Why are gym/CrossFit friendships so special?

If you've trained at a CrossFit gym, you may have noticed that what sets us apart is not just the type of training, the equipment, or the programming, it's the COMMUNITY.

We like to refer to our community as a "melting pot." We have people from different training backgrounds, ages, citizenships, body types, professions, and so on.

We are all so different, yet...
We have ONE thing in common:

We want to be BETTER.
We want to be better parents.
We want to be better spouses.
We want to be better human beings.

We want to grow and progress and become a better version of ourselves.

Every single day we show up and seek improvement.
While we do that, we meet other like-minded individuals who also want to improve and see RESULTS.

And so, we motivate each other.
We inspire each other.
We support each other.

Maybe we are having a terrible day. Maybe life has thrown a few curve balls at us. Maybe we are struggling physically, mentally, or emotionally (or all three!)

Regardless of what's happening in our lives, when we walk inside our gym...we suddenly feel understood.
Our load gets a bit lighter.
Our vision a bit clearer.

And THAT is what makes CrossFit friendships so special: we bring out the BEST in each other.

That is what our community is built on: the support and friendship we offer each other.

📓✍🏼Coach Valentina

Suzanne and Vanessa met in 2016…

"I moved from Ireland to Puerto Rico in 2015 and back in 2016 a friend of mine told me that there was beach workouts starting up in Rincon (Thank you Marissa!) So I went along to see what it was all about!

It was about having fun working out - I loved it. I did ask my friend why she was making me workout beside these hot Puerto Rican women though (yes that’s you Vane and Lizy)! I have been going very consistently ever since.

I love the workouts, they are always well thought out and varied. They challenge us every day and we keep coming back for more.

I love the people at CrossFit Rincon. It’s a great community and I have made deep friendships that I will have for the rest of my life.

The atmosphere is hard work but always fun. We laugh, joke and smile our way through our workouts.

We have helped each other through so many difficult times and I’m sure there’ll be one or two more!!

I love Valentina and Cherese. They have set the tone for all of us. Work hard but have fun. Be consistent, do your best and never cheat yourself.

We have the best coaches you could ask for. They care about our fitness but even more about us as people. They are always encouraging whilst demanding we push ourselves.

Our location has changed a few times over the years but our dedication and love of it has never faltered. I would be lost without CrossFit Rincon and all the amazing people that go there everyday.

So to everyone in the CrossFit Rincon community thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep doing what you’re doing everyone!!! I appreciate you all so much!”
-Suzanne