Still confused about what RX or Scaled mean?

Brittany Malone • April 30, 2022

Do you keep on hearing people say they RX’ed a workout, but you have no idea what that means? Not sure to if you are to press “RX” or “Scaled” in SugarWod? Then this one is for you!

Before we go into the nitty gritty of what RX means, we have to talk about the thought process behind creating workouts. 

When CrossFit first came on the scene, those creating the workouts had to decide: do we want this workout to be heavy, light, long, or short? Should it be a grind or all movements easy to complete? When thinking of who was performing these workouts, they thought of the top 10% of athletes doing CF. This helped them decide exact weights and rep scheme to use. The determined weights and movements for the workout are called RX (also known as “as prescribed”).

From there it was easier to lessen weight or do simpler, but similar gymnastics movement for those who weren’t in the top 10%. This is scaling. 

So for example:

“Fran”

21-15-9 

Thrusters (65/95)

Pull Ups

RX: When this workout was created, the intent was for the weight to be light, but on the round of 15 to maybe have to break it up because your legs are pumped from moving so fast. Same goes for the pull ups. The workout should be done is under 5:00 minutes. The goal of the workout is to improve intensity. If you have to break up the thrusters in 5 sets per set, you are working on strength and will not give you the same pump and heart racing feeling that was intended. 

IF you do this workout any other way then what is written above: lighter weight, jumping pull up, banded pull up, less reps…. Then you have scaled the workout. PS majority of our members scale workouts. 

If you scaled and got it done in 5 minutes or under, congratulations you did it correct!!! If you went over the 5 minutes, no worries take it as a learning lesson. What part was the hardest part? This might be an area that you need to lesson the weight or do an easier scale for awhile until you have built up some stamina. 

Unsure what weights and progression to use. Ask a coach. That is what we are here for, and we love to help!

2025 Makers Intramural Open

By Brittany Malone • February 11, 2025
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
Two men are squatting on the floor in a gym.

Murph: Should I scale?

By Brittany Malone • April 27, 2024
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.

Help, I need legging recommendations!

By Brittany Malone • April 22, 2024
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.
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