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1.) Do I have to be an athlete to train here?

Not at all! A large number of our clients have never played competitive sports or even stepped foot in a gym prior to working with us! Our goal is to help you set realistic goals and be the best you can be within whatever limitations you may have. After your initial evaluation, we'll have an accurate picture of what you are currently able to do and we simply build on that base and expand your capabilities little by little. Over time, you'll be reaching goals that you never may have thought were possible!


2.) You say you're not a "health club", so what are you?

We’re not like New York Sports Club, Powerhouse Gym, Bally's, or any other place you've heard of. You can’t just walk in, turn on your iPod, and bounce around from one piece of equipment to another. When you come here, you are provided with structure, guidance, accountability. You pay us to learn from our experience, to be guided down a specific path, and to become part of a community full of positive energy, genuine support, and an infinite source of motivation! Here, everyone knows your name and actually cares about your results!


3.) Isn't it expensive to train with you guys?

Expensive in comparison to joining a typical "health club", yes of course we are. But we are clearly not one of them! Expensive in relation to the quality of instruction you'll receive from our coaches and the results you'll see here in relation to what you'd get elsewhere, absolutely not!

What do you REALLY get for that $10.00 to $30.00 a month some places charge? Do you get a new workout everyday? Do you get a trainer? Does that fee include nutritional counseling or one-on-one time with a coach? Do you even know the name of the person working out next to you? Are you seeing the results you want? And are you even inspired to show up to your gym? Probably not! At a typical gym you get a bunch of machines and anything more than that is extra money, right? Most "health clubs" provide the bare necessities and then hope you don't show up. They are banking on you not coming in so they can keep taking your money and not have you put any wear and tear on their equipment.

Paying us under $200.00 per month for UNLIMITED TRAINING SESSIONS with access to personal trainers EVERY DAY and actually seeing the results that you want is a small price to pay in comparison to $75.00 to $100.00+ dollars per hour! Just 1 session per week with a personal trainer at a typical gym would cost you up to $400.00 every month. When you break it down, training with us you are paying between $9.50 and $11.00 per session depending on your membership option. To put that into context, how much do you spend each month on cable, shopping, and dining out? Are any of those things making you healthier? Your health and wellness is the most valuable thing you have; you are worth the investment!

So, expensive? You decide!


4.) What about personal training?

For those of you who prefer to receive instruction in a more personalized setting, our coaches are always available for private sessions! Personal training sessions can be scheduled for any time that best suits your schedule. Click here for more details!


5.) Why do you train the way you do?

Our primary focus is on becoming the most functionally fit human beings we can possibly be (looking prettier just happens to be an inevitable side effect!). Think about this... Generally speaking, who are the most physically and visually fit people on the planet? Athletes! Have you ever seen a real athlete train? They are not using those comfy little pin-selectorized machines or on the elliptical flipping through the latest edition of Shape or Muscle & Fitness...they are lifting heavy things, sprinting, jumping, using kettlebells, doing plenty of pull-ups and other calisthenic movements, etc. So, if your goal is to perform and look like them, why would you not train like them?! Also, look at it this way, we think it makes much more sense to push a prowler today than to push a rollator tomorrow.


6.) I'm ready to start but I'm afraid I may not be able to keep up. What can I do to prepare on my own before coming for my first workout?

Nothing! Trust us, and most importantly, trust yourself! What we do here is unlike anything you have ever done or probably ever will do again anywhere else. However, just be aware of the fact that something new doesn't equal something impossible. We understand that not everyone is coming to us to become an athletic superstar, so our goal is to make you the best you can be based on your limitations. We're not here to give you insane tasks to complete and make you puke or pass out, we're here to help you train to your fullest potential as an individual...whatever that might be. Our mission is to help you test your limits, help you see how far you can go, and then expand your capacities over time. We've got men and women of all shapes and sizes with ages ranging from 14 to 66. If they can do it, so can you! All we ask is that you come to us with a positive attitude and be ready to work for what you want...we'll take care of the rest!


7.) Why CrossFit Riverdale?

All CrossFit gyms are not created equal. CrossFit gyms are affiliates, not franchises. As a result, each gym reflects the standards and personalities of their owners and members. We encourage people to visit other gyms in the area to find the best fit for you. We firmly believe that our experience, level of coaching, and the expertise we provide along with the community we are building sets CrossFit Riverdale apart.


8.) Ok, so what now?

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