Out in the Open

Andrew Worsham • February 14, 2025

Standing with Inclusivity: High Voltage Fitness Joins OUT in the OPEN

At High Voltage Fitness, inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. However, for the 2025 CrossFit Open, CrossFit HQ has introduced a new rule requiring athletes to compete based on their gender assigned at birth, reversing their 2019 policy that allowed athletes to participate based on their gender identity. Additionally, this rule allows anonymous challenges to an athlete’s score and gender, which we believe undermines fairness and safety.

This policy does not align with our values of creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone. As a result, we will not participate in the CrossFit Open this year. Instead, we are proud to join OUT in the OPEN, a competition that celebrates athletes of all genders and fosters true inclusivity. Running alongside the CrossFit Open, this event supports OUT Athletics' mission to promote access and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community.

How OUT in the OPEN Works:

  • Registration: Sign up on Competition Corner or through the donation-based GiveLively page (minimum $20 or $40 with a T-shirt).
  • Workouts: Designed by veteran athletes Janine Hunter and Taylar Stalings, these workouts are gender-neutral and accessible for all fitness levels.
  • Leaderboard: Three workouts released over three weeks. Athletes aiming for the podium can submit video recordings on Competition Corner.

We understand that many of you have trained hard for the Open. For those wishing to submit scores to CrossFit HQ, we will assist you in connecting with local affiliates for score validation.

While we are deeply disappointed by CrossFit HQ’s decision, we stand with the greater CrossFit community and its many allies advocating for inclusion. At HVF, our commitment to inclusivity remains stronger than ever.

Thank you for standing with us in integrity, inclusivity, and solidarity.

With pride and strength,The High Voltage Fitness Team
Coach Nima smiling ready to lead a Yoga Sculpt class.

Meet Coach Nima

By Rachel Martin • February 14, 2025
Get to know Coach Nima, our new Yoga Sculpt instructor at High Voltage Fitness! With a background in martial arts, weightlifting, and yoga, Coach Nima brings decades of experience and passion to his high-energy, full-body workouts. Discover what makes Yoga Sculpt the perfect blend of strength training, cardio, and mindfulness—all set to upbeat music with modifications for every fitness level.
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