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Friday 05 March 2010

Posted by The Cell on March 4th, 2010

Strength
Deadlift
1 x 3 reps
Aim for a 3RM PB

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WOD
5 rounds for time of:
10kg Medicine Ball Clean, 10 reps
Ring Dip, 10 reps

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To All Our Athletes

Posted by The Cell on December 28th, 2009

When we come back on the 4th January 2010, we’ll be commencing another strength bias cycle.

Why? Because we believe that all our athletes can benefit from becoming stronger. What we ask of you is that you come prepared to lift heavy, give it your all and RECORD YOUR PROGRESS!

Recording your progress is vital! We will incrementally be increasing most people’s loads on a session by session basis. In order for us to do this you must record your lifts. We want everyone to become fitter and that includes becoming stronger! If you’re lifting the same loads week in, week out, you will not become stronger. That will piss you and us off!

All of our athletes should have a Cell Performance Log. If you haven’t got one, pick one up next time you’re in and USE IT!! Hey, we’ll even discount them for January!! $9.95 each. No excuses, get one!! Email Jason now to order yours!!

It is your responsibility to record your progress. No one else will do it for you. Take some responsibility for your development. Training is so much more than turning up and going through the motions. Get committed, get strong and smash your goals!!! If you haven’t got any training goals. Get some and if you are confused  as where to start, ASK US!! We’ll be releasing The Cell’s Real Fitness Standards soon. They will provide numerous goals for you to focus on and will link with The Cell’s Real Fitness Grading System that will also be released soon!

Here’s some wisdom from Mark Rippetoe on why we use incremental increases and basic barbell movements in our strength bias program.

Incremental Increases PDF

“Without an appreciation for the importance of continued, sustainable incremental increases in training loads, there is no appreciation for the most fundamental form of programming.”


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Saturday 21 November 2009

Posted by The Cell on November 20th, 2009

Strength
Back Squat
3-3-3 reps

Load prescription: Sets Across @ 85% 1RM

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WOD
5 rounds for time of:
45kg Over Head Squat, 10 reps
32kg (each hand) Farmer Carry, 100m
25kg Sandbag Carry, 200m

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Friday 30 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on October 29th, 2009

WOD
1. Back Squat
5-5-5 reps
Then
2. Press
3-3-3 reps
Then
3. Deadlift
3-3-3 reps

Finisher: ?????

Today is a strength day. Rest 1-3 mins between sets and long enough between movements to warm up for the next one.

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30-Day Paleo Challenge
Well done to all The Cell crew who took part in the 30-Day Paleo Challenge. We’ve seen some awesome results and many have changed their lives for the better simply by altering what they fuel up with. Keep it up guys and feel free to keep posting your food intake. The support is, as always, ongoing.

Vita Coco
There has been significant interest in this product. We are very happy to announce that after some outstanding work from one of our athletes, George of Ready, Chef, Go, The Cell will soon be stocking Vita Coco Coconut Water.

Racing Flats
For all those who are interested, Jim Kidd has Asics racing flats on special at the moment. They have Men’s, Ladies and Kids. I picked up a pair of Hyper XCS for $49.95 and a pair of Outback XC for $59.95

Carl CFE & Fi CrossFit North Queensland hitting up Back Squat day

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Monday 19 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on October 18th, 2009

Strength
Back Squat
5-5-5 reps
Load Prescription
1st Set – 65% 5RM
2nd Set – 85% 5RM
3rd Set – 5RM PB

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WOD
For time:
Run, 200m
Knees to Elbows 50 reps
Run, 200m
Knees to Elbows 40 reps
Run, 200m
Knees to Elbows 30 reps
Run, 200m
Knees to Elbows 20 reps
Run, 200m
Knees to Elbows 10 reps

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Adam - Pull Up

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Tuesday 13 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on October 12th, 2009

Strength
Deadlift
3-3-3 reps
Load prescription
1st Set – 75% 3RM
2nd Set – 85% 3RM
3rd Set – Aim for a 3RM PB
If you’re competing in the CFT this Friday night, perform 3-2-1 reps with 75% 3RM, 85% 3RM and 95% 3RM

Then:
Deadlift
1 x 15 reps
Use a load that is approximately 75% 5RM

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WOD
For time:
60kg Hang Power Clean + Jerk, 3 reps
1000m Row
60kg Hang Power Clean + Jerk, 5 reps
750m Row
60kg Hang Power Clean + Jerk, 7 reps
500m Row
60kg Hang Power Clean + Jerk, 9 reps
250m Row

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Biljana Comeback Rehab WOD - Farmer's Carry

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Monday 12 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on October 11th, 2009

Strength
Back Squat
5-5-5 reps
Load prescription
1st Set – 65% 5RM
2nd Set – 85% 5RM
3rd Set – Aim for a 5RM PB

If you’re competing in the CFT this Friday night, reduce the Back Squats to 3 x 3. Keep the intensity up.

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WOD
21-15-9 reps for time of:
45kg Thruster
32kg Kettlebell American Swing

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Yay Tyre Jumps!!

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CrossFit Total – Friday 16th October

Posted by The Cell on October 9th, 2009

“The Cell – CrossFit Total”

Friday 16th October 2009
5.30pm to 8.30pm

Entry is only open to members of The Cell

Entry Fee: $5

Enter by emailing Jason. Please advise if you can make the 5.30pm start time or if you will be a late arrival.

Rules of the CrossFit Total

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Saturday 03 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on October 2nd, 2009

Strength
Press
5-5-5 reps
then
10-7-4 reps

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WOD
60kg Hang Power Clean, 1 min (Reps)
Rest 1 min
10kg Wall Ball, 1 min (Reps)
Rest 1 min
Row, 1 min (Calories)
Rest 1 min
Push Ups, 1 min (Reps)
Rest 1 min
Repeat. 2 rounds in total.
Score is total reps for HPC, Wall Ball and Push Ups. Calories are counted on the rower

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Snatch

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Thursday 01 October 2009

Posted by The Cell on September 30th, 2009

Strength
Front Squat
5-5-5 reps
Then
Back Squat
1 x 20 reps

WOD
5 rounds for time of:
Pull Up, 10 reps
Box Jump, 15 reps
Knees to Elbows, 20 reps

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Med Ball Juggling

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Tuesday 29 September 2009

Posted by The Cell on September 28th, 2009

Strength
Deadlift
3-3-3 reps
Then
1 x 15 reps

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WOD
21-15-9 rep rounds for time of:
50kg Push Press
Ring Dips
Burpees

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Today is Police Remembrance Day across Australia. Today’s training efforts are dedicated to all those who risk their life daily and to those who have made the supreme sacrifice ensuring the safety of strangers.

Australian Police Memorial
Australian Police Memorial

THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.

“STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN.
HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED
THE OTHER CHEEK?
TO MY CHURCH, HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?”

The Policeman squared his shoulders
and said “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Cause those of us who carry a badge
can’t always be a Saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk was rough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the streets are awful tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I’ve worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help.
Though at times, I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
except to calm their fear.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was silence all around the Throne,
where the Saints had often trod,
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

“STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN.
YOU’VE BORNE YOUR
BURDENS WELL.
COME WALK A BEAT
ON HEAVEN’S STREETS.
YOU’VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL.”

Rest In Peace Lads

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Monday 28 September 2009

Posted by The Cell on September 27th, 2009

Strength
Back Squat
5-5-5 reps

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WOD
Run 800m, 4 reps
Rest 3 minutes between intervals

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Here is an article that highlights what we believe is an absolute disgrace. The young widow of an Australian soldier killed on acive duty in Afghanistan is left to live on a paltry $300 a week compensation payout. We applaud the Vetrans Affairs Minister for reviewing the case, but why should it come to that. It is about time our Warriors, at home and abroad, and their families were looked after.

Special Air Service Resources Trust
WA Police Legacy

In a similar vein, grab a copy of: “Paleolicious”
A Paleo Inspired Cookbook By Erica Saint Clair

Raising money for:
Athletes for a Cure – Prostate Cancer Research (US based charity)
Wounded Warriors – Honoring & Empowering Wounded Warriors (US based charity)

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Saturday 26 September 2009

Posted by The Cell on September 25th, 2009

Strength
Press
5-5-5 reps
then
10-7-4 reps

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WOD
21-15-9 rep rounds for time of:
40kg Hang Power Clean
Pull Up
Between each round, perform 50 double unders

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Here is an interesting examination of the differences between the American Kettlebell Swing and the Russian Swing. We’ve always utilised the Russian Swing at The Cell but after reading this it has us thinking. As it quotes Bruce Lee in the article, “Absorb What Is Useful, Disregard That Is Useless”. That is exactly what your Cell coaches do, hence our knowledge and experience are in a constant state of evolution.

Affiliate Gathering WOD

Go Trace & Paul!!

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Monday 21 September 2009

Posted by The Cell on September 20th, 2009

Strength
Back Squat
5-5-5 reps

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WOD
3 rounds for time of:
Hand Stand Push Up, 10 reps
Rope Climb, 3 ascents

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Nadia - Band Assisted Hand Stand Push Up

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Tuesday 21 July 2009

Posted by The Cell on July 20th, 2009

Skill Work
Burgener Warm Up
5 sets of:
3 x High Hang Snatches + 3 x Overhead Squats

WOD
1) Front Squat
5-5-5 reps

2) Jerk
3-3-3 reps

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3) Row, 1000m

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Part 20 of “Getting CrossFit – Almost There”

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Tactical Strength Challenge This Saturday

Posted by The Cell on June 18th, 2009

Register NOW for The Cell Tactical Strength Challenge this Saturday 20th June from 12.30pm.

Prizes on offer. Don’t miss out.

Click here for full details.

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Tuesday 16 June 2009

Posted by The Cell on June 15th, 2009

Learn/Practice
Muscle Up Progressions

WOD
5 rounds for time of:
1.5xBW Deadlift, 5 reps
Ring Dip, 5 reps
Rope Climb, 1 ascent
25kg Sandbag Get Up, 5 reps

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Why Gymnastics??
Why are we currently focusing on gymnastics skills at The Cell? What does that have to do with fitness?

In short, transference. Small progressions in rudimentary gymnastics skills will have huge transference to your athletic pursuits. When your Skin the Cat improves, your Deadlift will go up. Getting a Hand Stand Push Up will do wonders for your pressing ability. Core strength? Hold an L-sit for a couple of minutes and you have all the core strength you’re ever going to need. You don’t have to be an Olympic hopeful to benefit from gymnastics. We train simple progressions for basic gymnastics skills that are accessible to everyone. A gradual build up with small improvements through the progressions will have an enormous effect on your strength, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination and confidence.

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Friday 12 June 2009

Posted by The Cell on June 11th, 2009

Learn/Practice
L-Sit Pull Ups
Back Lever

WOD
Deadlift
5-5-5-5-5 reps

Finisher
16kg Kettlebell Renegade Manmakers, 25 reps

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Monday 08 June 2009

Posted by The Cell on June 7th, 2009

Learn/Practice
L-Sit Pull Ups
Back Levers

WOD
Back Squat
5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Finisher
For time:
25kg Sandbag Carry, 800m

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CrossFit Total Results

Posted by The Cell on May 29th, 2009

Great turnout last night and fantastic energy for our first CFT event.

Awesome efforts from everyone with PB’s being set all over the place.

Most of the crew are in the Intermediate category, with a couple pushing Advanced! Sensational for athletes who have only been through a single 16-week strength bias cycle; many of whom’s first exposure to the lifts has been at The Cell!

CFT Score as follows

Men
Jako – 360kgs/792lbs
Luke – 351kgs/772lbs
Grover – 315kgs/693lbs
Craig – 310kgs/682lbs
Gus – 285kgs/627lbs

Ladies
Biljana – 260kgs/572lbs
Trudy – 231kgs/508.2lbs
Michelle – 227.5kgs/500.5lbs
Tracy – 190kgs/418lbs

Youth
Kristofer – 183.5kgs/403.7lbs

Stef and I are both very proud of you all!! Keep up the good work!!

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