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Week 43 | October 19–25
Hey, CFF Fam!
We have a busy month ahead, both inside and outside the gym! We’re getting closer to the end of our Olympic weightlifting cycle and sharing some exciting news for homeschool families in 2027!
THIS WEEK’S PROGRAMMING
Week 5 of 7: Olympic Weightlifting
We’re getting closer to the finish line of our Olympic weightlifting cycle! Our lifts are getting heavier, and by now, we hope you’re noticing improvements in technique, confidence, and your ability to handle challenging loads.
This week puts extra emphasis on the overhead squat, which is an important movement for receiving the Snatch. It can be challenging, but practicing it helps build strength, stability, and confidence overhead.
As always, good movement and feeling safe come first. If overhead squats aren’t the right fit for you, your coach can substitute back squats on Monday or back-rack lunges on Friday. There’s always a way to get great work in!
FOCUS: Week 6 of 8
We’re nearing the end of our Focus progressions and moving into more handstand-walk and ring-dip practice. Keep showing up, trust the process, and celebrate those small improvements!
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
MONDAY — Squat Day
- Paused overhead squat strength work
- 10 rounds of double-unders and dumbbell suitcase lunges
We’re working on strength and control in the bottom of the overhead squat, followed by a fast-paced metcon. Quality positions come before adding weight!
TUESDAY — Clean & Jerk
- Clean & Jerk complexes
- Short, high-intensity AMRAPs with power cleans, thrusters, and push-ups
A weightlifting-heavy day focused on technique and efficiency, followed by a spicy barbell workout. Stay smooth and keep moving!
WEDNESDAY — Long Metcon
- Agility ladder and running drills
- A longer workout combining box jumps, running, and machine calories
Get ready to move! This one builds in running distance throughout the workout, so find a sustainable pace early and stick with it.
THURSDAY — Gymnastics Skill
- Ring-dip skill progression
- A 15-minute AMRAP with ring dips, chin-ups, V-ups, and static holds
We’re building confidence and control on the rings. Don’t worry if you’re not quite ready for full ring dips—your coach will help you find the right progression.
FRIDAY — Snatch
- Snatch singles every minute for eight minutes
- Deadlifts, rowing, and overhead squats
A challenging combination of heavy lifting and lower-body endurance. Focus on keeping the bar close during your Snatches and maintaining good positions as fatigue builds.
SATURDAY — Team or Individual Workout!
Choose your adventure! You can tackle the workout individually or team up with two friends for the team version. Expect hang power cleans, front-rack lunges, and plenty of burpees. The team option gives you a chance to share the work and cheer each other on!
As always, every workout can be scaled to meet you where you are. Show up, work hard, and take care of your body.
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HELP US FILL THE CANDY BOX!
We’re getting ready for the Nassau County Halloween Festival in Yulee, and CrossFit Fernandina will be there representing our gym and handing out candy!
We’re collecting candy donations at the gym. If you’re able, please bring in a bag or two and drop it in our donation box.
Friday, October 30
5:30–7:30 PM
Robert M. Foster Justice Center, Yulee
This is a free, family-friendly community event with trick-or-treating, hayrides, a costume contest, yard games, bounce houses, and more!
We’d love to see our CFF families come out! Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and stop by to say hello. Let’s show our community some CrossFit Fernandina love!
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COMING UP: THE 9/25 PROJECT — NOVEMBER 14
We’re hosting the 9/25 Project at CrossFit Fernandina on Saturday, November 14! This special event honors Dolly Parton’s legacy and supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping put books into the hands of children.
Here’s the plan:
- 7:00 AM: Group warm-up and briefing
- Around 7:15 AM: Workout begins
- Around 9:00–9:15 AM: Regroup for our group ruck
You can complete the workout solo or with a partner, moving through the phases at your own pace. The workout can be modified, so don’t feel like you have to be an experienced CrossFitter or rucker to participate!
Want a patch? Register through the official event website to purchase one. Patch proceeds support the cause, not the gym. You can participate without buying a patch or paying anything.
Everyone who plans to participate must reserve their spot in Wodify, whether or not you purchase a patch.
Official event information: https://the925project.org
Please note: There will be no regular Saturday class or open gym on November 14, as this event will take the place of our usual Saturday schedule.
We’re looking forward to taking this on together!
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COMMUNITY PARTNER SHOUTOUT: HEALTHY HUB
A big thank-you to Healthy Hub for helping us raise $68 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through our gym keychain collaboration!
Have one of our keychains? Bring it with you when you visit Healthy Hub to receive 10% off, and they’ll donate $1 per visit to our gym’s nonprofit of choice.
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COMING IN EARLY 2027: HOMESCHOOL PE!
We’re excited to announce that CrossFit Fernandina is launching a Homeschool PE program in early 2027!
This upcoming program will give homeschool students a fun, supportive place to move, learn, and connect with other kids.
Students will work on:
- Age-appropriate fitness and movement skills
- Strength, coordination, and endurance
- Teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits
- Fun, engaging activities in a coach-led environment
We’re also a Step Up For Students scholarship provider, and eligible scholarship funds may be used toward classes, subject to program requirements.
We’re still finalizing class times, age groups, and pricing, but families can join our interest list now to be the first to hear updates when registration opens. Joining the list does not commit you to enrolling.
Learn more and join the interest list: https://www.crossfitfernandina.com/homeschool-pe
Know a homeschool family who might be interested? Please share the link with them! We can’t wait to bring this new opportunity to our community.
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Thank you for continuing to show up for yourselves, support one another, and help make CrossFit Fernandina about more than just fitness.
Let’s have a great week!
WORKOUTS OF THE WEEK:
MONDAY
OVERHEAD SQUAT
Overhead Squat, Pause 3s in Bottom
8 x 1 @ 85% of Best overhead Squat or Best Squat Snatch
Rest 1:30-2:00
METCON
PERFORMANCE:
10 Rounds for Time
30 Double Unders
10 Dumbbell Suitcase Lunge @ 50/35lbs
FITNESS:
10 Rounds for Time
50 Single Unders
10 Dumbbell Suitcase Lunge @ 35/20lbs
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
Dumbbell Around the World
3 x 10
Goal: Core & Upper Body Accessory
TUESDAY
WEIGHTLIFTING
Clean + Jerk
2 x (2+2) 78%
2 x (2+1) 82%
METCON
PERFORMANCE:
AMRAP 2 x 4, Rest :30*
3 Power Clean @ 115/75lbs
5 Thrusters @ 115/75lbs
7 Push ups
*Pick up where you left off.
FITNESS:
AMRAP 2 x 4, Rest :30*
3 Power Clean @ 75/55lbs
5 Thrusters @ 75/55lbs
7 Push ups
*Pick up where you left off.
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
Behind the Neck Split Jerk
4 x 3 @ Technical Load
Pause 3s in dip & 3s in receiving position
Goal: Jerk Accessory
WEDNESDAY
SKILL
Relay Ladder Race:
- In & out
- Scissors
- 3 Point Icky Shuffle
- 3 Forward Shuffle
Running Drills:
- 2 x 50' A Skip
- 2 x 50' B Skip
- 2 x 50' C Skip
METCON
PERFORMANCE:
For Time
40 Box Jumps, Step Down, @ 24/20"
200m Run
40/32 Calorie Bike (32/25 Echo 54/42 C2)
400m Run
40/32 Calorie Bike (32/25 Echo 54/42 C2)
800m Run
40 Box Jumps, Step Down, @ 24/20"
1200m Run
FITNESS:
For Time
40 Box Jumps, Step Down, @ 20"
200m Run
30/25 Calorie Bike (25/20 Echo 40/32 C2)
400m Run
30/25 Calorie Row Bike (25/20 Echo 40/32 C2)
600m Run
40 Box Jumps, Step Down, @ 20"
1000m Run
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift with Reach, 3 ways
2 x 3/Leg
Goal: Hip & Knee stability accessory
THURSDAY
SKILL
Ring Dips
Support Hold on Rings
Bottom of Support Hold on Rings
Negative Ring Dips, hold bottom position & tuck
Bottom of Ring Dip Hold Tuck in + Kip up
Kipping Ring Dips
METCON
PERFORMANCE:
AMRAP 15
5 Ring Dips
:10 Support Hold
7 Strict Chin ups
:10 Chin up Hang Hold
9 V-ups
:10 Hollow Body Hold
FITNESS:
AMRAP 15
5 Box, Bar, or Bench Dips
:10 Support Hold
7 Banded Strict Chin ups
:10 Chin up Hang Hold
9 Tuck Ups
:10 Hollow Body Hold
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
3 Sets
8-12 Dumbbell Pull Overs
8-12 Dumbbell Flys
8-12 Bent Over Rear Delt Fly
Goal: Upper Body Accessory
FRIDAY
WEIGHTLIFTING
EMOM 8
1 Snatch @ 80-85%
METCON
PERFORMANCE:
2 Rounds
15 Deadlift @ 225/155lbs
21/18 Calorie Row
-INTO-
2 Rounds
9 Overhead Squats @ 135/95lbs
21/18 Calorie Row
FITNESS:
2 Rounds
15 Deadlift @ 185/135lbs
18/16 Calorie Row
-INTO-
2 Rounds
9 Overhead Squats @ 95/65lbs
18/16 Calorie Row
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
Floating Snatch Pull
4 x 4 @ 70-75% Best Snatch
Pause 2s at each extension
Goal: Snatch Accessory
SATURDAY
TEAM METCON
PERFORMANCE:
In Teams of 3
240 Hang Power Cleans @ 115/75 lbs
240 Front Rack Lunges @ 115/75 lbs
Instructions:
While P1 works on reps:
P2: Holds a plank
P3: Rests
Every time partners switch, they must perform 8 Synchro Burpees to Plate
After the burpees, they'll switch places.
The work can be broken up in any way.
Score: Time Time Cap: 30:00
FITNESS:
In Teams of 3
240 Hang Power Cleans @ 75/55 lbs
240 Front Rack Lunges @ 75/55 lbs
Instructions:
While P1 works on reps:
P2: Holds a plank
P3: Rests
Every time partners switch, they must perform 8 Synchro Burpees to Plate
After the burpees, they'll switch places.
The work can be broken up in any way.
ACCESSORY / EXTRA
Front Squat
5 x 2 @ 80-85%, Best Clean & Jerk
Goal: Strength Accessory
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