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2025 CrossFit Open
A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
2025 CrossFit Open: A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come and gone. It’s kind of over before you realise it, right? Three weeks fly by, and suddenly, you’re looking back, comparing this year’s Open to the previous ones, asking the big question: Did it do what it was supposed to do? Absolutely.
The Open’s Purpose: A True Test of Capacity
The 2025 CrossFit Open has always been about testing people’s ability to do work. Simple as that. And typically, that means brutal workouts that challenge not just physical capacity but also mental resilience. This year was no exception. Across the three workouts, athletes were pushed to their limits, forced to grind through some deceptively simple yet devastatingly effective programming.
Looking at the workouts, 25.1 and 25.3 were relatively straightforward in their design. The challenge wasn’t necessarily in the complexity but in the ability to keep moving. 25.3, in particular, introduced wall walks and some barbell elements, adding a layer of skill, but ultimately, it was still about work capacity. If you had the engine and the willpower, you could push hard and post a solid score.
And then there was 25.2—the curveball. A repeat of 22.3, this workout brought in high-skill gymnastics movements, which always act as a major separator in the field. That’s where the 2025 CrossFit Open does its job: making sure that only the top 1% (or top 2% in the age group divisions) advance to the next stage. If you were serious about competing, you had to perform well across all three workouts. But at the same time, if you were simply looking to challenge yourself and see where you stand, these workouts gave you the chance to do just that.
A Look at Performance Across the Field
Taking a look at the leaderboard and what played out in the gym—it was clear that this year’s Open rewarded well-rounded athletes. Those who trained consistently throughout the year, had strong engines, and could push through discomfort had a great time.
If there’s one thing this Open highlighted, it’s the importance of consistent training. There was no getting by on luck. You needed endurance, strength, and skill, all balanced together. That’s what makes the 2025 CrossFit Open such a great test.
The Best Workout of the CrossFit Open 2025?
For me, 25.3 was the standout. The combination of rowing, barbell work, and wall walks was a smart and well-designed workout. It was tough, yes, but it rewarded those who could manage their effort and execute solid movement across multiple domains.
Did CrossFit Get It Right This Year?
In my opinion, yes. The 2025 CrossFit Open did exactly what it should. It wasn’t about finding the fittest in the world—that comes later in the season. Instead, it effectively identified the top performers and pushed everyone, from elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, to test themselves.
What Comes Next? Reflect, Improve, and Get to Work
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open is over, the best thing you can do is take a step back and review how you did. What went well? What didn’t? Were there movements that exposed a weakness? Was there a point where your engine just couldn’t keep up?
This is the perfect time to break it all down and start working on those gaps. Whether it’s gymnastics, barbell cycling, pacing, or just building a stronger mindset, now is when you lay the foundation for next year.
The Open is a test, but it’s also a roadmap. It shows you exactly where you stand and where you need to improve. So take the lessons, get back to training, and when 2026 rolls around, show up fitter, stronger, and more prepared than ever. If this year’s Open has shown you areas where you need to improve and you’re not sure where to start, get in touch, and let’s get to work.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
2025 CrossFit Open: A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come and gone. It’s kind of over before you realise it, right? Three weeks fly by, and suddenly, you’re looking back, comparing this year’s Open to the previous ones, asking the big question: Did it do what it was supposed to do? Absolutely.
The Open’s Purpose: A True Test of Capacity
The 2025 CrossFit Open has always been about testing people’s ability to do work. Simple as that. And typically, that means brutal workouts that challenge not just physical capacity but also mental resilience. This year was no exception. Across the three workouts, athletes were pushed to their limits, forced to grind through some deceptively simple yet devastatingly effective programming.
Looking at the workouts, 25.1 and 25.3 were relatively straightforward in their design. The challenge wasn’t necessarily in the complexity but in the ability to keep moving. 25.3, in particular, introduced wall walks and some barbell elements, adding a layer of skill, but ultimately, it was still about work capacity. If you had the engine and the willpower, you could push hard and post a solid score.
And then there was 25.2—the curveball. A repeat of 22.3, this workout brought in high-skill gymnastics movements, which always act as a major separator in the field. That’s where the 2025 CrossFit Open does its job: making sure that only the top 1% (or top 2% in the age group divisions) advance to the next stage. If you were serious about competing, you had to perform well across all three workouts. But at the same time, if you were simply looking to challenge yourself and see where you stand, these workouts gave you the chance to do just that.
A Look at Performance Across the Field
Taking a look at the leaderboard and what played out in the gym—it was clear that this year’s Open rewarded well-rounded athletes. Those who trained consistently throughout the year, had strong engines, and could push through discomfort had a great time.
If there’s one thing this Open highlighted, it’s the importance of consistent training. There was no getting by on luck. You needed endurance, strength, and skill, all balanced together. That’s what makes the 2025 CrossFit Open such a great test.
The Best Workout of the CrossFit Open 2025?
For me, 25.3 was the standout. The combination of rowing, barbell work, and wall walks was a smart and well-designed workout. It was tough, yes, but it rewarded those who could manage their effort and execute solid movement across multiple domains.
Did CrossFit Get It Right This Year?
In my opinion, yes. The 2025 CrossFit Open did exactly what it should. It wasn’t about finding the fittest in the world—that comes later in the season. Instead, it effectively identified the top performers and pushed everyone, from elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, to test themselves.
What Comes Next? Reflect, Improve, and Get to Work
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open is over, the best thing you can do is take a step back and review how you did. What went well? What didn’t? Were there movements that exposed a weakness? Was there a point where your engine just couldn’t keep up?
This is the perfect time to break it all down and start working on those gaps. Whether it’s gymnastics, barbell cycling, pacing, or just building a stronger mindset, now is when you lay the foundation for next year.
The Open is a test, but it’s also a roadmap. It shows you exactly where you stand and where you need to improve. So take the lessons, get back to training, and when 2026 rolls around, show up fitter, stronger, and more prepared than ever. If this year’s Open has shown you areas where you need to improve and you’re not sure where to start, get in touch, and let’s get to work.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
2025 CrossFit Open: A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come and gone. It’s kind of over before you realise it, right? Three weeks fly by, and suddenly, you’re looking back, comparing this year’s Open to the previous ones, asking the big question: Did it do what it was supposed to do? Absolutely.
The Open’s Purpose: A True Test of Capacity
The 2025 CrossFit Open has always been about testing people’s ability to do work. Simple as that. And typically, that means brutal workouts that challenge not just physical capacity but also mental resilience. This year was no exception. Across the three workouts, athletes were pushed to their limits, forced to grind through some deceptively simple yet devastatingly effective programming.
Looking at the workouts, 25.1 and 25.3 were relatively straightforward in their design. The challenge wasn’t necessarily in the complexity but in the ability to keep moving. 25.3, in particular, introduced wall walks and some barbell elements, adding a layer of skill, but ultimately, it was still about work capacity. If you had the engine and the willpower, you could push hard and post a solid score.
And then there was 25.2—the curveball. A repeat of 22.3, this workout brought in high-skill gymnastics movements, which always act as a major separator in the field. That’s where the 2025 CrossFit Open does its job: making sure that only the top 1% (or top 2% in the age group divisions) advance to the next stage. If you were serious about competing, you had to perform well across all three workouts. But at the same time, if you were simply looking to challenge yourself and see where you stand, these workouts gave you the chance to do just that.
A Look at Performance Across the Field
Taking a look at the leaderboard and what played out in the gym—it was clear that this year’s Open rewarded well-rounded athletes. Those who trained consistently throughout the year, had strong engines, and could push through discomfort had a great time.
If there’s one thing this Open highlighted, it’s the importance of consistent training. There was no getting by on luck. You needed endurance, strength, and skill, all balanced together. That’s what makes the 2025 CrossFit Open such a great test.
The Best Workout of the CrossFit Open 2025?
For me, 25.3 was the standout. The combination of rowing, barbell work, and wall walks was a smart and well-designed workout. It was tough, yes, but it rewarded those who could manage their effort and execute solid movement across multiple domains.
Did CrossFit Get It Right This Year?
In my opinion, yes. The 2025 CrossFit Open did exactly what it should. It wasn’t about finding the fittest in the world—that comes later in the season. Instead, it effectively identified the top performers and pushed everyone, from elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, to test themselves.
What Comes Next? Reflect, Improve, and Get to Work
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open is over, the best thing you can do is take a step back and review how you did. What went well? What didn’t? Were there movements that exposed a weakness? Was there a point where your engine just couldn’t keep up?
This is the perfect time to break it all down and start working on those gaps. Whether it’s gymnastics, barbell cycling, pacing, or just building a stronger mindset, now is when you lay the foundation for next year.
The Open is a test, but it’s also a roadmap. It shows you exactly where you stand and where you need to improve. So take the lessons, get back to training, and when 2026 rolls around, show up fitter, stronger, and more prepared than ever. If this year’s Open has shown you areas where you need to improve and you’re not sure where to start, get in touch, and let’s get to work.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
Monday
Session: No in-person session
There is no in person LRC session today, Unlimited Clients, there is a session in your TrainingPeaks still. Enjoy!
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we will be running intervals in the park. 100m on/100m recovery.
Friday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run + LRC Training Camp
This week re will be cycling through the below seqeunce:
10X
2mins @ 7PRE
1min @ 8RPE
1min @ recovery
The evening session on the LRC Training Camp will be a chilled shake out run from the hotel.
Saturday
Time: 5:29am
Session: LRC Training Camp
We have an action packed day on the LRC Training Camp, all details will be shared in WA.
Sunday
Time: 5:29am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: Long Run + LRC Training Camp
Today we will host a community long run from Common Grounds for those who are still in Dubai.
Those on the training camp in KhorFakkan we will hike at 5:29am.
Monday:
Strength:
A) 1 min max set strict pull-ups
B) EMOM x 8 Pull ups @ 30% of max set
Conditioning:
Every 5 mins x 6
2 rounds
6 Alt Single Arm Manmaker
300/250m row
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 9
1) 16 Alt goblet cossack squat
2) 40 sec alt single leg V-ups
3) 30 sec side plank E/S
B) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 front squat @20x1
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Assault Bike
Rest 2 minutes after each set
Wednesday:
Strength:
Deadlift Every 2:00 x 5 - 2 reps
Conditioning:
AMRAP 22
In a team of 4
2000m C2 Bike
40 Power cleans (70/45)
40 TTB
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 10 DB box step up
B) Every 2 mins x 5 - 8 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 - M1: 20 sec Nordic Hold / M2: 30 sec Ring rows
Conditioning:
500/450 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
400/350 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
300/250 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
200/150 ski
5 burpee pull-ups
100/50 ski
Friday:
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 8 1 push press (1 sec pause in dip)
Conditioning:
0-16 mins
2500m/2000m row
Every 2 mins - 6 box jump overs
16-26 mins
1500m/1200m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB Front squat
26-32 mins
1000m/800m row
Every 2 mins - 6 Dual KB STOH
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’re focusing on handstands and handstand walks! We’ll start with strength work before moving on to balance and control while upside down, beginning from the box and progressing to the wall and beyond.
Thursday, we’re heading back to the bar for another round of Bar Muscle Ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. Let's go!
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's HYBRID Fitness session focuses on running intervals and then some compromised running, getting used to pushing into the run after some taxing work.
MOBILITY
Unlock better depth, posture, and comfort in your front squats with this focused mobility class. We’ll target key areas, such as the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders, to improve your squat mechanics and front rack position. Whether you’re new to squatting or looking to break through a plateau, this class will help you move more efficiently and squat with confidence. Suitable for all levels.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is snatch. Working on the power snatch. Technique work, then a complex of snatch pull + 2 power snatch. Finishing with some heavy back squats.
The Monday Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Wednesday - Indoor Ride
Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 04:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Sunday - Long Run
A run where we start and finish together. Up to 2hrs long depending on people needs.
If you're interested to join, reach out to Dan Bagley, db@innerfight.com
Time: 05:29 am
Location: Common Grounds
2025 CrossFit Open: A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come and gone. It’s kind of over before you realise it, right? Three weeks fly by, and suddenly, you’re looking back, comparing this year’s Open to the previous ones, asking the big question: Did it do what it was supposed to do? Absolutely.
The Open’s Purpose: A True Test of Capacity
The 2025 CrossFit Open has always been about testing people’s ability to do work. Simple as that. And typically, that means brutal workouts that challenge not just physical capacity but also mental resilience. This year was no exception. Across the three workouts, athletes were pushed to their limits, forced to grind through some deceptively simple yet devastatingly effective programming.
Looking at the workouts, 25.1 and 25.3 were relatively straightforward in their design. The challenge wasn’t necessarily in the complexity but in the ability to keep moving. 25.3, in particular, introduced wall walks and some barbell elements, adding a layer of skill, but ultimately, it was still about work capacity. If you had the engine and the willpower, you could push hard and post a solid score.
And then there was 25.2—the curveball. A repeat of 22.3, this workout brought in high-skill gymnastics movements, which always act as a major separator in the field. That’s where the 2025 CrossFit Open does its job: making sure that only the top 1% (or top 2% in the age group divisions) advance to the next stage. If you were serious about competing, you had to perform well across all three workouts. But at the same time, if you were simply looking to challenge yourself and see where you stand, these workouts gave you the chance to do just that.
A Look at Performance Across the Field
Taking a look at the leaderboard and what played out in the gym—it was clear that this year’s Open rewarded well-rounded athletes. Those who trained consistently throughout the year, had strong engines, and could push through discomfort had a great time.
If there’s one thing this Open highlighted, it’s the importance of consistent training. There was no getting by on luck. You needed endurance, strength, and skill, all balanced together. That’s what makes the 2025 CrossFit Open such a great test.
The Best Workout of the CrossFit Open 2025?
For me, 25.3 was the standout. The combination of rowing, barbell work, and wall walks was a smart and well-designed workout. It was tough, yes, but it rewarded those who could manage their effort and execute solid movement across multiple domains.
Did CrossFit Get It Right This Year?
In my opinion, yes. The 2025 CrossFit Open did exactly what it should. It wasn’t about finding the fittest in the world—that comes later in the season. Instead, it effectively identified the top performers and pushed everyone, from elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, to test themselves.
What Comes Next? Reflect, Improve, and Get to Work
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open is over, the best thing you can do is take a step back and review how you did. What went well? What didn’t? Were there movements that exposed a weakness? Was there a point where your engine just couldn’t keep up?
This is the perfect time to break it all down and start working on those gaps. Whether it’s gymnastics, barbell cycling, pacing, or just building a stronger mindset, now is when you lay the foundation for next year.
The Open is a test, but it’s also a roadmap. It shows you exactly where you stand and where you need to improve. So take the lessons, get back to training, and when 2026 rolls around, show up fitter, stronger, and more prepared than ever. If this year’s Open has shown you areas where you need to improve and you’re not sure where to start, get in touch, and let’s get to work.
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2025 CrossFit Open: A Brutal, Effective, and Well-Balanced Test
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come and gone. It’s kind of over before you realise it, right? Three weeks fly by, and suddenly, you’re looking back, comparing this year’s Open to the previous ones, asking the big question: Did it do what it was supposed to do? Absolutely.
The Open’s Purpose: A True Test of Capacity
The 2025 CrossFit Open has always been about testing people’s ability to do work. Simple as that. And typically, that means brutal workouts that challenge not just physical capacity but also mental resilience. This year was no exception. Across the three workouts, athletes were pushed to their limits, forced to grind through some deceptively simple yet devastatingly effective programming.
Looking at the workouts, 25.1 and 25.3 were relatively straightforward in their design. The challenge wasn’t necessarily in the complexity but in the ability to keep moving. 25.3, in particular, introduced wall walks and some barbell elements, adding a layer of skill, but ultimately, it was still about work capacity. If you had the engine and the willpower, you could push hard and post a solid score.
And then there was 25.2—the curveball. A repeat of 22.3, this workout brought in high-skill gymnastics movements, which always act as a major separator in the field. That’s where the 2025 CrossFit Open does its job: making sure that only the top 1% (or top 2% in the age group divisions) advance to the next stage. If you were serious about competing, you had to perform well across all three workouts. But at the same time, if you were simply looking to challenge yourself and see where you stand, these workouts gave you the chance to do just that.
A Look at Performance Across the Field
Taking a look at the leaderboard and what played out in the gym—it was clear that this year’s Open rewarded well-rounded athletes. Those who trained consistently throughout the year, had strong engines, and could push through discomfort had a great time.
If there’s one thing this Open highlighted, it’s the importance of consistent training. There was no getting by on luck. You needed endurance, strength, and skill, all balanced together. That’s what makes the 2025 CrossFit Open such a great test.
The Best Workout of the CrossFit Open 2025?
For me, 25.3 was the standout. The combination of rowing, barbell work, and wall walks was a smart and well-designed workout. It was tough, yes, but it rewarded those who could manage their effort and execute solid movement across multiple domains.
Did CrossFit Get It Right This Year?
In my opinion, yes. The 2025 CrossFit Open did exactly what it should. It wasn’t about finding the fittest in the world—that comes later in the season. Instead, it effectively identified the top performers and pushed everyone, from elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, to test themselves.
What Comes Next? Reflect, Improve, and Get to Work
Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open is over, the best thing you can do is take a step back and review how you did. What went well? What didn’t? Were there movements that exposed a weakness? Was there a point where your engine just couldn’t keep up?
This is the perfect time to break it all down and start working on those gaps. Whether it’s gymnastics, barbell cycling, pacing, or just building a stronger mindset, now is when you lay the foundation for next year.
The Open is a test, but it’s also a roadmap. It shows you exactly where you stand and where you need to improve. So take the lessons, get back to training, and when 2026 rolls around, show up fitter, stronger, and more prepared than ever. If this year’s Open has shown you areas where you need to improve and you’re not sure where to start, get in touch, and let’s get to work.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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