Adrian has been a member of CrossFit Metal Therapy since 2013. He has always shown great commitment and attitude towards his training, which reflects his improvement and achievements so far.
Below is Adrian`s journey in his own words.
How long have you been crossfitting for?
Started in December 2013 after this crazy Italian (Gab)who I had known through Taekwondo started his own box!
And how did you get into it?
I never actually intended to give CrossFit a go as I thought it was a bit crazy and dangerous. I came along to see Gab to get some kettle-bell lessons and decided that I would give it a go under his careful eye. Now I've been coming for 2.5 years!
Tell us what you thought when you first started CrossFit?
I think my first thought was I will never get my double unders! The next thought was here is something that will get me fit, as well as continually challenges me - more than what I do in the gym. What I didn't realise was how that fitness would translate to everything I do.
What's your favourite movement and why? What do you like about the movement?
Favourite movement is the Clean and Jerk. I love olympic lifting and this lift in particular. There is something joyful about the combination of brute strength, and the power that comes from it. The power generated in this movement translates into so many other aspects of life - sprinting, jumping, lifting up the kids! I particularly like it when I see an EMOM C&J workout :-)
What's your least favourite movement and why? What do you dislike about the movement?
Wall balls! One of my friends (you know who you are) is constantly sending me images of wall balls with backflips and wall balls in partners with burpees, and wall ball sucks. They gas me out too much and I just hate them.
Has CrossFit changed you in anyway and if so, how?
I'm certainly fitter than I have ever been - and the fitness is overall, not just stronger, or faster.
Thinking back to when you first started CrossFit, how have you grown/developed and what have you learned about yourself?
I've learnt pain is temporary :-) I've also learnt that suffering together bonds people! Metal Therapy has a great culture - one that Gab should be proud of.
Tell us why you love CrossFit?
Constantly varied - always changing and always challenging! You can't escape what you hate doing - for example wall balls. I would never do them unless Gab put them in a workout, but when he does, I do them and try not to die.
What motivates you when you come to the box?
Firstly, my wife, who also does CrossFit motivates me - she reminds me of how much better i feel after going, and how grumpy I am to be around when I don't! Secondly, everyone is so friendly and encouraging at the box. The people are awesome and it's a great feeling to see the first person to the last!
If you could choose five words to describe yourself what would they be?
'He looks like Brad Pitt' (You said I could choose!)
Tell us something we don't know about you?
I first moved out of home when I was 7 years old and lived with friends about 350km from my parents
What's been your proudest moment in your CrossFit journey thus far?
I've been working on my mobility and snatch for 2 years. Finally I can get under the bar and the other day i got my first legitimate 65kg snatch :-)
What's your next goal?
100kg clean and jerk - only a small 5kg away :-)
If you could give one piece of advice to someone beginning their CrossFit journey, what would it be?
Recovery is important, consistency is important, mobility is important, and only compare your journey to you.
If you could design a WOD, what would it look like?
Easy - power clean ladder - starting with 20 reps @50kg - 10@60kg - 5@70Kg - 2@80Kg - 1@ 90Kg