Momentum

In week 1 of the pushing edge we talka baout shoulder stability and the anatomy of the shoulder.  Its not uncommon for most weakend warriors to have weak rotator cuff muscles. We went on to test a 1RM bench press and the structual balance of the shoulder. In week 2 we took the 1RM bench press and used it to... [Read more]

A massive thank you to everyone who completed the survey in the summer. We read every response, and we’ve taken it all on board. There are some things we can’t do much about (like Josh’s hair), but the below is a summary of some of the common themes and the changes we’ve made or will be making in response to... [Read more]

What is CrossFit Foundations? CrossFit Foundations is a set of lessons designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to participate in a CrossFit class at CrossFit Hackney (and any other CrossFit affiliate you might visit for that matter!). The CrossFit Hackney Foundations programme is not part of your normal membership.  It has been designed to introduce... [Read more]

Week 10/12 The weeks continue to roll on and the GAINZ in the gym are slowly creeping up.  A number of members have made some very honest improvements in their Olympic lifting ability.  Its also going to be interesting to see how the back squat leg strenght improvements will go in the final few weeks. The new CrossFit Engine Work... [Read more]

In week 1 we played around with a 1RM bench press and we tested the structual balance of the internal and external rotators of the shoulder.  This week we will use this information to test your overhead pressing (OHP) strength.  You may have noticed that the new CFH Levels have been released, and a number of the weightlifting movements have been... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 800m, recover 3:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 15M TT Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 800m, recover 3:00 until form/pace deteriorates   Runner: Day... [Read more]

Week 9/12 The final macrocycle starts of this 12 week phase starts this week.  The design of the CFH programming has changed this month as we have implemented a new CFH levels system.  Please take the time to read the blog posts regarding these changes. Its not all about the WOD.  On Tuesday and Friday will introduce CrossFit Engine Work.... [Read more]

The post you have all been waiting for has finally arrived.   After part 1 and part 2  this CFH training ethos part 3 post will detail the CrossFit Hackney levels.  As of September  2014 CFH will be introducing the new training ethos and the new levels. Please be aware: 1. September will be a trial period and CFH will... [Read more]

In part 1 we talked about the new structure of the CrossFit classes (please read this post before continuing). In part 3 we will release the details of the levels. As Momentum Training continues to grow so does the vast ability of our members.  At one end of the scale, our long serving members are showing solid improvements in their... [Read more]