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One of our longest serving members! A staple in the evening classes and sometimes first up Friday morning. You will most likely find her throwing some heavy weight around in the Powerlifting class followed by some extensive an extensive mobility session. A shining example of consistency pays off, we have seen her get significantly stronger over her time with us. Always quick to welcome new members and provide encouragement to those around her, she is an important part of our community here at Crossfit Amsterdam. What would be your dream workout? Oh .. that's a tough question. I would say a varied workout, not to long (that's around 20 mins) with my favourit movements, like benchpresses, rope climbs, toes to bar and sandbag carry. When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? I joined in March 2016 and never left. When I googled Crossfit Amsterdam I saw a skull and rawness and that drew my immediate attention. After a chat with Martijn, who raised his eyebrows when this skinny girl said planning to train 5 times a week, I signed up and joined the on ramp classes with Marlene and Nona. How long have you been doing CrossFit for? Just a fews months before a joined CFA. Though in 2014 saw a YouTube video on women doing crossfit, and knew instantly this was for me. What workout would you want to avoid? Actually none. Simply because I know that anything that is programmed I can do, or at least with small adjustments. And otherwise I know what I can improve. Favorite Crossfit Athlete? Daniel Brandon, because she is different and stands out. We all are unique and embracing your own strengths and talents is what she does. And we need to have people around us who except us for who we are. What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? I actually have way to much stuff, that I hardly use anymore. Last winter I finally said goodbye to my 2nd motorbike, since it was standing still for 3 years. Emotional attachment to material ... I had it since 2002 and drove it to Barcelona and Genova🙁. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? I am making more and more fashion mistakes as I get older. I care much less about how I look or what others think about it. Apart from that, living in Amsterdam you hardly can make a fasion mistake, with our diversity anything is fashion! 🙂 Favourite quote? When I am lifting heavy, words that Nona said to me in the early days usually pop-up: "Think STRONG". That always helps when I scared of the weight on my back. Funniest thing that happened to you recently? The kids from Bart and Wieke used my back tattoo as a colouring page with numerous colors of glitters. They were offering this at the annual Vrijmarkt in the Vondelpark. With 3 girls they were working so enthousiastically on my back, it was so funny! It stayed on for almost 2 weeks. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? Most definetly my handstand walks. I'd like to walk longer distances and perhaps do some obstables. Like Daniel Brandon ! ;) Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? I love music, with a vary broad interest. But my top 3 now is: Beth Hart Frenna And a good Nu Metal playlist
What a pleasure having this woman in our community. She is bubbly and bright and almost all the time comes with a huge smile on her face (and sometimes oversized luggage and her KLM Uniform on). Has improved her fitness significantly over her journey at CFA and has been mixing up her training with plenty of activities outside of the gym ( one of the key parts of crossfit). Loves a bodyweight exercise and most of us can take a leaf out of her book when it comes to consistency and dedication. Hitting workouts when having layovers in different gyms makes all of us feel a little lazy! What would be your dream workout? Something with double unders, clean and jerks, pull-ups and burpees? Something what works for compressed people ;-) When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? In 2022 How long have you been doing CrossFit for? Since 2018 What workout would you want to avoid? Anything with a lot of rowing… What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? I bought these Golden Sound Wave headphones, so while swimming you could listen to your favorite playlist or podcast. It’s a life changer ;-) and another precious thing: a Stoov. It’s an electric hot water bottle! So I don’t freeze to death at my door in the airplane! Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? I bought this super over the top head piece with a huge bird and a lot of lace, from designer Anna Dello Russo. It’s amazing, but way tooo much. There’s no occasion to wear it. (Maybe on the funeral of your old sugar daddy, or something like that…) it was a mistake to buy it, but I still have it at home (just in case...) Favourite quote? Don’t give so much of yourself to people who will not do the same for you. Funniest thing that happened to you recently? Sometimes I go straight to work, after a workout in the box. So when I arrived at the Crew Centre one of my colleagues told me the zipper of my uniform skirt was still open in the back. So all the way from the box to Schiphol… and nobody told me! If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? Maybe I could take a rest day… ;-) Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Haha my favorite music playlist is so bipolar, I love Queen - all the music from Hans Zimmer - Kadebostany - 80’s/90’s - Woodkid.
This guy is full of surprises! One of the nicest humans in the community, he is always the first to introduce himself to a new member and make them feel right at home. Don't be fooled though, this guy is an animal on the floor! Capable of moving some weight and loves a bar muscle up, there isn't much he can't do. A pleasure to coach and the community is lucky to have him! What would be your dream workout? A long chipper with barbell work and gymnastics at dawn on a soon to be warm day where I’m rested, I’ve mastered all the movements and chosen the best strategy for myself. When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? May 2023🤔 How long have you been doing CrossFit for? September 2016 🙈 What workout would you want to avoid? Anything with handstands Favorite Crossfit Athlete? Mat Fraser cause I got his book as a birthday present once 🤓 What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? My Air fryer. It changed my life. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? Rubber Rain-boots up to my knees, pyjama shorts and a winter jacket. I still wear that every time I walk my dog at night. Favourite quote? “All I know is that I know nothing.” - Socrates Because true wisdom lies in recognizing your own ignorance. Funniest thing that happened to you recently? Just now writing this my French bulldog farted bad in a full train of people and I apologised like it was me. If you could improve one thing about your Crossfit existence, what would it be? Get better at anything involving handstands so I don't feel like I’ll break my neck. Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Sublime, Natasa Theodoridou and Pablo Vittar
Getting dragged into Crossfit and then Hyrox by his girlfriend, there isn't much more to say than what a good bloke! Always with a smile and always giving it everything to even the tally against his super competitive better half. Leaves the ego at the door, has fun and makes sure he has a chat to whoever is hanging around. Absolute pleasure having him in the community. What would be your dream workout? Anything involving chips or chippers, long & engine kind of workout. When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? Almost three years ago? June 2022 at a guess. How long have you been doing CrossFit for? About 2 years, Saskia dragged me along for crossfit workouts but wouldn’t say it was proper Crossfit. What workout would you want to avoid? Anything where Saskia might beat me, so most. Gymnastics stuff. Can’t handstand to save my life. Favorite Crossfit Athlete? Khan Porter What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? Birkenstocks. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? Dyed my hair on a number of occasions. Favourite quote? The effect you have on others, is the most valuable currency there is. #Cringe Funniest thing that happened to you recently? Played padel recently & managed to smack myself in the forehead, cut stayed for a while. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? My ability. Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Kings of Leon Muse Oasis
Don't let the old bloke fool you. Super fit and super competitive, he loves a long nasty workout as much as he loves a christmas party. Brings his A Game to most workouts and loves to get around the community and making everyone feel welcome. Loves a good time but also loves to work hard and over the years it's been great to see his strength and fitness levels increase. Makes Crossfit a family affair by bringing his two boys to the Sunday CF Kids sessions. Absolute pleasure having What would be your dream workout? The 12 days of Christmas, because of the barbell work and ends with the CFA Christmas party at night! When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? 2019 How long have you been doing CrossFit for? 5 years now What workout would you want to avoid? EMOMS (sorry Dustin), so Thursdays and Sundays. Favorite Crossfit Athlete? Worldwide? I don't know. CFA wise? All the CFA trainers if they laugh about my jokes. Marnu because of his body. Michiel (Brankaert) and Emma's talent of making work outs look easy. Again Emma because she does a great job with kids Crossfit and the private training with my oldest son. All the 40 plus CFA members, let's hurt the young ones! What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? My Wahl Super Taper Clipper Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? Cowboy head at a festival. Too much conservative redneck style. Favourite quote? "That's what she said" Funniest thing that happened to you recently? Well, I made a special package with things you can only get in the Netherlands for Barrie, a former CFA member who moved to Portugal. To surprise him, I wrote "Tiago Fernandez" as the recipient. But when the package arrived, the mailman got confused, because Barrie's neighbor is actually named Tiago Fernandez. So Barrie had to convince the people at the post office that the package was really his and that he was the "Tiago Fernandez" on the label. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? Have more time to get better of the workouts I suck at or still can't do. So if there is a time fairy that would give me more time..... Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Fleetwood Mac Talking Heads Altin Gün
A very determined and hard working individual! Always pushing herself and looking to improve. It's been great to see gymnastics improve over her time here at Crossfit Amsterdam. It seems the harder the workout, the more she just puts her head down and gets through the work! What would be your dream workout? I love a long chipper workout, especially interspersed with running. Something like: TC 30 mins, for time: Run 400m 50 box jump overs Run 400m 40 heavy power cleans Run 400m 30 TTB Run 400m 20 HSPUs Run 400m 10 rope climbs When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? February 2020 How long have you been doing CrossFit for? CFA is the first Crossfit box I joined, so almost 5 years now. What workout would you want to avoid? Words cannot describe how much I hate the echo bike. If there's biking in the wod, I know I'm gonna have a bad time. Favorite Crossfit Athlete? Jamie Simmonds. I love the energy she brings to every competition and she seems very down-to-earth. . What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? A fluffy bathrobe that I received for Christmas a while back. In winter I pretty much live in it when I'm at home. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? I was a regular at heavy metal concerts in my late teens/early 20s and wore a ridiculous amount of black eye shadow. Back then I thought I'd nailed the "smoky eye" look, but when I look at old photos, I think I just looked like a racoon! Favourite quote? "If the world is full of darkness, make it your business to light fires" Funniest thing that happened to you recently? I have pet birds who like to hang out around me when I'm working from home. During a rather serious work call, one of my birds decided it would be a great time to do a zoom bomb and landed right on my keyboard mid-call. Everyone just burst out laughing at the unexpected guest. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? I love making progress and unlocking new skills in gymnastics, so it would be so cool to master a muscle up! One day... Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Queen Chevelle Johnny Clegg
If there was a WOD for one of the nicest, friendliest and funniest members this person would easily take home first place. Always, walking through the doors with a smile and a brillant attitude. He has been consistent with his training and the results speak for themselves! The best thing is that he also enjoys himself outside of the box, making sure to attend open parties and being the absolute star of the any christmas party. Work hard, play hard!! All the coaches here at CFA love his attitude and once again he is one of the first people to make sure new members feel welcome. Keep doing your thang boo! What would be your dream workout? My dream workout is definitely NO burpees or thrusters! But I’d love a workout that’s 30 minutes or longer, with deadlifts, and lately, I’ve really been enjoying bar muscle-ups (BMUs)! When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? I’ve been a member at CrossFit Amsterdam for three years now; time flies when you’re having fun! How long have you been doing CrossFit for? So, three years here and before that about half a year at CrossFit Honest in Leeuwarden. What workout would you want to avoid? I prefer to avoid burpees and thrusters—I think they’re terrible, but I’m always glad once I’ve done them! Favorite Crossfit Athlete? My favorite CrossFit athletes are my buddies from the Monday evening group! Always a good time and lots of laughs with them! Thanks for that. What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? The best thing I ever bought under 100 euros is my coffee maker! No coffee, no start to the day. Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? A Hawaiian shirt in Thailand—I thought it looked good on me, but it really didn’t. Favourite quote? Ubuntu: “I am because we are!” It stands for connection and community. And: Go big or go home! Funniest thing that happened to you recently? Not the funniest, but definitely the most special thing is that I took my first solo trip this past October through Sri Lanka, full of funny and memorable moments. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? 100 percent double-unders. Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Beyoncé, Britney, and Christina. #QUEEEEENS
What an incredible day! 💪🏽 A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Fittest of the Box 2024 competition. Your energy, dedication, and effort made this event unforgettable. Whether you were competing, cheering, or helping out behind the scenes, you were a crucial part of this amazing community moment. We witnessed incredible performances, personal bests, and an inspiring display of what it means to push limits and support each other. The camaraderie and spirit in the box were nothing short of extraordinary. 📸 Full Results Below Curious about the final rankings? Check out the pictures below for the full breakdown of results. Celebrate your achievements and those of your fellow athletes—you’ve all earned it! Here’s to a stronger, fitter, and even more united box. See you at the next event! 👏🏽 #FittestOfTheBox2024 #CommunityStrong #CrossFit
It is a common thing here at Crossfit Amsterdam, we have an abundance of fantastic, friendly and fit members. This guy is no different. Loves a barbell, loves a rowing workout, does exceptionally well in all the open workouts, he is a well rounded athlete. Very consistent and always doing a variety of classes - you might see him in an olympic lifting class, a powerlifting class or even the gymnastics classes on special occasions. Absolute pleasure to coach in class as well! What would be your dream workout? Probably an old school 21-15-9 of: A bar focused exercise: BMU / C2B / T2B A random heavy barbell cycle: Thrusters / Snatch / Clean and Jerk (60kg) When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? I joined in April 2021 during the pandemic, we were training outside only, but I started coming regularly only from May 2021 How long have you been doing CrossFit for? I started CrossFit in Summer 2016, more than 8 years ago. Feeling Old What workout would you want to avoid? Probably anything heavily focused on burpees or strict HSPU. Favourite Crossfit Athlete? Patrick Vellner What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? I think the Xenios USA weightlifting belt Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? I'll go with Gen Z here. The ankle socks, I really don't like them on me. I regret buying them Favourite quote? "Every day it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day - That's the hard part." From the "BoJack Horseman" series, the struggle of self improvement and the need for persistence. Funniest thing that happened to you recently? I guess coming back from the run, using the wrong entrance and being sent back for another 800m from Coach Clay? If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? If we mean "SkillWise" I'd improve all my upper body skills, strict HSPU above everything. If we mean something about CrossFit in general, I'd say we should reconsider the overall judging system during competitions, which falls too much into subjectivity and inexperience. Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Linkin Park, Gorillaz, Daft Punk
Once again, one of the friendliest people in the gym, but don't let that smile fool you. She has an engine that just won't quit! Loves a run, row or burpee workout - We all want to know who hurt her : ) . Always one of the first to introduce herself to new people in the box, she also takes her fitness outside a lot - running, riding and has taken a very keen interest in Hyrox. A very coachable and humble athlete it's always fun having her in the class. She has worked hard over the last few years on her strength and gymnastic and here improvement in these areas is evident every class. One of her finest qualities is her competitiveness - You only have to ask her partner Adam, she likes to win everything!! If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? Take more care of my body in the early years of training, and do more of the basics before moving to advanced stuff (Luckily, Nick always takes care of reminding me that!) What would be your dream workout? Anything endurance oriented with a light barbell! I'm thinking something involving running, skiing/rowing, wall balls, box jump overs, and a power clean. 5 RFT 600m run 40 wall balls 20 cal ski/row 10 box jump overs 5 power cleans (60kg/45kg) When did you join Crossfit Amsterdam? I joined Crossfit Amsterdam 2 summers ago (July 2022). How long have you been doing CrossFit for? I've been doing Crossfit on and off for about 5 years. My parents initially started Crossfit first and then got the on-ramping course for my sister and I as a Christmas gift. We were both hooked from the get go! I then did Crossfit on and off for a couple years before finding a box I love here 2 years ago :) What workout would you want to avoid? Anything quite skilled… heavy snatches, ring muscle ups (I wish I could do them!!), strict handstand pushups. Favorite Crossfit Athlete? I like a lot of them!! In the pro field I really like watching athletes like Mal O'Brien who seem to always give everything they've got (Crossfit, running, hyrox). I also really like Laura Horvath and Gabi Migala, I love how they push each other, each having their strengths but wanting the best for the other and trying to bring out the best in each other. I'm also truly inspired by some of the women at our box, especially those that are now having kids and continue to train throughout their pregnancies, so cool! What is the best thing you own that costs under $100? Probably my raincoat. I've had it for 10 years and unfortunately I live in a country where it seems to rain all the time! Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? Adam says it's my flared jeans?! I don't get it I think they're cool! Favourite quote? In a world where you can be anything, be yourself! Funniest thing that happened to you recently? It involves Kenyan shillings and some very simple maths. You can ask Adam for more details. If you could improve one thing about your crossfit existence, what would it be? Gymnastics and olympic weightlifting! I tend to avoid workouts with RMU or heavy snatches but I just got to show up and learn! Who are your three favourite bands/musicians of all time? Adam says I'm terrible with music, as do my best friends which is criticism I will happily own up to. I'm usually happy to listen to whatever is playing, something I can sing along to is preferred! Secretly love a little country in the mix as well (but don't tell anyone).
