March 2012

Friday 30 March

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Thursday 29 March

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][singlepic id=781 w=210 h=220 float=right]Burpee mile anyone?? Cieran has organised a Burpee Mile event at Mission Bay this Sunday morning at 10am. If you’re interested in participating, or wish to go support

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Tuesday 27 March

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Monday 26 March

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Saturday 24 March

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Friday 23 March

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][singlepic id=777 w=210 h=220 float=right]John F ran the Tarawera 100km ultra marathon last Saturday in just under 13 hours. He reported just a little soreness the next day then feeling ok on Monday.

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Thursday 22 March

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Wednesday 21 March

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][singlepic id=775 w=210 h=220 float=right] Strength: Turkish get up 3, 2, 1, 1. W.O.D. Row 750 Burpee Dumbbell push press (20/15) Box jump 21, 15, 9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL M!!

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Day Job: English teacher to former refugees and migrants. Tutor Trainer and programme coordinator.
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Day job: Sports Therapist, Programme Manager & Tutor
Fav WOD: Cindy
Least fav WOD: Nate
Fav exercise: Clean & Jerk
Least fav exercise: Handstand Push-ups
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DAY JOB: Early years teacher
FAV WOD: Filthy Fifty
LEAST FAV WOD: Kel-Sue
FAV EXERCISE: Back squats
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Burpees
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: Seeing people improve or master something during a class!

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Matt Piggin

COACH

DAY JOB: Self employed in E-commerce
FAV WOD: Grace
LEAST FAV WOD: Murph or anything with lots of running
FAV EXERCISE: Front squats for weight and O/H squats in WODs
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Running
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Te Ruki Dunn

COACH

DAY JOB: University of Auckland student
FAV WOD: Grace
LEAST FAV WOD: Fran
FAV EXERCISE: Back Squats
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Burpees/Running
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB:
CFB is a family-oriented environment, it is not only a place to learn about CrossFit whilst having fun, but a safe environment to better all aspects of your health. There’s some good banter too lol.

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Anne Teixeira

COACH

DAY JOB: Tattooist
FAV WOD: Filthy Fifty
LEAST FAV WOD: Murph
FAV EXERCISE: Handstand and pull-up practice
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Overhead squats
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Sonya Bartlett

COACH

DAY JOB: Compliance
FAV WOD: Long WODs with lots of time
LEAST FAV WOD: Fran
FAV EXERCISE: Double-unders + Handstands
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Thrusters
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: I love helping and encouraging people to enjoy and make the most of that hour in their day that they’ve put aside for the gym

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CrossFit Weightlifting course

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CrossFit Gymnastics course

Celina Freymark

COACH

DAY JOB: Finance Business Partner at Southern Cross
FAV WOD: Filthy Fifty
LEAST FAV WOD: Nancy
FAV EXERCISE: Squat Clean and all the gymnastics even though I am not a natural talent.
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Overhead Squat
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: Get people moving and see their progress and have a
positive impact on their lives

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coach

DAY JOB: Solid Strength Equipment + CrossFit Birkenhead
FAV WOD: Handstand practice
LEAST FAV WOD: Any workout with Thrusters or Wall-balls
FAV EXERCISE: Overhead squats
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Thrusters or wall-balls
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: Seeing people get excited about improving and the
community that comes with the gym!

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Studio Pilates Anatomy Course
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DAY JOB: Solid Strength Equipment owner/director + CrossFit Birkenhead owner/director
FAV WOD: Filthy Fifty
LEAST FAV WOD: nil
FAV EXERCISE: Double-unders
LEAST FAV EXERCISE: Back squats
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: Inspiring people to improve their health and fitness

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