Momentum

CrossFit Hackney are running the fifth Hackney Hustle on Friday 5th September. All you need to know: Any CrossFitter from anywhere is welcome to come and join the fun, ALL WODS are scalable to include anyone who would wish to participate. The evening will include 2 WODs (announced upon arrival), Maybe 3 ;-) Turn up from 6.30pm for 7.00pm start,... [Read more]

A good small business is constantly growing and learning every step of the way. At Momentum Training we are always looking at ways to improve what we do and keep our member motivated (Its all about the GAINZ).  In part 2 we will talk about why we are introducing the new levels. Over the last few moths the coaches at... [Read more]

The team at Momentum Training have invited Gore bioscience to host a seminar on nutrition and supplementation with a sports performance focus. With over 20 years of combined knowledge in biochemistry and nutrition, Robert Corney PhD and Calum Gore Med (bi) will be presenting. (more…)

CrossFit is full of pressing movements. Push-ups, Dips, HeSPU (headstand), Handstand Press-ups, Bench Press, Strict Press, Push-press, Push-Jerk, Split Jerk, Wall Balls, Thrusters, Burpees, etc… Over the coming weeks in the CrossFit skills classes we are going to be looking at pressing strength. Understanding the movements and finding out the weak links that effect individual upper body strength. So lets... [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]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 200m, 1:30 off until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 800m, Recover :90s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 400m, Recover :90s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: 60min TT Day 5 : Bike -: 60min TT Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 1200m, :60s off until form/pace deteriorates   Runner: Day 1: Repeat 400m, Recover :90s, until... [Read more]

Week 8/12 The majority of  week 8 will be a deload in preparation for the final macrocycle of the 12 weeks.  On Thursday this week we will continue with the focus of increasing your back squat PR.  On Saturday we will also aim to set a new PR on your power snatch, clean and jerk. Some fun WODS this week... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 1000m, Recover 3:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 5k, Recover 3:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 1M, Recover 3:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: 8 x :20s on, :10s off, use pool or open water Day 5 : Bike -:  8 x :20s on, :10s off, if possible use stationary... [Read more]

Week 7/12 The 12 week phase enters week 7 where CrossFit Athletes will aim to test snatch 2RM, power clean 2RM, and a Clean and Jerk 1RM.  The Fight Gone Bad capacity session continues of Friday with a cheeky tabata style FGB.  We enter week 2 of the 7 week back squat (leg strength) focus with the aim to improve you... [Read more]