Our coaches are CrossFit® L1 and L2 certified, holding qualifications in personal training, fitness, nutrition and first aid. Always ready to motivate and offer advice, our team will acquaint you with our state of the art CrossFit® equipment, gym and facilities. Our newly refurbished CrossFit® box features brand new climbing ropes, dedicated Olympic Lifting platforms, turf strip for sleds, a full room length rig and spacious matted areas. Our team are dedicated to help you achieve your goals and beyond.
Owner / Coach / Fit Kidz / Fit Teenz Coach / PT
The reason I love coaching at RCFR is that I get to help so many different people and be part of an environment where individuals can achieve, get stronger and feel part of something. It is a privilege to be able to coach at RCFR.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Grace’
Owner / Gym Manager / Coach / Olympic Weightlifting / Nutrition / PT
I’ve been doing CrossFit for 7 years and I honestly can say it was the best thing I ever did. From working in a David Lloyd for years where the focus was all about who looked the best in lycra – to now working in a place where the focus is on what our bodies are capable of, it can only have a positive effect on a female entering the sport. I have gone to achieve things that I never thought was possible and I’m proud to say that we help others, every day, to do the same. Coaching at RCFR is a passion like no other – helping people daily achieve above and beyond what they believe is indescribable. I pinch myself daily that I do this sh*t for a living! RCFR is truly the best place on earth. It’s not only my workplace – it’s my home!
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Jackie’ – well anything short and fast! I’m not built for endurance!
Owner / Coach / Olympic Weightlifting
Being part owner and Director of RCFR and involved with CrossFit for nearly 10 years now, gives me the opportunity to help steer our facility and community to the best standards we can in all aspects of our business. This for me starts with our Coaches. We aim to provide our coaches an environment of support and trust, somewhere they love to be and are able to thrive and develop as individuals. This in turn benefits our members who receive the highest standards of coaching and support to help achieve the goals that they may have. I am very proud of our box and I take pride in being part of this amazing community of coaches and members alike.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Cindy’ simple and effective (CrossFit in general), but I do have a bias to the barbell lifts…especially the Olympic lifts.
Head Coach / Coach / Olympic Weightlifting / Gymnastics / Competitive Performance / PT
I started CrossFit in September 2012 and became a coach a year later. I moved to Reading in March 2015 where I became Head Coach at RCFR. My previous experiences have been working in commercial gyms and group exercise since my late teens. RCFR is my home from home. From coaching our fantastic members to coaching alongside passionate coaches which I can call close friends and who want the best experience for our members. RCFR is a fun inclusive community and one that I am proud to be a part of.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Diane’ – anything that puts you deep in the cave!
Coach / Gymnastics / Fit Kidz Coach / PT
To me, being a coach at Reebok CrossFit Reading is the best job in the world. Since joining the team, I feel like the box is my second home and the members are my family. I have a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals, learn new things and push to entirely new limits every day and I am lucky to have the opportunity to do this in a place I love. CrossFit has changed my life and it’s an honour to have the opportunity to help people use it to change their lives too.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Macho Man’ – Who doesn’t love a heavy barbell WOD?
Coach / Gymnastics / PT
Being a member of the RCFR Coaching Team is really important to me. Working with the athletes at the box on all levels is extremely rewarding, whether it’s mastering basic skills, getting more efficient, or learning the higher-skill movements. I love helping members achieve these goals in a fun way, as we all strive to be the best we can be in training and in life. I’ve been at RCFR for 10 years now, and loved every moment
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘The Bear’ (a barbell complex) and anything gymnastics based
First time I did The Bear I went back to bed for 2 hours!
Coach / Fit Teenz Coach / PT
From being a member at RCFR and experiencing the community from that perspective, to now being a coach I regard it as a great privilege to help people achieve their goals. To do what I love every day and have a positive impact in people’s day makes me feel incredibly lucky, and gives me a sense of responsibility that drives me to become the best coach I can be. Having an extensive rowing background which kindled my love for competition and high level performance. I’m now so proud to be part of the RCFR coaching team.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
DT
Coach / Foundations
Coaching CrossFit means the world to me. After years of running, swimming, yoga, weights and cardio globo-gym style, I found CrossFit 3 years ago and fell in love. Competing, in RCFR teams and as an individual, getting my first muscle up in 18.3… were all magic moments. But nothing compares to gaining my CF-L1 trainer certification at the start of 2018. I’ve finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. The best coach and athlete I can possibly be! I’m so blessed that I get to share my love of this sport, lifestyle and training approach in such a great community.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
18.1
Coach / Strength & Power
Being a coach at Reebok CrossFit Reading is an absolute honour. It is easily one of the best things in my life and I am passionate about it. I love to help people reach their goals, whilst making sure they are having fun and enjoying working out. You’ll never have a dull moment with me, I like to mix training up and get people to try new things to improve their training experiences, things which they might normally think to try. I like to specialise in strength and power. I feel this has great carry over into all elements of CrossFit.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
Bear Complex
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*** Members Story of the Week *** Name: Michael Harrington “This is for some of the new faces joining the box, looking around at all the super-fit people doing strange and difficult exercises and if you’re like me, feeling a bit awkward. I started in September last year and as you can see from the…
