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Posted June 27, 2016Our Community is what makes us stand out from other gyms and CrossFit boxes. Not only do we workout together, but we have regular events to get us together outside of the gym! Check out some of the photos of our CrossFit family!
Photos by Shane Monroe
Free Community Day Workout: Saturday, July 16th
Posted June 24, 2016
#1morerepforthehammer WOD
Posted June 23, 2016Video Demo: Push Jerk
Posted June 16, 2016‘The barbell is driven off the shoulders with a violent dip-drive. In the split second that the upward drive of the hips and shoulders makes the barbell weightless, the athlete drives the body down with the arms until the bar is locked out solidly overhead.’ -The CrossFit Journal Articles
This week Coach Kirsten offers up tips for correctly executing your Push Jerk, as well as common errors to avoid. Next up: Split Jerk.
Be sure to check out our other video demos and subscribe on YouTube to keep up with the series!
3rd Annual Battle at the Board
Posted June 7, 2016
Thank you to all the athletes, volunteers, and spectators that came down to The Starboard for the 3rd Annual Battle at the Board competition. It was a great day teaming up with CrossFit Dover for the competition and raising money for Operation Underground Railroad!! Check out the video below for the highlights!!
Athlete of the Month: Hope Cochran
Posted June 6, 2016
Congratulations to Hope for being Athlete of the Month for May. Hope has been killing it ever since she started back in January and is now pulling double sessions most days with RivFit and CrossFit!!
1. What made you decide to join the Riv?
-Deciding to join the Riv was a combo of being super uncomfortable in my own skin and passing all of the athletes on a daily basis on my way to work. I was too curious not to come in and try it out!
2. How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
-Originally my only goal was to lose weight, but that quickly fell to the back burner. I’ve lost over 20 lbs in the last 5 months at the Riv; however, more importantly my endurance has increased a ton and so has my confidence level with my body and with my abilities. My goal now is to do the Open in 2017!
3. What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
-Partner WODs on Friday are my favorite because having someone to cheer on is more fun than talking to myself the whole time! Everything has improved in the past 5 months, but most of all my depth on squats, speed on burpees and whining during running drills.
4. What is your favorite part of the Riv?
-Just one favorite part of the Riv?? My favorite part of the Riv is the atmosphere. I’m super shy by nature so it means a lot to me that everyone is so friendly and willing to high five and fist bump and cheer you on.
Athlete of the Month: Matthew Jufer
Posted June 6, 2016
Congratulations to Matt for being named Athlete of the Month for May! Good luck with the upcoming move!
1. What made you decide to join the Riv?
At work, Bobby Kennedy told me he enjoyed the heck out of it, and that I should give it a try. I definitely needed something a little less solitary than the traditional gym experience to keep me motivated. So far it’s definitely done that, I was one week in and I knew I was there to stay.
2. How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
2. How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
I participated in my first CrossFit competition and I placed! For someone who never participated in team sports in school, receiving recognition for anything athletic is kind of a big deal for me. I have many other goals and benchmarks I’m hoping to still achieve, handstand walks, for sure, being one of them.
3. What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
3. What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
I don’t think I have a favorite workout, but I have favorite exercises – squat cleans being at the top. I also really enjoy any workout with HSPU or T2B. I just find them satisfying movements. I can’t say double-unders are my favorite, but it took me a solid three months to be able to string more than three together, and I can proudly say I perform them in WODs now!
4. What is your favorite part of the Riv?
4. What is your favorite part of the Riv?
I think community seems to be the consensus! But seriously, the Riv is full of such supportive members. If you’ve ever been to a competition, it’s a really neat thing to watch everyone cheer each other on. I think it’s what drives our athletes to improve ourselves. My experience so far at the Riv has been really great. It’s tough to explain to non-crossfitters why I wake up 4:30AM to do it, but it’s, without a doubt, the best part of my day.
Video Demo: Push Press
Posted June 3, 2016Building off of the Overhead Press, this week we are moving onto the Push Press. The Push Press allows you to cycle weight quicker and more efficiently by incorporating a leg/hip drive.
This week Coach Kirsten offers up tips for correctly executing your Push Press as well as common errors to avoid. Next up: Push Jerk.
Be sure to check out our other video demos and subscribe on YouTube to keep up with the series!
Rising Tides Winner: Franco Thomas
Posted May 24, 2016
Firstly, let me start by stating how excited I was when I learned I won the CrossFit Riverfront Rising Tides Challenge. Not only does it feel good to know that my friends thought so highly about what I do, it’s equally as fulfilling to know that, CrossFit Riverfront was impressed enough to deem me the winner!
So far, my experience at The Riv has been challenging, learning, and rewarding. The learning, and the rewards, actually stem from the challenges that were presented before me at each workout. Whether it’s a turf WOD, or a weightlifting WOD, the work forced me to constantly push myself to the “next level’. Not only have I learned a plethora of new exercises, I’ve learned proper form, and advanced technique on exercises I was already familiar with. I’ve learned new ways to increase my strength, and endurance; and as a runner, endurance is highly necessary when I compete!
Another great attribute of CrossFit Riverfront, is the community. From the coaching staff, to the members, there is always somebody in your corner! There’s always somebody motivating you! There’s always somebody pushing you to be your best you! That kind of priceless support goes a long way toward me reaching that next level! I can definitely understand why my friends love CrossFit Riverfront so much. The work, the challenge, the people, and the achievement, make it worth the price of admission! Thank you for the experience CrossFit Riverfront!
Franco M. Thomas