WELCOME TO CROSSFIT THANET
We now run kids and teens classes along with our adult classes! For more information about kids classes please contact Gemma at gemmamyerscf.kids@gmail.com
WHAT IS CROSSFIT?
CONSTANTLY VARIED...
CrossFit is running, rowing, weight lifting, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, squatting, deadlifting, cycling, jumping, sprinting, climbing, balancing, pushing, pressing, core conditioning, skipping,..... The list is ENDLESS! Basically, CrossFit could involve any functional movements and are constantly varied from day to day and are used in as many combinations as possible.
...FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENTS...
CrossFit workouts generally involve 'functional movements'. 'Functional movements' refer to movements that you would see in daily life and are the safest, most efficient ways of moving through positions. For example, a deadlift could be representative of picking your keys up off of the floor. A squat mirrors the motion of sitting down and up off the toilet everyday, and a barbell clean mirrors the motion of hoisting your suitcase into an overhead compartment. CrossFit Thanet will help you perform these movements safely and with confidence which will ultimately be carried over into your everyday life.
...PERFORMED AT HIGH INTENSITY
CrossFit workouts generally last anything from 2-25 minutes. You may be sceptical that a shorter high intensive workout is more affective than a long enduring run on a machine, but results do not lie. High intensity produces results. Come and try it to see for yourself!
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE...
CrossFit is good for everyone. You could be new to fitness and exercise and looking to start something energetic to get you fit, you could be an athlete that is looking for a fitness program to improve your performance in your sport or you may just want to drop or gain some weight. Whatever your goals CrossFit can help! CrossFit is scalable for every level of fitness, so don't worry if you are a beginner, you won't be asked to do anything that is beyond you. Every movement has a number of progressions, so you will start at whatever level you are at and gradually work through the progressions as the weeks go by. You will improve! Just remember, you do not have to be fit and strong to start CrossFit, but you do have to start CrossFit to become fit and strong.
MEET OUR COACHES
ANDREA BARNES CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Wife and husband duo, Andrea and Colin, are our two head coaches and run the box together. Both have been crossfitting for over 10 years and between them have years of experience coaching and running a CrossFit box, as well as competing at a high level. Andrea has a background in basketball representing Great Britain and England. Now, she competes in high level CrossFit competitions, such as Strength in Depth and the Arnold Fitness Games.
CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
MSc & BSc in Psychology
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
British Weightlifting Level 1 Certified
COLIN BARNES CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Colin has two passions in life, CrossFit, and playing with his car (or other peoples cars!). One could say, once a mechanic (engine builder), always a mechanic! Colin has competed at high level competitions such as Strength in Depth in our team and loves to dabble in a bit of long distance running and cycling. You will also catch him trying to make people laugh with his dad jokes (which are not funny!).
CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
British Weightlifting Level 1 Certified
GEMMA MYERS CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Gemma Myers is our head kids and teens coach. Gemma has been crossfitting with us since 2018, she is one of the most enthusiastic members within our box and has competed at high level competitions such as Strength in Depth in our team. Gemma has a background in netball competing in top division league the majority of her adult life prior to having her boys and starting CrossFit. Once a Veterinary Nurse, she now runs our kids and teen classes, so if you have any youngsters wanting to give it a try then get in touch with her at gemmamyerscf.kids@gmail.com
CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Kids and teens coach
CROSSFIT THANET
Unit 6 Goodwin Park, Continental Approach,
Westwood Industrial Estate,
Margate, Kent,
CT9 4HX
Email: andrea@crossfitthanet.co.uk