🏋️♂️ The Open Starts This Saturday: Are You In?
It’s the moment we’ve been training for all year. The 2026 CrossFit Open officially kicks off this Saturday, and the energy in the box is already starting to shift.
Whether you’ve been doing CrossFit for ten years or ten days, the Open is for you. It’s not about being the best in the world; it’s about being the best version of yourself alongside the people who push you every single day.
Why You Should Register Today:
- The Saturday Showdown: Every Saturday for the next three weeks, we’re turning the gym into an arena. Forget your standard 9:00 AM class—we’re talking heat lists, judges, cheering sections, and an atmosphere that will help you find that “extra gear” you didn’t know you had.
- A Workout for Everyone: One of the best things about the Open is its inclusivity. Every workout has Rx’d, Scaled, and Foundations versions. No matter your skill level, there is a way for you to compete and contribute to the community.
- The Magic of the “First”: There is something about the Open that creates miracles. Every year, we see members get their first pull-up, their first double-under, or a heavy lift PR simply because the community was behind them.
How It Works at CrossFit Bytown
We will be performing the official Open workouts every Saturday morning. We’ll have the music loud, the heats organized, and the energy high. Even if you aren’t “competing” for a spot at the Games, registering officially allows you to track your progress globally and be part of the worldwide leaderboard.
“The Open is where the ‘I can’t’ becomes ‘I just did.'”
📝 Call to Action
- Register: Head over to Games.CrossFit.com and select our gym as your affiliate.
- Sign Up for a Heat: Register on Kilo to grab your spot for this Saturday.
- Show Up: Even if you aren’t lifting, come for the community. Your cheers are what get people through those final reps!
Let’s show the CrossFit world what our community is made of. See you on the leaderboard!
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MONDAY
A) E2MOM 10:
5 Wide-Grip Bench Press
10 Double DB Hammer Curls
B) 5 x AMRAP 3
500m Row
Max Power Cleans (135/95)
– Rest 1 min between Rounds
TUESDAY
A) Every 0:90 x 8 sets:
5-5-3-3-2-2-1-1 Back Squats @ RPE 7-10
B) AMRAP 12:
10-20-30… Wall Balls
10-20-30… Box Jump Overs
– Rest 3 minutes –
2 sets for time:
20 T2B
5 Wall Walks
WEDNESDAY
A) Every :90 for 5 Rounds
4 Strict Press
2 Push Press
B) 10 Rounds For Time:
3 Burpees over bar
4 Thrusters (95/65)
5 Pull Ups
THURSDAY
A) 3 sets:
10 (per side) Pallof Press
1:00 Flutter Kicks
20 DB Plank Pull Throughs
B) E3MOM for 7 Rounds
30 Double-Unders (50 Singles)
12/10 Cals
10 DB Snatches (50/35)
1 Rope Climb
– Rest remaining Time
FRIDAY
EMOM 25
Min 1: 15/12 calories bike
Min 2: 20 KB Swings
Min 3: :30 KB Suitcase carry
Min 4: 20 Goblet Lunges
Min 5: Rest
Focus on Zone 2. If you’re gasping and mouth breathing, scale reps or weight.
SATURDAY
Open Workout 26.1
