Coach's Notes:

Tiny and Mighty! Christine is awesome! I remember her coming in super shy and trying to hide in plain sight. Her timidness quickly turned to tenacity as she destroyed barrier after barrier physically and mentally. There are always those who come into our place and instantly make it feel like home and Christine’s heart did just that. Seriously, everyone loves her. She’s sweet, caring, and an absolute bad-ass. I’m so glad she found us; thank you for making our place better.

- Coach Jeremy

Athlete Spotlight: Christine Buenrostro

I started CrossFit in 2016. I played soccer most of my life, but I’ve always enjoyed working out in the regular gym on occasion. My goals were to get stronger overall, but most importantly work on my weak upper body. Because I played soccer and enjoyed a group setting and camaraderie, I felt the regular gym was not enough for me. I heard a lot about CrossFit but I was always afraid to join because I didn’t think I was fit enough. I finally came to accept that in order to reach my goals, I needed to step out of my comfort zone.

Fast forward to 2021 after having my first child and moving from a different gym, I found a new home at CFTO. The floodgates literally opened for me here. I spent the first 4-5 years getting into the groove of CrossFit. I didn’t put enough effort in as much as I should have for reasons such as struggling with my mobility (I couldn’t even perform an air squat) and lacking confidence because I felt weak. I would cherry-pick classes or completely avoid certain movements because of my insecurities. After joining CFTO, those insecurities went away and I seriously started to thrive. I’ve had some decent coaches in the past, but the coaches here have really helped me grow. No matter what level you are at, they challenge you in the right ways and set you on a path to success. The coaches have really inspired me with their knowledge, encouragement, and support. Every time I come to class, I want to be a better me, for me. The positive environment has allowed me to break free from my insecurities. I feel stronger and better than I have ever felt before, and my mobility has come a long way.

Another aspect of this gym that has created a positive impact on my life is the community. I’m a SUPER shy person but I am grateful to have met a lot of great people that I can call friends. It’s been nothing short of amazing being a part of the CFTO family.