25.1 CrossFit Open Hint

Overview

The 2025 CrossFit Open is just around the corner, and we’ve already received an intriguing hint from none other than Dave Castro himself.

In a short Instagram video, Castro teases fans with a close-up shot of burning embers and fire, accompanied by the distant sound of frogs croaking in the background. Naturally, the CrossFit community is buzzing with speculation about what this could mean for 25.1.

Breakdown

This is arguably one of the clearest hints we've had for a CrossFit Open workout in quite some time. At first glance, the imagery suggests one of two things: a "muscle burn" or a "lung burn" type workout.

Let's break down both possibilities:

1. Muscle Burn
   If 25.1 is set to test muscular endurance, then expect a workout that leaves your muscles on fire—particularly the legs. High-volume squatting movements are notorious for creating that intense burn, and given the visual of flames, this seems like a plausible direction. We wouldn't be surprised to see something along the lines of heavy squats or lunges performed at a high pace.

2. Lung Burn
   If the fire symbolizes the burn in your lungs, then brace yourself for a short, sharp, and fast workout designed to spike your heart rate. Movements like burpees or high-intensity rowing are notorious for leaving athletes gasping for air, and this would be perfectly in line with the hint's fiery imagery.

As for the frogs croaking in the background, they seem more like ambient noise than a clue. The real message lies in the fire.

Prediction

So, what do we think 25.1 will look like? We're betting on a fast and furious workout that’s simple yet brutal, likely clocking in at under 10 minutes with a high heart rate throughout. Here’s our best guess:

10-Minute AMRAP:

• 10 Double Dumbbell Thrusters
• 10 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells

This combination would deliver the perfect blend of muscle and lung burn while maintaining a relentless pace. It’s straightforward, effective, and exactly the kind of workout that would kick off the 2025 CrossFit Open with a bang.

Are you ready to feel the burn? We certainly are!