Yuki has been practicing CrossFit for about a year, with some breaks in between. He initially started CrossFit in the US and later found CrossFit Nishi Azabu in Japan through a website. The bright and spacious facility, along with the diverse global community, convinced him to join immediately after trying a trial class. His favorite aspects of CrossFit are training with fellow members and the satisfaction of achieving new movements. He admires several individuals at the gym, including Eri Yanetani for her impressive strength and lower body training. When it comes to workouts, Yuki enjoys pull-ups the most. His advice to newcomers interested in CrossFit is to stick with it as they will witness improvements in flexibility and strength. Additionally, he highlights the opportunity to meet people from various backgrounds and professions, fostering a friendly and competitive community at CrossFit Nishi Azabu. For places to visit in Tokyo, Yuki recommends Yakitori/Kotobuki in the Hiroo shopping arcade near the CrossFit box. He praises the delicious lemon sours and suggests going with fellow members for a memorable experience.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
On and off, but about a year in total.
Where did you find us? What made you decide to start?
I started CrossFit in the US and found CrossFit Nishi Azabu on the website when I returned to Japan. When I visited for a trial, I liked the large, bright space and the global community of people from various backgrounds. I decided to join immediately!
What have you enjoyed most about doing CrossFit?
I love training with my fellow competitors and talking about CrossFit all the time. Also the moment when I could do a MOVEMENT that I couldn’t do!
Is there anyone you admire or aspire to be like? Who do you admire or aspire to be like and why?
In the inner circle… Eri Yanetani (Olympian member): The simple strength of feeling and lower body training is too much… Igors Homjakovs (Latvian CrossFitter): I admire his high spirit of exploration and his extraordinary love for Murph… Risako Hayashi (Madonna of CFNA?): Despite having almost no athletic background, her love for CrossFit, hard work and community is second to none… Osamu Nagai (CFNA’s wild man): You’d never guess from his round-rimmed glasses that he has power, skill and a singing voice…
What is your favourite CrossFit workout?
Pull-ups in general!
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about starting?
I think that if you keep doing CrossFit, you will soon find that your body will become more supple and stronger! Also, you will get to know members from different nationalities, professions and backgrounds. You will also make friends with members from different nationalities, professions and backgrounds, and through friendly competition, CrossFit Nishi Azabu will surely become a great community for you. Please come and visit us! Please come and visit us!
Do you have any recommendations for places to visit in Tokyo?
Yakitori/Kotobuki in the Hiroo shopping arcade near CrossFit Nishi Azabu is open until midnight. Lemon sours are delicious. You can’t go wrong if you go with your fellow trekkers!
