August 2012

Friday 31 August

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Thursday 30 August

[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=893 w=210 h=220 float=right]Strength: Weighted push up 4 x 3 rep W.O.D. Run 400 15 Kettlebell swing (24/16) 10 Burpee 3 rounds HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA G AND MALCOLM!!

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Wednesday 29 August

[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=892 w=210 h=220 float=right]Que doing TGU’s with a big heavy dumbbell yesterday. Practice: Work on mobility, foam rolling and various technique for 15 minutes W.O.D. ‘Danny’ 30 Box jump 20 Push

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Tuesday 28 August

[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=891 w=210 h=220 float=right]Sonya half way up the rope on Saturday. She learnt how to climb a rope for the first time on Thursday, a quick 5 minute instruction was all

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Monday 27 August

[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=889 w=210 h=220 float=right]CrossFit Birkenhead Masters Team receiving their ‘LEGENDS’ prize (Johnny had already left, maybe for a nap?)  They entered the CrossFit HPU team competition on the weekend and their ages

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Saturday 25 August

[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=890 w=210 h=220 float=right]Go Johnny! Lots of encouragement for Johnny to finish the workout strong at the CrossFit HPU comp. Gymnastics: Ring holds Handstands L sit W.O.D. ‘Cards’ The class split

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Friday 24 August

[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=888 w=210 h=220 float=right]We have 3 teams entered in CrossFit HPU’s team comp tomorrow, even a Masters team! The comp will be on between 8am and 12.30. Come down and support

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Thursday 23 August

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Wednesday 22 August

[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=886 w=210 h=220 float=right]Carnage after the AMRAP yesterday! Strength: Deadlift 4 x 3 rep W.O.D. Row 750 60 m Overhead plate lunge (20/15) 60 Double under 6 Muscle up

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Tuesday 21 August

[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=885 w=210 h=220 float=right]It was a tough time cap on Saturday, only 4 out of about 30 finishing in time. The time caps are there to promote intensity and keep everyone

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Gabriel Bingwor

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Day Job: Exercise Consultant at AUT North and City Campuses
Fav WOD: The Chief
Least fav WOD: Death By Cardio
Fav Exercise: Power Cleans
Least Fav Exercise: Snatches
What I love about coaching at CFB: Everyone has really good energy coming into the class which makes coaching much easier. Everyone comes in looking to be better than they were the day before. The community feel to the gym is what really makes the coaching experience amazing.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, REPs Exercise Consultant qualification.

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Day Job: CrossFit Coach, Personal Trainer, Tutor at Fit Futures Academy
Fav WOD: Power cleans, overhead squats
Least fav exercise:
Thrusters!
What I love about coaching:
How technique is key to improving performance, people realizing they can achieve much more than what they thought possible.

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FISAF instructor France, CrossFit Level 1 and 2, CrossFit Weightlifting, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Kids, and CrossFit Defense

Sammy Booth

Coach

Day Job: English teacher to former refugees and migrants. Tutor Trainer and programme coordinator.
Fav WOD: Filthy 50
Least fav WOD: Fran
Fav exercise: Burpees
Least fav exercise: GHD
What do you love most about coaching at CFB?: I love the diverse community where everyone is so encouraging. The workouts are varied and challenging and giving scaling options means everyone can successfully do the workout no matter where they are on their fitness journey.

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NATHAN FORD

Coach

Day job: Recruitment Consultant
Fav WOD: Murph
Least fav WOD: Fran
Fav exercise: Hang Power Cleans
Least fav exercise: Wall balls
What do you love most about coaching at CFB?: I enjoy the community feel of the gym and love seeing the members continuing to learn and develop their fitness.

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BSc Hons Sports Coaching
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

AMY WARD

Coach

Day job: Sports Therapist, Programme Manager & Tutor
Fav WOD: Cindy
Least fav WOD: Nate
Fav exercise: Clean & Jerk
Least fav exercise: Handstand Push-ups
What do you love most about coaching at CFB?: It’s great fun and I enjoy being a part of the amazing journey our members embark on as they push their physical and mental limits to reach their fitness goals!

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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Grace Hague

COACH

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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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

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
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: Like minded people who want to get better and want to be coached

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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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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Weightlifting course

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
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COACHING AT CFB: The people. Everyone is very friendly and always willing to give and receive advice. It’s an amazing community.

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CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

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 Level 1 Trainer,
CrossFit Weightlifting course

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer,
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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 CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, CrossFit Scaling course cert, CrossFit ‘Spot the
Flaw’ course cert, CrossFit Weightlifting course

EmMA Michaels

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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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition coach

Studio Pilates Anatomy Course
Studio Pilates Mat Pilates Certification
Reform Certified Reformer Pilates Trainer

Paul Davies

Owner + Head Coach

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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CrossFit Level 1 trainer, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, CrossFit Scaling course, CrossFit Gymnastics
course, CrossFit Endurance course, POSE Running trainer, NETFIT certified personal trainer, NETFIT certified Strength
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