Every year, the CrossFit Open rolls around. And every year, we hear the exact same thing: “I’m not fit enough for that yet. Maybe next year.”
If you train at Instinct Fitness in Thorndon, you’ve probably seen the hype building. But if you’re a beginner, it can feel intimidating. Here is the truth: the Open isn’t just for elite athletes. It is the best time of year to test your fitness, hit a PR, and realize what you are actually capable of.
What is the CrossFit Open?
The CrossFit Open is a three-week global fitness test. Once a week, a new workout is released. We do it together in class. That’s it.
It sounds simple, but the energy in the gym changes. People push harder. They get their first pull-up or lift a weight they thought was impossible. It is less about competing with the world and more about celebrating what our Wellington community can do.
How We Do It At Instinct
We don’t expect you to walk in and snatch 100 kilos. That is not the goal. At Instinct, we run the Open workouts on Fridays. It is Friday Night Lights. We pack the gym, blast the music, and throw down.
We scale everything. If the workout has muscle-ups and you don’t have them, we scale it to jumping pull-ups or ring rows. The stimulus is the exact same. You will work hard, you will sweat, and the entire class will cheer for you when you finish.
Our coaches are there to guide you through the movement standards and keep you safe. We judge your reps, not to penalize you, but to make sure you’re moving well and hitting the standard.
What To Do This Week
- Register: Go to the CrossFit Games website and sign up under Thorndon CrossFit. Commit to it.
- Talk to your coach: If you’re nervous about a specific movement, ask us. We will give you the exact scaling option you need before the clock starts.
- Show up on Friday: Even if you don’t do the workout that day, come watch. Feel the energy. Support your crew.
The Instinct Bottom Line
Stop waiting until you are “fit enough.” You get fit by showing up and doing hard things with good people. If you want to experience the best of the CrossFit Open in Wellington, sign up today.
Not a member yet? Book a No-Sweat Intro and we will show you exactly how we build fitness from the ground up.
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