"Wednesday 7.31.2019"

1. Vagabond Next Beginners Class on August 5th, 2019:
We offer our Beginners Program, which is mandatory before entering the group class and will be directed through a well organized and efficient program. The duration of the Beginners Class Program is 6 small group sessions, which will last two weeks long. We will teach you the fundamentals of our Strength and Conditioning Program to help make your transition into the classes a little easier for you within a small group setting.
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2. Kettlebell Kitchen At Vagabond:
We are excited to announce our partnership with Kettlebell Kitchen- a performance food brand! Meals crafted by classically trained chefs, KettlebellKitchen is an easy & convenient way to clean up your nutrition, recover faster, work harder, and have fresh meals delivered right to the gym. Fuel the hardest working machine you know- your body!”
They will make their first delivery to our gym on Monday, January 22nd (and every Monday & Thursday).
The order cutoffs are:
• Wednesday (Today!) evening by midnight for Monday delivery • Saturday evening by midnight for Thursday delivery
The complete menu, along with ingredient lists and nutrition facts can be found here:
http://kettlebellkitchen.com/menu.php
Ordering instructions and FAQs can be found here:
http://www.kettlebellkitchen.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Please use the gym zip code 02375 when building your account.

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3. Vagabond Throwdown Competition with CrossFit First Down of Mansfield on Saturday, September 28th
SAVE the DATE for the annual member THROWDOWN! This year we are holding this members-only competition at Vagabond for Vagabond Members and CrossFit First Down of Mansfield from 9AM-3PM on Sept. 28th- registration is live! This is always a great day at Vagabond and is open to all fitness levels for RX or Scaled. If you’re thinking of a great challenge or pushing yourself in a new way, think about signing up! We’ll also need lots of judges! Any questions, please ask any coach and be on the lookout for the sign up soon! Cost to compete is $25 and includes a custom t-shirt from Forever Fierce-Judges get free t-shirts! This is a great community builder and a great way to spend a Saturday with your friends and fellow members of the gym. One male and one female from both divisions will be crowned winner at the end of the day!
The Challenge will test familiar movements and energy systems that we train on a consistent basis at the group classes- All are encouraged to participate in this fun day! Here’s Some General Standards for the Vagabond Internal Competition- official workouts to be announced soon!

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER TO COMPETE/VOLUNTEER.

https://vagabond-crossfit.triib.com/events/throw-down-competition-vagabond-crossfit-first-down/

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4. Dr. Andrew Millet’s Low Back Health Seminar on Saturday, October 5th @ 1030 am @ Vagabond CrossFit, sign up at Facebook Event Page:

The Bulletproof Your Low Back seminar is a way for athletes and active individuals to take an active role in working on their mobility, stability, and strength through various exercises, movements, etc. to help put themselves in the best position to avoid low back pain with training and lifting.

Cost of seminar is $25 and can pay thru Vagabond System.

Bio on Presenter:
Andrew Millett MSPT, SFMA, CSCS is a sports orthopedic physical therapist with a background in Strength and Conditioning. He is the owner of Move Strong Physical Therapy, LLC. His practice uses a combination of manual therapy (dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, etc.), exercise, and strength training to help athletes of all ages and abilities move and feel better. He has worked with athletes ranging from middle school age up to the professional and Olympic ranks.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2770103116337120/

Vagabond/First Down Throwdown!

I. Dynamic and Mobility Prep Warm-Up:
Lifestyle + Fitness Phase Prep
3 minutes of zone 1 work
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3-5 minutes of coach led warm up
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3 Sets of the following of Coach Run Warm-Up:
30 Seconds of Front Lean Rest
Rest 10 Seconds
30 Seconds of Airdyne
Rest 10 Seconds
5 indian push ups(focus on t-spine opening)
Rest 10 Seconds

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II. Phases Strength + Conditioning:

A. Lifestyle Phase

Posterior Bending + PC/Core + Conditioning

A. Sumo Deadlift, 6 sets of 1 rep, rest 30 seconds between sets.

Use Plates to decreased range of motion to help those who cannot get into proper setup, if needed.

Last week we did 6 sets of 2 reps, go up in weight this week.

B1. Banded Leg Curls, 25 reps x 2 sets, rest 30 seconds.

B2. KB Farmer’s Walk, 50 meters(to corner), rest 15 seconds, 50 meters(walk back to ramp) x 2 sets, rest 30 seconds.

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C. Conditioning of the following:

8 Sets of the following:

1 Minute Cal Row

Rest 15 Seconds

30 Second Jump Rope Singles

Rest 15 Seconds

30 Second No Push-Up Burpees

Rest 30 Seconds

Total 24 Minutes

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B. Fitness Phase

Lower Body + Single Leg/Core + Conditioning

A. Front Squat, 8 sets of 2 reps @ 50% of 1RM, rest 30 seconds between sets.

Last Time Tested 1RM: 1/21/19

Week 4 of Front Squat-Deload Week

B1. Single Leg Box Step-Ups Weighted, 8 reps/each leg x 2 sets, rest 45 seconds.

B2. Ball Pressing Core, 8 reps @ 3 second hold x 2 sets, rest 45 seconds.

If you have any issues with a Hernia, choose to do KB Farmer’s Walk, 100 meters x 2 sets.

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C. Conditioning of the following: 

8 Sets of the following:

1 Minute Cal Assault Bike

Rest 15 Seconds

30 Second Wall Balls

Rest 15 Seconds

30 Second Jump Rope

Rest 30 Seconds

Total 24 Minutes

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C. Competition Phase

Squat High Bar + Single Leg + Upper Body Pull + Upper Body Push + Core/PC + Cond.

A. Traditional Deadlift, 5 sets of 1.1.1, rest as needed between sets.

Make sure it’s not a slow eccentric, get right to the bottom, pause for 10-15 seconds between clusters.

B. Handstand Push-Up Complex of the following:

3 Strict Handstand Push-Ups + 3 Kipping Handstand Push-Ups + 3 Shoulder Taps/each side x 5 sets, rest as needed between sets.

C1. Single Leg Contralateral Box Step-Ups, 5 reps/each leg x 4 sets, rest 60 seconds.

Have KB in front rack position in one arm, and step up with opposite leg, and keep feet on box.

C2. Standing Pallof Press, 5 reps/each way x 4 sets, rest 60 seconds.

C3. DB Floor Heavy Press, 5 reps x 4 sets, rest 60 seconds.

C4. Bird Dogs, 5 reps @ 5 second hold x 4 sets, rest 60 seconds.

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D. Complete the following of:

10 Sets of the following:

Row 150 Meters Hard Hard Pace, rest 2 plus minutes between sets.

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