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CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Tips With Denise Thomas, Gordon Lake, and Dr. Jason Garrett Feb 29, 2024

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The first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Open has been released and four CrossFit Games athletes — Fittest Man on Earth Jeff Adler, Brent Fikowski, Alex Gazan, and Alexis Raptis — set the top scores to beat during the live announcement.
Rewatch the live announcement of 24.1 here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44K6SeOF-Xk
CrossFit Seminar Staff member Denise Thomas (CF-L4), U.S. South East Affiliate Rep and CrossFit Simpsonville affiliate owner Gordon Lake (CF-L2), and Dr. Jason Garrett from Airrosti join host Chase Ingraham on the podcast to share tips and tricks for getting through CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 and having a successful kick-off to another year of the Open.
Register for the 2024 CrossFit Open here → https://cf.games/24_open_join_us
Submit your score via your CrossFit Games dashboard by Monday, March 4, at 5 p.m. PT. → https://games.crossfit.com/submit-scores
How to watch all live Open announcements → https://games.crossfit.com/article/how-watch-2024-crossfit-open
Take the 2024 Judges Course → https://games.crossfit.com/article/judges-course-sharpen-your-skills
Learn more about the CrossFit Open here → https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview

Ro vs. Boz — A CrossFit Open Rivalry For the Ages Feb 19, 2024

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Live head-to-head battles in the CrossFit Open began in 2013 with Dan Bailey and Scott Panchik facing off in Open Workout 13.1.
Since then, the CrossFit community has witnessed a wealth of epic Open matchups:
—A throwdown of CrossFit Games champions in Open Workout 14.5.
—Rich Froning vs. Mat Fraser in 15.1.
—A battle of the Dottirs in 18.5.
—A clash of Canadians in 17.1.
But there’s one rivalry that is unmatched in CrossFit Open history — Ro vs. Boz.
Rory McKernan and CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman come together on the CrossFit Games Podcast to revisit their past Open duels in a trip down TeamRo vs. TeamBoz Memory Lane.
Make memories of your own — sign up for the 2024 CrossFit Open today and tune in to the live announcement of Open Workout 24.1 on Feb. 29.
More information → https://games.crossfit.com/article/how-watch-2024-crossfit-openLearn more and sign up for the CrossFit Open here → https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview

Caroline Lambray — Coaching Everyday CrossFit Athletes and the Fittest Man on Earth Feb 15, 2024

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“I’ve always wanted to change the world. … Sitting at the end of those 48 hours (at the Level 1), I was like, ‘This is how you change the world.’”
CrossFit Wonderland affiliate owner and Certified CrossFit Trainer (CF-L4) Caroline Lambray joins host Adrian Conway on the “More Than Fitness” podcast to share her story about becoming a CrossFit gym owner, changing lives, and coaching CrossFit Games champion Jeff Adler.
In 2023, Lambray became the first female coach to lead an athlete to the title of Fittest on Earth, coaching Adler — a five-time Games athlete — to his first championship. But when she first started CrossFit and took her Level 1, she thought her career would go in a different direction.In today’s episode, Lambray dives into her passion for changing lives through CrossFit and its methodology. She details her experience coaching in other gyms, discusses her dream to be on the Seminar Staff, and expands on her desire to help people own their health journeys to be independent later in life.
Lambray opens up about meeting Adler, seeing his potential as an athlete, and becoming his coach. She explains how communication and asking questions strengthen their coach-athlete relationship, and shares the highs and lows of their CrossFit journey, leading up to his 2023 title.
Tune in to hear more on Lambray’s role as a coach to everyday athletes and to the Fittest Man on Earth, being an affiliate owner and wanting to change the world, and how and why CrossFit works for everyone.

CrossFit Open Workout 13.1 With Dan Bailey and Scott Panchik Feb 09, 2024

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Take a trip down CrossFit Open Memory Lane with Dan Bailey and Scott Panchik.
Live announcements and head-to-head matchups of CrossFit Open workouts started in 2013.
CrossFit Games athletes and fan favorites Bailey and Panchik were the first to battle through burpees and snatches in front of a live audience for the announcement of Open Workout 13.1 at CrossFit Vitality in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tune in to hear Bailey and Panchik reminisce about their experience with host Chase Ingraham in this new episode of the CrossFit Games podcast.
Make memories of your own — sign up for the 2024 CrossFit Open today and tune in to the live announcement of Open Workout 24.1 on Feb. 29. More information coming soon at games.crossfit.com.
Learn more and sign up for the CrossFit Open here → https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=24open

What’s New in the 2024 CrossFit Open With Adrian Bozman Jan 30, 2024

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“No, we're not going to do an equipment list this year. But I will say and I think I already have made it pretty clear that, like, we are very committed to using an equipment profile, that's, you know, it's pretty vanilla.”
CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins host Chase Ingraham on today’s episode to discuss all things 2024 CrossFit Open, including simple changes to past requirements, balancing programming, and regional exemptions.
The CrossFit Open began in 2011. It was CrossFit’s first online competition. Since then, the first stage of the CrossFit Games season has evolved into a three-week global competition, uniting hundreds of thousands of people for fun and friendly competition.
In today’s episode, Boz shares changes to the 2024 Open, highlighting easier-to-read scorecards, the elimination of rigid floor plans, and easier access to equipment. He also describes the challenges and nuances of balancing the programming for the Quarterfinals stage, and the differences between advancing your fitness and testing your fitness.
For those applying for regional exemptions ahead of the start of the Open, Boz explains the qualification process at length and urges athletes to apply before the deadline — Feb. 1.
Tune in to hear why Boz is excited for the 2024 season, why the Open will be more accessible than ever, and why there will not be an equipment list for this year’s competition.
Register for the 2024 CrossFit Open today and get ready for an incredibly fun year, starting Feb. 29 with the live announcement of Open Workout #24point1.
If you’re an athlete seeking regional exemption and meet the criteria outlined in the 2024 Rulebook, fill out this form here by Feb. 1, 2024.

Why You Should Sign Up for the CrossFit Open Jan 10, 2024

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“Just because something may be out of your reach … is exactly why you should try to reach for it, whether you do it or not in the Open. … It's a great epiphany or enlightening moment of where you're at and where you could be.” — Chase Ingraham
Host Chase Ingraham sits down with CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup champion and host of the “More Than Fitness” podcast Adrian Conway to discuss the CrossFit Open and why you should sign up to take on the challenge this year.
After reminiscing on their own CrossFit beginnings and Open experiences as participants, coaches, and affiliate owners, Ingraham and Conway explore reasons why some may be hesitant or nervous to participate and dive into the immense value of challenging yourself and doing hard things.
Signing up for the CrossFit Open is a great place to start.
Tune in to learn more about the 2024 CrossFit Open and how to get a special CrossFit Open T-shirt, why tackling the Open at a CrossFit gym is an unmatched and magical experience, and why the Open is much more than just three weeks of workouts.
Register for the CrossFit Open here.

Bethany Flores — Identity, Scaling, and Growth in Life and CrossFit Nov 10, 2023

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“This year, I had to commit to a different way of thinking and training with a lot of uncertainty before seeing the fruits of my labor. It was very, very scary the way I had to train this year because I went into the season not even knowing if I was going to compete at all.”
Six-time CrossFit Games athlete Bethany Shadburne Flores joins the show to share her story of growth, finding self-confidence, working through injuries, and advocating for herself in and outside of the CrossFit gym.
Flores grew up as a gymnast and has competed in bodybuilding competitions, triathlons, half-marathons, and obstacle courses. She started CrossFit in 2015 and qualified for her first CrossFit Games in 2017. Most recently, Flores competed at the 2023 CrossFit Games after missing out on the 2022 season due to a back injury.
Over the years, Flores has experienced limitations both physically and mentally that forced her to make changes, adjust her training, and grow as a person and an athlete.
In today’s episode, Flores describes different injuries and setbacks she’s experienced throughout her athletic career, both physically and mentally. She opens up about the work she’s done to trust herself and the process, finding her identity outside of being an athlete, and adapting her training to fit her daily needs.
Flores dives into listening to your body and the importance of scaling workouts as needed to create longevity in CrossFit as a sport and a lifestyle.
Throughout the episode, Flores also talks about balancing her career as an athlete and her husband Randy’s career as a strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, dealing with insecurities, and competing at the Rogue Invitational.
Tune in to hear more of Flores’ story.

The 2024 CrossFit Games Season With Adrian Bozman Nov 08, 2023

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“I am really looking forward to the final stages so that we can get a really good look at some of these competitors that maybe we haven’t been able to tell their stories as well as we have in the past. I think being able to shine a spotlight on more athletes at that stage who, they’re working just as hard as anybody else to get there, and so to be able to offer a platform for that, I think, is one of the most exciting things about this season.”
CrossFit recently announced a season expansion that will help grow the CrossFit Games championship competition and create new opportunities to shine a spotlight on athletes across all divisions.
Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to discuss the announcement and details additional changes for the 2024 CrossFit Games season.In today’s episode, Boz reviews the structure of the season by division, outlines important dates, and explains how to advance through each stage of competition. He also highlights the benefits of the season expansion, offers insight to the changes and updates that were made, and shares his excitement for the new year.
For an in-depth look at the 2024 CrossFit Games season and to stay up-to-date, read “A Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Games Season” here → https://games.crossfit.com/article/guide-2024-crossfit-games-season
Presented by Momentous. Use code CF15 for 15% off your next purchase → https://cf.games/23_momentous

Legends Championship to Host Finale for Masters in 2024 Oct 24, 2023

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CrossFit recently announced three new partnerships that will help grow the CrossFit Games championship competition and create new opportunities to shine a spotlight on athletes across all divisions.
WheelWOD Games, Pit Teen Throwdown, and Legends Championship will host the adaptive and age-group championships for the 2024 CrossFit Games season. The change will dramatically increase the number of masters and teenage athletes competing in the finals, nearly double the number of divisions for adaptive athletes, and provide a chance for CrossFit to evolve its competition model to make the CrossFit Games internationally scalable in the future.
The Legends Championship has been one of the premier events for masters athletes for years. Founders Bob Jennings and Joe Linton have been providing a world class experience and opportunity for masters athletes all over the world. Next year, they will host the championship event for the masters divisions for the 2024 CrossFit Games season.
Presented by @LiveMomentous. Use code CF15 for 15% off your next purchase → https://cf.games/23_momentous
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Join host Chase Ingraham and various guests in the CrossFit space as they break down the latest news, happenings, and information from the CrossFit Games season.
Subscribe to the CrossFit Games podcast and share it with a friend. Like and drop a comment on your favorite episodes.
Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify →
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6sQXfti...
Google Podcasts → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/learn
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...

Pit Teen Throwdown to Host 2024 Teen CrossFit Championship Oct 17, 2023

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CrossFit recently announced three new partnerships that will help grow the CrossFit Games championship competition and create new opportunities to shine a spotlight on athletes across all divisions.
WheelWOD Games, Pit Teen Throwdown, and Legends Championship will host the adaptive and age-group championships for the 2024 CrossFit Games season. The change will dramatically increase the number of masters and teenage athletes competing in the finals, nearly double the number of divisions for adaptive athletes, and provide a chance for CrossFit to evolve its competition model to make the CrossFit Games internationally scalable in the future.
Pit Teen Throwdown has established themselves as the event to go to for teenage CrossFit athletes over the last four years. Competition Directors Brock and Autumn Yost, and Event Coordinator Stephanie Price join the show to discuss the changes to the season and hosting the championship for the teen division.
Presented by @LiveMomentous. Use code CF15 for 15% off your next purchase → https://cf.games/23_momentous
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Join host Chase Ingraham and various guests in the CrossFit space as they break down the latest news, happenings, and information from the CrossFit Games season.
Subscribe to the CrossFit Games podcast and share it with a friend. Like and drop a comment on your favorite episodes.
Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify →
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6sQXfti...
Google Podcasts → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/learn
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...

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