"I'm Not Fit Enough for CrossFit..." 😬 Heard that one before? Maybe you've even said it yourself. We get it. You’ve probably thought: “I’ll start running first.” “Let me get in shape before I try something like CrossFit.” But here’s the truth: You don’t need to be fit to start at Makers CrossFit—it's literally where you come to get fit. 💥 That said, we’re not here to twist your arm. We’re here to support your journey—wherever you’re starting from. So to help you build a little momentum (and confidence), we created something just for you: 🎉 A FREE 14-Day Running Workout Plan 🎉 These workouts are beginner-friendly, designed with real people in mind—especially those who haven’t worked out in a while (or at all). But don’t worry, they’re also scalable. If you’ve already been moving a bit, just up the pace and push yourself where you can. Take them at your own pace. Have some fun. And who knows? By the end of the week, you might just be ready to walk through the doors of Makers CrossFit with a little swagger. 😉 Day 1 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 30 sec jog / 90 sec walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 2 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 3 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 45 sec jog / 75 sec walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 4 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 5 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 1 min jog / 1.5 min walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 6 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 7 – Longer Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 90 sec jog / 2 min walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 8 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 9 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 2 min jog / 2 min walk (x5) 5-min cool-down walk Day 10 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 11 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 3 min jog / 2 min walk (x4) 5-min cool-down walk Day 12 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 13 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 5 min jog / 2 min walk (x3) 5-min cool-down walk Day 14 – Benchmark Day 🎉 5-min warm-up walk Run or jog as far as possible for up to 20 minutes Note your distance—it may be the most you ever ran!

Welcome to the Battle of the Classes (AM versus PM)!!! In our 3-week event, performance isn’t the front runner (though we want you to give it your all). We will reward participation. Did you do the workout? ✓ 
Did you do it at Makers CF? ✓✓ 
Did you join in on the fun? ✓✓✓ Our main priorities is helping you push to a new level and having a good time doing it TOGETHER. BREAKDOWN: * The gym will be split into two teams: AM vs. PM. NOONERS may pick which team they want to represent. * Earn your team points through participation. * There will be weekly themes! See details below * Each week for three weeks the workout will be announced by CrossFit every Thursday @ 12:00pm. * Give the open workouts your best shot during Friday 's class workout. We will also have sign ups to do the open workouts Saturdays at 9am for those who cannot make Friday. * Workout scores and open points must be submitted by Monday at 5:00pm.
 REGISTRATION: * 2025 CrossFit Open - CLICK HERE to register and check your rank worldwide. * 2025 Makers CF Intramural Open - Sign up on Makers whiteboard * You do not need to sign up for the CF CrossFit Games Open to participate in the Makers Intramural Open. * Order your Makers CF Open shirt on the whiteboard at the gym ($30) Pre order closes Feb 19th THE POINTS: + 2 Points - Completing the Open workout at Makers 
 +1 Point - Completing the Open workout somewhere other than Makers CF + 1 Point - Top male and female in RX and Scaled 
(regardless of age group) +2 Points - Referring a friend on our friend referral sign up sheet at Makers (Limited to 1 friend a week or 6 points total) +1 Point - PR City: for each personal record completed such as weight or new skill.
 +1 Point - Team Spirit: dressed up for the week’s theme (See below) THE DATES: * Workout: CF 25.1: Feb. 28th * Theme: Twin Day * Workout CF 25.2: Mar. 7th * Theme: Wigs, Tutu, and High Socks * Workout CF 25.3: Mar. 14th * Theme: Makers 2025 Open Shirt THE DETAILS: * To obtain credit, you MUST add your score in Wodify.
 JUDGING: * Want to earn $10 off a shirt? Pass the CrossFit Judges Course and email (info@makers-crossfit.com) us your certificate of completion. Judges course HERE * You DO NOT need a certified judge if you are doing the Makers Intramural Open only. * You DO need a judge if you are registered for the CrossFit Open. * Scoring cards and movement standards will be provided to everyone during the competition.
 AFTER PARTY: * Join us March 15th in celebrating the completion of the open at Makers CrossFit for a brunch potluck . * Potluck sign up at on the gym whiteboard

Murph is the most iconic Hero WOD performed all over the world on Memorial Day in memory and honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. As we perform this workout we keep that in the back of our minds and push ourselves physically and mentally.  BUT THERE IS A WAY TO BE SMART ABOUT […] The post Murph: Should I scale? appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

This one is a little more geared towards the ladies of the gym, but it is a legit question. What legging are the best for CrossFit? With all the deadlifting, squatting, and running we do, I get it! We ain’t got time in the middle of a workout to wonder if the person behind us […] The post Help, I need legging recommendations! appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

Never before did we have so much info about our day to day to lives with the use of smartwatches. However, most people have no idea how to use them or they are concerned with the wrong data points.  So let’s talk about what I like to use my smartwatch (technically mine is a ring) […] The post What I use my smartwatch for as a CrossFit coach appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

If you have a smartwatch, chances are it can measure your resting heart rate and HRV. But I think these two data points are overlooked and overshadowed by the calories burned number. Yet, your RHR and HRV are the two data points that can tell you the most about your current health, fitness, and recovery.  […] The post What your RHR and HRV are telling you appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

Ever check out your heart rate during or after a workout to only be shocked by how high your max heart rate hit. If so, maybe you have questioned whether that it is safe that your heart rate can get so high in a workout.  So let’s talk about it!  In short, yes, it is […] The post Is a 190 max heart rate too high? appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

When I first started CF (back in 2013), I was quickly lectured by the gym owner on why I needed to immediately go to the nearest reebok store and purchase some CrossFit gear. Specially, lifting shoes.  Actually now that I think about it, I don’t even remember him telling me why I needed them, just […] The post Top Suggested Gear to Invest in for CrossFit Members appeared first on Makers CrossFit.