The CrossFit Open is Coming—Here’s How We’re Getting Ready

The CrossFit Open is 25 days away.

And if you’re new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me tell you: the Open completely takes over the gym for 3 weeks, and it’s the most fun we have all year.

But before we get there, we need to address the elephant in the room.

The Skills That Hold Us Back

Every year, the Open exposes our weaknesses.

Double unders. Toes-to-bar. Muscle-ups. Handstand push-ups.

The movements that make us groan when they show up in a workout.

And every year, we say the same thing: “Next year I’m going to work on [insert skill here].”

Then life happens. The motivation fades. And we forget about it until two weeks before the Open when it’s too late.

This Year Is Different

Starting today, we’re running a 4-week gymnastics clinic series every Sunday at 8am.

Feb 1: Double Unders, Wall Walks, Handstand Walking
Feb 8: Toes-to-Bar, Handstand Push-Ups
Feb 15: Pull-Ups, Chest-to-Bars
Feb 22: Muscle-Ups – Bar & Rings

These aren’t regular classes. These are focused skill sessions where we break down the progressions, give you drills to practice, and actually help you get better at the things you’ve been avoiding.

Why Gymnastics Matters for the Open

The Open tests your fitness across every domain.

Strength. Endurance. Power. But also skill.

You can be the strongest person in the gym, but if you can’t string together toes-to-bar or double unders, you’re going to struggle.

Gymnastics movements require:

• Coordination
• Body awareness
• Practice
• Patience

And most people don’t practice them because they’re hard and uncomfortable.

But that’s exactly why you should.

Who Should Attend

Anyone.

Whether you’re working on your first pull-up or trying to go unbroken on bar muscle-ups, we’ll meet you where you’re at.

That’s the beauty of these clinics. They’re not just for advanced athletes. They’re for anyone who wants to get better.

How It Works

$120 for all 4 clinics | $40 for a single session

You can drop in on the skills you know you need to work on, or you can bundle and do all 4.

After each session, we’ll give you specific homework—drills and progressions to practice during the week so you’re not just showing up once and hoping it sticks.

The Intramural Open Starts Feb 26

And yes, registration is open.

Sign up by Feb 14. Draft day is Feb 15.

If you’ve never done the Open with us, here’s what you need to know:

We split into 4 teams. You earn points for your team by completing workouts, judging others, showing up to Friday Night Lights, hitting PRs, and posting on social media.

There are theme nights. Kids heats. A cornhole tournament. A potluck at the end.

It’s chaos. It’s loud. It’s competitive. And it’s the best 3 weeks of the year.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

If you want to feel confident when toes-to-bar or muscle-ups show up in a workout, you need to start practicing now.

Not in two weeks. Now.

The clinics start today. The Open starts in 25 days.

Let’s get ready.

Book a free intro or sign up for the clinic series here.