Don Yates

Owner and Head coach of CrossFit Medway.

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Never really do reviews but after a good day yesterday why not.

Done a good few comps and this competition is one of the best ones. Few reasons below..
1. Venue - 5/5. Really nice with plenty of space.
2.... https://t.co/t0VklKzipE

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Been a tough week of training at the box. Workouts have tested us physically and mentally.
Always remember your mind will tell you to stop but your body can keep on going. https://t.co/BKqJXe383S

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

@beardo0776 looking very sharp today on the workout. Perfect hang cleans and dealing with defecit handstand press ups very well👌#masterscrossfit #cleans #handstandpushups #soundtechnique #crossfit

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Good start to the day. 3 sessions in and everyone has dug deep and worked hard.
Other than strength/ acessory our main workout was
Amreps in 10 mins
3 Overhead Squats 50/35
9 KB Swings
9 Toes to bar
6/9/9
9/9/9... https://t.co/hr5MZJb3RM

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

CrossFit Medway workout of the day.
Row 1000m
10 Burpee Muscle Ups
800/8
600/6
400/4
200/2
20 min time cap.
We completed this workout at the end of the summer last year so ideally we want to beat our previous... https://t.co/anNgjcxfeE

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

From May kettlebell classes will be making a return. Everyone loves a kettlebell class!
We will keep you posted with exact dates!

#kettlebellsarefun #kettlebellsunday #sundayfunday #crossfit https://t.co/iPslzurw1P

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Check these 2 out. Easy 105kg clean and power Jerk by Thomas Britchfield just 17 years old (just missed the Jerk on 110kg) . Also check out Mia with her massive 95kg Backsquat (recently turned 15 years old). Well... https://t.co/4XRhFI7qJo

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

@lucierue mid workout. Lucie is a new member who joined us this month and has done really well this past few weeks.
Was a good morning in the box. Very busy !!👌💪#crossfit #newweek #workout #newmember #makingithappen #gettingafterit #fitness #starttheweekasyoumeantogoon

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

#Repost CrossFit Medway with @get_repost
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Want a bigger squat or deadlift? Try incorporating a few of these movements into your weekly schedule.
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Banded reverse hyper.
4 x 15 reps
shown in vid will... https://t.co/JGtGOiBvYw

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

To CrossFit or not to CrossFit
Few questions and concerns that many of us think about before trying our first CrossFit class.

You need to be good / fit to start.

If you were to delve into any sport for the first... https://t.co/MDDOQOshAF

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Thomas Britchfield hitting a new PB squat of 140kg. Not bad for 18 yrs old. The lad is looking stronger and fitter by the month!🔥#backsquat #pb #nodrama #easywork #crossfit https://t.co/X2L7lqfGx5

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

First time Muscle Ups for these 2. Love the little victories these guys get from achieving new skills. Whether it’s getting that first box jump to getting higher end skills such as these it’s all good to see 👌#muscleups #barmuscleup #newskills... https://t.co/ISvWj7EFBP

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Nothing like a bit of Tabata to kick the day off today. Here was our 05:45 class taking it on...
Tabata - 20s on / 10 off
Assault Bike
Kettlebells Swings
Double unders or single skips
Wall Balls https://t.co/70YOMpIsqm

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Sunday beginner weightlifting class. We worked on Cleans and a small part of Push Jerk and Split Jerk at the end of the session.
The video below shows our class working the push Jerk.
These movements are very... https://t.co/tbxPKtQdXD

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Banded sit ups 3 x 15-20.
Then 30 on / 30 off banded planks
Good little end of session accessory.
#corework #accessorywork #feeltheburn #crossfit https://t.co/jMhNEo2lYA

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Gymnastics class last night was all about handstand holds. Everyone started making decent progress on this. Check these 2 being spotted in the video 👌.#handstand #getupsidedown #gymnastics #skillwork #crossfit https://t.co/tQVUNzT5ZI

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Scaling any workout is good! #scaletheweight #keepitsafe #keepintensityhigh #moveefficiently #checkyourego #becomebetter https://t.co/XaIDXrvZAJ

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

For a fair while now Marie has struggled doing a 20 inch box jump. Today she managed the workout
21 - Box Jump Overs
18 - Toes To Bar
15 - Box Jump Overs
12 - Toes To Bar

So that’s 72 Box Jump Overs at 20... https://t.co/DYZLozC9e9

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Bored of the same old gym routine?

We get it! We also understand it can be daunting trying something new. It’s really easy to stay in our comfortable place and but is that really what you want?

Give yourself a... https://t.co/TOLDUWrHxL

[Don Yates @CrossFitMedway]

Bored of the same old gym routine?

We get it! We also understand it can be daunting trying something new. It’s really easy to stay in our comfortable place and but is that really what you want?

Give yourself a... https://t.co/ObT3UFsLG5