8 Reasons You Owe It To Yourself
To Do The Open & Friday Night Lights
The 2018 Open begins soon!
CrossFit Midtown will be doing the open workouts on Friday during regular classes and then each week we have a Friday Night Lights (FNL) competition highlighting match-ups with both individual and team events as well as a gym social after the workouts. The 1st Open workout is released on Thursday, February 22nd and continues for 5 weeks with 1 new workout each week.
Cary finishing the last reps on 17.1!
Participating in the Open is a seminal CrossFit experience and we highly recommend all athletes who have been training at CFM for a year or more to sign up. This is a great opportunity to test your fitness and enjoy the camaraderie and community of CrossFit.
Click here to register for the open and join Team CFM. #InTheOpen #CFMStrong!
Sign Up and Join Team CFM!
1. Experience the adrenaline rush of competition.
So many of us have never felt what it was like to compete in sports during our youth. Maybe you weren’t the “athletic kid” growing up. Sure, you probably had plenty of extra curricula’s, Knowledge Bowl, band, choir, speech… But the feeling of going head-to-head with your peers on a physical playing field is one that must be experienced firsthand.
And what better place to step outside your comfort zone than within the familiar walls of CFM?
Get to know fellow CFMers
Watching the Open at FNL! 2. Meet your fellow Athletes.
We all know this is so much more than just a gym. We get to know each other. We make friends. We cheer for each other by name. But what about the members on opposite schedules from yours? Get to know the early risers, the night owls, the weekend warriors. FNL is basically one big mixer, chock-full of all the people with whom you share at least one very key interest.
3. Break through mental and physical barriers.
Can’t do double unders? Never touched your toes to a bar before? Get ready to astound yourself. The Open has a way of drawing us out of our self-imposed shells and showing us what we’re truly capable of. Plus, there’s no cherry picking at FNL. Those movements we may subconsciously or not so subconsciously avoid won’t be denied, and being forced to face them head on can open new doors for our fitness.
4. You’re signing up for 5 weeks of challenging yourself, proving your resolve, and having a blast.
Not just WODs, FNL features team building, themes, entertainment, and friendly rivalry for the overall team prize. There’s never a dull moment under the lights.
Achieve new heights of your fitness with the support of our community.
5. See your coaches walk the walk.
Wish you could witness your favorite coach go HAM in the WOD or pit yourself neck and neck against them? Maybe you want to return the favor for all the times they’ve barked encouragement in the midst of a particularly gross workout. Here’s your chance!
Dez doing her first FNL Open 16.3 Scaled!
6. Because you’re good enough.
The beauty of the Open is that it truly is for everyone especially now that there’s a Scaled Division. And trust me, the most thrilling moments of FNL the ones that live on vividly in our memories belong to those who achieve their first pull up, double under, T2B, etc.
The excitement of FNL!
7. It just might inspire you or you might inspire others.
No matter which end of the fitness spectrum you currently find yourself on, I guarantee that if you show up and pour your all into the week’s WOD, people will notice. You may find yourself with your very own cheering section. FNL is further proof that we WANT each other to succeed, and that success is measured on a scale completely unique to each of us.
8. This is a journey, and we’re on it together!
CFM Ladies! Teammates and Friends!
2018 Open Schedule
Thursday, Feb 22nd at 8pm: 1st Open Announcement at CFM! Each Thursday the open will be announced at 8pm and we will have open gym from 8-9pm to test the workouts.
Friday, Feb 23rd at 7pm: 18.1 FNL
Friday, Mar 2nd at 7pm: 18.2 FNL
Friday, Mar 9th at 7pm: 18.3 FNL
Friday, Mar 16th at 7pm: 18.4 FNL
Friday, Mar 23rd at 7pm: 18.5 FNL
Click here to register for the open and join Team CFM. #InTheOpen #CFMStrong!
Friday, Mar 17th: Week 4 of the CrossFit Games Open Continues at CFM today! We will be hosting a team event competition for Friday Night Lights this St. Paddy’s Day.
We will have guiness and green cider and some traditional cornbeef and cabbage…anyone is welcome to bring their own traditional dishes to share. Please spread the word that we want everyone in the gym to enjoy this specific FNL that happens to take place on an awesome holiday. Doors open at 7pm and first heat kicks off at 7:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 23rd:Bring-A-Friend Day! Join CFM for an all levels beginner friendly partner WOD. Invite a friend, family, or co-worker to join you for your workout. Contact us to reserve a spot in class for your friend!
Stewart & Amanda facing off in the team event of 16.4 last year!
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
Workout of the Day (WOD)
“Open WDO 17.4”
Rx
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (225/155)
55 wall-ball shots (20/14) to (10/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups
Scaled
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (135/95)
55 wall-ball shots (20/10) to (9/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 hand release push-ups
L1
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (95/65)
55 wall-ball shots (14/10) to (9/8ft)
55-calorie row
55 incline push-ups (20”/24” incline)
Tiebreak
The scoring for this workout includes a tiebreak. Upon completion of 55 reps of each exercise, time should be marked.
Post total reps completed and tie break time. Ex: 187, 10:51 Rx.
And coming Saturday…
Team WOD
In teams of 4 to 5 complete a 4 minute AMRAP each station:
90/70# Prowler Push
180/135# Sled Pull
45/25# Plate Carry
Rest 1 minute between each station
(25m = 1 rep for each movement)
At 3, 2, 1… go, The first person on the team pushes the prowler. Teams may partition the distance any way and each time the prowler passes 25m that equals 1 rep. At 4 minutes the team rotates to the next station. At most two athletes may push the prowler. At the 2nd station, two athletes may pull the sled and at 3rd two athletes may carry the plate at a time. The course for each movement is 50m down and back = 100m total = 4 reps.
Post total reps completed from each movement and score overall total. Ex: 34, 46, 52 = 132 Rx
Head down and grind team workout on Saturday
Saturday Schedule
9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller. Click here to reserve
Sunday Schedule
8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Tina
12:15p: Yoga- Michael Click here to reserve
Friday 3/18 & 3/25:CFM Friday Night Lights (FNL). Click for more details about the Open Competition. Come join us for drinks and food to cheer on our athletes in the spirit of fitness! Thursday 3/24:Bring-A-Friend Day!! Partner friendly all-levels CrossFit WOD during all classes. Invite a friend, family, or co-worker to join you for your workout. Email us to reserve your friends spot with you (include full name and friend’s contact email). Saturday 4/2:Outdoor WOD and Completion of the Open BBQ at CFM on Saturday after morning classes.
Amanda K
Today’s schedule
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
Workout of the Day (WOD)
Open 16.4
Rx
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (225/155)
55 wall-ball shots (20/14) to (10/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups
Scaled
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (135/95)
55 wall-ball shots (20/10) to (9/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 hand release push-ups
Tiebreak
The scoring for this workout includes a tiebreak. At the end of the row, time should be marked.
Post total reps completed and tie break time. Ex: 202, 9:58 Rx.
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
Workout of the Day (WOD)
Open 16.3
A. Kipping Progressions: In 10 minutes work on progressions for kipping pullup, C2B pullup, and bar muscle up.
B. Open 16.3
7 Minute AMRAP
Rx
10 Power Snatch (75/55)
3 Bar Muscle ups
Scaled
10 Power Snatch (45/35)
5 Jumping Chest-to-bar Pullups
Group Class Scaling options for Bar Muscle-ups: C2B pullups 1:1, pullups 1:1, BBAP 1:1, ring rows, jumping C2B pullups.
Post total reps completed in the AMRAP. Ex: 87 Rx.
And coming Saturday…
Partner WOD:
For Time [28 Minute Time Cap]:
Open: 50 Cal Row + 50 V-ups**
Then…
5 Rounds:
50 Air Squats
10 Tire Flips 200#
100m Run
100m Partner Carry
Close: 50 Cal Row + 50 V-ups**
All reps and distances are team totals.
At 3,2,1…go 1st partner starts on the row while the other begins v-ups. Athletes must switch rower every 10 cal but may partition the v-ups anyway. Only 1 partner working on v-ups at a time. Once the 50 cal and 50 v-ups are completed the team advances to the air squats. Only 1 partner working at a time on the air squats. Once squats are completed the team advances to the flips, run, and carry (these may be completed in any order): Tire flips may be partner flip or alternating (each team may only flip 1 tire); Only 1 athlete completes the 100m run and this may not be partitioned; and the 100m Carry may be partitioned any way so long as either partner is carried the entire time but athletes may switch as often as desired. When flip, run, and carry are completed, start the next round of air squats and so forth. After completing the 5th round, team advances back to the rower and must switch partners every 10 cal.
6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
Workout of the Day (WOD)
Open 16.2
Beginning on a 4-minute clock, complete as many reps as possible of the following triplet. If completed before 4 minutes, add 4 minutes to the clock and proceed to the next round adding weight to the squat clean with descending rep scheme: Rx:
25 toes-to-bars
50 double-unders
15-13-11-9-7 squat cleans
m = 135, 185, 225, 275, 315
w = 85, 115, 145, 175, 205
In selecting which weights to go for the WOD select a weight ladder such that the 3rd round is below your 1RM Squat Clean OR (Power Clean + Front Squat). Either movement/combo is permitted.
Post total reps completed and tie break time for Double-unders. Ex: 259, 9:58 Rx
And coming Saturday…
Partner WOD
20 Minute AMRAP:
15 Push Jerks (m = 95/135, w = 55/95)
20 Burpee Box Jumps (24″/20″)
25 Deadlifts (m = 165/225, w = 105/155)
30 Cal Row
1 Partner working at a time. All reps are team totals. Partners may partition the rounds and reps any way.
Post total rounds and reps completed. Ex: 3+12 Rx+.
