It's almost here! The CrossFit Games Open starts 23 February!
This is an exciting time of year where we can celebrate our fitness and hard work we have put into training.
If you haven't yet registered make sure to do so by going to https://games.crossfit.com/
Be sure to select Chikara CrossFit as your affiliate AND JOIN the Chikara CrossFit Team
Saturday Events
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more… Here are some of the highlights from the CrossFit Group Class training over the past couple of weeks.
Video of Chikara CrossFit Class Vlog 2 
Inspired by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Falon, we will now be putting together some mini videos highlighting the things going on in our CrossFit Group Classes.
Are you about to get your first pull-up? PR your squat? Have something funny or interesting to say? Be sure to grab a coach to get it on camera to be included in the weekly video.
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The CrossFit Games Open is all but a distant memory. We've taken a few weeks to recover with some volume building, partner workouts, general aerobic work, and some structural balance pieces.
Over the next two weeks, we will go through a testing period. Based on the results we will set some priorities for the upcoming training period to start following Golden Week.
Make sure you are logging your results each day using WodUP! This will help make sure we get a more accurate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses…
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We are finally here. The last week of the 2017 CrossFit Games. As expected, 17.5 is Thrusters and Double-unders.
First, Congratulations to everyone that has participated in the Open and made it this far. You dedicated a lot of time and have put in a lot of hard work over the last 5 weeks.
17.5 is a couplet. 10 rounds for time of 9 Thrusters and 35 Double-unders. There is a 40min time cap. Check the CrossFit Games Website for the full workout details.
The CrossFit Games Open workout 17.4 is... 16.4
If you completed this workout last year, look back at your score and think about your game plan for this year. If you are new to this workout, thing about a goal that you want to hit and determine a working / rest pace to help get you there.
Here are some tips from last years 16.4.
Video of Chikara Tips for CrossFit Games workout 16.4 / 17.4General Warm-up
You should be familiar with what works best for you by now. As always start with a general aerobic warm-up.
3-4 rnds
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Here are some quick tips for CrossFit Games Open Workout 17.3
Video of CrossFit Games Open - Chikara 17.3 TipsHere is a recommended warm-up for 17.3
General Warmup
2-4 rounds of:
30s Bike
10 Pass Throughs w/PVC
30s Row
10 Overhead Squats w/PVC
then Banded Shoulder warmup and some thoracic extension with foam roller
Snatch Warmup (with Barbell)
2 rounds of:
3-5 Hang Snatch High Pulls
3-5 Hang Muscle Snatch
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Here are some tips to help you strategize for workout 17.2.
For the full details and movement descriptions, head over to the CrossFit Games Website.
Video of CrossFit Games Open - Chikara 17.2 TipsWarm-up
Here is our recommended warm-up.
3-4 rounds of:
30s - 1min Airbike
10 Shoulder Passthroughs with PVC
10 Bodyweight Walking Lunges
10 Easy Kip Swings
1-2 rounds of the Shoulder Warm-up with a band
3-4 rounds of:
4 DB Power Cleans
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CrossFit continues to grow in Japan and this year is the biggest year yet for participation in the CrossFit Games Open.
In 2011, there was only one team and a handful of individual athletes participating in the CrossFit Open from Japan. This year we're seeing record growth.
Here is a quick look at the 2017 numbers for the Open in Japan.
Total Participants
First, we'll look at the total participants. The total number of athletes this year is 661. This is up over 60% from 2016 which is huge considering we only saw a 10% increase from 2015.
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Welcome to the CrossFit Games Open 2017!
We are kicking off with a beautiful workout that includes increasing reps on the dumbbell snatches and burpee box jump over.
If you are a Chikara Member, you are prepared well for this workout!
Make sure you check out the CrossFit Games website for full workout description and movement standards.
Here is a video of some things to think about as you prepare.
Video of CF Open Tips 17 1