The Team
Floyd “Bossman” Simmons
Started CrossFit: Feb 2013
Favourite movement: Wall balls
Least favourite movement: Walking lunge
Favourite workout: Karen (150 wall ball throws)
Why I started CrossFit: I’ve always been into fitness and training. When I left the military, where I was an Army PTI, I eventually became a civilian PT. But like many, I became bored with the usual “sets and reps” style training, and started paying more attention to functional fitness. I found CrossFit and was hooked immediately.
Mel “Melinda” Bailey Ryall
Started CrossFit: Apr 2021
Favourite movement: Toes to bar
Least favourite movement: Running
Favourite workout: Grace (30 Clean & Jerk @40kg)
Why I started CrossFit: I started because my wife (Charlie) encouraged me. As soon as I started, I realised I loved the community the gym has. I got hooked when I very quickly started seeing my strength and fitness improve.
Charlie “Charles” Bailey Ryall
Started Crossfit: May 2015
Favourite movement: Handstand push ups
Least favourite movement: Burpee box jumps
Favourite workout: Diane (21-15-9 Deadlift, Handstand push ups)
Why i started CrossFit: Initially as a way to get fitter for rugby, but i got drawn into the community, the coaches and the ability to just turn up and get a good workout no matter what the day. It also scratches my competitive itch and gives me something to work toward.