CrossFit Kinetics was born out of the need for a CrossFit dedicated affiliate in the Halifax area. Most of us met around the CrossFit Games Canada East Regional Qualifiers in May 2009. We found we were all doing CrossFit on our own and looking for a proper affiliate to call home. It was then that we decided to take the initiative to open our own affiliate.
CrossFit Kinetics has a sparse amount of conventional gym equipment. Instead we have lifting platforms, pullup bars, Olympic bars and bumper plates, kettlebells, and medicine balls.
This equipment is then used in pre-programmed classes using the functional movements and multiple metabolic pathways. These movements include deadlifts, clean and jerk, various shoulder presses and squats. We couple these movements with calisthenics such as push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups. We also use metabolic conditioning such as running, rowing, and jump rope. Most people follow a 3 days on, 1 day off workout scheme.
Each class consists of three parts;
- warm up (5-10 minutes)
- skill or strength component (15-20 minutes)
- a high intensity workout that varies between 5-20 minutes
Each class is run by a CrossFit Level 1 instructor.
CrossFit Kinetics was founded by...
Andrew Thomas
M.Sc. Physiotherapy
B.Sc. Kinesiology
Registered Massage Therapist
CrossFit Level 1
Individual Conditioning Level 2 YMCA
Basic Theory YMCA
Canada East Regional Qualifiers 2009 - 27th overall
Favourite Lift: Deadlift or Muscle Up
Least Favourite Lift: Back Squat
Favourite WOD: "Ryan"/"DT"
Least Favourite WOD: "Fran"
Contact Andrew at andrew@crossfitkinetics.com
Jim Hardy
B.Sc. Human Kinetics
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
Favourite Lift: Turkish Get-Up or Overhead Squat
Least Favourite Lift: Shoulder Press
Favourite WOD: "Christine"
Least Favourite WOD: "Fran"
Contact Jim at jim@crossfitkinetics.com
Brandon Swartz
CrossFit Level 1
Can-Fit Pro Personal Trainer Specialist
Individual Conditioning Level 2 YMCA
Favourite Lift: Squat Snatch
Least Favourite Lift: Deadlift
Favourite WOD: "Murph" or "Grace"
Least Favourite WOD: "Dianne"
Contact Brandon at brandon@crossfitkinetics.com
Ryan Kells
CrossFit Level 1
Canada East Regional Qualifiers 2009 - 13th overall
Favourite Lift: Clean
Least Favourite Lift: Squat Snatch
Favourite WOD: "Joshua" or "The Chief"
Least Favourite WOD: "Joshie"
Contact Ryan at ryan@crossfitkinetics.com
We couldn't have done it without the help of....
Sarah Campbell
CrossFit Level 1
Personal Fitness Trainer (NSFA)
Individual Conditioning Level 2 YMCA
Group Fitness YMCA
Basic Theory YMCA
Canada East Regional Qualifers 2009 - 9th overall
Favourite Lift: Power Clean
Least Favourite Lift: Snatch
Favourite WOD: "DT"
Least Favourite WOD: "Eva"
Contact Sarah at sarah@crossfitkinetics.com
Patricia Conrad
CrossFit Level 1
Group Fitness YMCA
Basic Theory YMCA
Favourite Lift: Power Clean
Least Favourite Lift: Thruster
Favourite WOD: "The Chief" or "Randy"
Least Favourite WOD: "Eva"
Contact Patricia at patricia@crossfitkinetics.com
Tanya MacKenzie
B. Sc. Human Nutrition
B. Sc. Human Kinetics
CrossFit Level 1
Crossfit Olympic Lifting
Favourite Lift: clean
Least Favourite Lift: Shoulder Press
Favourite WOD: "Grace" or "Tanya"
Least Favourite WOD: "Eva"
Contact Tanya at tanya@crossfitkinetics.com