Why we add the competitive factor to the workouts

We have just finished the 2022 CrossFit Open competition. We had 4 teams competing against each other with on average 13 people per team.

How could they score points? Bringing a snack for the workout to share, making funny pictures, showing team spirit, setting new records in speed, weight or new moves, by giving all of the 3 workouts a go and by dressing up in your best 80ish outfit. It was great fun and people enjoyed the competitive side of the workouts so much that lots have asked to make this a regular thing.

Why? All our members train hard on a daily basis at our gym. They try new things every time, they push themselves and their focus in every session is to get stronger and fitter. The competitive aspect of CrossFit is important as this is a measurement for our athletes to put in practise what they work hard for on a daily basis. 

Does that mean you should only do CrossFit at CHALKBOX if you are good at competing? No, of course not. Every member at our gym is improving in their fitness and strength. Some members start at a very fit level and some have never been inside a gym before. Still they all make enormous progress by following our program and therefor they all enjoy the competitive aspect of CrossFit so they can put in practise what they have learned. The fun about our CHALKBOX members is that I hear all members cheering on the last person crossing the finish line much louder then the first person crossing the line.

Why? Because its not about where you finish in the competition, its about giving it a try and achieving your goals.

This years CF Open 2022 winning team is: TEAM YELLOW; Team captain: Amanda Crabbe with in her team: Maggie, Pauline, Chris W., Lewis, Denise, Chris P, Karen, Monica, Chris L., Stuart, Lewis and Richard

This team performed best in all 3 workouts. Great work guys!

Team Blue, Green and Red all did a brilliant job as well. Bring on the next competition!

An extra shout out as to go to Jugita, Frederick and Zoe for some seriously good culinary offerings! And wow can Frederick dress up :) An extra special mention goes out to David for his performance in the 22.2. For those of you that train with David, you'll know he always gives it his all - but his performance this time was the next level and as a result he completed 22.2 right on the button.... It was absolutely thrilling!

We would like to also name 'Member of the Open'. This accolade goes to a member we see really pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone, exceeding their own expectations and really getting into the spirit of the Open at CHALKBOX. This very special mention goes to.......... drum roll please........... JURGITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Jurgita, the hard work that you put in doesn't go unnoticed, you brought your A game in the workouts and the extra challenges. So we want to take a moment to say well done and thank you for your effort and hard work. We hope that you are as proud of yourself as we are of you!