The Open – Fern Creek CrossFit

Congratulations on completing the CrossFit Open! Whether this was your first Open or your fifth, you should be proud of yourself for taking on the challenge and pushing yourself to new limits.

The Open is a great opportunity to test your fitness level and identify areas where you can improve. By doing so, you’ve taken a big step towards becoming a better athlete. You’ve identified your strengths and weaknesses, and you’re now ready to work on those weaknesses with the help of your coaching staff.

To help you continue on your CrossFit journey and make progress, here are some tips to keep in mind:

Review your scores and performance: Take some time to review your Open scores and performance. Identify the areas where you did well and where you struggled. This will help you determine what you need to work on in the coming months.
Set goals: Once you’ve identified your weaknesses, set some goals for yourself. Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). For example, if you struggled with pull-ups during the Open, set a goal to do 10 unbroken pull-ups by a certain date.
Work on your weaknesses: Now that you’ve identified your weaknesses and set goals for yourself, it’s time to work on those weaknesses. Talk to your coaching staff and ask for their help. They can provide you with tips and advice on how to improve.
Train consistently: Consistency is key when it comes to CrossFit. Make sure you’re training regularly and following a well-rounded program that addresses all areas of fitness, including strength, conditioning, and mobility.
Stay motivated: CrossFit can be tough, both physically and mentally. It’s important to stay motivated and committed to your goals. Surround yourself with supportive people, and remember why you started in the first place.
Keep track of your progress: As you work on your weaknesses and train consistently, make sure you’re keeping track of your progress. This will help you stay motivated and see how far you’ve come.

Remember, CrossFit is all about progress and improvement. Every workout and every training session is an opportunity to become a better athlete. By setting goals, working on your weaknesses, and training consistently, you will see progress and achieve your goals.

Don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishments along the way. Whether it’s hitting a new personal best or mastering a movement you previously struggled with, take the time to acknowledge your achievements and feel proud of yourself.

As you continue on your CrossFit journey, stay motivated and committed to your goals. Surround yourself with supportive people and remember that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

So keep pushing yourself, keep working on your weaknesses, and keep striving for progress. You’ve got this!

You should sign up for the CrossFit Open: Here’s our why

It’s that time of year again—time to register for the CrossFit Open. This year, the action starts March 11.

If you don’t know already, the Open is a three-week-long online WOD competition that is open to every CrossFitter from every box around the globe. Age is not a barrier to joining the fun and neither is experience—scaled WODs are offered.

The Open is not just about WODs, or RX-ing workouts, or pushing yourself to hit PRs. Like CrossFit itself, the heart of the event centers on building a healthy, supportive community through friendly competition.

To play an integral part in a great community challenge—that’s the whole point of the Open and of CrossFit. Each week Fern Creek CrossFit and other CrossFit boxes everywhere around the world ask their members to throw down in a brutal workout and then, at the end, to celebrate everyone’s individual successes. The Open is just a large-scale version of that weekly exercise in community-based exercise.

But there are other important reasons to sign-up for the Open. Here’s a few to consider if you’re still on the fence:

1. To see how far you’ve come.

You come in to the gym three to five times a week and work your butt off. The Open is a great way to showcase the results of all those efforts. More importantly, it will help push you to the next level. We have seen such amazing progress when people are put to the test of the CrossFit Open. The sheer number of first muscle-ups and double-unders is staggering.

2. To count yourself within the community.

Hundreds of thousands of people sign-up for the event each year, and the Open website allows you to see where you rank according to age and location. Don’t get nervous or shy about that part. The only people who should feel bummed about where they rank at the end of the competition should be those that didn’t choose to participate but secretly wanted to.

3. Because you can do it.

The Open is tailored to all athletes—not just the pros—and WODs are scaled accordingly—that means YOU can do it.

Sure, you can still marvel at how the elite athletes make the RX workouts look so easy, but going through your own modified version is a good reminder about what it takes to be at the elite level. It’s also great for your development.

The Open is the one time of the year where you have the opportunity to showcase your skills and development— while being cheered on by a supportive, fun group. Don’t get hung-up on thinking that the Open is for elite athletes only, or that you’re not ready for the challenge. The Open is designed for you and everyone that loves CrossFit. Don’t miss out on a great time.

4. What is your why?

Each day leading up to The Open we will be sharing our athletes “Why.” Don’t forget to check out Fern Creek CrossFit on Facebook and Instagram to see their stories!

2021 CrossFit Open

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