More than just a gym.
The CFL team
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GINA YATES
OWNER / COACH
I started CrossFit in 2011 and I have never looked back. I have had great experiences, competing at national and international CrossFit competitions and the CrossFit Regionals. We created CrossFit Leyland in 2012 with a focus on creating a community CrossFit gym with the aim to help every single member at CrossFit Leyland achieve their goals, whatever they may be!
Having a baby last year, it is important for me to show how fitness can still be a part of family life. The benefits that it bring both physically and mentally are outstanding and it is a fantastic way to become a role model for my son.
Favourite lift - Front Squat
Favourite WOD - Mary
Favourite thing about CrossFit - The amazing people I have met and that there is ALWAYS something to work on and get better at!
Interesting Fact - I am an archery and ultimate frisbee instructor!
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian (Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics)
Msc Sport & Exercise Nutrition – Distinction
Bsc Sport & Exercise Science – 1st Class Honours
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics
British Weightlifting Level 1
Pre and Post Natal Exercise Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
First Aid Qualified
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GARY STEPHENSON
OWNER / COACH
I started CrossFit 11 years ago. I was doing general fitness events, open water swimming and triathlons and wanted to try something new to add to my training. I liked the idea of a mixture of training styles from olympic lifting to gymnastics and had read a lot about CrossFit methodology.
Now I am getting older, 11 years in, I train for longevity and making sure I am the fittest I can be.
Favourite lift - Bench press
Favourite thing about CrossFit - That no workout is the same and to see people develop and grasp things and being able to be part of that journey with them.
Favourite WOD - Helen
Interesting Fact - I used to be a breakdancer!
QUALIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Gymnastics
GP Referral Level 3
Cardiac Rehab Level 4
Lower Back Pain Specialist
Pre/Post Natal Exercise
First Aid Qualified
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ELYNA KING
COACH
I started CrossFit 5 years ago when I was working in a commercial gym. I wanted to do something very different to the training I was used to and I became addicted to the variety, the challenge and learning something week by week.
For me, CrossFit is a healthy relationship with exercise, body, nutrition and mental health and to be able to relate to members is one of the best parts of coaching.
Favourite movement: Push up
Favourite lift: Bench
Favourite thing about CrossFit: Seeing people achieve things they never thought possible
Interesting fact: I can drive a lorry
QUALIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Personal Training Level 3
Sports Therapist
First Aid Qualified
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