Why would I sign up for the CrossFit Open?

duda • September 12, 2025

There are three main reasons that we at K?r Fitness and Performance encourage our athletes to sign up for the CrossFit Open. Those reasons are community, a chance to do something hard and it is our annual fitness check-in. 

The CrossFit Community

Community is our first and biggest driver for all athletes to sign up for the Open. Why community? Let?s look at the definition of community first, a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. The community at our gym is the gold standard, of course, but we are also part of something bigger, a bigger community around the world, over 13,000 CrossFit Affiliates with hundreds of thousands of athletes. We all get to celebrate this beautiful thing we get a chance to do everyday called fitness. 

The CrossFit Open is a Chance to Do Something Hard

How did you feel when you walked into the gym for the first time? Probably a little nervous, maybe a bit scared and probably anxious. When we do the Open, we do not know the workout until 24 hours ahead of time. The unknown levels the playing field, doesn?t matter if you just started yesterday or are in our 1,000 class club , all of us are nervous. But, we get the chance to try something that is hard and unknown.

We may get faced with a movement that we have struggled with and have not been able to accomplish prior, but with all that built of emotion we were able to knock out more than 20 reps of pull-ups. Yes, this is a true story, my mom last year was unable to do a single kipping pull-up, but she showed up, looked at that bar and accomplished something astonishing. This is one case of dozens that happened last year. Challenging yourself with something hard is accepting that you want more for yourself and be better than you were the day before.

Annual Fitness Check-In

It is our Annual Fitness Check-In . At K?r Fitness and Performance, we believe that fitness is not just about the destination, it?s about the journey. The CrossFit Open is the perfect opportunity to celebrate how far you?ve come, embrace the challenges that lie ahead, and revel in the joy of progress. It is a chance for you to honor the dedication, perseverance and unwavering commitment to becoming the best version of yourself.?

How does Kôr do the CrossFit Open differently?

By duda • September 12, 2025
Every CrossFit gym tackles the Open in their own way, and at K?r we do the CrossFit Open differently. It's a global event that takes place for 3 weeks in March. Anyone around the world can participate by completing each of the workouts and logging their score on the community leaderboard. To join the global community and leaderboard, you need to register with CrossFit for $25.

What to eat before a CrossFit workout

By duda • September 12, 2025
Eating before a workout might sound like the last thing that you want to do. However, it can not only help you enjoy your workout even more, it can help you with your fitness goals. Knowing what to eat before a CrossFit workout isn?t the only factor, you also need to determine when to eat.

Information for Menopausal Athletes

By duda • September 12, 2025
At K?r Fitness & Performance, we have members of all ages, including menstruating and menopausal athletes. We ask why are periods ?a curse? and menopause ?the sign of getting old?? Instead, we view our period as a monthly check-in to tell us our body is healthy and properly fueled. In other countries, menopause is celebrated as a natural transition for all women and a new era of freedom.

Mastering Motivation and Discipline

By duda • September 12, 2025
At K?r Fitness and Performance, we believe that mastering motivation and discipline is the cornerstone of achieving your fitness goals. In our journey to help you become the best version of yourself, understanding the difference between the two is extremely important.

Why Working Out While Pregnant is Important

By duda • September 12, 2025
Working out while pregnant can be great for both mother and baby. Exercise has been shown time and time again in various research articles to be beneficial during pregnancy. If you are new to exercise , there is even research to support the benefits of starting exercise during pregnancy.

Do you have a plan for your goals?

By duda • September 12, 2025
At K?r Fitness and Performance in Newport, MN, we schedule goal review sessions every three months. In these sessions, members discuss fitness and health related goals with their coach. During these sessions, both work together in creating a plan to accomplish them.?Do you have a plan for your goals?

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

By duda • September 12, 2025
With the delayed winter finally catching up to us, there?s nothing like the smell of a crock pot meal consuming the house. This ?dump and go? chicken pot pie recipe is easy, healthy, and very quick to make, whether you make it on the weekend or prep it right before you leave for work.

Unbreakable Team: The Power of the CrossFit Community

By duda • September 12, 2025
At K?r Fitness and Performance, we believe in the power of our CrossFit community. When it?s time to make a change in your life, having support can be the difference between succeeding and failing. We know that making a positive change for your health is made exponentially easier when that change is made with others.

5 Easy Ways CrossFit Benefits Runners

By duda • September 12, 2025
There are many ways that CrossFit benefits runners, including the 5 ways that will boost your running performance. Maybe you're looking to take your running performance to the next level. Or you want to avoid the nagging injuries that you hear other runners dealing with. Incorporating CrossFit into your training as a runner can be the key to both of those things and more. From building strength and increasing your endurance to preventing injuries. Whether you?re a marathoner or a fan of the 5k distance, here?s how CrossFit can help you become a stronger, faster, and more resilient runner.

5 Valuable Skills Learned From Kids CrossFit Classes

By duda • September 12, 2025
You might think that the only thing kids learn from a CrossFit program is strength & endurance, but that's not what we've seen over the years. In our kids CrossFit classes led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, kids of all ages have picked up these 5 life skills, and more. Which is why we are running our 4th round of our kids program at K?r Fitness and Performance for kids from ages 6 and up.