WOD 4/11 - 4/16: Open Gym time and the benefits
By now, you’ve noticed that there are some time slots in MindBody labeled “Open Gym” on Mondays (3 pm), Wednesdays (3pm), Fridays (4 & 6 pm), and Sundays (9 & 10 am). We want you to use these time slots and we understand you may have questions about what to do when you get to the gym.
The intention behind Open Gym is simple: come work on the things that you just haven’t been able to get to during the week or that you want to spend extra time on. Open Gym is time that we have allocated to the community to come work out under the guidance of our experienced coaches. There are a few ways to use your time effectively during Open Gym.
Here are some ideas:
Complete a workout you missed: All of the WODs are posted in this Blog or on Beyond the Whiteboard. If you’ve missed a workout from the week, look through them and pick one that looks fun or the most challenging and get in a good sweat. Let the coach know your plans and they can help you with scaling guidance or set a timer.
Work on skill building: We are all working to master something in our functional fitness journey. Whether it’s getting your first pull-up or muscle-up, getting a deeper squat, or refining your Olympic lifting technique, investing this dedicated time to further your fitness and skills will only make the daily WODs more fun for you. The coach can help you with a plan of attack.
Mobility/PT work after injury: Perhaps you’ve been avoiding the gym all together because you’ve been injured or recovering from a surgery. We completely understand this. We also know that some injuries and surgeries require you to mobilize or complete your physical therapy exercises. Come into FCCF and use the space to perform those PT exercises or talk to a coach about mobilizing specific parts of the body or doing simple workouts to build confidence before you rejoin class.
Train for future events: Many of our athletes participate in fitness-oriented activities outside of FCCF. Whether you’re a distance runner, volleyball player, or an ultimate frisbee player, building strength to further advance your game is important to you. Using the Open Gym time is a great way to work on movements that allow you to stay on top of your game, all season long.
Now that we’ve energized you about coming into Open Gym, don’t hesitate to talk to the coach on duty about your plans. The coaches are there to provide guidance, watch your form and technique, and even set the clock for you. We love watching all of you make progress, so come on into Open Gym and work out with your fellow athletes.
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