Kyra grew up in rural South Canterbury and spent most of her childhood trying to keep up with her older brother. She played soccer, netball, tennis, and excelled in athletics (sprinting and triple-jump at South Island level) during school, though ultimately ended up pursuing classical ballet and contemporary dance from the age of 6 – 21. A highlight of her dancing career was having the opportunity to dance and compete at gala shows over in Prague, as well as take classes from world renown teachers from London, Germany, and America. After retiring she spent several years without exercise in a sedentary 9-5 lifestyle, however realized that this was neither sustainable or enjoyable. She walked into the CrossFit gym in early 2018 and not only found the challenge, community, and enjoyment from the wide range of movement, but loved watching other people progress and improve their capabilities. She completed the Badger Coaching Apprenticeship in 2019 and loves helping people realize their strength and push their boundaries. Favourite CrossFit movement? Olympic lifting and wall balls.