CrossFit Gold Pact

Our July Social Friday is today, and since the weather has been amazing, we thought, why not take it outside? So, we introduce this month's event: BUITEN SPELEN (playing outside)! We will be gathering in the Zuiderpark from 16:00, but you can join whenever you have time. 🍻 Make sure to bring a rug, food, drinks, and most importantly, fun outdoor games to play! ⚽️🏐🏈

We will share the exact location in the community chat, so keep an eye out. See you there!

THROW 🔙 THURSDAY!

Drink to Run or Run to Drink? Either way, we drank and ran a lot! 🍻 While everyone was still smiling during the first mile, getting cheered on by fellow members, it became increasingly challenging throughout the last mile. Almost everyone made it to the finish line, and we even had a perfect tie among the men, which they ended up sharing. That’s the spirit! 🙌🏼

Our photographer Louise van Gend, made sure to capture these great moments of our community coming together. Thank you, Louise! If you’re not in this recap, don’t worry—the rest of the photos are up on our website.

We had an incredible time at our annual Pride WOD! The energy and enthusiasm from everyone made it a truly special event. From the colorful outfits to the powerful workouts, it was a fantastic celebration of strength, unity, and pride. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

You can find the rest of the pictures on our website. Thank you again Jan, for taking the time to capture these moments!

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This Sunday, July 7th, we will be hosting our very first yoga workshop! Our yoga instructor Laika will be leading the workshop "Decompress Your Chest" from 13.00-15.00 at our usual playground inside CrossFit Gold Pact.

This topic is highly relevant for many people with a modern lifestyle, who suffer from the negative effects of a collapsed chest due to the hunched-over-your-laptop pose and the Netflix & chill-asana. 💻🐛 Many people with back pain and tense necks don’t realize that there are plenty of no-equipment exercises to reverse the damage. We are excited that Laika loves to teach these techniques because she believes the benefits are incredibly rewarding. 🍋🍹

Why Pralaya Yoga, you ask? Common aches, pains, and muscle tension are caused by our posture habits. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have preferred ways of sitting, standing, and lying down that result in some muscles working overtime while others become lazy. Pralaya Yoga aims to create precise muscle balance so that all muscles are strong, happy, and able to relax when you need them to. 🦾🦥
To join our event, you can buy a ticket online—the link is in our bio. If you are a member, you can sign up through Sportbit and bring a lucky guest for free. See you on the mat! 🧘🏼‍♀️

Tonight, we turned a Social Friday in June into a vibrant celebration with the Pride Hero WOD, honouring the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson. Our members participated in the annual Pride Hero WOD, this workout was designed to resemble the struggle of the q***r community back in the days to get equal rights and the right to exist. This event not only offers excellent practice for future challenges but also strengthens our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join us in cherishing our members and celebrating Pride Month with this special workout!

Thank you toJan Paivaa for capturing the moments from our Pride Hero WOD! The photos will be available on our website very soon.

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WANTED: COACH (🇳🇱/🇬🇧)

Are you a passionate CrossFit coach who strives to improve every day and bring out the best in yourself and others? Then we are looking for you! Are you or do you know someone? Check out our website for more information and the application form.

https://www.goldpact.nl/nl/careers/part-time-coach

Who needs fashion models when our members rock our new merch so perfectly? They look absolutely stunning in our limited edition Rotterdam gear!

We still have a few shirts and hoodies left. Head over to goldpact.nl/shop to see if your size is in stock and order now.



👨🏻‍🎨 Merch design by . 📸 Photos by and .

👯 SHARE THE FUN

We’re excited to share some more details about our new referral program. Share the fun and bring a friend to join our CrossFit community, and both of you will receive a 25% discount on a month of your membership!

🔗 Share the link to our website with your friend and make sure they mention 'bring-a-friend' and your name when they register for a trial class. When they sign up for a membership, you both get the discount on your next month of membership (punch cards are excluded).

💪 Let's get stronger together! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to work out with your friend.

🍺 Drink to run, run to drink!

Tonight, we're hosting the 5th annual Gold Pact Beer Mile! This is the only time we recommend drinking alcohol while completing a 1-mile run (and we have 0.0 options available as well).

Haven't signed up yet? Go to SportBit now to secure one of the last spots. Not a member? You can claim a spot in the Beer Mile by sending us a message.

🏆 See you all tonight!

Every June we celebrate National Pride Month to honour the LGBTQ+ community and its ongoing struggle for equality, visibility, and acceptance. 🫶🏼 During this month we will ask our members to be extra kind, promote awareness and advocate for equal rights.

We will celebrate National Pride Month with our annual Pride Hero Wod, where we honour Marsha P. Johnson and her dedication for this community. 🌈 At our social friday on June 28th we open our doors at 17.30 to our members and friends to participate in the Pride Hero Wod!

Throwback Thursday! On May 9th, we came together for the Big Floyd Memorial WOD.

At Gold Pact, we believe it’s crucial to continue raising awareness about injustice, inequality, and racism, as these issues remain sadly relevant. This WOD, designed by Stacy Pugh of the Black Power Cleans Lifting Club, honours the life of George Floyd and stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Let’s keep pushing for change and equality together. 🫶🏼

Tomorrow, we honour the legacy of U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy with the renowned CrossFit Hero WOD: The Murph. This workout pays tribute to Lt. Murphy's heroic sacrifice in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Since its introduction to the CrossFit community, The Murph has become a revered tradition, uniting athletes worldwide. 🏋🏼

At GoldPact, we invite our athletes to participate solo or with a buddy. We are so excited that due to its popularity this year, we've opened up two extended time slots with larger capacity. Because of that we ask a little bit of patience during the workout and to support each other when needed! 🙌🏼There are still a few spots available, so whether you're tackling the WOD or cheering on fellow athletes, we welcome you to join us for this meaningful event.

👑💪 Did you conquer our Kings&Queens Buddy WOD last Saturday? It was a royal blast! 🎉

From synchronized burpees over the barbell to duo deadlifts, we crushed every rep together. Farmer’s carry and wallballs added that extra challenge, but we powered through as a team! Huge shoutout to all our awesome buddies who joined us for the workout.

Thanks to for the pics!

Meet our new coach Rafaël:

“Super stoked to join the GoldPact community as your new energetic CrossFit coach! With 15 years of fitness passion and expertise I’m all about building a stronger mind in a healthy body. At home, I’m a proud dad to three amazing kiddos, but when it comes to sport, I’m all in! Can’t wait to fire you up, inspire but most of all sweat it out together. Ready to crush the workouts together, see you in my next class! 🙌🏼”

Ready to conquer today, one rep at a time? 🏋️‍♀️ Let's kick off this week with determination and drive! Don’t forget to fuel your body, stay hydrated, and keep chasing those goals with a big smile! You've got this! 🙌

Who's your ultimate workout cheerleader? Tag that awesome buddy who keeps you excited and motivated to smash your goals!

🚨 New merch pre-order alert!

Show off your Rotterdam pride with our new shirts and sweaters. This time we opted for a more light-weight textile for the T-shirts. And the sweaters are nice and comfy.

🏷️ T-shirt €29 | Sweater €49: available in dark heather grey and vintage white
⭐️ If you buy more than one the price drops to €25 | €45

Pre-order now at www.goldpact.nl/shop and receive your gear early next month! We are ordering limited supplies so make sure to pre-order to not miss out. The deadline for the pre-order is next week Wednesday April 10th.

Big shoutout to our incredible photographer Louise van Gend for beautifully capturing the energy and spirit of our community during the Open 2024! 📸 Your talent behind the lens has truly brought our moments to life. Thank you for your dedication and passion in creating memories we'll cherish forever! 💛

If you want to see the rest of the photo’s you can find them on our website: goldpact.nl/open

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Check out all these happy faces from our athletes! Oh wait.. we got them confused with game faces and intense focus.

Check out all photos on our website! 📸 Made by Louise van Gend

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At Gold Pact, we hold the belief that establishing a robust community is crucial for support and motivation. 🫶🏼 To celebrate International Women's Day, we want to shine a spotlight on our powerhouse ladies.

Louise has been part of our journey since the beginning, not only as a dedicated CrossFitter but also as our cherished photographer and barista. 📸 When she's not with us, she contributes to community building in Rotterdam South while working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Marijke has been long part of our community for an extended period and has recently taken on the role of a CrossFit Kids coach. 🏋🏼‍♀️ CrossFit has been instrumental for her, aiding in maintaining both mental and physical well-being during challenging times.

Karin is among our skilled coaches, always there for everyone! 💪🏼 In addition to her coaching capability, we admire her dedication as an athlete and her ability to guide others towards becoming stronger versions of themselves through her coaching methods.

Laika is our yoga master, skillfully restoring mobility and preparing everyone for training in an enjoyable manner! 🧘🏻Beyond being an excellent coach, she creates an environment where everyone feels safe and secure.

Teddy is a resilient woman, inspiring in the way she effortlessly manages study, work, internship, CrossFit, and more. Her ability to thrive in all areas is commendable. 🙌🏼 She approaches everything without ego, offering encouragement and support as a true friend!

Margot supported us from the beginning, is always in for a talk and a true ambassador for, and the founder of, the Legends-group! 🫶🏼

Last but certainly not least, Curby our beloved mascot and barktender. 💛

What could we say more? Just look at those expressions! 🔥We appreciate that the sheer joy and motivation is forever captured by Louise van Gend!

To see the remaining photo’s, be sure to explore them on our website. 📸

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🎂🍾 Happy birthday to us! Today we’re raising our glasses to celebrate 4 years of Gold Pact. Thanks to everyone who was a part of our journey and we’re looking forward to many more years! 💛

Take a glance at all our eager members who joined this year's Open! 🏋🏼 They are geared up for 24.1, with just a few hours left until the workout.

If you're not participating, no problem! You can still join us to support our members and cheer them on! 👏🏼

The time has come that our coach Cindy van der Jagt is gonna leave us to go back to her second home. We express our gratitude for all her time and contributions, and we wish her nothing but the best.

Until we meet again 💛

Comment down below if you attend one of her last classes today or if you want to say goodbye.

Our coach has elaborated on the advantages of adequate hydration, providing insights into when and how much we should hydrate, among other valuable information. Check out the blog on our website for more details.

Oh was it Valentines day last week? We at Gold Pact love our community whole year round! 💛

Are you prepared for the CrossFit Open? With only 3 weeks remaining, it's time to get yourself prepped, excited, and ready to go!

If you haven't signed up yet, seize this opportunity. Visit the CrossFit Open website to register.

Wow! Our weightlifting event last Saturday was a great succes! 🏋️‍♀️ Numerous personal records were achieved, the atmosphere was fantastic, and witnessing everyone enthusiastically cheering each other on was truly enlightening.

Special thank you toLouise van Gendd for the amazing pictures! 📸 Find the rest on the website.

THROW 🔙 THURSDAY!

Looking back at our hard working members makes you wanna participate again. 💪🏼 Thank you for everyone who joined the XMAS WOD! 🎄Curious to see the rest of the photos? Check our website.