Why you should do the CrossFit open

For a lot of people in the CrossFit community, the CrossFit open is the biggest fitness event of the year. The chance to compete against people from all over the world and push yourself to your limits sounds almost too good to be true! No matter what your fitness levels, you can – and should – compete in the CrossFit open.
What is the CrossFit open?
The CrossFit open is the first qualification stage for the CrossFit Games, which are held every year. During the CrossFit open, anyone can complete the workouts – which are released every week.
How do I enter the CrossFit open?
It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is register on CrossFit.com, select your division and then head to your nearest CrossFit gym!
Related: 4 things I learned going to the CrossFit Games by Carmen Bosmans
What are the different CrossFit divisions and difficulty levels?
Whatever your age, fitness levels or physical capabilities, you will be able to compete in the CrossFit open. There are a number of different divisions that anyone can participate in, so choose one that best fits your individual requirements:
- Rx: this is when you complete the open workouts exactly as they are written
- Scaled: you can make adjustments to the workouts such as lighter weights, lower reps or alternatives to gymnastic movements
- Foundational: if you’re completely new to CrossFit then you can complete workouts that focus on helping you to learn the key CrossFit movements
- Adaptive: the adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts for athletes that have a physical or neurological disability
- Age: within the above division you’ll be ranked against people of a similar age
You can compete in the CrossFit open as an individual or as part of a team.
5 reasons you should do the CrossFit open
#1 – because you can!
There are options for anyone of any ability, whether you’re new to CrossFit or are a seasoned veteran. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with one of our CrossFit coaches and we’ll help you!
#2 – test yourself and push your limits
If you have been a regular CrossFitter or Open participant this is your chance to test your fitness and depending on the workouts possibly retest a workout or two.

For the general population who train to stay fit and healthy it is also the chance to test yourself and how hard you can push during the different weeks of the open. You may end up doing something you have never done before!
#3 – learn your strengths and weaknesses
You learn, you will find out what you need to work on and you will see that the work that you have been putting in is paying off. I’m sure you will find out a little bit more about yourself also throughout the open.
#4 – engage the fitness community
The word “CrossFit Open” and “Testing” can be intimidating, however the environment is anything but and you will have a huge amount of support both from members and coaches to push you through the workout.
Compete against yourself or your friends, there is nothing like a competition environment to bring that hidden competitor out of you!
#5 – it’s fun
It is what it’s all about, coming in, working out and having fun with your friends and gym family. You will also get a good workout and that in itself will always make you better! We run CrossFit opens at InnerFight Dubai – get in touch if you’d like to participate. We’d love to see you there!

GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’ll focus on pull-up development. Whether your goal is to continue building strict strength or you’re working to increase kipping capacity, we will cover progressions to help you advance your pull-up performance.
Thursday, we’ll work on handstand walks. Get ready to refine technique, build control, and develop confidence while moving upside down.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's hybrid session involves combining multiple elements from racing to understand the feel of transitioning between disciplines, followed by a lower-body endurance EMOM.
MOBILITY
Take your front squat mobility to the next level with this progression class focused on dynamic flow, stability, and control. Building on the foundations established in our previous session, we’ll reinforce improved mobility in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders while introducing active movement patterns and stability drills that directly translate to enhanced squat performance. Expect to move through controlled flows, tempo holds, and mobility-activation sequences.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. Working on speed under the bar and catch position, in the full squat. Spicy complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Followed by some heavy clean pulls. Finishing with doubles on the 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

Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Session: LRC Tempo
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 6 mins with a 1 min recovery. The sequence will be repeated 5x. Evening session only this week!
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 800m intervals off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we will bridge repeats with IFE. Hill running is a great way to build some strength and power in your legs.

Monday:
Nothing like kicking off the week with some Back Squats! Before we get the engine fired up for some repeatable efforts! What will your times look like?
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 5/4/3/5/4/3 front squat
Conditioning:
Every 5 minutes x 6 Alt between
A: Park Run + 25 Wall Balls
B: 30/25/20 Cal Ass Bike + 25 Wall Balls
Tuesday:
Strength accessory to get the session started before we build to some heavy deadlifts! Then we hit a fast and furious workout.
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 12
1: 12 Incline DB bench press
2: 30-45 sec glute hamstring bridge
3: 20 sec straight arm side plank/arm
B) Deadlift Every 2:00 x 6 - 2/2/1/1/1/1 reps
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
30 Power clean
30 Burpees over the bar
Wednesday:
We're building to a tough single in the push press before we partner up for some working out!
Strength:
EMOMx10 - 1 Push press
Conditioning:
In pairs every 5 mins x 6 on a rolling clock
4 rounds
YGIG
6 STOH (60/40)
6 TTB
AMRAP - Cal Ski
Thursday:
Legs, legs, legs, then into a 12-minute workout where you rest during the run!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 8 DB Box Step Up
B) Every 90 sec x 5 - 6 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 Alt - 5 Goblet Spanish Squats & 3-5 strict knee to elbow
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
3 Devils Press
6 DB Hang Cleans
9 DB Front Rack Squats
Car Park Run
Friday:
Long Weekend, so we're going to bring the fire this Friday to kick start the long weekend! See you on the floor!

For a lot of people in the CrossFit community, the CrossFit open is the biggest fitness event of the year. The chance to compete against people from all over the world and push yourself to your limits sounds almost too good to be true! No matter what your fitness levels, you can – and should – compete in the CrossFit open.
What is the CrossFit open?
The CrossFit open is the first qualification stage for the CrossFit Games, which are held every year. During the CrossFit open, anyone can complete the workouts – which are released every week.
How do I enter the CrossFit open?
It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is register on CrossFit.com, select your division and then head to your nearest CrossFit gym!
Related: 4 things I learned going to the CrossFit Games by Carmen Bosmans
What are the different CrossFit divisions and difficulty levels?
Whatever your age, fitness levels or physical capabilities, you will be able to compete in the CrossFit open. There are a number of different divisions that anyone can participate in, so choose one that best fits your individual requirements:
- Rx: this is when you complete the open workouts exactly as they are written
- Scaled: you can make adjustments to the workouts such as lighter weights, lower reps or alternatives to gymnastic movements
- Foundational: if you’re completely new to CrossFit then you can complete workouts that focus on helping you to learn the key CrossFit movements
- Adaptive: the adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts for athletes that have a physical or neurological disability
- Age: within the above division you’ll be ranked against people of a similar age
You can compete in the CrossFit open as an individual or as part of a team.
5 reasons you should do the CrossFit open
#1 – because you can!
There are options for anyone of any ability, whether you’re new to CrossFit or are a seasoned veteran. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with one of our CrossFit coaches and we’ll help you!
#2 – test yourself and push your limits
If you have been a regular CrossFitter or Open participant this is your chance to test your fitness and depending on the workouts possibly retest a workout or two.

For the general population who train to stay fit and healthy it is also the chance to test yourself and how hard you can push during the different weeks of the open. You may end up doing something you have never done before!
#3 – learn your strengths and weaknesses
You learn, you will find out what you need to work on and you will see that the work that you have been putting in is paying off. I’m sure you will find out a little bit more about yourself also throughout the open.
#4 – engage the fitness community
The word “CrossFit Open” and “Testing” can be intimidating, however the environment is anything but and you will have a huge amount of support both from members and coaches to push you through the workout.
Compete against yourself or your friends, there is nothing like a competition environment to bring that hidden competitor out of you!
#5 – it’s fun
It is what it’s all about, coming in, working out and having fun with your friends and gym family. You will also get a good workout and that in itself will always make you better! We run CrossFit opens at InnerFight Dubai – get in touch if you’d like to participate. We’d love to see you there!

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

Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Session: LRC Tempo
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 6 mins with a 1 min recovery. The sequence will be repeated 5x. Evening session only this week!
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 800m intervals off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we will bridge repeats with IFE. Hill running is a great way to build some strength and power in your legs.

Monday:
Nothing like kicking off the week with some Back Squats! Before we get the engine fired up for some repeatable efforts! What will your times look like?
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 5/4/3/5/4/3 front squat
Conditioning:
Every 5 minutes x 6 Alt between
A: Park Run + 25 Wall Balls
B: 30/25/20 Cal Ass Bike + 25 Wall Balls
Tuesday:
Strength accessory to get the session started before we build to some heavy deadlifts! Then we hit a fast and furious workout.
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 12
1: 12 Incline DB bench press
2: 30-45 sec glute hamstring bridge
3: 20 sec straight arm side plank/arm
B) Deadlift Every 2:00 x 6 - 2/2/1/1/1/1 reps
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
30 Power clean
30 Burpees over the bar
Wednesday:
We're building to a tough single in the push press before we partner up for some working out!
Strength:
EMOMx10 - 1 Push press
Conditioning:
In pairs every 5 mins x 6 on a rolling clock
4 rounds
YGIG
6 STOH (60/40)
6 TTB
AMRAP - Cal Ski
Thursday:
Legs, legs, legs, then into a 12-minute workout where you rest during the run!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 8 DB Box Step Up
B) Every 90 sec x 5 - 6 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 Alt - 5 Goblet Spanish Squats & 3-5 strict knee to elbow
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
3 Devils Press
6 DB Hang Cleans
9 DB Front Rack Squats
Car Park Run
Friday:
Long Weekend, so we're going to bring the fire this Friday to kick start the long weekend! See you on the floor!

GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’ll focus on pull-up development. Whether your goal is to continue building strict strength or you’re working to increase kipping capacity, we will cover progressions to help you advance your pull-up performance.
Thursday, we’ll work on handstand walks. Get ready to refine technique, build control, and develop confidence while moving upside down.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's hybrid session involves combining multiple elements from racing to understand the feel of transitioning between disciplines, followed by a lower-body endurance EMOM.
MOBILITY
Take your front squat mobility to the next level with this progression class focused on dynamic flow, stability, and control. Building on the foundations established in our previous session, we’ll reinforce improved mobility in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders while introducing active movement patterns and stability drills that directly translate to enhanced squat performance. Expect to move through controlled flows, tempo holds, and mobility-activation sequences.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. Working on speed under the bar and catch position, in the full squat. Spicy complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Followed by some heavy clean pulls. Finishing with doubles on the back squats.

For a lot of people in the CrossFit community, the CrossFit open is the biggest fitness event of the year. The chance to compete against people from all over the world and push yourself to your limits sounds almost too good to be true! No matter what your fitness levels, you can – and should – compete in the CrossFit open.
What is the CrossFit open?
The CrossFit open is the first qualification stage for the CrossFit Games, which are held every year. During the CrossFit open, anyone can complete the workouts – which are released every week.
How do I enter the CrossFit open?
It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is register on CrossFit.com, select your division and then head to your nearest CrossFit gym!
Related: 4 things I learned going to the CrossFit Games by Carmen Bosmans
What are the different CrossFit divisions and difficulty levels?
Whatever your age, fitness levels or physical capabilities, you will be able to compete in the CrossFit open. There are a number of different divisions that anyone can participate in, so choose one that best fits your individual requirements:
- Rx: this is when you complete the open workouts exactly as they are written
- Scaled: you can make adjustments to the workouts such as lighter weights, lower reps or alternatives to gymnastic movements
- Foundational: if you’re completely new to CrossFit then you can complete workouts that focus on helping you to learn the key CrossFit movements
- Adaptive: the adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts for athletes that have a physical or neurological disability
- Age: within the above division you’ll be ranked against people of a similar age
You can compete in the CrossFit open as an individual or as part of a team.
5 reasons you should do the CrossFit open
#1 – because you can!
There are options for anyone of any ability, whether you’re new to CrossFit or are a seasoned veteran. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with one of our CrossFit coaches and we’ll help you!
#2 – test yourself and push your limits
If you have been a regular CrossFitter or Open participant this is your chance to test your fitness and depending on the workouts possibly retest a workout or two.

For the general population who train to stay fit and healthy it is also the chance to test yourself and how hard you can push during the different weeks of the open. You may end up doing something you have never done before!
#3 – learn your strengths and weaknesses
You learn, you will find out what you need to work on and you will see that the work that you have been putting in is paying off. I’m sure you will find out a little bit more about yourself also throughout the open.
#4 – engage the fitness community
The word “CrossFit Open” and “Testing” can be intimidating, however the environment is anything but and you will have a huge amount of support both from members and coaches to push you through the workout.
Compete against yourself or your friends, there is nothing like a competition environment to bring that hidden competitor out of you!
#5 – it’s fun
It is what it’s all about, coming in, working out and having fun with your friends and gym family. You will also get a good workout and that in itself will always make you better! We run CrossFit opens at InnerFight Dubai – get in touch if you’d like to participate. We’d love to see you there!

Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Session: LRC Tempo
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 6 mins with a 1 min recovery. The sequence will be repeated 5x. Evening session only this week!
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 800m intervals off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we will bridge repeats with IFE. Hill running is a great way to build some strength and power in your legs.

Monday:
Nothing like kicking off the week with some Back Squats! Before we get the engine fired up for some repeatable efforts! What will your times look like?
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 5/4/3/5/4/3 front squat
Conditioning:
Every 5 minutes x 6 Alt between
A: Park Run + 25 Wall Balls
B: 30/25/20 Cal Ass Bike + 25 Wall Balls
Tuesday:
Strength accessory to get the session started before we build to some heavy deadlifts! Then we hit a fast and furious workout.
Strength:
A) Every 75 sec x 12
1: 12 Incline DB bench press
2: 30-45 sec glute hamstring bridge
3: 20 sec straight arm side plank/arm
B) Deadlift Every 2:00 x 6 - 2/2/1/1/1/1 reps
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
30 Power clean
30 Burpees over the bar
Wednesday:
We're building to a tough single in the push press before we partner up for some working out!
Strength:
EMOMx10 - 1 Push press
Conditioning:
In pairs every 5 mins x 6 on a rolling clock
4 rounds
YGIG
6 STOH (60/40)
6 TTB
AMRAP - Cal Ski
Thursday:
Legs, legs, legs, then into a 12-minute workout where you rest during the run!!!
Strength:
A) Every 90 sec x 8 - 8 DB Box Step Up
B) Every 90 sec x 5 - 6 Alternating Barbell Reverse Lunges
C) EMOM x 8 Alt - 5 Goblet Spanish Squats & 3-5 strict knee to elbow
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
3 Devils Press
6 DB Hang Cleans
9 DB Front Rack Squats
Car Park Run
Friday:
Long Weekend, so we're going to bring the fire this Friday to kick start the long weekend! See you on the floor!

GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday, we’ll focus on pull-up development. Whether your goal is to continue building strict strength or you’re working to increase kipping capacity, we will cover progressions to help you advance your pull-up performance.
Thursday, we’ll work on handstand walks. Get ready to refine technique, build control, and develop confidence while moving upside down.
HYBRID FITNESS
This week's hybrid session involves combining multiple elements from racing to understand the feel of transitioning between disciplines, followed by a lower-body endurance EMOM.
MOBILITY
Take your front squat mobility to the next level with this progression class focused on dynamic flow, stability, and control. Building on the foundations established in our previous session, we’ll reinforce improved mobility in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders while introducing active movement patterns and stability drills that directly translate to enhanced squat performance. Expect to move through controlled flows, tempo holds, and mobility-activation sequences.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Weightlifting this week is cleans. Working on speed under the bar and catch position, in the full squat. Spicy complex of clean pull, hang power clean, squat clean. Followed by some heavy clean pulls. Finishing with doubles on the 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

For a lot of people in the CrossFit community, the CrossFit open is the biggest fitness event of the year. The chance to compete against people from all over the world and push yourself to your limits sounds almost too good to be true! No matter what your fitness levels, you can – and should – compete in the CrossFit open.
What is the CrossFit open?
The CrossFit open is the first qualification stage for the CrossFit Games, which are held every year. During the CrossFit open, anyone can complete the workouts – which are released every week.
How do I enter the CrossFit open?
It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is register on CrossFit.com, select your division and then head to your nearest CrossFit gym!
Related: 4 things I learned going to the CrossFit Games by Carmen Bosmans
What are the different CrossFit divisions and difficulty levels?
Whatever your age, fitness levels or physical capabilities, you will be able to compete in the CrossFit open. There are a number of different divisions that anyone can participate in, so choose one that best fits your individual requirements:
- Rx: this is when you complete the open workouts exactly as they are written
- Scaled: you can make adjustments to the workouts such as lighter weights, lower reps or alternatives to gymnastic movements
- Foundational: if you’re completely new to CrossFit then you can complete workouts that focus on helping you to learn the key CrossFit movements
- Adaptive: the adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts for athletes that have a physical or neurological disability
- Age: within the above division you’ll be ranked against people of a similar age
You can compete in the CrossFit open as an individual or as part of a team.
5 reasons you should do the CrossFit open
#1 – because you can!
There are options for anyone of any ability, whether you’re new to CrossFit or are a seasoned veteran. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with one of our CrossFit coaches and we’ll help you!
#2 – test yourself and push your limits
If you have been a regular CrossFitter or Open participant this is your chance to test your fitness and depending on the workouts possibly retest a workout or two.

For the general population who train to stay fit and healthy it is also the chance to test yourself and how hard you can push during the different weeks of the open. You may end up doing something you have never done before!
#3 – learn your strengths and weaknesses
You learn, you will find out what you need to work on and you will see that the work that you have been putting in is paying off. I’m sure you will find out a little bit more about yourself also throughout the open.
#4 – engage the fitness community
The word “CrossFit Open” and “Testing” can be intimidating, however the environment is anything but and you will have a huge amount of support both from members and coaches to push you through the workout.
Compete against yourself or your friends, there is nothing like a competition environment to bring that hidden competitor out of you!
#5 – it’s fun
It is what it’s all about, coming in, working out and having fun with your friends and gym family. You will also get a good workout and that in itself will always make you better! We run CrossFit opens at InnerFight Dubai – get in touch if you’d like to participate. We’d love to see you there!

For a lot of people in the CrossFit community, the CrossFit open is the biggest fitness event of the year. The chance to compete against people from all over the world and push yourself to your limits sounds almost too good to be true! No matter what your fitness levels, you can – and should – compete in the CrossFit open.
What is the CrossFit open?
The CrossFit open is the first qualification stage for the CrossFit Games, which are held every year. During the CrossFit open, anyone can complete the workouts – which are released every week.
How do I enter the CrossFit open?
It’s pretty simple – all you have to do is register on CrossFit.com, select your division and then head to your nearest CrossFit gym!
Related: 4 things I learned going to the CrossFit Games by Carmen Bosmans
What are the different CrossFit divisions and difficulty levels?
Whatever your age, fitness levels or physical capabilities, you will be able to compete in the CrossFit open. There are a number of different divisions that anyone can participate in, so choose one that best fits your individual requirements:
- Rx: this is when you complete the open workouts exactly as they are written
- Scaled: you can make adjustments to the workouts such as lighter weights, lower reps or alternatives to gymnastic movements
- Foundational: if you’re completely new to CrossFit then you can complete workouts that focus on helping you to learn the key CrossFit movements
- Adaptive: the adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts for athletes that have a physical or neurological disability
- Age: within the above division you’ll be ranked against people of a similar age
You can compete in the CrossFit open as an individual or as part of a team.
5 reasons you should do the CrossFit open
#1 – because you can!
There are options for anyone of any ability, whether you’re new to CrossFit or are a seasoned veteran. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with one of our CrossFit coaches and we’ll help you!
#2 – test yourself and push your limits
If you have been a regular CrossFitter or Open participant this is your chance to test your fitness and depending on the workouts possibly retest a workout or two.

For the general population who train to stay fit and healthy it is also the chance to test yourself and how hard you can push during the different weeks of the open. You may end up doing something you have never done before!
#3 – learn your strengths and weaknesses
You learn, you will find out what you need to work on and you will see that the work that you have been putting in is paying off. I’m sure you will find out a little bit more about yourself also throughout the open.
#4 – engage the fitness community
The word “CrossFit Open” and “Testing” can be intimidating, however the environment is anything but and you will have a huge amount of support both from members and coaches to push you through the workout.
Compete against yourself or your friends, there is nothing like a competition environment to bring that hidden competitor out of you!
#5 – it’s fun
It is what it’s all about, coming in, working out and having fun with your friends and gym family. You will also get a good workout and that in itself will always make you better! We run CrossFit opens at InnerFight Dubai – get in touch if you’d like to participate. We’d love to see you there!

One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
