Over the last few months Brayyd has gone from strength to strength, he has been consistant and dedicated and finally all that hard work is paying off.
Well done mate!

Below is Brayyd`s journey in his own words

Tell us how you came to discover CrossFit Metal Therapy and three things you love the most about the box?I discovered CrossFit when Naomi Howe invited me to come along after the 3rd Melbourne lockdown. I came off and on from March 2021, taking it a lot more seriously in 2022. Besides the lovely coaches and facility, I enjoy the company of likeminded individuals and the supportive but competitive environment CrossFit Metal Therapy fosters.

I remember having a hard conversation with you about your health. Since then you have undergone an incredible and inspiring transformation. Can you tell us what has really prompted you to make the necessary changes and how does it feel to be 14Kg lighter?
Yeah, so I came back from a 3-month holiday at the start of 2022 where I disregarded my health for indulgence and enjoyment. My waist picked up an expensive tab and I weighed in just over 125kg upon return. I don’t think that I realised how much I had gained during the lockdowns even before the holiday, so
not fitting into any clothes was a wake-up call. I appreciate you taking an interest in my health, the helpful advice, and pointing me to people like Ben Borg to fix my eating. I’m actually weighing in at 102kgs now, so I lost 23kgs over 2022. The focus now is to get to the low 90s and start getting better at the WODs. Watch out Omar, I’m coming for you!

You train along your two brothers Rhyys and Wayyln, do you guys get competitive with each other?Physically we are all very different. A long time ago, I used to go to the gym with Wayyln and currently play baseball with Rhyys. We aren’t competitive, but we have always enjoyed to push and support each other. Now, my wife Adri has started so there are four Turners at the 6:30pm class.

We all have that one movement that makes us groan. What’s yours?
It’s hard to know, Double Unders are difficult, but I’m not sure if it’s a skill issue or due to the extra weight I’m still carrying. I am looking forward to knowing more about my areas of improvement over the coming few months.

What are your other favourites and what do you love about them?
I have started to enjoy different exercises lately, including Box Jumps, Power Cleans and Olympic lifting exercises.

If you could speak to your 10 year younger self, what would you tell him and why?
Not sure what a 16-year-old Brayyd would listen to. I’m happy with my life choices, no complaints here.

Besides CrossFit, how do you like to spend your free time?
A mix between work, spending time with friends and family, playing baseball, boardgames, and a beer here and there.

In the middle of a WOD, what animal would best represent you?
Probably a crocodile, I can take a while to warm up.

You have been asked to write a sales pitch for CrossFit. How would you pitch it?
CrossFit is designed to be accessible to everyone, from sports freaks to office workers. What’s an hour of pain for a better life.

CrossFit Inc. decided to name and design a WOD in your honour. What would the “Brayyd” WOD be?
”BRAYYD”
For Time:
900m Run
30 Hang Power Cleans (42.5/60)
30 Box Jumps Over (20”/24”)
30 Wall Balls (6/9)
600m Run
20 Hang Power Cleans (42.5/60)
20 Box Jumps Over (20”/24”)
20 Wall Balls (6/9)
300m Run
10 Hang Power Cleans (42.5/60)
10 Box Jumps Over (20”/24”)
10 Wall Balls (6/9)