Athlete Spotlight - Amanda Riccitelli
“Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone - and trust the journey.”
Amanda Riccitelli is a great example of what consistency and commitment look like in real life.
A full-time school social worker and part-time private practice therapist, Amanda balances a demanding career while continuing to prioritize her fitness. She’s been doing CrossFit since 2016 and joined the CF New Haven community in 2020, later transitioning with us to Strength Haven Athletics in 2023.
During Covid, Amanda was searching for a gym that had a good community and coaching that helped her keep progressing towards her fitness goals.
Since then, Amanda has continued to build both physical and mental strength; she says she is in the best shape of her life, with a level of confidence and energy that carries into her work and daily routine. "I loved Strength Haven since the start! I love how the staff helps with your fitness goals and I love how involved the community is there."
Amanda has dialed in her nutrition which has helped her be successful in and outside of the gym. Her progress shows up in the details - personal recordss, new skills, and steady growth over time. She has also taken that work beyond the gym floor, showing up and crushing several local competitions along the way.
What stands out most, though, is her consistency. Amanda continues to show up week after week, putting in the work and trusting the process.
Her advice?
“Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone - and trust the journey.”
