Our Story

Outdoor Crosstraining Ericeira was established in 2020 during the epidemic as a general need for healthy outdoor training. This has been important for the Ericeira community because it has given them safe and healthy outdoor training. Since then, OCE has become successful in a sustainable environment at Boardriders Ericeira, ensuring continuous growth throughout the year, including winter.

Our primary objective is to foster a sense of community and character through cross-training. No matter your level of fitness, you can join Outdoor Crosstraining Ericeira. We provide you with a solid understanding of cross-training, challenge you, and shape a stronger, better you.

Girls doing battle wave ropes - Boardriders Ericeira

Meet the Team

The Outdoor Crosstraning Ericeira team is ready to lead you through an exciting training journey! You can find some info about us below.

Manager & Co-founder

Doris P. Simkunas

As a head coach, Doris always gives varied and energetic classes! She has several years of experience and owns a CF-L1 certificate, CrossFit Gymnastics, Burgener Strength and a CrossFit Kids certificate.

Co-founder & coach

Arthur Simkunas

Arthur has a long and extensive background in cross-training and CrossFit. A decade ago, he earned his CFL 1 and CF L1 weightlifting courses. Since then, he has been active as an athlete and coach.

Coach at OCE

Emily Johnson

Emily is a certified nutrition coach, yoga, and group fitness instructor. She believes in balance, and her classes combine strength, mobility and functional movements. She encourages her students to find ways to move their bodies that feel good to keep themselves mentally and physically healthy.

Coach at OCE

Richard Coats

Richard is passionate about holistic health, fitness, and well-being. He has a background in personal training, ski and swim instruction, and is currently also working as a massage therapist and yoga teacher.

Coach at OCE

David Serrano Galicia

David is all about blending HIIT, active yoga, mobility, strength, and teamwork into invigorating, yet balanced workouts. His mission? To make every workout leave you feeling accomplished and energized.

“As a coach, I enjoyed teaching lessons at Boardriders very much. I think it’s a great and magical place full of positive energy. The clients have a hard-working mentality and are always eager to learn more. I think Doris and Arthur did an amazing job creating this place, and you can feel the love and attention they put in there. Hope to be back soon!”

Semm de Laat, online fitness coach