Momentum

In week 1 of snatch skills,  we looked at the overhead squat (the receiving position of the snatch).  The aim of this session was to point out flexibility elements and strength elements that each participant should work on to improve their OHS position. The full snatch is one of the most complicated movements in all of sports. An athlete has... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 25m, recover 25m easy, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 400m, recover 400m spin, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 100m, recover 100m walk, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 6:00 on, 4:00 off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 20M TT Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 6:00 on, 4:00 off, until... [Read more]

The coming 12 weeks of CrossFit Hackney programming will require all "CrossFit Athletes" to know and record their weights. The program is designed to improve the athletes strength by specifically focusing on percentages. "TESTING DAYS" will appear in the program each month. These are a chance for athletes to monitor progress and set new personal records.  The month will have... [Read more]

A number of members have asked form some help to improve their Olympic snatch technique. Over the years Tom and I have both done multiple Olympic lifting courses and trained with different lifting coaches, the most recent being the Catalyst Athletics course.  Every single one of them has taught the snatch in their own different way.  Some like to teach... [Read more]

They are in every box, gym, yoga studio, and sports club in all shapes and sizes, textures and densities! I get a lot of questions about foam rollers! How often? How hard? How long? Before or after exercise? Which muscles? (more…)

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 250m, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 1.5k, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 800m, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: 1000m @ 85% 800m TT pace Day 5 : Bike -: Repeat :90 on, :60s off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 6: Run  -: 10k @ 85% race pace... [Read more]

This week will be a deload week in preparation for a 13 week macrocycle ahead.  A phase that will be very challenging and rewarding for those who train smart and take this opportunity maximise their recovery.  The next phase will have a heavy strength focus working towards 1RM testing for cleans, jerks, snatches and squats. Some food for thought: The... [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 50m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 500m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 200m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 15M @ 85% race pace Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until... [Read more]