May 2025 CFD Newsletter

Kids Classes

"Utopia" Spring Dance Party

  • 5/24/25, 21+, $10 Cover

  • Inner Bay Cafe - New Bedford

  • Come out and celebrate the warm vibes!

  • More info

Memorial Day "Murph"

  • 5/26/25

  • Bring a friend!

  • 8AM and 9AM classes

  • More info

Kyleigh Barao

What is your occupation?

I’m the Marketing Manager at Apollo Safety, which is a gas detection company based out of Fall River. We sell portable and fixed gas detectors to any company that deals with dangerous gases, like Fire Departments, Hospitals, Space organizations and University labs.

Hobbies/Interests?

Right now, just doing literally anything with my son. Beforehand, I did triathlons, half marathons, 1 full marathon and swam.

Tell CFD something we don't know about you.

Growing up I was a swimmer, I swam competitively from 6 years old until I finished my Master’s degree at 22. I was able to get a scholarship to swim at the Division 1 level in undergrad (LIU Brooklyn in NYC). In high school (New Bedford High), I was a 2 time state champion (100 fly). Swimming also got me a scholarship to get my master’s degree abroad in the UK, where I lived studying and competing for a year. My events were the 400 IM, 200 fly and 200 br.  

When did you start Crossfitting?

January 2023

What do you like most about CFD?

The workout structure is really similar to how I used to train for swimming, and I like being able to push myself each day. I also love that I get to bring Austin to the gym with me!

What was your 1st CrossFit workout?

I don’t remember it, but on SugarWod it shows “The Land Before Time” which was max row, max bike and max ski, which ironically is like my dream workout. 

In what ways has CrossFit changed your life?

When I stopped swimming I really missed the consistency of working out with a team, and crossfit has helped replace that and give me workouts to help look forward to, and the gym’s also just full of great people. Being able to workout throughout my pregnancy was great, because I had a hard time last year with a rough situation, and coming to the gym helped alleviate a lot of that stress. 

Favorite workout/movement?

Rowing

Least favorite workout/movement?

Anything upside down (wall walks/ Handstand push ups) because I get dizzy

Any advice you would give to the newbies?

Make sure your weights are even on each side of the barbell (cue me at Cougars and Cradle Robbers using an uneven barbell on the snatches)

Abi Joseph

What is your occupation?

My secular work is Nursing. I’m a Bible teacher as part of the World Wide Preaching Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  

Hobbies/Interests?

Dancing/CrossFit  

Tell CFD something we don't know about you.

My husband and I moved to New Bedford as part of an assignment to help the Haitian community find comfort and hope through the Bible. We will be participating in a special preaching Campaign this May 2025 to propose free bible study to as many people as possible in the Haitian community.  

When did you start Crossfitting?

October 2024

What do you like most about CFD?

I like how it’s structured and organized. I like the support of the coaches and classmates.

What was your 1st CrossFit workout?

I don’t remember the whole class. But remembered doing a modified version of toes to bar.

In what ways has CrossFit changed your life?

CrossFit, sleep and the right diet, has greatly improved my mental and physical health.

Favorite workout/movement?

Deadlifts.

Least favorite workout/movement?

I used to dislike burpees but I’m better at it. So now any movement I don’t like, I challenge myself to get better at it.  

Any advice you would give to the newbies?

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I listen to the coaches and studying CrossFit to get better.

-I'm not shy about asking or help.

-I'm patient with myself.

-The mindset that I need CrossFit more than CrossFit needs me.

CFD @ Cougars &

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Emily Burnett and Emily Whipple take on the CF Games Semifinals!

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