My name is Vince Brickley, I’m 44 years old, married with 2 little girls, and I work as an inpatient research support pharmacist at Mayo.  I started CrossFit Progression at the end of July, and I usually come to the gym 2-4 times per week, depending on schedules. I never felt like I struggled with my weight, but I will say that I’ve spent the last 12 years of my life bouncing from pant size to pant size.  My most recent waist size was creeping up on 40.  I find that 40 is a fantastic age to be but it is a bit unsettling as a waistline. I was putting some serious strain on my belt buckle.  My fitness level was just about zero, and my exercise regimen consisted of a walk on the treadmill every few weeks, mostly so that I could enjoy an episode of “Weeds” on Netflix....Read more

A.  Take 10 Minutes to practice Kipping HSPU, T2B, K2E, and Pull-ups  B.  20 Min EMOM Even Minute choose:  Option 1 – 8 – 10 x T2B/K2E/Lying Leg Raises  Option 2 – 8 – 10 x HSPU   Option 3 – 20-30 Sec HS hold  Odd Minute choose:  Option 1 – 5 x Box jumps @ 36inch/28inch  Option 2 – 10 x Lateral Jumps  -Post results under comments  Read more

A.  Take 10 Minutes to establish a Heavy Jerk (Front Rack)  B.  For total time w/Partner  25 x Burpees (Both Partners)   and then..  16 Rounds of  200M Row (Alternating with your partner)  and then..  25 x Burpees  (Both Partners)  C.  Habbe Abs  -Post results under comments    Read more

Limited Edition Uni-Sex CrossFit Progression Hoody Pre-order.  American apparel -$45.00  Prices will go up to $55.00 after the Pre-order Dec 17th Order here A.  Back Squats – 4 x 5 w/2 Min Rest  B.  5 Rounds AFAP  50 x DU  10 x Power Cleans @ 185lb/135lb  2 Min Rest after each round  -Post results under comments  Read more

A.  Take 10 Mins to establish a heavy Snatch Balance  B.  Snatch – 3 x 1 w/90 Sec Rest  C.  10 Min AMRAP  10 x Kettlebell Swings @ 70lb/53lb  15 x Push-ups  20 x Sit-ups  -Post results under comments  Read more