As an athlete regularly competing in Outrigger Canoe Paddling events both nationally and internationally both requires a great deal of strength and fitness.
Alex, Lisa and their team of coaches at CrossFit Auckland have helped me significantly in helping achieve my individual success and also enhanced every aspect of my performance as an athlete. I have been amazed at the strength and conditioning gains CrossFit training has made with the added benefit of becoming more efficient and maximising my time on and off the water; I’m undoubtedly stronger than what I was a year ago, and only spend half the time training in a gym that I did before.
The workouts are varied and dynamic. One day I may jump rope, lift weights (Olympic style) while the next day, run shuttle runs, do pull ups and or muscle ups. The end result is improved functional movement; a key factor in being able to transfer your power and strength to moving a canoe as efficiently and as fast as possible while competing.
CrossFit Auckland can help any athlete who wants to get fitter, faster and stronger which will enhance your performance and assist in achieving goals. I guarantee you will get huge benefits from this form of training.
- Bernie Murch, International Outrigger Canoe Paddler
Hi Alex and Lisa,
At the beginning of my time at Crossfit – you promised ’strength and endurance’. I think it was very successful!!
Thought that you might like to know that thanks to my time and effort, and your tutoring with ‘CrossFit for Women’- I managed the 3 day Humpridge Track before Xmas – no problems at all. I was very chuffed – long days (19 kms) and steep on the first day. Beautiful walk. I then celebrated my 60th Birthday with a climb to the top of Ruapehu Saturday 9th Jan on a stunning day – amazing at the top, the views and the colour of the crater lake.
The Humpridge was interesting in that 1 of us cycled and walked for fitness, 1 of us walked and had recently done a couple of half marathons, and I had done CrossFit (no walking or marathons); I probably managed best of the 3 of us! The strength and endurance was just what was needed.
Kind regards to you both. Sonia Joyce
I’ve achieved more than I ever imagined and in such a short time! Alex is an awesome trainer - amazing at both encouraging and challenging us to stretch ourselves :) My heart throbs as I arrive to do each WOD… the unknown exciting, or do I mean slightly scary?! I haven’t been this fit in fifteen years and it feels good! I find myself empowered to step out in other areas of my life. Thank you CrossFit Auckland!! – Carly Mulqueen, Tourism NZ
I live for CrossFit. I have never been in so much pain, so exhausted and so frustrated. Yet never have I felt so exhilarated, so inspired, so rewarded. In the 6 weeks that I’ve been doing it, I’m fitter, stronger and slimmer than I’ve been in years!! I’m a CrossFit Addict!! - Dr Rebecca Penman, BVSc MRCVS
I would just like to say that I am really enjoying the classes and definitely feel the progress in myself… I plan to become a member after this CFAK Women and will keep enjoying it alongside my beautiful husband whom has really taken to CrossFit Auckland and speaks about it religiously to family and friends!!!
Thank you to Alex and Lisa (and the CrossFit Team) there has been a great healthy change in my family.
Look forward to next workout class!!
Regards Freda Vaimoso-Forrest, CFAK Women
To me CrossFit means being the strongest, fastest, fittest most energetic you can be. After 1 month I have achieved better results than after 6 months one on one with a personal trainer.
CrossFit doesn’t discriminate against weight, age or gender it’s the best fitness environment for everyone. CrossFit makes you reach and break through fitness boundaries that you thought you could never do – when I started CrossFit I thought I knew where my breaking point was, I was wrong! It doesn’t just train your body it helps you change your mindset of how far you can push yourself – with this type of training your limits are pushed to the extreme every workout. - Sarah Halton, Full Time Mum
CrossFit pushes me beyond my physical and mental limits. The workouts are demanding. - Daniel Bruce, Rifleman NZ Army
CrossFit is my drug of choice. It is seriously addictive. After training at CrossFit Auckland for about 5 weeks, I noticed a huge change in my speed, strength, muscular endurance and body shape. Probably the biggest change I noticed was the change in my attitude. With having a 24/7 smile on my face and truckloads of energy, I can safely say CrossFit has changed my life for the better in more ways than one. I recommend CrossFit to anyone that has ever dreamed of being more than ordinary. If your dreams don’t scare the crap out of you, then they are just not high enough. - Mikey Leonard, Aircraft Technician – Royal New Zealand Air Force
Since leaving the NZ Army and shifting to Auckland to become a Fire Fighter, I found that i needed to find something as mentally and physically challenging as the NZ Army and my job as a Fire fighter, CrossFit has well and truly meet all of this and more, with helping maintain my fitness level for everyday task that I may encounter. - Josh Nicholls, Fire Fighter
I have been having an amazing time at CrossFit Auckland. I had my reservations about doing the 12 week Women’s programme due to training for the Auckland Marathon. However this is the perfect cross training for me. I thought I was moderately fit and strong but Alex has well and truly put me in my place (he has put the fear of Fran in me!). Thank you for this wonderful journey that will not finish at the end of the 12 weeks. I’m here for good!
Again, thanks guys! - Debbie Downing, Judo Coach, Small Business Owner and Mum
I am 55 and started CrossFit 5 weeks ago. I found the first week very scary but with the endless patience and boundless enthusiasm of Alex I am now doing things I wouldn’t have thought possible!! The workouts are always a challenge, never boring and knock every other gym into a cocked hat. I can’t wait to see what shape I will be in after the 12 weeks are up. Alex and Lisa, your enthusiasm is contagious and you are to be congratulated on running an excellent programme. Thank you.
I want other people like me to know that I am no super fit athlete, just an ordinary middle aged mum – CrossFit does work for everyone no matter your age or stage in life. - Diane James, Mother of 4, Recreational Tennis and Golfer
I’m not sure about my weight loss because I haven’t been taking my measurements or weighing myself but I have definitely noticed that my clothes are getting looser and my body shape is changing. I’m sure I have lost body fat because I feel a lot more toned.
Weight loss was one of my goals to begin with - I used to be quite obsessive about the scales and would get really frustrated if I didn’t see my weight going down but now I don’t care what I weigh I just want to look and feel good, improve my fitness and increase my strength.
I love CrossFit – it is the only fitness programme I have done where I have seen such great results in such a short space of time and is also enjoyable and makes you feel so good. It’s changed the whole way I look at diet and exercise and I would recommend it to anyone. - Jo Browne, CrossFit Auckland Women @ 6wks
“I’ve trained everywhere with everyone, these guys are the best hands down.” - Eva Twardokens, U.S. Olympic Skier
“CrossFit is my training program.” - B.J. Penn, UFC lightweight World Champion
“Alex Porter has been my trainer for the last two years and still the fitness sessions are fun and exciting. With his wide range of knowledge in health and fitness Alex is able to advise his clients on how to achieve their desired results.” - Anna Hutchison, Actor
“After only 8 weeks from when I started training with Alex, I reached the best condition of my life. I have more energy than I have ever experienced . I am fitter, faster, leaner and stronger than I have ever been before. I am consistently learning new tips every time I train with Alex.” - Jason Yianakis, Property Investor
“The training sessions are intense and challenging but really enjoyable!” - Kristy Weaver, Promotional Model and Management
“Alex introduced me to CrossFit training 6 months ago. In this time I have become fitter, faster and stronger than I have ever been before. This innovative training system has made working out fun and challenging but most importantly performance enhancing. CrossFit has changed my philosophy on training.” – Craig Dixon, Class AAA NZPGA Professional, Director of Instruction, Institute Of Golf
“The results were life changing and from that point I have continued with Alex as a personal trainer.” - Michael Selak, Director, Wine Network
“There is NO better fitness program for fire fighters or law enforcement.” - Mike Bender, 10 time winner of the “Toughest Cop Alive” competition
“We have had great success over the years, with ‘personal bests’ and improvements being reached consistently.” - Jordan Larsen, Professional Rugby Player
“Alex has been my friend and agent for several years, and was my strength trainer leading up to several big wins, including winning the K-1 Max. I noticed great improvements in both my power and recovery. Now I realise how important it is to have quality strength training as part of the winning formula!” - Shane ‘Choppa’ Chapman, multiple Kickboxing World Champion
I wanted to record my thanks for such a great intro to CrossFit. It was a leap of faith to sign on and after the first week I wondered what on earth I had got myself into! But I kept on turning up and you kept pushing me and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made for a long time. I had almost given up on my ability to get fit again and to lose any weight and now look at me!!
I have to say that your enthusiasm for what you do is contagious and you have that skill of pushing people just far enough. I owe you a heap of thanks.
Roll on the big boys class!! Thanks again. - Diane James, CrossFit Auckland Women
