We’re excited to announce Pete Raimondi as our July 2024 Athlete of the Month! Pete is an early bird who consistently attends the 5:15 am class and joins the Olympic Weightlifting class on Saturdays. He showcased his dedication by participating in our internal competition last November, delivering a fantastic performance.
Pete approaches every workout with a positive attitude, even embracing movements that may not be his favorite. His passion lies in powerlifting exercises like the deadlift, back squat, and bench press. Recently, he’s been focusing on improving his cardio and running stamina, supported by fellow classmates who join him for post-morning class runs.
Quiet yet warmly engaging, Pete’s smile lights up the room, drawing people to his friendly personality. We’re grateful to have Pete as a valued member of our community, and we congratulate him on being named our July 2024 Athlete of the Month!
1. Where are you from originally?
Pittsburgh, PA
2. Where do you work?
Arconic
3. What is your favorite hobby?
Cooking and eating
4. How did you discover CrossFit?
A friend of mine has been doing CrossFit for over 10 years, she introduced me to it.
5. When did you start CrossFit?
I started working with a personal trainer at a CrossFit gym about three years ago and eventually moved into classes.
6. Why did you start CrossFit?
I gained about 20 pounds at the start of the pandemic and wanted to find a way to lose it. Ironically, I now weight 20 pounds more than that, but that is not a bad thing.
7. What is your favorite thing to do in CrossFit?
My favorite thing to do in CrossFit are the powerlifting movements: Bend Press, Back Squat, and Deadlift.
8. What is your least favorite thing to do in CrossFit?
My least favorite thing to do in CrossFit is any WOD that requires both high intensity cardio and heavy weightlifting.
9. What is the number 1 thing you want to get better at?
Pull-Ups
10. What is your favorite part about coming to CrossFit at Industrial Athletics?
Getting to hand out with the 5:15 crew.
11. What is your favorite CrossFit WOD?
No particular favorite.
