
CHRISTA
Previous Sport:
Gymnastics
Experience:
Involved in CrossFit since 2012
Coaching CrossFit since 2014
Coaching Gymnastics since 2007
Gymnastics Programmer for Blacklisted HQ
Certifications:
CF-L1, NCI- L1 (Nutrition)
Specialties:
• Breaking skills down into small pieces that are easier to understand, and providing drills to continue the learning process.
• Helping members learn how to do CrossFit in the healthiest way for their bodies.
• Working with competitors in their training, as well as creating a plan for the competition floor.
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About Christa
My Favorite Movements to Coach:
Not surprising, gymnastics movements are among some of my favorites to coach. I enjoy the learning process and breaking highly technical skills down into manageable chunks so that the athlete can work to perfect each piece. I enjoy weightlifting for the same reason, but for opposite reasons, I really enjoy teaching how to properly use rowers, bikes, and ski ergs and how to use them based on different workout stimulus.
My Favorite Movements:
Snatches are a favorite due to the highly technical nature of oly lifting, but I love workouts with Deadlifts and/or biking.
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Why do I Coach:
I love coaching members to do things that they didn't think were possible, and watching them gain confidence.
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Getting Started in CrossFit:
A friend in Roanoke suggested that I try a local CF gym because she knew I woud fall in love with the gymnastics side of it. I was intimidated (I had never touched a barbell in my life) and actually left before going in on day one. I went back the next day and quickly fell in love with the process, the workouts, and most of all, the community. I also loved that I coud show up for 60 minutes, be coached on exactly what to do, and leave tired from a tough workout. And while I did enjoy the gymnastics movements, weightlifting quickly became my favorite part of CrossFit.
Why do I CrossFit:
Throughout my journey I learned a lot about my body and mind. I enjoy knowing that I can do hard things, and I enjoy being strong. CrossFit has increased my quality of life, and has also helped me immensely in spotting gymnasts as a competitive team coach.
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Other Job(s):
Nutrition Coach - Restored Nutrition Coaching
Competitive Gymnastics Coach- Balance Gymnastics
Gymnastics Programmer - Blacklisted HQ