The Nexus Fitness Open
We are excited to announce the Nexus Open at Nexus Fitness! Sign ups start now and end February 15th.
Some of you may have heard of the CrossFit Open, which launches worldwide on February 22nd. The 2019 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.
Now, some of you also may be wondering how you can participate as a CrossFit athlete who doesn’t regularly Rx, or an Xcel member who hasn’t done CrossFit before. At Nexus Fitness, we want this fun event to be for everyone!
What is the CrossFit Open?
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Worldwide, the CrossFit Open is a 5-week competition beginning February 21st and running until March 25th. 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 5 PM. We’ll be referring to these workouts as Friday Night Lights. From February 22nd to March 22nd, this competition will replace all regular CrossFit and Xcel Friday evening classes.
What is the Nexus Open?
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The Nexus Open is our version of the CrossFit Open, except everyone can participate.
There are two ways to participate at Nexus Fitness:
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- Compete in the Nexus Open, but not the official CrossFit Open
- Want to join in on the fun but aren’t interested in competing as a competitive CrossFit athlete? The Nexus Open is a fun way to push yourself, build camaraderie and compete in a Nexus-wide competition while working at your own pace.
- You’ll still complete the Friday Night Lights workouts, but you will do a modified version. Each workout will be ranked via a points system, unique to Nexus.
- 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.
- Compete in the Nexus Open and the official 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 are registered through CrossFit to compete in the CrossFit Open but also want to compete in the Nexus Open, you only have to spend $10 if you commit to judging during Friday Night Lights. This will cover the cost of you official event t-shirt. If you can’t commit to judging on Friday nights, then it’s still $30.
- Compete in the Nexus Open, but not the official CrossFit Open
The cost for competing in the Nexus Open alone is $30.
The purpose of the Nexus Open is to further encourage Nexus CrossFit and Xcel 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?
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The Open is for everyone. Both CrossFit and Xcel members are invited to participate, as the workout will be modified for Xcel and can be scaled for CrossFit.
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?
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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 Xcel 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?
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Each Friday starting at 5 PM, athletes will compete in heats during our Friday Night Lights workouts. We will have an initial briefing at 4:45 PM, and another briefing later in the evening for athletes who arrive for later heats. To sign up, you will RSVP to your heat on ZenPlanner each Friday morning — note that you must log into the ZenPlanner browser to access the login for the heats.
We will make it fun — with good music each class and a DJ on the last night, an energetic atmosphere and an encouraging community to cheer you on.
The Nexus Fitness teams are meant to encourage a little healthy competition among our members and coaches. And yes, the winning team will be rewarded!
What will the Friday Night Lights workouts be like?
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Every Open workout is different, and right now, the 2019 workouts are unknown. Part of the fun is waiting to see what the workout will be each week! Once announced, each workout will be posted on the CrossFit Open website the Thursday prior at 7 PM. We will also post them on Nexus Fitness social channels.
The announced workouts will be primarily geared towards CrossFit members; however, we will create Xcel versions of the workout as well.
The workouts will be offered in all other 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 on Friday?
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- If you’re competing in the CrossFit Open:
- If you cannot make it to Nexus Fitness on Friday, you can makeup the workout at 2 p.m. on Sunday or the following Monday in between class times with a certified judge. If you cannot make it at any of these times, you can record your workout and send your scores to kasey@nexusbirmingham.com.
- If you’re competing in the Nexus Open:
- You can complete your workout and send us your score by Monday evening. Send scores to kasey@nexusbirmingham.com.
Can I re-do my workout?
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- If you’re competing in the CrossFit Open:
- The CrossFit Open allows for its participants to re-do a workout as long as it is done under the supervision of a certified judge.
- If you’d like to re-do your workout, make sure to schedule a time with a certified judge during open gym hours or 2:00pm on Sunday.
- The CrossFit Open allows for its participants to re-do a workout as long as it is done under the supervision of a certified judge.
- If you’re competing in the Nexus Open:
- The Nexus Open doesn’t allow for re-do’s.
How do I sign up?
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- 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 February 15th.
Why should I participate?
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- If you’re an Xcel member…
- Get to know the Nexus Fitness community better! The Nexus Open teams will be made of both CrossFit and Xcel 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).
What is the cost of participating?
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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!
*If you wish to sign up for the CrossFit Open for $20, we still want you to participate in the Nexus Open. If you choose to do this, sign up for the event labeled Nexus Open – CrossFit on ZenPlanner.
We hope you chose to join us for five Friday nights of fitness mixed with a little bit of friendly competition!