Athlete of the Month
March 2023
Adam Groblewoski
"I really can't say enough about the caliber of people I've met at FFA."
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH -Adam Groblewoski- WHEN DID YOU START AT FIVE FORKS ATHLETICS? "I started in evoFIT in December of 2021 and moved over to crossfit in March 2022." WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? "I like workouts that incorporate running or r...
February 2023
Ryan and Nina Young
We love having Ryan and Nina as part of our gym family!
FEATURED ATHLETES -Ryan and Nina Young- WHEN DID YOU START AT FIVE FORKS ATHLETICS? Ryan - "November 2021ish" Nina - "We found Five Forks Athletics in November 2021, after a few attempts to other gyms around the area."WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? ...
January 2023
Gracie Green
"So many of the good things in my life stem from my decision to join this gym."
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH -Gracie Green- WHEN DID YOU START AT FIVE FORKS ATHLETICS? "I started FFA in March of 2018! I had just moved back home after being away for 6 years. "WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? "Anything that involves heavier barbell cycl...
December 2022
Chris Simpson
"The term 'FFA Family' comes up a lot in the gym, and I truly feel it is a family that supports and is there for me inside and outside of the gym."
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH -Chris Simpson- WHEN DID YOU START AT FIVE FORKS ATHLETICS? "I started with FFA in October 2018 after being convinced by my then co-worker Jake “The Snake” Maxwell about how awesome Crossfit and the FFA family is, and he w...
November 2022
Jeane Leonard
"You will only find encouragement and cheers from everyone, young and old. I love my gym family!"
WHEN DID YOU START AT FIVE FORKS ATHLETICS? "My husband, Rodney, and I joined July of 2018." WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? "For the first 3 years I was attending the Crossfit workouts. My favorite workouts were the ones with front squats, back squa...
October 2022
Juan & Graziella
When did you start at Five Forks Athletics? Juan: "September 2020." Graziella: "April 2021" What is your favorite workout? Juan: "I enjoy all kinds of weightlifting. Back squats are my favorite." Graziella: "I enjoy any intense workouts. I have ...
September 2022
Lana Smith
We are so proud of Lana for pushing past her comfort zone and making her fitness a priority!
When did you start at Five Forks Athletics? "I started FFA on May 19 2021." What is your favorite workout? "Anything that doesn’t involve the bike. I enjoy most of the cardio, though it doesn’t look like it when it’s happening. I also enjoy mo...
August 2022
Steve and Megan Mussman
"FFA is continuously helping me achieve the best version of myself not only inside the gym, but outside the gym as well."
When did you start at FFA? Steve - "I started FFA a couple weeks after Megan joined about 10 months ago. I saw how much she enjoyed it and thought I would give it a try as well." Megan - "I started at FFA September of 2021 right before my bir...
July 2022
Yogesh Patel
We are so proud of Yogi and his determination even in the face of adversity!
When did you start at FFA? "June 2018, but I have not been consistent due to few unfavorable circumstances except past 1 year." What is your favorite workout? "Partner workouts, especially one partner working at a time. I love taking small breaks ...
June 2022
Logan & Meg James
"It’s a really special place with inspiring people who genuinely want to see you succeed and that’s just so good."
When did you start at FFA? Logan - "June 2020. Shortly thereafter, my boy Josh learned I was much older than him and said, ‘wow, you are in shape for your age’ Haha!" Meg - "When we moved onto Scuffletown in 2020, we immediately noticed a go...
May 2022
Rebecca Foss
"After we moved here, the members here became one of my first social circles."
When did you start at FFA? I started at Five Forks Athletics when I moved to Simpsonville from Connecticut in August of 2017, but I'd been dropping in since early 2014. What is your favorite workout? In general, I prefer some of the longer workouts wit...
April 2022
Paul DeFilippi
"I have been coming to FFA roughly 3 times a week since I started and don’t remember the last time I felt this good!"
When did you start at FFA? I started at FFA about 6 months ago. What is your favorite workout? Call me crazy, I have never done a ski machine before and I really enjoy that machine. I feel that I get a full body workout with it and have been able...
March 2022
Alyson Andrews
Athlete of the Month
When did you start at FFA? My CrossFit journey began November 2018. I would be amiss if I didn't mention my intimidation concerning joining a CrossFit gym. I was scared. Scared I wouldn't know how to perform the weightlifting movements and scared that I...
February 2022
Chris Hoyle
When did you start at FFA? I started at Five Forks Athletics in September 2016. What is your favorite workout? I love to lift heavy, so I enjoy any workout that has a heavy barbell in it, particularly snatches. As long as it doesn’t have wall...
January 2022
Vidhi Patel
When did you start at FFA? Me and Corey started Five Forks Athletics a week and a half after the new gym location opened. Almost 2.5 years ago! What is your favorite workout? I love a long METCON! The feeling of finding a groove in the first 10 min...