September 2012

Monday 1 October

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Saturday 29 September

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Friday 28 September

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Thursday 27 September

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Wednesday 26 September

[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=916 w=210 h=220 float=right]Don’t be discouraged if you can’t do some of the exercises in today’s WoD. As usual there are a few scaling options for each exercise. W.O.D. ‘Nate’ 2

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Tuesday 25 September

[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=915 w=210 h=220 float=right]Matt Piggin getting good depth for front squats yesterday. Lots of heavy jerks programmed today, there should be a good number of new PB’s achieved. Strength: Jerk 6

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Monday 24 September

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Saturday 22 September

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Friday 21 September

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Thursday 20 September

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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
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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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AMY WARD

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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
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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Grace Hague

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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
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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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
& Conditioning coach

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