Fortem Talk: The 2026 CrossFit Open ⎸ Ep. 9

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If you’re new to CrossFit, the Open can feel like it’s “for the fit people.”

It’s not.

In this episode, we break down what the CrossFit Open actually is, why it matters, and why it’s one of the best things you can do for your training. Even if you’re scaling, even if you’re nervous, even if you’ve never signed up before.

We get into:

1. What the Open is (and how it works) for anyone unfamiliar
2. Why the Open is for everyone, not just competitors
3. What you gain when you commit: confidence, clarity, and momentum
4. How community makes hard workouts feel doable
5. How we do the Open at Fortem and why it’s such a big deal around here

Whether you’re all-in, on the fence, or already looking for an excuse to skip it…this one will help you see the Open for what it really is: three weeks to challenge yourself, get supported, and walk away better than you started.

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