Nathan Yingling

Tell us a little about yourself.

I grew up in Augusta County and while I drifted from the valley for a couple years it’s great to be back home. My wife got me into CrossFit back in 2016 and it’s been a great journey ever since. During the week I’m a product manager for a medical blade manufacturer. Outside of CrossFit I enjoy spending time with my wife and our cat and dog.

What are your goals for CrossFit? Why do you do CrossFit?

To not die (prematurely). I CrossFit for physical and mental health. There’s nothing better for stress than lifting heavy after a long day.

What are your favorite movements to do in a workout? What are your least favorite?

FAVS: Anything weights…traditional power lifting, cleans, snatches, kettlebell swings, Turkish getups. Cardio wise assault bike or rowing. In the past I’ve really liked strongman style workouts; yoke, sled pull, farmers carry, tires, and stones.

NOT FAVS: Burpees.  I hate burpees as much as they hate me!

What do you think is special about CrossFit Anazao?

It’s a family atmosphere. Plus the coaches and the owners. I’ve had to work through some old injuries and the coaches have been super helpful with helping me scale through it.

Anything else you wish to add?

Scaling isn’t a bad word. CrossFit comes to where you are on your fitness journey. I’d suggest anyone thinking about it to give it a try.

A note from one of our coaches:

Nate is a mainstay athlete in our evening classes.  He walks through the door like an action star with a powerful grin on his face…I swear sometimes it happens in slow motions with explosives going off in the background!  Having battled some knee injuries in the past, he knows he has to modify some movements.  But no matter the workout, he shows up and embraces them without hesitation.  It’s easy to see the importance he place in doing everything better, from movements to his nutrition.  And the 6pm class wouldn’t be the same without him!