CrossFit Twente

What drives our members, and why are they hooked on CrossFit?! Read Pieter Tuchter his story 💛

When and why did you start with CrossFit?

When: I started at Hercules CrossFit Twente University around 2018, as pretty much the only employee among all the students 😅. Around 2022, I made the move to the grown-ups at CrossFit Twente.

Why: I wanted to be all-round fit. Fit enough to go hiking, skiing or cycling whenever I feel like it.

Over the years, though, the social side has become just as important. I almost always leave “the church” feeling better than when I walked in 😇. Great way to clear your head, forget about stress and suffer together for an hour.

What’s your proudest CrossFit moment? ❤️‍🔥

Probably finishing 2nd at the CrossFit Twente Cup 2025. I hadn’t done much CrossFit that year for personal reasons, so I entered at entry level. It was nice to find out I could still push myself when it mattered and, well… a podium always feels good 😊

What do you love most about our sport?

The combination of strength and endurance, and finding out how far you can push yourself. Especially with other “athletes” or the crowd, shouting at you to keep going when your body has already decided otherwise 😅

What’s the biggest thing CrossFit changed outside the gym?

Probably the social side of it. Turns out talking about CrossFit and Hyrox is almost as much fun as actually doing it 😅. It also led to signing up for a trail run in Austria, joining other workouts, and just doing more things outside the box; running, BBQs, festivals, birthdays… somehow it became more than just working out.🙏🏽

Swipe to see his CrossFit faves! 👉🏼

THE NATIONALS TRIPLETS FINAL IS THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

Come and support our teams this Sunday at the Nationals Triplets Final in Arnhem! 🇳🇱

Just a 1-hour drive from Enschede to experience some serious CrossFit action. It’s honestly such a fun competition to watch, and our teams would LOVE to have you there cheering them on! 🖤

SUNDAY — RED DIVISION
Marten, Yvonne & Daan
Stefan, Kim & Corné

SATURDAY & SUNDAY — BLACK DIVISION
Ryan, Nathalia & Jasper

Lets go teams! 🔥

MAYRHOFEN ULTRAKS 🔥

On Saturday, September 5th, a group of CrossFit Twente members will be heading to Austria for the Mayrhofen Ultraks! 🏔️🏃‍♂️

The Mayrhofen Ultraks is a trail running event in the Austrian Alps, where participants take on challenging routes through the mountains, with steep climbs, technical trails and incredible views.

Some of our members will take on the 30 km trail run, while others are going all in for the 50 km challenge. 🤯🙏🏼

They’ve been training hard for weeks to prepare for this adventure, and that’s no small feat! Running 30 or 50 km through the mountains takes serious dedication, strength and perseverance.



Vincent Gort

Marjolein Velthuizen - Hybrid Athlete
Steve Kane
Pieter Tuchter
Jasper Bovenhuis
Loreen Grobbelaar
Paula Janeka
Ingo Nijhuis
Tjerk Garssen
Thomas Dimson

We wish you all the best of luck with the final preparations! We’re incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see you take on those mountains ⛰️🔥

What drives our members, and why are they hooked on CrossFit?! Read her story 💛

When and why did you start with CrossFit? 🏋🏼‍♀️
I started CrossFit about four years ago. My girlfriend, Shehr, was already training at CFT, and after watching her, I became curious about the sport. It looked like a style of training that would really suit me, so I decided to give it a try 🙏🏽

What’s your proudest CrossFit moment? 💫
One of the best things about CrossFit is that there are a lot of moments to be proud of. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or achieving a new PR, there is always something to celebrate. My proudest moment, however, was performing my very first pull-up during the Nationals Finals after failing a lot of attempts 🥹


What do you love most about our sport? ❤️‍🔥
I love the variety that CrossFit offers. There are so many different skills and aspects to improve, which means there’s always a new challenge to work towards📈

What’s the biggest thing CrossFit changed outside the gym? 🍀
CrossFit has had a significant impact on my life outside the gym. It has improved my energy levels, my posture, and introduced me to a lot of new people. Most importantly, it completely changed my mindset towards training. Before CrossFit, my motto was, “Better to be lazy than tired.” That couldn’t be further from the truth today ⚡️

Swipe to see her CrossFit faves!! 👀➡️

DROP-IN 📍💒

Visiting the area or looking for a unique place to train? If you have CrossFit experience, we’d love to welcome you for a drop in at one of the most unique CrossFit gyms in the world… our church! 🤩

Train with our community, enjoy the atmosphere, and experience CrossFit in a truly unforgettable setting.

Book your drop in through our website. Have any questions? Feel free to email us at [email protected] 🙏🏽

Todays WOD 🔥

10 rounds for time of:
16 air squats
8 toes to bar
4 power snatches 60/42,5 kg

Throwback to last year’s 24 Hour AMRAP Challenge. What an incredible journey and above all an unforgettable experience together 💛

This year we come together once again to relive that same energy, teamwork and atmosphere. Join us and experience what makes this challenge so special!

On June 13th & 14th, we’re organizing the 24-hour AMRAP for charity once again. After raising nearly €3000 for su***de prevention last year, we want to come together again to raise awareness for mental health. 💛

This event means a lot to us, as we lost a beloved member of our community 2 years ago. Through this challenge, we want to support one another and create more awareness around mental health.

During the event, teams will complete as many reps as possible of a specific exercise every hour for 24 hours straight. Everyone at Crossfit Twente is welcome to join, whether for a few hours or the full overnight experience.

This year, signing up is easier through the Crossfit Twente app. You can register for a 2-hour block, join your own team, or we’ll place you in one.

We’re also raising money for 113 Zelfmoordpreventie. Scan the QR code or go to the link in bio and donate 💛