I often spend hours talking to the community and reading the comments and the Telegram chat (have you already registered?) on CrossFit®. By analyzing the information, I was able to highlight the main doubts or perplexities of many crossfitters.
We are close to the Open 2021 (starts March); it will be a unique opportunity to test yourself and actually understand our level of fitness.
But the question that resonates in many people's heads is:
If I don't have a real chance to qualify for the Open, why should I spend $ 15 to officially sign up if I can train the same way from home or in my box?
Well friends, today I will give you 7 reasons:
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1. Because it is the best way to test your condition / improvement compared to past years
The Open challenges you with relatively simple WODs (and absolutely destructive) with different technical skills and force.
Usually 5 tests are done, but like vi we anticipated earlier, this year there will be only 3.
It must also be said that the whole world will do it at same moment. In 2018, for example, there were more than 415 participants!
You will be able to compare yourself with athletes from all over the world and understand how you are. And then, you know, be part of one leaderboard makes it all more real!
2. Why do you discover your weaknesses
The best thing you can do is uncover your weaknesses, because only then can you focus on those points, training to fill in the gaps needed to become a better crossfitter.
When you sign up, you will have a judge who will look at you and will not leave you "Mosquitoes" in the count or in the technique of movement. You may even find that that pistol squat o HSPU you do while flying, it doesn't actually meet standards correctly.
3. Because it is for everyone
Are you afraid of a load you can't handle or a movement you don't know? Don't worry, because the Open, following one of the fundamental principles of CrossFit®, is absolutely inclusive.
There is the version scaled and now the foundation. In other words, everyone, absolutely everyone, They can participate!
4. Because you will only hear about this
It's the pure truth. If you've read this far it's because you really like CF.
And if you really like this sport, if you have crossfitters friends and if the box is your second home for you, you will only hear about this in those weeks.
5. Because a dose of humility will do you good
No matter how good you are or how good you consider yourself, know that there is always someone better than you.
You'll find out the moment you look at it leaderboard and your name won't be on top! Then you will realize how good elite athletes really are.
This should not discourage you, on the contrary, it should push you to be a better athlete, but, who knows, maybe the opposite happens and you realize that you are better than you imagine!
6. Why Miracles Happen in the Open
As I said at the beginning, I've heard many say: I can do WODs, I don't have to pay and sign up.
Yes it can be done.
But I see it this way: if I paid, I make my money work. And I give my best in these conditions. Also because, if by chance I enter the rankings, it could happen to see my name close to that of renowned athletes!
Of course, you don't have to kill yourself or go over your limit and end up hurting yourself. It's just a competition and you are not a professional athlete (at least the vast majority of those who read us are not).
The Scaled has never been and will never be a shame. On the contrary, it shows that you are aware of your body and your abilities.
But guys, let me tell you: we have seen amazing things happen in the Open!
I have known of people who first managed a muscle up or a muscle ring or girls who, having dropped the elastic, have done several pull ups ... and many other magical and exciting moments!
7. Because it's fun
Or it should be, at least.
A lot of boxes do events or even try the WOD right after its release. It becomes a moment of union because those who have already tried it motivates their mates to try to close it.
These are the moments when you feel the sense of community that CrossFit® gives to us all!
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