Announcing the 2019 Nexus Open

09.5.2019

We are excited to announce the Nexus Open at Nexus Fitness! Sign ups start now and end September 30th!

Some of you may have heard of the CrossFit Open, which launches worldwide on October 10th. The 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Open is the largest fitness competition on Earth and an exciting showcase of the CrossFit community. Athletes from all around the world, show up and push themselves further than they ever thought possible over a five-week period. That’s why we’re hosting our own Nexus Open in addition to the CrossFit Open.  You may also be wondering how you can participate as a CrossFit athlete who doesn’t regularly Rx, or an X4 member who hasn’t done CrossFit before. At Nexus Fitness, we want this fun event to be for everyone!

 

FAQs

What is the CrossFit Open?

Worldwide, the CrossFit Open is a 5-week competition beginning October 10th and running until November 11th. Athletes at gyms all over the world will compete in the weekly workout to be announced by CrossFit each Thursday night at 7 PM. 

At Nexus Fitness, we will complete Nexus Open workouts each Friday night, with heats starting at 4 PM. We’ll be referring to these workouts as Friday Night Lights. From October 11th to November 9th, this competition will replace all regular CrossFit and X4 Friday afternoon classes.

 

What is the Nexus Open?

The Nexus Open is our version of the CrossFit Open, except everyone can participate.

 

How to participate at Nexus Fitness

    • Click here to register for the Nexus Open. Registration closes September 30th!
    • Members who sign up for the Nexus Open will be placed onto teams led by a Nexus Fitness coach. These teams will compete against one another based on the Nexus point system.
    • You may also (but not required) register for the CrossFit Open through the CrossFit Games Open portal. When registering, note that Nexus Fitness is affiliated with CrossFit under “CrossFit Homewood,” so be sure to search this term instead of “Nexus Fitness.”

The cost for competing in the Nexus Open is $30.

The purpose of the Nexus Open is to further encourage Nexus CrossFit and X4 members to not only reach their fitness goals, but to push harder than they thought possible, all while being supported by the Nexus Fitness community.

 

Who is the Nexus Open for?

The Open is for everyone. Both CrossFit and X4 members are invited to participate. The workout each week will be modified for X4 (as there will be a Rx option for both X4 and CrossFit members, with the ability to be scaled for either options.) No matter the workout you prefer or your personal fitness level, there is an opportunity for you to push yourself!

 

What can I expect after I sign up for the Nexus Open?

Nexus members who sign up for the Nexus Open will be placed on a team. Each team will have a Nexus Fitness coach as a team captain, and will receive a team name, and a team-specific t-shirt. Teams are made up of a combination of both CrossFit and X4 members. Each team earns points based on a points system created by Nexus. Each individual will earn points for their team each Friday night as they complete the workout. 

 

What is the structure of the workout?

Each Friday starting at 4 PM, athletes will perform the workout of the week. To sign up, you will register for a heat through the ZenPlanner app just as you register for classes. We will make it fun — with good music, an energetic atmosphere and an encouraging community to cheer you on. The Nexus Fitness teams are meant to encourage healthy competition among our members and coaches. And yes, the winning team will be rewarded!

 

What will the workouts be like?

Every Open workout is different, and remain unknown until the weekly Thursday night online announcement. Part of the fun is waiting to see what the workout will be each week – the “unknown and the unknowable!” Once announced, each workout will be posted on the CrossFit Open website. We will also post them on Nexus Fitness social channels and Zen Planner. The announced workouts will be primarily geared towards CrossFit members; however, we will create X4 versions of the workout as well.

The workouts will be offered in all Friday classes, but the camaraderie and experience without fully participating in the Nexus Open will not be the same. To see past CrossFit Open workouts, visit the website.

 

What if I can’t make it for Friday Night Lights?

If you cannot make it to Nexus Fitness on Friday night, you can makeup the workout within the timeframes listed below. 

    • Saturday 8 AM – 9 AM
    • Monday 1:30 PM – 3 PM
    • *Friday class WODs will not be accepted and scored for the Nexus Open 
      • Friday morning and lunchtime classes will have a different workout other than the Open workout for the week
      • Important notes regarding classes: The Open will take place on Friday afternoon classes as well as Saturday morning 8:15 AM X4 classes

 

Can I re-do my workout?

If you’re competing in the Nexus Open, re-do’s are not allowed.

 

How do I sign up?

  • If you’re competing in the CrossFit Open:
    • You must register as a CrossFit athlete through the CrossFit Games Open portal.
    • When registering, note that Nexus Fitness is affiliated with CrossFit under “CrossFit Homewood,” so be sure to search this term instead of “Nexus Fitness.”
  • If you’re competing in the Nexus Open:
    • Sign up on ZenPlanner here.
    • Sign ups for the Nexus Open close on September 22nd. 

 

Why should I participate?

  • If you’re an X4 member…
    • Get to know the Nexus Fitness community better! The Nexus Open teams will be made of both CrossFit and X4 members.
    • Push yourself in new workouts that test your limits.
    • Hold yourself accountable to work hard each time you complete a Friday Night Lights workout! You’ll push yourself knowing you’re on a team of other athletes. 
    • Enjoy some friendly competition. 
  • If you’re a CrossFit member who wants to participate in The Open…
    • Compare yourself to hundreds of thousands of athletes across the world.
    • Represent CrossFit Homewood and the Birmingham fitness community as a whole.
    • Complete the workout in a competitive environment where you’re being pushed by other athletes.
    • Get advice from the CrossFit coaches on the how to approach and strategize for the workouts.
    • Hold yourself accountable to work hard each time you complete a Friday Night Lights workout! You’ll push yourself knowing you’re on a team of other athletes. 
    • Get access to certified judges (who will also be around for re-do’s and make up’s as needed).

Are there any rules? 

  • For your score to be counted toward your team you must complete the workout after 4 p.m.

What is the cost of participating?

To join the Nexus Open, the cost is $30, which breaks down to only $6 per week. This price includes the cost of your team-specific t-shirt! We hope you join us for five Friday nights of fitness mixed with a little bit of friendly competition!

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