Marc Edwards
Marc has been CrossFitting for about 2 years and has advanced so quickly due to his dedication and motivation to improve as an all-round athlete. Marc has competed at many “Open Day” CrossFit events and has a goal of one day competing at the CrossFit Games.
Marc’s sporting background has included cricket, running, cycling and rock climbing. Marc has been the Australian Champion in Bouldering and has also travelled overseas, competing in many Climbing World Cups.
“As a CrossFit trainer, my emphasis is always on good form and getting the most out of each person. I believe that good technique sets the foundation for improvement and also reduces the chance of injury. I enjoy motivating my athletes to give 100% and it’s been so rewarding seeing them improve in all areas of their fitness including losing weight, achieving better times, and mastering new skills”.
“CrossFit has given me the training methodologies and confidence to take on the ‘Unknown’. I have General Physical Preparedness for any physical task, whether it be a half marathon or a World Cup Climbing event. That’s what I love about CrossFit, it prepares you for anything and it’s all about being good at every physical domain…I’ve met some great people through CrossFit and the community aspect of it is helping the sport to spread rapidly throughout the world. It’s exciting to see a sport grow so quickly and to be a part of this fitness phenomenon”.
➢ CrossFit Level 1 Certified
➢ CrossFit Coach’s Prep Certified
➢ CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
➢ CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
➢ Level 1 ASCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning
➢ AWF Club Weightlifting / Sports Power Coach Level 1 Certified
Sam Berry
Sam 6 months post baby!!
Sam has been CrossFitting for about 2 years, has competed at many “Open Day” CrossFit events and is now at Advanced Women’s level!
Sam has always been very active and participated in many sports as a child including BMX racing, cross-country running and horse-riding.
Sam is a professional rock climber and has been climbing for over 10 years. She has been the Australian Women’s Champion for the past 9 years straight and has also placed 5th twice in the Bouldering World Cups, the highest achievement for any Australian climber, male or female so far!! Sam is also a Lululemon ambassador!
“CrossFit has changed my life. I used to think I was fit because I climbed 5 times per week and went running twice a week…but then I was introduced to CrossFit and discovered I wasn’t really fit at all!…CrossFit for me is a lifestyle choice. I want to live a long, healthy life. I want to remain functional and active into my old age. I want to eat the right foods and have increased energy and work capacity for other sports”.
“What I love about CrossFit is that it is fun and training should be. The workouts are always changing so you never get bored of the same routine, and every workout is challenging in different ways. You have to put in the hard work but the results are worth it. And working out in a motivating environment, with a great group of people makes the whole process easier…CrossFit has helped with my climbing, my training is more disciplined and I feel the strongest i’ve ever been”.
➢ CrossFit Level 1 Certified
➢ Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Biology), University of Sydney
Rehan Ahmad
“I’ve been doing Crossfit for about 2 years. Before starting Crossfit I did the fitness first thing pumping some weights, then did boxing for about 2 years and got quite repetitive I wanted something different so did a bootcamp for a year. It was when I saw the video on Youtube, the 2010 Adidas Crossfit Commercial with Chris Spealler and Heather Burgeron and I thought yeah this looks different i’ll give it a try thinking I would be fit due to my previous fitness programs but I was wrong. Once I started I quickly realised I had soo much improving to do. My journey into Crossfit began I don’t think it will end”.
My Relationship with Crossfit:
- It is the purest love hate relationship i have
- To me it is not about competing with other people but competing with myself and always improving
- Never knowing what to expect and trying new things
Likes: Pull-ups, Power Cleans, Kettlebells, Resting, Pukie the clown
Dislikes: Running, Burpees, Peter Hoang
➢ Crossfit Level 1 Certified
➢ Bachelor of Law
➢ Bachelor of Business Marketing
➢ Advanced Diploma in Marketing
➢ Diploma in Human Resource Management
Peter Hoang
Pete has been CrossFitting since November 2010.
What he loves about CrossFit – “The High Intensity, Pushing your body beyond limits, hitting PR’s, Everyday is Different, and the CrossFit Community, helping and supporting each other”.
Dislikes: Rehan Ahmad, Getting No Reps, Wall Balls and Rest days
➢ Crossfit Level 1 Certified
➢ 1st Grade Black Belt in International Shaolin Wu Chu Chuan Australia (8 years)
➢ Cert 2 Information Technology
➢ Been working in Security for 9 years
Mischa “The Peach”
Likes: Balls, Sticks and lying on stretch mats
Dislikes: Bad Reps, Butt-kickers and high-knee skipping during the warm-upst
