Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 60, July 2014 | Page 43

Handling ‘Helen’

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Every week the Modern Athlete
team gets to test their strength at
CrossFit Flaming Heart in Bedfordview,
Johannesburg. This July, we review the
‘Helen’ workout and how it can improve
running form and stamina.
– BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER

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fter a standard warm-up and basic technique
workout, Flaming Heart’s instructor Pierre Ferreira issues
the WOW (workout of the week), code name Helen. Yes,
he names them after women, much like the hurricane
meteorologists do, which should tell you something
about his workouts!

THE HELEN

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400m sprint, 21 kettlebell swings, 12 pull-ups
Rounds: 3 Target: 12 minutes
“Helen is ideal for runners, because you start with the
400m runs. On the first go, because you