Dear Roberto,

Congratulations on your “Member of the Month” award. You've been a member with us for a long time already! You are super consistent with your training routine and your progression is amazing!

You bring a lot of fun into our classes, support the other members and you’re always good for a joke 🙂 Chapeau - keep up the good work!

Could you introduce yourself shortly?

Roberto, 43 Years old, 1 wife , 2 Children , 1 Dog . My day is spent between work (I am a Finance Director working for an American company) , kids , walk with our Dog Chara and training. Favorite food is Thai.

Is there any fact about you that most people don't know?

I am in a quite stable relationship with another ZNC Member (he talks about his wife) :-) Joke. I like all kinds of Sports in general but I love Football (Soccer) which I have played for 25 years . I run also the ZH Marathon in 2016 and I will never do it again! I can beak a very good Pizza! :-)

What are your hobbies besides CrossFit?

I try to spend as much as possible time with the family (I am the official Taxi driver of the kids, bringing them wherever they need to go to do their activities) , walking with our dog Chara. I still try to run once a week.

Are you an early bird or a night owl?

I was a night owl till 15 years ago. Now I definitely became an early bird…even though I can’t do CrossFit in the morning too early.

How do you manage the balance between Family, Training and Work?

I am not sure if I balance them (especially at the moment due to my job) but I try to dedicate at least 1h / 1.30h per day to train which helps me to recharge my mind. Rest of the day is planned and organized carefully to be able to assist the children with homework, spend time together, walk with Chara and work. I don’t get bored…

How did your CrossFit journey start?

In August 2019 during our summer holiday in Italy. There was a CrossFit outdoor gym with a CrossFit class. I tried and I liked so much which as soon as back in Zürich i looked for a Box.

You do a lot of Competitions - What is your secret clue for newbies?

I personally like to have at least 2 or 3 competitions during the year to train with an objective. That’s important for me to stay focused and train consistently during the year. I love the atmosphere during the competition day , especially if it is done with a group of other ZNC members. For whom never did it, I suggest to try once and see. It is only about you and yourself. The adrenaline and the support from the other members will push to the individual personal limit and do the rest.

The CrossFit Open is right in front of us - how many times did you already participate? And what is your favorite experience about it?

This will be my 4th open. Do the Open WODs altogether in the Box is really great. Like in any other competition events, it is a competition with yourself to see which progress (hopefully) have been done vs previous years.

What goals did you already achieve and what is the next Skill you want to improve in?

If I look back to 5 years ago I see improvements . But i am quite critic with myself and I see more the movements I still have to improve. I think everyone knows that I am still struggling with some gymnastics movements like muscle up for example. But I know it will come at some point.

How do you motivate yourself when you're having a bad day during training?

I use CrossFit to recharge my brain. So independently if my day was bad or not i try to plan at least 1h training in the Box. CrossFit bacame so popular which it is very easy to find a Box where to train when you travel for busineess or leasure. So no excuses.

How long do you already train in CrossFit Zürich Nord?

5 years and half. From August 2019 when my CrossFit journey has started.

Can you share a memorable interaction or connection you've made with another member?

I have been lucky to spent in these years much time in the Box to be able to connect with many other members which are now part of my life. We have spent also memorable time together in a couple of competition during the last years in Rotterdam (2022) and Budapest (2024). Amazing!

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