In Episode 93 of the Masters in Motion Podcast, Jason Grubb and Rick Stevenson dive into a wide range of topics surrounding the CrossFit Open 2025, judging standards, and the role of the Athlete Council in shaping the competition structure.

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The conversation kicks off with insights into morning rituals and nutrition strategies, emphasizing the importance of fueling for performance and recovery. From there, Jason and Rick explore the upcoming CrossFit Open, including predictions, workout strategies, and the challenges of online competition.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the Athlete Council's involvement in providing feedback to CrossFit HQ, particularly regarding movement selection for age group athletes, judging standards, and the evolving structure of the CrossFit Games. The duo shares thoughts on fairness in competition, video review processes, and the importance of consistency in movement standards for all divisions.

The episode wraps up with a deep dive into Open workouts 25.1, 25.2, and 25.3, analyzing potential movements, retesting strategies, and the growing conversation around including named workouts and Hero WODs in the Open.

If you're preparing for the CrossFit Open, curious about how movement standards are developed, or just excited for the season ahead, this episode provides insights from the inside—straight from experienced masters athletes and CrossFit insiders. #CrossFitOpen2025 #AthleteCouncil #JudgingStandards #MastersInMotion

Takeaways:

✅ Morning Rituals & Nutrition: Key habits for performance & recovery.✅ CrossFit Open 2025: What to expect & how to prepare.✅ Athlete Council Insights: How athletes provide feedback to CrossFit HQ.✅ Judging Standards & Video Review: The challenges of online competitions.✅ Movement Selection: How age group workouts are structured & tested.✅ Fairness in Competition: The importance of strict judging & clear movement standards.✅ Open Workouts Analysis: Breaking down 25.1, 25.2 & 25.3.✅ Retesting Workouts: The benefits of tracking progress over time.✅ Community Involvement: Why athlete feedback matters in shaping competition.

Chapters:

00:00 - Morning Rituals and Nutrition04:58 - The CrossFit Open 2025 Begins10:04 - Insights from the CrossFit Athlete Council15:03 - Feedback on Online Competition Movements23:30 - Age Group Movements in Competition28:19 - Judging Standards and Video Requirements31:58 - Feedback on CrossFit Games Structure35:36 - Predictions for the CrossFit Open46:25 - Exploring Open Workouts and Community Feedback47:00 - Workout 25.2: Strategy and Movements48:03 - Analyzing the New Movements in 25.250:02 - Retesting and Workout 20.5 Discussion52:01 - Workout 25.3: Structure and Strategy54:03 - Final Thoughts on Named Workouts and Hero WODs

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