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09 April 2012

Hiatus

I need to take a break from the Strength classes for the next couple of months.   I hope to return in June, but my current schedule is far too packed for me to give the Strength classes the attention they deserve. If you have any questions at all, please let me know.  ben@fitwit.com

02 April 2012

No Strength Class this Week (Spring Break)

There will be no class on Wednesday (4 Apr) and no class on Saturday (7 Apr).  You should go to the Chi Running Workshop on Saturday.

Running workshop with Greg Scott
 Saturday, 7 April from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Join us on April 7 at the Jackson High School track for a running workshop with Natural Strides owner, Greg Scott. RSVP to michelle@fitwit.com

30 March 2012

Workout for Sat, 31 Mar

Time:  9:00am-10:30am

(2 of the 3) 

1.  Deadlift:  Wednesday's workout

2.  Push-press or Split Jerk: 2-3 warm-up sets, 5 x 3 sets across w/5-10 lbs. more than previous working set

3.  Front squat or Overhaed squat: 2-3 warm-up sets, 3 x 5 sets across w/5-10 lbs. more than previous working set 
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If you're planning on coming to this workout, please note the following:
  • Post to the comments below to let me know you are coming.
  • Bring the following:
  • Water
  • Notebook and a pen or pencil
  • Mat

27 March 2012

Workout for Wed, 28 Mar

Start time: 6:00 am

Workout:

  • Deadlift:
    • 1 x 3 x 75%
      1 x 2-3 x 85%
      1 x 1 x 90-95%
      1 x 1 x 100-105%
      2-3 x 3 x 70%
      All percentages are based on a one-rep max (1RM) (rt5ab)

If you're planning on coming to this workout, please note the following:

  • Post to the comments below to let me know you are coming.
  • Bring the following:
  • Water
  • Notebook and a pen or pencil
  • Mat

23 March 2012

Workout for Sat, 24 Mar

Time:  9:00am-10:30am

(2 of the 3) 

1.  Deadlift:  Wednesday's workout

2.  Push-press or Split Jerk: 2-3 warm-up sets, 5 x 3 sets across w/5-10 lbs. more than previous working set

3.  Front squat or Overhaed squat: 2-3 warm-up sets, 3 x 5 sets across w/5-10 lbs. more than previous working set 
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If you're planning on coming to this workout, please note the following:



  • Post to the comments below to let me know you are coming.
  • Bring the following:
  • Water
  • Notebook and a pen or pencil
  • Mat

20 March 2012

Workout for Wed, 21 Mar

Start time: 6:00 am

Workout: 
  • Deadlift:
    • Beginners: 3 x 5 sets across w/5-10 lbs. more than previous working set. Stand up between each rep.
    •  Advanced:
    • 1 x 3 x 60%
      1 x 3 x 70%
      1 x 2 x 80
      1 x 1 x 90%
      3 x 1 x 95%
      1 x 2-3 x 85%
      1 x 2-3 x 75%
       All percentages are based on a one-rep max (1RM) (rt3)

      If you're planning on coming to this workout, please note the following:
      • Post to the comments below to let me know you are coming.
      • Bring the following:
      • Water
      • Notebook and a pen or pencil
      • Mat

    10 March 2012

    No Strength Class this Week

    No FitWit-Strength class this Wednesday (14 March) or Saturday (17 March). On Saturday, you should go to the Kettlebell Class at Maynard Jackson H.S. at 9:00am.