Mel is an accomplished CrossFit athlete and coach. She's competed on the world stage, and is one of the few Level 3 Certified trainers in New England. She has worked for CrossFit HQ in their L1 Seminar Staff and now enjoys bringing world-class fitness to her members as Co-Owner and Head Coach of Daybreak CrossFit.
Romanian Deadlift (RDL) (GOALS + GUIDANCE: The Romanian deadlift targets the glutes and hamstrings, and takes your quads out of the movement. Coaches will help you build to a 8.5/10 effort which you’ll hold across for all four sets)
GOALS + GUIDANCE: Run the 400 meters in about 2:00, using the last 25-50 meters to slow down and prepare for the jerks. The jerks should feel heavy! Do them in a set of 6 then 4 to start, […]
Front Squat (GOALS + GUIDANCE: Coaches will help you build to a 8.5/10 effort ,or 85% of your 1 rep max, which should feel like you could sneak out 1 more reps. Stay at the same weight across all four sets. )