Manabu has been interested and involved in sports since he was a child. When he was an elementary school student, he was on the baseball and soccer teams. After starting judo in Junior high school, he progressed to the rank of having a second degree black belt. In high school, he began snowboarding and skateboarding, and even reached the level of having a sponsor for his skateboarding. He still continues these hobbies, as he goes snowboarding every year in the winter. In 2017, Manabu was introduced to CrossFit and found that he loves it, so in 2019, he became a coach.
Name: Manabu Akegami
Age: 30s
Occupation: Self-employed
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
2 years and 3 months
Where did you find this? What made you decide to start it?
Before I entered the Spartan race, I was searching the internet and found out about Spartan training classes.
What do you enjoy most about doing CrossFit?
When you hit a PR. When you can do something you couldn’t do before. When you finish a tough workout.
Is there anyone you admire or aspire to be like? And why?
Mat Fraser. He’s not the most physically gifted guy, but he’s been incredibly strong for years.
What is your favorite CrossFit workout?
Lifting. Cindy, Murph
What advice would you give to someone looking to get started?
CrossFit is a great training program that you can continue to do while having fun and not getting bored. Let’s work hard together towards our goals!
Are there any recommended spots in Tokyo?
Heart & Beauty lol
