09/09/2026
👋 MEET THE COACH: ABBIE
4 years ago, Abbie walked into a CrossFit gym as a weightlifter, watching the evening classes thinking, “That looks like so much fun…”
Fast forward to today and she’s not only a CrossFit athlete, but one of the coaches helping others discover what they’re capable of. 💪
🏋️♀️ Level 1 CrossFit Coach
🎓 Level 2 Gym Instructor
📚 Currently completing her Level 3 PT qualification
🔥 Favourite movements: Lunges & HSPU
🤢 Least favourite: Assault Bike (understandable)
But what really stands out about Abbie isn’t her qualifications or her ability to do 7 muscle-ups in a workout…
It’s why she coaches.
Having originally worked as a teacher, Abbie loves the similarities between teaching and coaching — helping people learn, progress and achieve things they once thought weren’t possible.
And perhaps most importantly, she knows what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong in a gym.
That’s something she wants to change for other people.
Because CrossFit isn’t just about getting fitter.
It’s about finding your people, building confidence, doing things you never thought you could do and leaving the gym feeling better than when you walked in.
And that’s exactly what we want South Downs CrossFit to be. ❤️
Go give Abbie a follow, say hello next time you’re in and find out why she has a serious dislike for the Assault Bike 😂
Welcome to the team, Abbie. 🤝