Crossfit Open 2019 Thread

[deadlyapp]

Well - I don't think there are many people on this forum that do Crossfit (only a couple of guys I've seen active in the CF Open threads) but I'll put up the annual thread - cuz why not!

The Open is upon us, and despite a lot of changes I'm still participating for fun.

19.1
15 Minute AMRAP
19 Wall Balls (20 lb to 10' target / 14 lb to 8' target)
19 Cal Rower

Completed a total of 301 reps (3 reps shy of completing my 8th round) and I'm pretty happy with it. Could have pushed a bit harder on the row but maintained a solid pace. Humid as shit this past week in Houston so the walls of the gym were dripping water and everything was soaked, so I'll take it.

Anyone else participating?

 

[CalebRockeT]

That sounds like a lot of reps. Nice work, mang.

There's a Crossfit place about a block from my apartment complex. The regular monthly pricing for unlimited classes/workouts is $130. Does that seem in line with what one might expect to pay for an unlimited membership at a Crossfit gym?

I'm still pretty overweight and under trained, in my mind, so I don't think I'm a good candidate for Crossfit at my current level of physical fitness. I've just been focusing on keeping my diet on track while doing some calisthenics and kettlebell stuff at home. Would you agree that one should probably reach a minimum level of fitness to "get their monies worth" out of a Crossfit membership? I feel like I should be light/strong enough to be able to do at least several pull ups in a single set, otherwise I'd just be wasting my time and money, yeah?

 

[deadlyapp]

That sounds like a lot of reps. Nice work, mang.

There's a Crossfit place about a block from my apartment complex. The regular monthly pricing for unlimited classes/workouts is $130. Does that seem in line with what one might expect to pay for an unlimited membership at a Crossfit gym?

I'm still pretty overweight and under trained, in my mind, so I don't think I'm a good candidate for Crossfit at my current level of physical fitness. I've just been focusing on keeping my diet on track while doing some calisthenics and kettlebell stuff at home. Would you agree that one should probably reach a minimum level of fitness to "get their monies worth" out of a Crossfit membership? I feel like I should be light/strong enough to be able to do at least several pull ups in a single set, otherwise I'd just be wasting my time and money, yeah?

130 for unlimited would be on the lower price scale, especially if the gym is well equipped and has good coaches. I've paid anywhere from 150 to 220 for unlimited memberships at the various gyms ive been to.

And being overweight or under trained shouldn't be an excuse not to start crossfit to "get your money" worth. If they are decent coaches then they know effective ways to scale the movements and the workouts to make them very effective for you while building your strength, endurance, and muscle memory. I know lots of very overweight people who jumped right in.

I would take the plunge and just do it. You won't regret it.