We are 28 days out from the CrossFit Open! It’s that time of year to test your fitness, create memories and experience the energy of the CrossFit Open! 

 

The CrossFit Open has been a long-standing tradition at CFW that has been a fun, inspiring, and fulfilling experience year after year! Members of all skill levels, experience, and ages come together to share in the excitement of competing in the Open. Together we grow in our Fitness, Community, Family, Health, Competition, and Joy! 

 

SO WHY DO THE CROSSFIT OPEN? 

In less than 4 weeks, CrossFit will announce the first workout of this annual competition and beloved community tradition. And whether you consider yourself a CrossFit newbie, competitor, enthusiast, fan, or community supporter, the Open is for you. 

 

For many, the motivation to participate comes from the camaraderie and support that wafts through affiliates and the worldwide community during the Open season each year. The shared suffering reminds us we are part of something much bigger than our individual efforts: We are part of a community that believes in the truth that CrossFit makes us — and the world — better. 

 

First pull-ups, cheering, memories — that’s all well and good, but still: “I’m not a competitive athlete,” you might say, “so why would I do this?”

 

We hear you, and we hear that a lot. But that would be like not signing up for a marathon because you won’t finish in the top five or qualify for the Olympics. There are many benefits to completing the event independent of where you finish. 

 

Even if you’re not in it to win it, the Open is a great way to check in on your progress, help you stay motivated for the upcoming year, working toward your personal goals, and celebrate with the community. 

 

Did we mention there are options for everyone for each workout?

 

This makes it easy to find a place where you can be challenged yet not discouraged over the course of the three week! Here are the divisions you can choose from: 

 

Rx’d – Do the workouts as written. This is the most challenging option, yet many individuals have moved from scaled to Rx’d as they progress from year to year.

 

Age Groups – There are nine age group divisions offering Rx’d and scaled versions of the workouts for teenage athletes aged 14-17 as well as masters athletes ages 35+.

 

Adaptive – The adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts modified for athletes with a significant, permanent impairment. These divisions include Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Seated With Hip Function, Neuromuscular, and more.

 

Scaled – Not quite ready to tackle the workouts as written? No problem. The scaled division offers classic scaling options for many of CrossFit’s common gymnastics movements and includes lighter loading.  

 

Foundations – Just started CrossFit or maybe this is your first Open? The foundations workouts are a great place to start. 

 

“Why pay the $20 registration fee?”

 

There are many people who like to play the game from the sidelines, but that’s just our style in CrossFit. Not signing up for the Open is like having an abort button on hand in case things get uncomfortable — and believe us, they will get uncomfortable. Or like running a 5K alongside an organized race, but never paying the registration fee. Paying to play creates an additional layer of commitment.

 

Plus, officially signing up for the competition gives you a goal! No matter how much we love training, the daily grind of it can get monotonous and feel aimless if we don’t have a goal. Fully committing to the Open gives you something concrete to train for and a tremendous sense of satisfaction when you’re done.

 

If you want to play, if you’re a fan of the sport, if you want to support the worldwide CrossFit community — then ante up and let’s go!

 

Registration for the Open starts January 13. Visit open.crossfit.com to register today!