• Post Regionals
    08.05.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. This past weekend, from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we had the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever, the CrossFit Games Regionals. Thanks to all the volunteers and judges who helped make this an amazing event and congratulations to Rika (who finished 1st and will represent Africa at the Reebok CrossFit Games), to Team Cape CrossFit (finished 2nd) and Chris (finished 3rd) as well as all the other participating athletes for their amazing performances! You can check out all video from the event on the Games website.
    2. New stuff: Dips stations for the squat racks. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)
  • Regionals are On!
    01.05.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. This week, from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we will have the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever. It is going to take place in Camps Bay High School. There will be NO classes on those days. If you are not involved as an athlete or volunteer come as a spectator: Cape CrossFit has 50 3-day passes reserved at the entrance for our clients/athletes on a first come first serve basis. The Regionals Schedule is up now.
    2. New stuff: Storage space for your gym bags. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)
  • Public holidays and Regionals
    25.04.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. Friday, April 27 and Tuesday, May 1 are Public holidays. On Friday, we will have classes only at 7am and 12.30pm, on Tuesday only at 5 & 6pm. On Saturday, we are going to have the 9am class as usual and the Open gym at 10am. On Monday, we have the regular schedule with all classes.
    2. Next week from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we will have the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever. It is going to take place in Camps Bay High School. There will be NO classes on those days. Make sure to get involved as a volunteer (register through the Games website) or come as a spectator. The Regionals Schedule is up now.
    3. New stuff: Floor markers for the 2nd gym area. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)

Workout of Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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Workout of the Day

Snatch 1-1-1

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"Rowing Helen"

Complete 3 rounds of the following as fast as possible:

  • row 250m
  • 21 kettlebell swings 24/16kg
  • 12 pullups

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The Real Helen

Todays workout is "Rowing Helen". It is a modified version of the CrossFit benchmark workout "Helen": Instead of a 400m run, we will do a 250m row. Just because it will be easier than running down and up the stairs during the workout. Even though the stimulus of the workout is slightly different, the conditioning effect is similar. Another modification we did earlier this year was "Sandy Helen" on the beach with a run in the sand and burpees instead of pull ups due to lack of a pull up bar on the beach. At the CrossFit Games this year, one of the workouts was called "Hell-In": Run 1200m, 63 kettlebell swings, 36 pull ups, run 800m, 42 kettlebell swings, 24 pull ups, run 400m, 21 kettlebell swings, 12 pull ups. There are a lot of ways to modify a workout, dependig on the desired effect, available equipment, etc. As menitioned before, the original "Helen" workout is the same as we do today, only that we row 250m instead of running 400m each round.

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  • Comment Link Roland Friday, 27 August 2010 05:45 posted by Roland

    @Janie, yes, doing two workouts in 24 hours is quite demanding. However, it is always good to challenge the body and throw in some things that it isn't used to. Remember, at the CrossFit Games, the athletes are required to do up to 5 workouts in one day ;)

    @Chris, nice of you to drop by! All the best on your travels and - at some time - I might even take you up on visiting in the "Windy City".

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  • Comment Link Chris USA Wednesday, 25 August 2010 22:28 posted by Chris USA

    I just wanted to thank Cape Crossfit for letting take part in the WODs the last couple of days. You have a great group of people. Keep up the good work and if you are ever in Chicago come and visit Windy City Crossfit. You are more than welcome. Roland keep it up.

    Cheers,
    Chris

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  • Comment Link JanieB Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:21 posted by JanieB

    Besides the fact that the rower and I struggle to find our rhythm, two workouts within 12 hours of each other showed.

    Helen you take this round but don't you go thinking that it's game - set and match.

    Good thing I am able to type with my toes. Now if I can just reach that
    Ctrl/Alt/Delete...

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