CrossFit Markhams June Member of the Month Neil Hubley
By: Cristini Athletics Name ( nicknames): Neil Hubley aka Maytag, Smitty Occupation: Firefighter (Acting Captain Hamilton Fire Dept) How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? My wife did a boot camp at CF Toronto in 2010 and thought I should give it a try… Been doing it since […]
Reebok CrossFit East Woodbridge June Member of the Month Doriana Parkin!
By: Cristini Athletics Name ( nicknames): Doriana (Dor) Occupation: Family Physician in Woodbridge How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? About 4 years ago, I was at the Thompson with some friends, including Nancy Sabat and Lisa Galifi. We ran into two gorgeous, ripped, jacked women (you may know them…Becky and […]
Reebok CrossFit East Woodbridge May Member of the Month Brittany Vallozzi
By: Cristini Athletics Name: Brittany Vallozzi Nicknames: Britt… or sometimes Ashley Occupation: Project Coordinator for Trans Power Utility Contractors How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? In December of 2013, Phil Jacome (another member at RCFEW) showed me a crossfit video on youtube and was super pumped saying this is […]
CrossFit Markham May Member of the Month Rosie Corvo
By: Cristini Athletics Name: Rosie Corvo How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? I was introduced to CrossFit by a close friend of the Cristini’s. I knew I wanted to push my body so she recommended I try a class. Couldn’t walk for a week and I was hooked! […]
STRESS & WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HEALTH
By: Cristini Athletics “ Its not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you choose to carry it.” ~ Lou Holts Stress is inevitable in our lives. A balanced life between the demands of work, family, friends and other factors is a stressful life. Stress can take the shape of: FACT: YOU WILL HAVE […]
Macro Challenge Winners
By: Cristini Athletics We want to announce the 3 Winners of the Macro Diet Challenge.Winners were determined by finding the percentage change of cardio improvements, strength improvements, waist circumference, hip circumference and body weight improvements and finally amount of macro challenges completed. 1st Place Aurelio Romano with a total of 23 points2nd Place Dave Lee with […]
CrossFit Markham April Member of the Month Mark Savin
By: Cristini Athletics Name: Mark Savin, Nickname: Senator Occupation: Transformation Manager How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? I was introduced by a former member. What made you decide to join CrossFit Markham? I need to do something to get into shape and going to a regular gym did not […]
Reebok CrossFit East Woodbridge April Member of the Month Vanessa!
By: Cristini Athletics Name ( nicknames):Vanessa BP (Nickname: Nessa, Essa, more recently #teamblessed )OccupationKey Account Director with Intercontinental Hotels Group How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit?My first experience with Crossfit was through a Groupon with a gym that thankfully is no longer opened. I’ve been doing CrossFit for just […]
Adding Accessory Work to Your CrossFit Training Program
By: Cristini Athletics High-level CrossFit athletes need to be exceptionally well-rounded in all components of fitness. Unless you’re Pat Vellner, most CrossFit athletes quickly notice they excel in some areas and struggle to keep up with the rest of the class in others. Whether your weakness is lack of power, endurance, or strength, you may need […]
Reebok CrossFit East Woodbridge March Member of the Month Tina Emamverdi
By: Cristini Athletics Name: Tina Emamverdi Occupation: Project Coordinator How were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit? My cousin Nazy introduced me to CrossFit. I used to live in Sudbury between 2011 & 2015. I joined my first CrossFit gym in 2014 in Sudbury for a short period. And again I […]