NICK ANAPOLSKY
Head Coach + Co-Owner
Certifications/ Credentials:
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Honours in Recreation and Leisure from University of Waterloo
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CF L1 and L2 (Crossfit Coach)
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USA Weightlifting Coaching Education Certificate
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Can-Fit Pro (personal training certification)
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GLPTI (goodlife’s personal training certification)
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CASI (certified snowboard instructor)
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Certified Zumba Instructor
Accomplishments:
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15th Worldwide in 2022 CrossFit Open
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6th Place in 2022 Atlas Games Team Semi-Final
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Guinness World Record Holder: Most Chest-to-Ground Burpees in 1h
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2x OUA football all-star
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1st Team All-Canadain 2013 football
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Canadian Record holder for most receptions in a single season 2013
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Invite to CFL evaluation combine in 2013 and regional combine in 2014
ABOUT ME
My background started with 22 years playing football competitively through Rep in Guelph, to Highschool, and accepting a scholarship to the University of Waterloo. After graduating, I continued my football carrier playing professionally in Sydney Australia. During my time spend in Sydney, I picked up my passion for olympic weightlifting from my coach Peter Upham who coaches at the national level. When returning to Canada, as a long time personal trainer, I fell into a position of coaching at the CrossFit Side. The transition from football to CrossFit as an athlete was a no brainer. I loved to train and thrive on competition with not only other athletes, but seeing what my own body is capable of. With that being said, I pride myself on being a Coach first, and athlete second with a “practice what I preach” mentality.
My Favorite WOD:
Fran: because it’s quick and dirty
My Least Favorite WOD:
Anything over 15 mins with running or rowing: I hate the mental game of trying to decide if I have paced properly. Although I’m working on it and it’s getting better.
If I had a hashtag that represented me, what would it be:
#workhardplayhard