Posted November 1, 2017
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What made you decide to join the RIV?
A friend of mine referred me. I was looking to get in overall better shape.
How has the RIV helped you achieve some of your fitness goals?
My strength and stamina have increased tremendously since joining Riv Athletics.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved the most?
Honestly, I do not have just one favorite. Each workout has been challenging in its own way. I have improved the most on my squats. All the credit goes to the coaches who have helped me achieve my goals.
What is your favorite part of the RIV?
Team workouts are my favorite. Partner WOD Friday and RivWOD are what I look forward to most.
Posted December 29, 2015
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We are featuring double the awesome to close out the year! This month we’ll have two installments for December Athletes of the Month.
Let’s start by recognizing the tremendous efforts of Alecia Sanders and Jim Cerase. Congratulations guys!
ALECIA SANDERS
What made you decide to join the Riv?
I have always been curious about trying CrossFit and finally decided to give it a shot after stumbling upon a Living Social deal being offered by CrossFit Riverfront. My decision to become a “Riv Monster” was based on the changes I experienced mentally and physically and the support from the members of the community.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
I love that CrossFit has and continues to bring out my strengths and weaknesses. CrossFit has also helped me get out of my comfort zone and push myself further than I ever would if I trained alone.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
“Grace” is my favorite by far. Once upon a time, I could barely clean a barbell. Now, I can’t get enough of it! The biggest improvement I have seen has been with my flexibility. I actually stretch now 🙂
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
The coaches and members are what keep me coming back again and again! I love the competitive atmosphere, the support given when it is needed, and the friendships that are formed.
JIM CERASE
What made you decide to join the Riv?
I was tired of going to the gym by myself and not getting any results. I wanted to be pushed to train harder and always go further than what I was doing.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
CrossFit Riverfront has helped get me back to being happy again with working out. With CrossFit, you don’t have to worry about working out certain body parts each day because you work out your entire body which is what I needed after my cancer treatments.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
Honestly, my favorite workout is all of them. Every single workout, no matter how hard, pushes me more and more but I have to admit, I do like “Fran.” I feel that I have most improved on pull-ups. Up until about a year ago, I had never been able to do one (still not great at them but can do sets of them now).
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
My favorite part is the encouragement by everyone during the workouts. Doesn’t matter what level you may be at, everyone cheers you on.
Posted October 27, 2015
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Congratulations to the October Athletes of the Month: Andrew Walker, Kate Armstrong, Eloy Vidales and Brittany Newcomer!
ANDREW WALKER
What made you decide to join the Riv?
I decided to join the Riv to give myself a change than going to the YMCA. I was in and out of trying different routines that I would find on the internet and after a while I got bored. I began to lose interest in working out and decide to see what crossfit had to offer. I had friends that belong to the Riv so I decided one day to sign up and give it a try. A year later and I am still here!
How has Crossfit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
I enjoy that I am able to work on my endurance and speed as well as being able to build strength and muscle. I was a competitive cyclist and swimmer for many years through high school and college and wanted to get back to that high level of physical fitness. Even if I no longer swim or bike, Crossfit enables me to stay in great shape and get stronger each and every day.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
My favorite workout is Fran. This was the first name WOD I did and it kicked my ass. I really struggled to finish and at the end had quite an out of body experience the first time. Since then I have improved dramatically and love the challenge of pushing myself to get better each time.
The lift that I have improved on the most is definitely my power snatch. I would say that over the last year I have really made some great strides.
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
My experience with the Riv has been great since I started about a year ago. Not only is so much fun but I love the sense of community combined with the opportunity to work towards my physical fitness goals.
KATE ARMSTRONG
What made you decide to join the Riv?
I joined the Riv early in 2015 when I moved down to the Riverfront. I’ve always enjoyed being active and pushing myself to try new things so i figured “why not!” Who can pass up a gym within walking distance on their days off from working twelve hour shifts?!
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
The Riv has helped me take my fitness to a new level. While I work in health care, I don’t know how to find the right workout regime to really feel and see a difference in my short little self. The coaches and fellow athletes have helped me strive for more in every workout.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
My favorite workout is rowing…HA NOT! My favorite, by far, have been the holiday workouts. The energy and enthusiasm amongst the staff and athletes is contagious!
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
Let’s be real…the new fan over the Riv Fit section is awesome! But can’t beat the role model athletes I get to interact with on a frequent basis. I’m beyond grateful for the friendships I have made and am excited to meet more members as time continues.
ELOY VIDALES
What made you decide to join the Riv?
I joined the Riv because I wanted to ramp up my fitness. I came to the right place.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
I’ve noticed over time my stamina is approving during longer WODs. I’m still not there but the RivFit aspect has been key.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
My favorite workout, well I’m not sure I can say I have a favorite but I certainly like the intrigue walking into the Riv having no clue what I’m in store for. Most improved has been rowing, although I need to improve on longer rowing evolutions.
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
My favorite part is being around great coaching, and motivated athletes it keeps me going when I’m running out of fuel.
Thanks for selecting me, I’ll keep working hard!
BRITTANY NEWCOMER
What made you decide to join the Riv?
Burpee box jumps… I kid you not. I was deciding between two Crossfit gyms: the Riv and one closer to my house. I had gotten pretty out of shape after graduating and starting my big girl job so I was looking for something to kick my butt and motivate me to get back at it. I looked up discounts for crossfit gyms and found a groupon for RivFit which promised to tone me up and decided to give it a try. My first class the workout was burpee box jumps and weighted lunges. That workout was one of the hardest I’ve ever done and I remember being more sore the next day than I’d ever been before. I knew I was hooked when I wanted to go back the next day even though I was walking like a baby deer on ice for the first time with my sore legs. The environment and the coaches during my 1 month trial convinced me the Riv was where I wanted to be.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
I was able to lose the weight I gained after college and put on some muscle in its place. I also eat a lot cleaner than I used to.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
Throwback to my RivFit days, anything with man makers in it 🙂 Favorite crossfit workout was the 100-80-60-40-20-10 DUs, 10-8-6-4-2 snatches (alternating)
My cardio is much better than it used to be.
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
The community and the people that make it up. Can’t find that anywhere else.
Posted August 20, 2015
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What made you decide to join the Riv?
I had friends and family doing CrossFit training and I was skeptical, but a friend of mine told to just try it so I sat in on a class and signed up, took an elements class (reminder this was a little over 2 years ago), and was terrible at everything. But with all the coaching and training that goes on, one of the coaches walks past me and says “You have gotten a lot better,” that motivated me to keep working at it.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
CrossFit has made me mentally and physically stronger. I get compliments all the time asking me about how I do it, and I tell them tell straight up, I do CrossFit training. It has made me in better shape, built up better endurance, I compete with other athletes to challenge myself and push myself to limits I didn’t know were possible. Now when I’m with friends they all look up to me when we go out.
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
My favorite workouts are the ones with little running and more weights. Power Cleans, Strict Presses, Back squats (which I swore I would never do because I hear about too many injuries, and now I do all the time), Snatches. I love it all. My favorite complex is the BEAR COMPLEX, the combination works every muscle in your body and the heavier you go the harder you have to push yourself. I have improved “cleaning” the bar and “cleaning” it about my head. Figuring out full squats and quarter squats… I used to go down too far, and not enough.
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
Favorite part of the Riv, I would say the people, and the staff/coaches. They aren’t there to TELL you what to do, they are there to coach you and teach you to get the best of your workout. CrossFit can be EXTREMELY intimidating for someone that has never touched a barbell before, and the coaches do an incredible job training you on how to correct your mistakes, rather then yell at you from across the room and embarrass you, or just not acknowledge you at all. They answer any and all questions that you have with personality so it’s not really members and coach, it’s more like your family. Most of all, EVERY time I go, I have a great time. I’m told all the time “You’re still here?!”
Posted August 20, 2015
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What made you decide to join the Riv?
I decided to join the Riv because I was bored with the repetition of regular gym classes. I was looking for something challenging and different from the norm. I’ve always enjoyed working out but like to change it up every once in a while. No need at the Riv as it is always different.
How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?
Crossfit Riverfront has helped improve my overall fitness, muscle tone, core strength and stamina .
What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?
My favorite workouts are RFTs especially ones that include rowing. I enjoy the competitive element of trying to finish first. I hate burpees .. Not that you asked.
What is your favorite part of the Riv?
I love everything about the Riv. I love the fact that the workouts are never the same. I love how friendly, welcoming and encouraging everybody is, both coaches and members. I love that I am challenged every time I show up and never leave disappointed!
