Machine Fest Athlete Spotlight- Aiden Poole

Canada West Regional Athlete Aiden Poole is registered to compete in Machine Fest. Aiden placed 31st in Regionals this past May. 

NAME: Aiden Poole

DIVISION: Male Individual

AFFILIATE: CrossFit Armoury

CROSSFITTING FOR: 4 1/2 years

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND: High School basketball and soccer. Gym rat after high school, mostly strength training

WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? CrossFit Armoury Co-owner Jason Roncesvalles introduced me to it. We started doing CrossFit Wods at the west end YMCA

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WOD? Anything quick, Grace, Fran, and Karen are all fun

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE MOVEMENTS?

 Favourite: I love back squats, front squats and pistols. 

Least Favourite: Overhead Squats

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT CROSSFIT? I love the fact that there's always something to improve. I also love seeing myself and others discover that we can do things we never imagined we could. I also love competing in both team and individual sports, and crossfit allows me to do both.

 
WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? I eat eggs, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, almond butter and greek yogurt. I have whole milk as part of my post workout shake.

 
FAVOURITE CHEAT FOOD / MEAL? Tokyo Express sushi and almond flour crust pizza

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WORKOUT? MULTIPLE WORKOUTS IN A DAY? I usually workout 5-6 days a week in some capacity depending on how I feel and how I sleep. I'll do 2 workouts a day maybe 3-4 times a week.

DO YOU HAVE ANY UPCOMING GOAL(S) IN RELATION TO CROSSFIT? I have some strength and stamina numbers I want to hit in lifting, handstand walking and handstand push-up numbers I'd like to achieve, and I'd like a 6 minute mile before it gets cold. I'd also like to make regionals as an individual again next year and improve my placing.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A CROSSFITTER? Any competitive crossfitter knows that you have to work your weaknesses to become a well rounded athlete and a better crossfitter, but on a day to day basis it's easy to do skills and movements you love rather than those you find more difficult. The challenge is forcing yourself to work on those weaknesses to improve your skill set overall. 

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT REGARDING THE UPCOMING MACHINE FEST COMPETITION? I'm excited that there is a large competition in my home city. It will make packing meals and getting a good night sleep each night a whole lot easier. 

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR “IDEAL” WORKOUT AT THIS COMPETITION? A short heavy squat and pull-up couplet.