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Rowing WOD 5/6/13: “Spicy Steady State” 2x15min w/ 4min Rest – Post Total Meters

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Rowing WOD 5/6/13:

Thanks to all those that competed at the Renegade Rowing League on Saturday!

2 x 15min w/ 4min Rest

Complete Each 15min as Follows:

  • 4MIN @ 22, STEADY
  • 1MIN @ 28, FULL PRESSURE
  • 4MIN @ 22, STEADY
  • 1MIN @ 30, FULL PRESSURE
  • 4MIN @ 22, STEADY
  • 1MIN @ 32, FULL PRESSURE

Steady state rowing is good for building aerobic base and rhythm.  It’s also a good method of active rest/recovery on your day off.  However, it can be easy to get lazy and slump, compromising your posture and inviting overuse injuries.  Today’s Rowing WOD is an example of “Spicy Steady State” and allows you to keep your focus throughout the piece.  During the four minutes steady try to focus on one technique fix or breathing.  Then when you bump up the intensity for a minute, see if you can apply that technique fix to pulling lower splits at full pressure.

Come to the CrossFit Rowing Course June 8-9 to learn more about stroke rating and efficiency!  We’ll be in the gym at CrossFit Boston on Saturday and then on the water at Community Rowing on Sunday.

Post your total meters rowed to comments!

Rest Day 5/5/13: What are your favorite sides? Share!

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Rest Day 5/5/13:

What are your favorite sides?

kaleBelow is a great recipe from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition.  Sides can really pump up a meal especially if they’re sides you can get excited about.  Share your favorites!

Kale with Dried Apples

Kale is a nutrient rich green vegetable, and makes a great side dish for your chicken, beef, or fish. Raw kale can be on the more bitter side (depending on whether or not you’re a bitter taster), which is why it’s often added to smoothies and juices, although some enjoy it as part of a salad. This recipe adds a little sweetness and makes 2-3 servings.