About Us

CrossFit Level 3 trainer (CCFT), CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Kids, Precision Nutrition L1 Certified Coach, CrossFit Online Judge, Hyrox Trainer

BIO

How long have you been doing CrossFit?

I’ve been CrossFitting for11 years now.  I started when I was 44. I used to go to the gym for a couple of PT’s a week and run 10km twice a week.  I thought I was fit and that CrossFit would be easy.  Boy was I wrong! But – it was the challenge I loved and I’ve never looked back.

How long have you been coaching?

I’ve been coaching for approximately 10 years.  I got my level 1 credential because I wanted to coach CrossFit kids and that was a pre-requisite for the CrossFit Kids Course.  I coached CrossFit kids for about 2 years and then moved into general coaching.

Favourite movement to coach?

I enjoy coaching hand stand push ups. I love it when people realise that being upside down isn’t as scary or hard as they thought it would be.

Favourite movement to do myself?

I love a bar muscle up! I’m not great at them and they are constantly a work in progress for me, but that feeling of being on top of the rig is like no other!

What do you love most about CrossFit?

I love the changes I see in girls and women in this sport.  Its not just the obvious physical changes but the mindset and confidence grow when they realise how empowering it is to be strong.  I love seeing them blossom before my eyes from a shy person, lacking belief in themselves, to realizing that our affiliate is a safe place where they can be themselves, where its cool to celebrate success and where any body shape is capable.  They come out of their shells and decide to try new things. They realise failure is a path to success and aren’t afraid to give it a go.  They make new friends and before long they are the cheeky, confident ones in the class helping others.  I see this in men too but it is most evident in women as they are typically less confident in a gym setting.

Anything else you want to say?

I just love the CrossFit community.  We have travelled all around the world dropping in to lots of CrossFit boxes overseas.  CrossFitters are your instant best friends and I see that the community we have in our own affiliate in New Zealand is replicated everywhere.

Hyrox Trainer, CrossFit L1 trainer

BIO

How long have you been doing crossfit?

I’ve been doing Crossfit for 7 years now! I’ve taken a couple of breaks over the years to have kids with my last one born in 2024. I started Crossfit to improve my strength for rock climbing but now it’s become my go-to sport!

I started training Hyrox in 2025 to prepare myself for the Auckland Hyrox comp in 2026. 

How long have you been coaching?

I started coaching in November 2025! I’ve always loved perfecting my own technique and pushing my endurance so when an opening came up at CF HWPO I jumped at the chance to join the team.

Favourite movement to coach?

Any overhead movement. Stabilising weights overhead is difficult to coordinate and achieving an overhead movement is hugely rewarding for the athletes

Favourite movement to do yourself?

The snatch. This is also my most challenging movement. I love the feeling of throwing a weight overhead and managing to keep everything under control

What do you like most about crossfit?

I love how much it improves my self esteem. I’ve always played and competed in various sport growing up including athletics,soccer, water polo, equestrian, taekwando, and rock climbing but there’s something hugely satisfying about the superior strength, agility, and capacity that I have achieved over my years doing CrossFit

 CrossFit L2 Trainer, Online CrossFit Judge, Hyrox Trainer

BIO
How long have you been doing CrossFit for?

I started CrossFit with my husband in 2018  with a free class that was offered through ourworkplace.  I really enjoyed it so signed up to the classes.  A few months went by and life got busy with work and family so I went on a hiatus.  With my husband still going I went along to support and watch him and others compete ih the 2021CrossFit Open. It made me realise how much I missed it and thought I really needed to come back. And so I did and I haven’t looked back since.

How long have you been coaching for?

In 2022 I decided to go for my level 1 coaching certificate.  With  encouragement from the other coaches in the box I decided to go for it.  It was great to learn so much more about CrossFit, really going into depth of movements I did all the time.  I am forever listening, watching and learning with CrossFit.

Favourite movement to coach?

It would have to be the snatch. It is alays great to help athletes improve their form and technique to help them lift heavier.  I would say some people may try to avoid snatch days, but if we can help by giving cues and breaking it down, people find that its actually great fun getting that barbell overhead.  Theres always a sense of accomplishment on peoples faces when something clicks and they start getting the hang of the snatch.

Favourite movement it do myself?

People look at me like I’m weird when I say it’s a thruster! Ever since I started CrossFit I’ve always been a squat dominant athlete, so thrusters have always been my jam. Even when others tend not to enjoy them so much.  Maybe it’s the size of my thighs and short stature that help but I manage to get a rhythm going, so I can “hang on”. It’s a good day when throustersre on the board.

What do you like most about CrossFit?

Its just fun!!! You know that the hard work you put in each day will count and you will see results.  The functional movements help us with our everyday real-life activities.  CrossFit movements are always varied so you never get bored doing the same thing every day.  But what I really like most about CrossFit is the community.  The people that come to our box.  We all love to support and motivate each other. We may all have different goals but we are all here together nailing those goals with the hard work we all put in.

 CrossFit L1 Trainer, Online CrossFit Judge.

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How long have you been doing CrossFit for?

How long have you been coaching for?

Favourite movement to coach?

Favourite movement it do myself?

What do you like most about CrossFit?