If you've ever wondered, after all, what is Open? We believe so. But rest assured that many people have already asked themselves this question, or keep asking those who understand CrossFit.
Today we will teach you what Open in CrossFit is, come learn with us and clear all your doubts. Check out!
What is the open?
A lot of people think it's connected with something like "open," and it's open. But leaving the good mood aside, the Open is nothing more than an online CrossFit competition. This competition ends up bringing together thousands of athletes from all over the world to participate in tryouts.
Within the competition, any and all CrossFit practitioners must be over 14 years old, so they can participate in this competition.
It is also worth noting that registration costs around 10 dollars and can be done from January 12th on the Games website. As the competition increases the value of your participation in the games.
What is this competition for?
This competition has a period where it occurs, which is five weeks. Where the tournament organization, which owns the CrossFit brand.
It ends up proposing a series of WOD's each week, that is, there are five WOD's, one per week, where they must be carried out by the date stipulated by the organization.
Making it clear that speaking of date, every Thursday, a new WOD will be released, however, athletes have to send their results by Monday night at the latest.
So that all results are calculated properly. Check below the stipulated dates for the stages of WOD's.
02/23 - WOD 17.1
02/03 -WOD 17.2
09/03 - WOD 17.3
03/16 - WOD 17.4
03/23 - WOD 17.5
competition regulation
Like any competition, you must follow the rules strictly. For example, the number of repetitions, the stipulated load, time, etc. They can film the WOD's in any box affiliated with the network and later validated by the head coach. You must submit by the deadline, otherwise you will be disqualified.
Also be aware that through this tournament they select the best conditioned athletes in the world. All for a step that precedes the CrossFit Games. That competition that ESPN broadcasts and you must have seen it someday. With men and women lifting an absurdly heavy load, but with tremendous ease.
The importance of incentive
Many crossfit teachers think it's important for students to always challenge themselves. Their idea has always been to encourage students and help them overcome every challenge or difficulty imposed on them. According to them, the Open is nothing more than a great opportunity for our athletes to prove to themselves how strong and capable they are.
So, if you enjoy emotion, resilience and adventure, you don't need to say anything else. Now just sign up or even watch. It is definitely worth it and we encourage any and all physical activity. Practice sport!