David is a certified CrossFit Level 1 instructor and CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting trainer. He also holds Level 2 YMCA qualifications in Exercise, Gym Intructors and Circuit Training.
He has taught circuit training both inside and outside the Police Force.
His fitness background was mainly running with half marathon times of 1.28 and full of 3.14.
He read about CrossFit in March 2008 whilst looking for new training ideas. After completing the Level 1 course David was granted the first UK Police Affilate in August 2009.
As well as regular classes David provides individual training to Police officers and staff. He says;
"CrossFit has been adopted by the Police and military in the US because it provides the most effective, efficient and realistic training program for their officers. I hope that by providing classes and training I can help officers in Leicestershire and across the country increase their fitness benefiting them both at work and home".
Marie is a level 2 YMCA gym and circuits instructor, working on the Tactical Support Group in Leicestershire Constabilary.
Since being injured through running half and full marathons Marie set out to find a new method of training which gave the same "buzz" as crossing the finish line with a PB. In 2008 Marie was introduced to Cossfit, although synical to start she soon discovered the "buzz" far suceeded that of running.
In 2010 she came a respectable 3 rd place in the UK and Ireland sectionals, but was unable to progress further due to operational reasons at work.
Marie regulary teaches alongside Dave at "Crossfit Intensity" as well as programming for officers on Leicestershire Police's Tactical Support Group. She says; I feel a real sense of pride and honour when clients say "Thank you for tonight, it was horrible, see you next week"
" Teaching and practicing Crossfit has opened my eyes to another side of training, where selfish goals are no longer a priority and a sense of pride and discipline prevail."
Martin is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit coach and a Level 2 YMCA Gym Instructor and Circuit Trainer. He has been working within the fitness side of policing since 2008.
“I started CrossFit in 2008 and immediately enjoyed the variety and intensity of the workouts. It was great to try different functional exercises that take you away from the usual heavy weight gym programmes. Seeing the difference in people’s fitness levels whilst working out within Crossfit is amazing and it’s giving them real life fitness, no matter how old they are”.