About Us

Crossfit is a specialized core strength and conditioning program that is constantly varied in movements and based on functionality. It is designed to elicit as broad an adaptational response from your body as possible. Crossfit is a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of 10 recognized fitness domains: Cardiovascular and Respiratory, Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy. Crossfit is designed so people of all levels and age groups can do this. The CrossFit Overdrive facility offers approximately 4000 sqft of training space with a wide range of equipment that includes kettlebells, medicine balls, climbing ropes, olympic rings, a 14 person pull-up cage, Olympic bumper plates and bars, Concept II rowing machines, GHD units, heavy and speed bags, ladders, hurdles, plyo boxes, just to name a few.

Marco Tan – Head Coach and Owner

Contact Coach Marco at marco@crossfitoverdrive.com

Marco has been an active athlete for most of his life playing sports such as football, where he played 1 year of varsity football at UBC, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, tennis, and various forms of martial arts. He also has a musical side as he practiced the violin for over 15 years. His passion has always been in sports and fitness along with a strong dedication to a high level of training.

Before CrossFit, Marco had been in the hotel business where his level of fitness was declining and he was not happy with his career direction. He was introduced to CrossFit in 2008, at which time he immediately noticed changes in his body and overall conditioning. He has been addicted to it ever since and is now in the best shape of his life, both mentally and physically. He now enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping others achieve their fitness goals while realizing that he loves to teach and coach! Marco currently plays in the Touch Football BC league in the Top Flight division as well as being the co-organizer for the annual Rally Rai Memorial Touch Football Tournament.
Certifications:
Crossfit Level 1
Crossfit Olympic Lifting
Crossfit Kids
Crossfit Mobility
BCRPA Weight Trainer
CPR and First Aid

Hirdemail Rai – Head Coach and Owner

Contact Coach Hirdemail at hirdemail@crossfitoverdrive.com

Hirdemail enjoys competing in a variety of sports such as rugby, ice hockey, basketball, and touch football. He is a member of the Vancouver Meraloma Rugby Club where he played as high as the premiership level. He was a part of the 2008 Div.3 BC Rugby Championship.

Hirdemail has been a Vancouver Firefighter since 2006 and competed in the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver for rugby and ice hockey. He has seen great gains in his training since coming back from Phoenix with his CrossFit certification, and Minnesota with his Russian Kettlebell Certification. CrossFit and Kettlebell training are a core part of the daily workouts that he puts his members through. They have seen tremendous improvements in strength and conditioning.
Certifications:
Crossfit Level 1
Crossfit Olympic Lifting
Crossfit Kids
RKC Level 1
BCPRA Personal Trainer
CPR and First Aid