on the bike and shuttle sprints. This workout is written to spike the heart rate and recover and do it all over again while maintaining pace across 27 mins of work. 

Its humpday!! 3 rounds of calories on the rower, TTB and heavy front squats. Today is going to get the legs pumped up but don't forget how the core can get worked hard during each one of these movements. However, this does not mean to slack. This one is supposed to be painful!

Thursday is going to be our skill and aerobic capacity day. Today we have some rowing at 5/10 level but there is a little game involved!! It will be fun to see how consistent you can be. You will also perform some strict pull-up work to build capacity in that gymnastic movement. For those trying to get their first pull-up, this will be a huge help. For those that have pull-ups, this will build capacity and even build into C2B and Muscle ups.

Friday is here and it is he end of the week! today you have 5 sets consisting of deadlifts, burpees and calories on the bike/rower. Each round needs to be under 2:30. For most of us the bike is going to be the part that takes the longest. There is rest in between each set so stay moving and upright. Deadlifts should be unbroken, burpees done 1 at a time and done at a decent pace. 

Saturday is a long workout brought to you by Steven Walker and Morgan. 40 reps of almost everything you will do in the gym. Barbell, gymnastics, and core work. After each movement, you will run/row/ski/bike for a little cardio. Set a good pace and treat this like Murph. We can partner the full thing or cut reps in half. Don't forget we can scale movements and weight to keep ourselves working. 

It is going to be a great week and we cannot wait to see everyone in the gym! 

#herewego

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March 9, 2025
After taking a week off we are finally back for another edition of the All Aboard! This article gives you some insight into the week ahead at our gym and other things going on.Thank you for taking the time to read! If you are not a member, reach out to us! We would love to hear from you and show you why we are the best gym around! This week is the last week for the Open workouts. They will be hosted Saturday at 7am and 10am. Show up and cheer everyone on as they go hard! The open is a lot of fun and pushes yourself and others to the limits and you can truly see the progress you have made. There is a intermediate/scaled competition at CrossFit Firepit in GSO in April. Same sex teams of three. We are sending 4 people to represent. Even if you don't want to compete, we would love to have a HUGE cheering section! Things are in the works for a big MURPH event this year. Plan to be here and get in on the action! Strength Monday- Clean Complex Tuesday- Snatch Complex Wednesday- Jerk Thursday- Friday-Front Squat Workouts Our theme this week is Lord of the Rings #### **Monday:** **Rowing & Strength Work** - **Workout:** 5 sets of 500m/450m rowing with 1-minute rest, followed by two strength sets of deadlifts and strict handstand push-ups. - **Strategy:** Maintain a consistent rowing pace to stay under the 2-minute cap while keeping energy reserves for strength work. For deadlifts, use controlled reps and avoid burning out early. Scale handstand push-ups if needed (pike push-ups or seated dumbbell presses). - **Tip:** Focus on bracing your core for deadlifts and efficient breathing during the row. #### **Tuesday:** **Grip & Engine Burner** - **Workout:** 3 sets of toes-to-bar and burpee box jump overs with a 1:1 rest. - **Strategy:** Break toes-to-bar early (e.g., 5-5 or 6-4) to avoid grip fatigue. Pace the burpee box jumps—stay smooth rather than sprinting. - **Tip:** Use a controlled kip for toes-to-bar and step down from the box to conserve energy. #### **Wednesday:** **EMOM Conditioning** - **Workout:** Three 6-minute EMOM blocks with wall balls, bike/row/run, double unders, and dumbbell snatches. - **Strategy:** Aim to finish each movement in 30 seconds to allow for a brief recovery. Scale reps if necessary to maintain intensity. - **Tip:** Keep breathing steady and controlled, especially in transitions. Use efficient movement mechanics to stay consistent. #### **Thursday:** **Zone 2 Recovery & Handstand Practice** - **Workout:** 5-minute steady-state row with handstand walk practice every 5 minutes. - **Strategy:** Stay in an easy, conversational pace on the rower (around 60-70% effort). For handstand practice, focus on controlled movement rather than speed. - **Tip:** Engage shoulders and keep hips stacked for better balance in the handstand. #### **Friday:** **Leg & Core Endurance Challenge** - **Workout:** A descending ladder of running, dumbbell squats, and toes-to-bar. - **Strategy:** Pace the runs to recover for the squats. Break up toes-to-bar early (sets of 5-10). Squats should be unbroken or minimal breaks. - **Tip:** Keep an upright torso during squats and breathe steadily during the runs. Smooth transitions will save time. We cannot wait to see everyone in the gym! #herewego
February 23, 2025
Good afternoon! It looks like we have finally gotten a break from the cold weather. Enjoy some sunshine and fresh air and don't forget to get into the gym and wake the body up after a long winter hibernation. CF Open is starting Sat, March 1st. The workout will be programmed for Saturday's class. We are planning on having a mid-morning class as well. Be on the lookout through wodify and the FB group and announcements. We have some really cool things coming up in May and June. Be ready and be on the lookout. Get your training in now ;) Strength Monday- Power Snatch Tuesday- Back Squat Wednesday- Bench Press Thursday- DB Complex Friday- Workouts This workout on Monday focuses on explosive speed, endurance, and lower-body strength. Shuttle sprints enhance agility and cardiovascular capacity, while dumbbell box step-overs build leg power and stability. The 1:1 rest ratio ensures intensity is maintained while allowing partial recovery for sustained effort across all six sets. This workout on Tuesday emphasizes strength, conditioning, and core endurance. Shoulder-to-overheads build upper-body power, while bar-facing burpees drive metabolic intensity. Toes-to-bar, performed in controlled sets, enhance core engagement and grip endurance. The every-3-minute structure demands efficient pacing—pushing hard but maintaining consistency to avoid early fatigue across five sets. This workout on Wednesday tests aerobic capacity, coordination, and muscular endurance. Double-unders elevate heart rate and demand precision, while light power snatches challenge cycling efficiency and endurance. The strategy is to maintain steady pacing, minimize trip-ups on double-unders, and use controlled, efficient barbell cycling to sustain intensity throughout the 10-minute AMRAP. This workout on Thursday builds endurance, strength, and skill through structured intensity. The rowing EMOM drives aerobic capacity and recovery control. Squat snatches emphasize explosive power and technique under fatigue. Bar muscle-ups challenge upper-body strength and efficiency. The strategy is to stay consistent, control breathing, and maintain form across all movements. Saturday will be 25.1 Open Workout! Get in and see how much you have improved since last year. If you are new, come in and set a bench mark for yourself! See you all in the gym! #herewego
February 15, 2025
Good morning! We had some nice weather when NC decided to give use false spring. We are back to winter. Do not let that stop you from coming in and being consistent! We have the CF Open coming up at the end of the month. We will be hosting the workouts on Saturday mornings 7am and 9am. Come and cheer everyone on and compete against yourself from last year. We are in the planning stages of a in-house competition in May of 2025. It will be a Saturday morning and go for about half day. We are working on vendors and food truck for the competition. Be on the lookout for more information. We understand it is cold and cold in the gym. If you come in for open gym and use the heater, please ONLY run the heater for 10 mins MAX! If it needs more fuel, contact Erin or Jonathan. Old t-shirts for sale at the gym. $10 a shirt. If you want one contact Erin or Jonathan. Let's get to it! Strength Monday- Power Clean Tuesday- Push Jerk Wednesday- Snatch Thursday- Gymnastics Friday- Deadlift Saturday Workouts Monday’s workout is a high-intensity test of strength and endurance with three couplets, each followed by a 1:1 rest. Pacing is key—move efficiently through deadlifts, hang power cleans, and thrusters while staying steady on burpees. Focus on smooth barbell cycling, controlled transitions, and a strong push to the finish. Tuesday’s workout is a 15-minute grind split into three five-minute intervals. Each round starts with a 30/22-cal Assault Bike or a 500-meter row, followed by max reps of a movement for the remaining time. The first section features devil presses, demanding full-body strength and conditioning. The second shifts to alternating dumbbell power snatches, requiring power and efficiency. The final push is an all-out burpee effort, testing endurance and mental grit. The key is to pace the machine work to allow for consistent, high-rep output in each max effort phase. Wednesday’s workout is a simple but brutal test of endurance and core stamina. Athletes will start with a 60/48-calorie bike, followed by 100 GHD sit-ups or 150 AbMat sit-ups, then finish with another 60/48-calorie bike. With a 20-minute cap, pacing is key—push the bike but avoid burning out too early, maintain steady sit-up reps, and leave enough in the tank for a strong final effort on the bike. Friday’s 12-minute AMRAP is a mix of stamina, skill, and gymnastics. Athletes will grind through 100 wall ball shots, followed by 50 double-unders and 15 bar muscle-ups, repeating as many rounds as possible. The key is managing fatigue—breaking wall balls into smart sets, staying efficient on double-unders, and pacing bar muscle-ups to avoid burnout. Smooth transitions and consistent movement will maximize rounds. Saturday’s 40-minute AMRAP is a long grind focused on endurance and steady output. Each round consists of 30 dumbbell clean and jerks, 30 step-back lunges, and 30 calories on a machine. The key is pacing—maintain a sustainable rhythm, break up reps strategically, and keep transitions smooth to stay consistent over the full duration. Its going to be a great week at Lucky City Wellness. We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you in the gym!
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