S7E209: The CrossFit Open Matters For Everyone
Mon Jan 26 2026
We pack the room with Bison coaches to demystify the CrossFit Open and show how three weeks can unite first-timers and competitors. Stories, pacing tips, judging standards, and team pride make the case that this is a community benchmark, not just a contest.
• what the Open is and why it unites a gym
• how first-timers set expectations and find support
• why to bias engine and bodyweight practice
• pacing, nerves, and smart redo decisions
• judging standards, integrity, and calm communication
• intramural teams and inclusive scoring
• competitive drive without toxic rivalry
• using the Open as your yearly fitness marker
Do it for Bison
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We pack the room with Bison coaches to demystify the CrossFit Open and show how three weeks can unite first-timers and competitors. Stories, pacing tips, judging standards, and team pride make the case that this is a community benchmark, not just a contest. • what the Open is and why it unites a gym • how first-timers set expectations and find support • why to bias engine and bodyweight practice • pacing, nerves, and smart redo decisions • judging standards, integrity, and calm communication • intramural teams and inclusive scoring • competitive drive without toxic rivalry • using the Open as your yearly fitness marker Do it for Bison