Athlete Spotlight: Sarah S.

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Did you play any sports growing up? I played sports my entire life. I played lacrosse in middle school and high school and one year in college.

What was your first workout and how did it go? How did you feel after? My first workout was an AMRAP with bodyweight and wall balls. I felt exhausted afterwards and was sore for about a week! Click here to see Sarah’s full Athlete Spolight…

Favorite CF Movements: Barbell work, running, pistols

Least Favorite Movements: Rowing, wall balls See Full Athlete Spotlight Here…

Athlete Spotlight: Keith P.

Hometown: Port Huron, MI

Age: 32

Profession: Assistant restaurant manager/server

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Did you play any sports growing up? Track/Running, weight lifting, cheerleading (yeap I consider it a sport,) dance.

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? A friend, told me about a family member doing it. I had never heard of it and decided to look into it when I moved to Naples. I couldn’t be more happy I did!

Favorite CF Movements: Rope climb/leg free, handstands/parallette handstands.

Least Favorite Movements: Thrusters, push-ups. View Full Athlete Spotlight Here…

Athlete Spotlight: Claire H.

Hometown: Naples

Age: 16

Profession: Full Time Student

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Did you play any sports growing up? I swam and went to the gym sometimes.

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? Swimming and Sailing.

What was your first workout and how did it go? How did you feel after? I don’t remember what my first workout was but I remember being extremely exhausted. Continue Reading…

Athlete Spotlight – Jessica C.

Athlete Profile
Hometown: Naples
Age: 35
Profession: Hair Stylist

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Did you play any sports growing up?
I’ve always loved being physically active! Growing up I was very limited in the sports I was allowed to play since I was born with asthma, so I played softball and danced. I love snowboarding and take a trip every year to do it out west. I also taught Zumba for 2 years from 2010-2012.

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? I was looking for a boot camp class online and came across cross fit. It looked right up my alley so I scheduled my intro.

What was your first workout and how did it go? How did you feel after? I don’t remember exactly what we did in my 1st class, but it was very challenging and I was hooked! I felt worn out and happy that I found CrossFit. Continue reading…

Athlete Spotlight – Stephanie P.

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Age:26

Profession: Still a student, working in accounting, while working toward a degree in legal studies.

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Did you play any sports growing up? I have played tennis since I was 4. I love playing any type of hockey. I took up kickboxing a few years ago.

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? Cassie & Kirk Kreifles! I signed up for bootcamp and have been in love with CrossFit since then.

What was your first workout and how did it go? How did you feel after? I came to a community WOD with Cassie. I really don’t remember the movements but I do remember gasping for air afterwards.

Favorite CF Movements: Rowing, dead lifts, prowler push, thrusters

Least Favorite Movements: push ups, pull ups, attempting double unders

Favorite Cheat Meal: crab rangoon followed by sangria & chocolate

Favorite Paleo Meal: anything with seafood

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? Continue Reading…

Thursday, September 10th, 2015:

PRACTICE

A) Hand Stand Practice – 10 Mins

B) 12 Mins (70% Steady State)

5 Press
10 Ring Rows
15 Air Squats

C) Anchored Situps 3x 20

coming Friday…

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

A) 20 Minutes:

5 DL
4 Hang Power Cleans
3 Jerks

Heaviest Set Possible – Must Go Unbroken

B) 100 Hollow Rocks – 5 Min Cap

Athlete Spotlight D.D.

Hometown: East Longmeadow, MA

Age: 65

Profession: MRI Technologist

What did you do for fitness before CrossFit? Competitive Swimming, Softball, Road Biking, Kayaking & Walking

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? My neighbor

What was your first workout and how did it go? How did you feel after? Benchmark & I felt way better than expected, a little sore.

Favorite CF Movements: Rowing & Bench Pressing

Least Favorite Movements: Pullups, I need to build up strength

Favorite Cheat Meal: Cheese or potato chips 🙁

Favorite Paleo Meal: Any green salad, avocados, nuts, fruit & meat, roasted root veggies & lots of garlic.

What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? As a child I had polio from ages 2-5 & I wore a brace on my right leg. It never stopped me from running or playing like the other children, I was extremely lucky. However, after 2 foot and ankle surgeries 9 years ago some exercises limit me on performance. I try to compensate in other ways.

What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health and fitness since starting CF (before/after)? In only 2 months I see my “waist roll” diminishing & thighs getting stronger.

What sort of unexpected changes in your life have you experienced out of taking on something like CrossFit? Meeting great new supportive people all with the same purpose. We come in all ages, shapes & sizes all here for a common goal, to stay fit!

Any advice for people just getting started or new to CrossFit? It’s the best, stick with it. Don’t give up!

What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit? I love to cook swim & read. My Bouvier des Flandres, Issy, is my best friend!

See full spotlight here!

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015:

Practice

A) 15 Min Dynamic Warmup & Mobility

B) Barbell Complex (20 Minutes)

-1 Deadlift

-1 Hang Power Clean

-1 Front Squat

-1 Split Jerk

Use the heaviest weight you can for each set

C) Med Ball Situps 5×15 (partner anchored)

coming Wednesday…

Practice

A) Strict Chin Up or Ring Curls 5×7

B) Dips 5 x 8

C) Burpee To Target: Reverse Tabata

D) Coaches Cashout: Top Secret

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CrossFit Naples

5.0

Patricia West

13:41 24 Apr 17

Masters Class is amazing! I am 67 years old and after a pretty sedentary life, started cross fit about 2 years ago. When I moved to Naples this past fall - I discovered CrossFit Naples Masters Class and love everything about this experience. Great facility, wonderful coach and enthusiastic exercise mates. Every move is explained and demonstrated for correct form and with an eye to keeping you safe while giving you a good workout! I have lost a total of 15 pounds in 6 months and feel and look healthier and more fit.

Camille Channer

22:54 14 May 17

CrossFit Naples is truly a wonderful community. I joined this box last year with next-to-zero athletic training and low confidence in my abilities, but also a desire to succeed and invest in my body and my lifestyle. The coaches (Kirk and Mario, especially) returned that investment two-fold and have guided me on my path to fitness, both physical and mental. I absolutely recommend this facility to anyone looking for a positive experience with a gym, either for the first time or as a seasoned athlete. Thanks, CFN!

Joe Pellegrino

04:27 16 May 17

I'm a longtime weightlifter with some serious functionality and flexibility issues. Coach Kirk has been working with me over the past couple of months to help rebuild what I've screwed up. Even with up to 11 other people in the class, he always takes time to coach me personally. I'm starting to unlock my strength beyond simple iron throwing. I'm becoming functional. I cant recommend it enough.

Michael Palomba

02:34 30 Jan 17

I waited just over 3 months to give this gym a review because I wanted to really make sure they deserve the rating I am giving them- and they really do. If I could give more stars I would. CrossFit Naples is top-notch and extremely caring about its people; newly welcomed, drop ins, and even long time members. The owner, Mario, is an awesome coach, a humble leader, and a born natural- he could do it with his eyes closed. He's also a new father to a beautiful little boy who you can tell he loves so much. The Coaches Kirk, Miles, and Luke are like the heart and soul of this place- they are awesome at what they do and only want you to succeed. They know so much about fitness it's like having a personal trainer by your side. Every class they go over in full detail and demonstrate what we will be doing. They constantly correct form and do some really effective stretching techniques that target the muscles we'll be working on. It's definitely not the stereotypical meat-head gym with a bunch of wild crazies swinging from bar to bar like some other gyms. It has a community feel every class, every time. Now some info about me- I'm 30 years old, a husband, and a father of 2 young boys with very little exercise experience. When I first joined CrossFit Naples, I had zero knowledge of CrossFit and what it was all about. I barely knew what to do with dumbbells or a barbell. I weighed 160 pounds and exercised maybe twice a month on my own (which involved less than a mile of running and very few push-ups and sit-ups). When I joined this gym, I decided to not do anything other than what they told me and see what sort of results I get in 3 months. So I averaged 4 to 5 days a week there with not much change in my diet except cutting out a few unnecessary carbs and consuming more healthy protein. In that time, I lost 3% body fat and have some great muscle gains. I feel like a different person and it's only been 3 months. I can't say enough good things about this place. I never thought I'd be able to get myself up every morning to exercise, but I actually look forward to it. I'm so glad I found them, and I'm looking forward to the next 3 months. I hope this helps anyone who is on the fence about which CrossFit gym in Naples to try, because this one by far, feels like home.

Michael Galbato

21:18 25 Jan 17

I joined CrossFit Naples during my long winter break from college. I already had a decent amount of fitness experience but I ended up learning a ton of new movements and workouts that I can use while back at school. The coaches are fantastic and the classes are small enough to offer individual attention. The facility is great, has plenty of equipment, and is nice and clean. I particularly enjoyed that they offered extensive open gym hours, so I could workout on what I wanted outside of classes.

Michael Lyon

08:46 26 Jun 17

Dropped in for a class while on vacation. A great and fun workout with positive coaches who provide solid feedback and encouragement throughout. The gym is clean and well-equipped, and the owners have done a great job building the community. If you live in or near Naples, or are looking for a box to drop in while around, this is your place. Thanks for a great day!

Gibson Bastar

12:19 25 Jul 17

The program is structured in a way that maintains 4 fundamental areas of fitness, focusing on one per week, but always has new workouts and conditioning sets. I look forward to every week, and love the versatility of movements and skills we focus on. The coaches are all very dedicated, and encourage all of us with positivity rather than pressure or aggression. Great gym!

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Categorized as: ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Thursday, September 10th, 2015:

PRACTICE

coming Friday…

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015:

Practice

coming Wednesday…

Practice