Member of the week – Cristo Rivera @that_cristo

Q: Why did you start CrossFit?
A: I was tired of spending hours at a gym on cardio machines and still feeling out of shape. I was still short of breath after climbing a single flight of stairs. The first time I watched the games I was actually at my original gym. I saw people flipping things, running, climbing ropes and lift heavy weights. I knew I had to try it.

Q: Why Octane?
A: I drove past Octane a few times before I finally stopped in to check it out. That is when I met Reagan and we talked about health, cancer, diabetes, diets and fitness. Octane is like a second home, the members have become my family.

Q: Goals for the year?
A: Maybe this will be the year I defeat gravity and master Double Unders and maybe a little Ring muscle up action.

Q: Any advice for the new members?
A: Do not let anything intimidate you, don’t be afraid to scale the workouts and movements and yes, it will hurt but it’s the good kind of hurt and most of all have fun.

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