Richmond Hill CrossFit and Athletics
Reviews
I came here with a friend of mine who had a series of injuries and hadn't worked out in over two years and was desperate to find a physical activity that he enjoyed and would be motivated to attend on a regular basis. I, myself, am not in the best shape either and have very little upper body strength (needless to say we were feeling self-conscious and nervous upon entering!) Anthony was INCREDIBLE, and immediately set our minds at ease by being friendly and open, and greeting us upon entry to the box. He told us to relax and not to be nervous, that "everyone starts somewhere". As soon as I walked in I could see that this was an environment that would work for my friend and I, as people were very welcoming and encouraging. The environment was not like a gym, where you feel self-conscious and as though you are being judged. At Anthony's box we felt supported, motivated, and comfortable enough to give it our all without worrying what other people were thinking. Due to my friend's injuries, Anthony took the time to create a customized plan for us that was different than the WOD he had planned for that day. He accommodated our individual needs and took special time out to constantly coach us both on maintaining proper form throughout the hour workout. By the end of the hour, I felt sweaty and AMAZING, and so did my friend. We felt as though we had a fantastic workout, and we honestly had so much fun while doing it. This is DEFINITELY something that the both of us felt as though we would like to continue in the future - my muscles were pleasantly sore the next day and I can definitely see how Anthony's coaching style, and box environment are conducive to positive results, not only in body but in mind as well. THANK YOU ANTHONY!
First of all this is the best crossfit gym I've ever been. The atmosphere is energized and cozy sametime. Coach Anthony knows what to do and his instructions are clear and solid. Secondly, how this place - the coach and the members accept new-comers is unique. From the very first moment you step in to the gym you feel "this is my home gym where I should be". While I was living in GTA going to the Richmond Hill Crossfit was surely favorite thing to do.
RHCF has completely transformed my attitude towards fitness. The idea of Crossfit scared the crap out of me but from the first day I stepped into RHCF, I was hooked. The friendly members, the welcoming environment and ,most of all, Coach Anthony all made me feel that this was something I could do. Well, it's been a year since the days of me thinking, "there is no way I can do this" and now I approach each WOD with a "bring it on!" attitude. Coach and RHCF, thank you for introducing me to a world of fitness that has made me a better person both mentally and physically.
After spending the last 3 years being coached by Coach Anthony, I’ve learned the meaning of both physical fitness and mental toughness. Coach Anthony’s passion to further these two characteristics in every person that walks through the doors of RHCF is unmatched. The attention to detail Coach Anthony places on his programming is unheralded. I highly recommend RHCF to anyone that is looking to further their fitness in the gym and their attitude outside of it.
RHCF is my second home. A real down to earth gym focused on achieving goals, building strength, improving all aspects of fitness while being a member of a highly social and community based facility. Anthony is an amazing coach, very knowledgeable and willing to go out of his way to help and accommodate his athletes. All the members are motivating, supportive and make you feel at home. If you're looking for something beyond your basic run of the mill gym & wanna hang with some people who actually give a shit about fitness, RHCF is the spot.