R3VIVE’s Member of the Month, July 2023

R3VIVE Fitness • July 7, 2023
Man on an air bike at Revive Fitness gym. July 2023 graphic with other gym members.

Introducing our Gym M.O.M. (Member of the Month) for July 2023 … Alkiviadis Orfefs Chatzivasileiou! ⁠

We wholeheartedly applaud Orfefs for his unwavering dedication and commitment to functional fitness training at R3VIVE Fitness. His consistent presence, hard work, and enthusiasm inspire our entire gym community.

We are proud to have him as a valued member, and his unwavering commitment to fitness and well-being continues to inspire us all.

Learn more about Orfefs below:

Q: What made you decide to start functional fitness training?
I’d been meaning to start working out beyond the occasional home exercise. I wanted something that I could do with regular cadence and with some thought put into the exercises, scheduling etc.

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both? What do you do for a living?
Working professional. Got a degree in chemical engineering, I now work in biotech, engineering microbes.

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym?
Video gaming (especially Strategy & RPGs), reading, board games.

Q: What are some of your favorite movements (name up to three)?
 Back squats are fun.

Q: What are your least favorite movements?
 Wall balls. Burpees too.

Q: What movements do you want to improve at?
 Wall balls, so they don’t suck as much.

Q: What advice do you have for someone considering our gym?
 Try it! The community is really great, very supportive. Everyone wants you to succeed, get better and have a good time.

Q: What’s your favorite “cheat” food?
 Chocolate. Especially dark chocolate and/or chocolate bonbons.

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
 LEGOS. If only it wasn’t so expensive.

Q: Do you have any nicknames?
 Orpheus

Q: Tell us an interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!

Hmm, I like shoes, saving money to buy a nice pair right now. Will take some time.

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