Eriko has been training with CrossFit for 2 years now after seeing coach Aya on Another sky while searching for a way to get healthier. At first she found the workouts tough but with time has grown to love the community and even considers the box a third home to enjoy with friends. She recommends heading to Sawamura Bakery and Restaurant after a good workout.
Name:
Eriko Takano
Age:
30s
Where are you from?
Saitama Prefecture
Occupation:
Office worker
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
2 years
Where did you find this place? What made you decide to start?
I wanted to aim for a healthy body with muscles, not just lose weight through dieting. I watched AYA’s episode on Another Sky and thought, “This is it!”
What has been the most enjoyable thing about doing CrossFit?
When I am able to finish tough workouts with pushes from the coaches and members. And when I am able to do things that I could not do before.
Is there someone you admire or aim to become like? Why?
All the coaches, who are my great muscle seniors.
What is your favorite CrossFit workout?
Snatch!!
Do you have any advice for people who are thinking of starting?
It looks tough, and it really is tough, but it is just as fun! At first, I was worried about whether I could keep going, but I made friends, the workouts I could do increased, and now it has become one of my pleasures. It has become my third place. Let’s do CrossFit together!
Do you have any recommended spots in Tokyo?
Sawamura after CrossFit.
