Everyone meet Yushi! He’s been training at Heart & Beauty for the last 3 years having been introduced by a friend and hearing Nicholas Pettas was it’s owner. I loves that it allows him to learn and achieve movements as well as interact with people from all walks of life. One person he admires is Japanese Rugby Player 田中史朗 (Fumiaki Tanaka) who never backs down no matter how big his opponents are. He opts to workout with us in the mornings and finds it helps him start the day at a great pace. If you’re in the Tokyo area he recommends checking out Azabu Juban Shopping Street, Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park & Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium!
Name:
Yushi Hamamoto
Age:
34
Where are you from?
Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Occupation:
Television station employee
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
About 3 years
Where did you find this place? What made you decide to start?
I learned about CrossFit through a friend’s introduction. I chose Heart & Beauty because my youth idol, Captain Nicholas Pettas, is the owner.
What has been the most enjoyable thing about doing CrossFit?
Being able to perform movements I could not do before, such as muscle-ups.
Being able to communicate with people from many different industries.
Is there someone you admire or aim to become like? Why?
Fumiaki Tanaka of the Japan national rugby team. His courage to take on much bigger opponents despite his smaller size, his strong will to push forward toward his goals, and his fighting spirit. Even though we compete in different fields, I deeply respect his mindset.
What is your favorite CrossFit workout?
Box jumps
Do you have any advice for people who are thinking of starting?
I usually go in the morning. The workouts are tough, so while I am doing them, I can completely clear my mind. It is a great way to refresh, and it makes the whole day feel more fulfilling.
Do you have any recommended spots in Tokyo?
Azabu-Juban Shopping Street, Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park & Zojoji Temple, Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
