Profile: Barbie

What was your first CrossFit experience?

At our first PCS location in Great Falls Montana in 2011! We wanted to try something different and had friends coaching at the box (406 CrossFit). It was great and had led to lots of years of growing and trying new things!

What workouts/sports do you do outside of the box?

Hiking, Running, biking and swimming!

What made you want to become a coach? 

Through my own journey in CrossFit and triathlons, I fell in love with the process of getting better, learning new skills, pushing limits, and showing up every day. The impact great coaches had on me inspired me to become a coach and help others experience the same growth.

What is the best part about being a coach? 

Watching people realize they’re capable of more than they thought. Seeing that moment when something clicks, whether it’s a lift, a skill, or the confidence to try, is super rewarding. Being part of a community that shows up, supports each other, and celebrates those wins together is what makes coaching so special.

If you had to do one exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Cleans. Love them! I love the combination of speed, power, and technique

What exercise could you do without?

Assault bike calories. Especially when the workout starts with them.

Working out with or without a shirt? 

With, I like to coordinate my colors.

What music do you play the most?

Latin Music, Bad Bunny on repeat.