THE CROSSFIT OPEN IS COMING

Since 2011, CrossFit has held a worldwide event called “The Open” where they give the community varying tests week to week for us to collectively complete. It is the largest fitness challenge in the world with about 500 000 competing in its peak year!

              It is currently 3 weeks long where each week will have a challenging test that challenges different aspects of your fitness containing conditioning, gymnastics and weightlifting! No matter what we are going to be running it at CrossFit Barrie…which means you should probably sign up!!

Why register for the 2024 CrossFit Open?

Three main reasons:
- Accountability
- Commitment
- Purpose

Accountability

When you put your name down for a challenge like the open, it holds you accountable to showing up and being intentional with the work you are putting in. All of a sudden you start becoming more mindful of how you are eating and sleeping. You want to get into your training sessions with more intent which ultimately creates incredible habits for your long term fitness and health. For me, it is my annual check up – I use it as a way to remind myself that even though I don’t need to be an elite athlete,  dialing these things in will actually help my fitness for life.

Commitment

When you make the decision to sign up, your commitment to yourself improves. You will want to show up for yourself which is one of the greatest things you can do in your life. You will show up more often, you will want to learn to move better, increase your paces and be eager for overall improvement. These qualities are infectious and will always pay positive dividends in the end.

Purpose

Lastly, some purpose. You have such a cool opportunity to potentially do things you have never done. Maybe its using that 35 or 50lbs dumbbell for the first time, or getting that first pull up you have been working so hard for. I always find post open, everyone realizes what they CAN do versus what they cannot. It’s because when the challenge arises, you have to push yourself and give it a try! I have witnessed so many magical moments in the open over the past 11 years I have participated in them – and maybe that open magic will come to you!

One last thing…it is just an awesome opportunity to cheer your family and friends on and come together to push each other. Because the truth is…we started CrossFit for the fitness…but we stay for the community. And the community would not be complete if you weren’t there.😊

See you on the leaderboard

Coach Nani