Introducing the Tribe London - CrossFit Hammersmith team
About Tribe London - CrossFit Hammersmith
PJ
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since: 2009
Coaching since: 2010
Qualifications: CrossFit Level 2, BSc (hons) Sport & Exercise Science
The Fun Stuff Loves: I’ve got 3 kids, it’s just survival! In all seriousness, I set up CrossFit Hammersmith in 2014. Had one little arch, a full time sales job and a new wife. It was fun but intense. We opened a second arch up not long after, and then CrossFit Shepherd’s Bush in 2017. If you want the long version, there’s a great blog here).
I have 3 kids who I love, two gyms which I love and a budding online business trying to help Dads be the best they can be.
Claudia
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since: 2019
Coaching since: 2020
Qualifications: CrossFit level 1, CrossFit Nutrition
The Fun Stuff Loves: give me all the dogs and tattoos and I will be the happiest person on the planet
Interesting facts: one for the CrossFit veterans! When I started coaching, I was working as a designer and had the pleasure to take part in a photoshoot that had Sara Sigmusdóttir as protagonist.
Fofis
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since: 2016
Coaching since: 2018
Qualifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. CrossFit Gymnastics. British Weightlifting Level 1.
The Fun Stuff Loves: Food, books, movies/shows, more food, travel and eventually to lock myself out of the house. Hates: Waiting in queues. Interesting facts: Played for the Basketball and Handball team of my school until I stop growing. Every summer in Brazil I thought it would be my last (possibly the palest person you have ever seen). I’ve tried many different sports and found out CrossFit is suitable for short people, also if you are addicted to adrenaline like me.
Adriana
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since: 2016
Coaching since: 2020
Qualifications: Specialist in fitness nutrition (International Sports Science Association) Sports nutrition certificate – Francis Holway CrossFit Level 1
The Fun Stuff Loves:Loves: cats, beach, coaching, learning about random facts and doing clean and jerk
Interesting fact:
Was a competitive ballerina for 12 years. Almost gave up on CrossFit because of a condition doctors discovered in my hand, but then discover the true meaning of CrossFit. Moved to London in the “worst” timing possible, in the middle of lockdown, with one adventure partner and two suitcases. Loved it so far.
Kees
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since: 2015
Coaching since: 2016
Qualifications: CrossFit Level 1&2, CrossFit kids, Working Against Gravity Nutrition coach
The Fun Stuff Loves: Traveling, good food and beers, country music, any and all outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, climbing etc.
Interesting facts: Last year I ran my first ultra marathon of 110km around the Isle of Wight. I travelled to my 30th country last year. I didn’t do a handstand until I started CrossFit in 2015.
Claudio
The Boring Stuff
CrossFitting since 2022
Coaching since 2024
Qualifications: CrossFit Level 1 Pt Level 3 nutritional advisor
The Fun Stuff Loves: Cook, eat and drink with family and friends, the Mediterranean Sea: movies, series, books, video games…any kind of entertainment!
Interesting facts: I have tried many sports during my lifetime, but I’ve never been consistent in any of them until I tried CrossFit. I’ve started CrossFit thanks to my younger sister, who is a big inspiration for me! And finally, we have something in common apart from the bloodline and surname.