Welcome to the 2024 CrossFit Open! If you haven’t registered yet, click HERE and return to this article once you have.
So, you’ve registered for the Open and are awaiting the announcement of Workout 24.1 on Feb. 29.
Now what?
We’ve put together the best ways for you to prepare for the 2024 CrossFit Open by what type of athlete you are. Choose the athlete that best matches you below for personalized tips and resources to help you prepare.
See you on the leaderboard!
Important Dates
- Live Announcement of 24.1 — Feb. 29
- Workout 24.1 — Feb. 29-March 4
- Live Announcement of 24.2 — March 7
- Workout 24.2 — March 7-11
- Live Announcement of 24.3 — March 14
- Workout 24.3 — March 14-18
Choose the Athlete That Best Matches You
Open Workout 22.3 at CrossFit Ballito in South Africa
First-Time Athlete
Congrats on signing up for your first CrossFit Open! You’re about to embark on an exciting and challenging adventure. Here are a few ways you can prepare.
2022 CrossFit Open at CrossFit Obsession
1. Learn How to Submit Scores and Optimize Your Competition Dashboard
First, read the article below for more information on how to submit your scores each week and how to optimize your competition dashboard.
2. Understand Your Scaling Options
The Open is for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. Because of this, we have provided three variations of each workout to choose from to compete at your best.
Once you choose the variation that works for you, remember to compete at that level for the entirety of the Open.
Here are your options:
Rx’d - Completing the workouts as written. If you’re confident with the movement standards and prescribed weights, this is the option for you.
Scaled - This division offers scaling options for many of the common CrossFit movements, including gymnastics variations and lighter loads.
Foundations - If you are new to CrossFit or still getting used to the movements, this option is a great choice.
3. Tips and Advice for Your First Open
Before you tackle the first workout, check out some of these tips and advice to help you better understand the Open.
4. Watch the Live Open Announcements
One of the best parts of the Open and a time-honored CrossFit tradition is the live announcements of the CrossFit Open workouts. Each week on Thursdays, tune in to find out the workout for the week. After the workouts are announced, top athletes in the Sport of Fitness will be the first to throw down in the athlete matchups.
HOW TO WATCH THE LIVE OPEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. Download the CrossFit Games App
The CrossFit Games app is your go-to resource for all the latest information related to the 2024 CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games season. Be sure to update your notification preferences to be notified of important updates and reminders.
You may also use the app to submit each of your Open workout scores.
DOWNLOAD THE CROSSFIT GAMES APP
“Just For Fun” Athlete
Welcome back to the Open! We know this isn’t your first rodeo, but here are a few reminders and tips to prepare for this year’s Open.
Open Workout 22.2 at CrossFit 8035 | Photo by Ginnie Coleman Photography
1. Customize Your Open Experience
Your Competition Dashboard is your one-stop shop to update your athlete profile, submit workout scores, and more.
This is also where you can add hashtags and create custom leaderboards to help customize your Open experience.
2. Dial In Your Nutrition
In addition to practicing the movements that cause you the most trouble, one of the best actions you can take between now and the announcement of 24.1 is to dial in your nutrition.
LEARN HOW TO DIAL IN YOUR NUTRITION
3. Add the Live Open Announcements to Your Calendar
Get ready to watch the live announcements of the 2024 Open workouts. You can learn more about dates and times, how to watch the live announcements, and athlete matchups below.
HOW TO WATCH THE LIVE OPEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. Download the CrossFit Games App
The CrossFit Games app is your go-to resource for all the latest information related to the 2024 CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games season. Be sure to update your notification preferences to be notified of important updates and reminders.
You may also use the app to submit each of your Open workout scores.
DOWNLOAD THE CROSSFIT GAMES APP
Competitive Athlete
Are you hoping to make it into the top 25% of your division to qualify for the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals? Check out some of these tips to prepare for three weeks of fierce competition.
Open Workout 22.1 at CrossFit Redline | Photo by Ginnie Coleman Photography
1. Know How to Submit Scores
Check out the article below to refresh your memory on how to submit your scores each week, and be sure to update your athlete profile ahead of the competition.
2. A Competitors Guide to the 2024 Open
Whether you’re a worldwide country hopeful or just want to take the Open seriously, here are some tips to help you put up the best scores you’re capable of.
3. Start Strategizing Ahead of the Workout
Want to see who you’re up against and start strategizing ahead of the workout? Watch the live announcements of the CrossFit Open workouts each week to watch notable Games athletes tackle the workouts first.
HOW TO WATCH THE LIVE OPEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. Download the CrossFit Games App
The CrossFit Games app is your go-to resource for all the latest information related to the 2024 CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games season. Be sure to update your notification preferences to be notified of important updates and reminders.
You may also use the app to submit each of your Open workout scores.
DOWNLOAD THE CROSSFIT GAMES APP
Affiliate Owner
Affiliate owners, running the Open at your gym can be quite a large production. Check out some of the tips and resources below to help you run a successful Open this year.
Open Workout 22.3 Whiteboard Briefing at CrossFit Antwerpen | Photo by @wodphotagraphy
1. The Affiliate Owner’s Guide to the 2024 Open
As you prepare to harness these opportunities by running the Open at your gym, we’ve put together a checklist to help you make sure you’re ready to keep everything running smoothly.
2. Run a Successful CrossFit Open — Tips From Affiliate Owners
No matter what drives your gym to participate in the Open, you should create an experience that makes it fun for everyone involved.
To help, we’ve gathered some of the best tips from affiliate owners who have experience running a successful CrossFit Open.
3. How to Run an Intramural Open at Your Affiliate
The concept of the intramural Open is simple: It’s a team competition within your affiliate that uses the Open workouts as the centerpiece of the competition. Additionally, harnessing my summer swim league coaching past and my coaching staff’s fun and goofy side, additional “team tests” and opportunities to earn points are layered on top of the three weeks of Open workouts.
Here is how you can run an Intramural Open at your affiliate.
4. Affiliate Open Resources
From logos to typefaces, posters, and videos, below are all the resources you’ll need to help celebrate and spread the word about the 2024 CrossFit Open.
The 2024 Open starts Feb. 29. Learn more about the 2024 CrossFit Games season in “A Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Games Season.”