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We are Dundee’s premier strength and conditioning facility. At FFD CrossFit, we believe that training should prepare you for any of the challenges that life could throw at you, the unknown and the unknowable. We do this by offering a broadly inclusive program, tailored to meet the needs of every individual who walks through our door. This means we can help you regardless of whether you want to play professional sport or play with your kids at the weekend!
Our Team
GRAHAM MCCANN
GRAHAM MCCANN
Hey! I’m Graham, I’m a director of the gym, but more importantly one of the trainers here at Functional Fitness Dundee.
Have a look at my experience below… if you need to know more please do contact me.
I currently run my own successful, self-employed personal training business, now encompassing contracts with Porsche performance athletes and professional racing drivers. I run consistently busy diary liaising with clients from all backgrounds, from the elite athlete to the regular housewife. Most recent notable project is working with Porsche, improving the human performance of a world rally car driver John Maccrone. A coming project working with the Nigerian athletics team later in 2013.
Qualifications
- REPS Level 3 Elite Personal Trainer Qualified
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Certificate in gym based boxing
- Certificate in circuit training
- Certificate in Sports Nutrition
- Certificate in studio cycling
- Certificate in Kettlebell Training
- Register of Exercise Professionals Registered Trainer
- Liability insurance to £5 million
JONNY CROWE
JONNY CROWE
I offer professionalism, fun and most importantly… RESULTS!
Qualifications
- B.Sc (Hons) degree in Sport Health and Exercise
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Indoor Group Cycling
- Strength and Conditioning
LIAM PULLAR
LIAM PULLAR
Coach Liam Pullar has a background as a fully qualified Parkour/Freerunning coach and brings a unique blend of knowledge and experience within this field along with full personal training and Crossfit certificates.
If you are looking to lose weight, gain weight, get fitter and healthier or are curious about how to use your body to overcome any obstacle Liam and “Live Love Jump Fitness” might be the key to achieving your health and fitness goals.
JAMES McALLISTER
JAMES McALLISTER
Hey, I’m James.
I’ve been involved in Crossfit for three years and have been working as coach/personal trainer for five years, becoming experienced in one to one training, small group training, as well as classes.
Because of my own weight loss journey, I feel I bring a particular insight and empathy to clients with weigh loss as their goal, understanding the difference a personal trainer can make to the life’s of their clients. So what ever your goal weight loss, performance or muscle building see my Facebook page or drop me a message.
DYLAN RONALDSON
DYLAN RONALDSON
Qualifications
- Crossfit L-1 Trainer
- First Aid
How did you get into CrossFit?
I came across it on YouTube, when I came to Dundee for Uni I just looked up CrossFit in Dundee.
What’s your favourite thing about CrossFit?
I love that it makes you good at everything!
Favourite Work Out and Why?
I love Murph, purely because of the brutality. There is nowhere to hide!
What goals do you have for 2018?
Get stronger
Gain my Level 2 and 3 PT.
Graduate with Criminology Degree.
Favourite and least favourite CrossFit movement?
My Favourite movement is the power clean. Least favourite, definitely pistols!
If you had to eat the same meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Turkey mince and eggs
What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
Mountain biking, weekend socialising and watching movies.
Lastly, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Turkey mince and eggs. That’s it!
Dylan coaches here at FFD. He is available for 1-2-1 Personal Training sessions and Group training sessions. Ask a member of staff for further details or email us on info@ffdcrossfit.com
SARAH KELLY
SARAH KELLY
Qualifications
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- GP/Exercise Referral
- First Aid
How did you get into CrossFit?
Stumbled upon “The Fittest on Earth” documentary on Netflix! Followed by “Froning: Fittest Man in History” then just started trying some workouts in the gym.
What’s your favourite thing about CrossFit?
Pushing yourself to become better. And the camaraderie in classes!
Favourite Work Out and Why?
Morrison – heavy wall balls, box jumps and KB swings. AND it’s a hero WOD…what’s not to love?
What goals do you have for 2018?
Become much fitter and stronger!
Level 1 Crossfit course
Cardiac Rehab certification
Favourite and least favourite CrossFit movement?
Favourite – Heavy squats! Least favourite – everything I’m bad at! I’ll go with push ups.
If you could just have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Cheese and pickle on toast!
What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
Petting all the dogs! Watching Crossfit YouTube vlogs. Eating out.
Lastly, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
My dog Skye. Rhubarb gin. Coconut oil – good for the hair, skin and cooking 👍🏼
DAVID LOW
DAVID LOW
Qualifications
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Exercise Referral Instructor
- Pre/Post Natal Programming
- (Level 1 Crossfit Trainer – coming soon!)
How did you get into CrossFit?
I watched fittest on earth, tried a few workouts and it snowballed from there
What’s your favourite thing about CrossFit?
I love how you manage to do things you never thought were physically possible but at the same time, you’re constantly finding things to work on and get better at.
Favourite Work Out and Why?
17.1 open workout, purely because it’s absolutely brutal and it was the first RX workout I did.
What goals do you have for 2018?
The aim is to pass my level 1 CrossFit coaching certification and possibly get that first muscle up under my belt
Favourite and least favourite CrossFit movement?
Favourite would be deadlifting and I hate thrusters with an absolute passion
If you could just have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Stuffed crust Pepperoni Pizza
What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
I do the odd triathlon and don’t mind wasting an hour or two on the Xbox
Lastly, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
A bottomless tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, pair of running trainers and and access to Spotify!
ADAM SUTHERLAND
ADAM SUTHERLAND
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (hons) degree in Physical Activity and Health
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor
- Fully Qualified Nutritionist (Pending)
How did you get into CrossFit?
Watching fittest on earth and trying out some WODs for fun.
What’s your favourite thing about CrossFit?
The ability to try such varied aspects of fitness all within one workout.
Oh, and the pain cave!!
Favourite Work Out and Why?
DT. One of the first CrossFit workouts I ever tried and loved it.
What goals do you have for 2018?
Complete CrossFit L1
Deliver effective nutritional seminars
Too many skills to work on, the list is healthy: Handstand press ups to name one!
Favourite and least favourite CrossFit movement?
Favourite: Power Clean
Least favourite: Toes to bar and/or pullups
If you could just have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Ribeye steak, practically still mooing (Blue-Rare) 🙂
What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
Spending time with my family (Kallie and Vader) and friends.
Training/competing in multiple distance triathlons.
Eating food and relaxing.
Lastly, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
A turtle shaped lilo – Some shades – Access to music
KALLIE MACKAY
KALLIE MACKAY
Qualifications
- BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Advanced Nutrition Advisor
How did you get into CrossFit?
I watched the 2015 Games on Netflix and it all started from there.
What’s your favourite thing about CrossFit?
100% the workouts, they’re so challenging. The people are great too, CrossFit is a massive community and I love how much everyone pushes each other.
Favourite Work Out and Why?
I haven’t done it yet but definitely keen to try Carse!
What goals do you have for 2018?
I have so many skill based ones, for e.g. rope climbs.
Complete my Level 1 in Crossfit
Complete my Pre and Post Natal
Favourite and least favourite CrossFit movement?
Favourite – Cleans or deadlifts.
Least favourite – Running! Unless it’s under 200m 😉
If you could just have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Pizza
What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
Spending time with family and friends, reading and walking my doggy Vader.
Lastly, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Vader, a surfboard and sun cream.
Testimonials
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Latest wod's
25th September 2018
Front Squat (5×3) 2 second pause 71% **** Dont exceed the Percentages**** Mary 20-Minute AMRAP of: 5 Handstand Push-ups 10 Pistols (5-L / 5-R) 15 Pull-ups
24th September 2018
2 Clean Pulls + Power Clean (8 x 3) 2 Clean Pull + 1 Power Clean 8 working sets between 55% & 85% Last 3 sets between 80 – 85% Metcon For Time 3-6-9-12-9-6-3 Hang Squat Clean 60/40 Bar over burpee
21st September 2018
Push/Pull (4xmax ) 4x Max effort Strict Chest to Bar Pull Ups Weighted Push Ups superset 4×10 Banded ATYT 2k Row Max Effort 2k Row Note Avarage 500m Split time
20th September 2018
Metcon 18 Minute Amrap Team of 2 40 DB Power Cleans (22.5/15) 30 HSPU 200m Run Together Metcon 12 Minute Emom 1- 45s Plank 2- 40 Side Plank (L) 3- 40s Side Plank (R)
19th September 2018
Back Squat (1×5) Back Squat (1×3) Back Squat (1×3) Back Squat (1×1) Back Squat (1×1) Heaviest Single at 97% Metcon For Time 10-20-30 DB/KB Snatch (Heavy) Weighted Sit up (9/6) Cals
18th September 2018
Hang Snatch complex (8×3) 1 Hang Snatch + 2 Low Hang Snatch 8 Working sets between 55-85% last 3 sets Between 75-85% Metcon 15 minute Amrap 30 Double unders 15 Power Snatch (35/25) 30 double unders 12 Toes to bar
17th September 2018
Deadlift (3×10 ) 2 inch deficit 65% of 1RM Metcon 9 Minute Amrap 2 Thrusters (35/25) 2 Burpee Box Jumps (24/20) Add 2 Reps every Round
14th September 2018
Handstand work (5) 5 Rounds 1 Minute HS Hold 12 Shoulder taps/20 Shoulder Taps in a plank 20 Hollow Rocks CrossFit Games Open 17.1 For time: 10 snatches 15 burpee box jump-overs 20 snatches 15 burpee box jump-overs 30 snatches 15 burpee box jump-overs 40 snatches 15 burpee box jump-overs 50 snatches 15 burpee box Read more about 14th September 2018[…]
13th September 2018
Metcon For Time 100 Double Unders 2 Power Snatch 90% 80 Double Unders 4 Power Snatch 85% 60 Double Unders 6 Power Snatch 80% 40 Double Unders 8 Power Snatch 75% 20 Double Unders 10 Power Snatch 70% Metcon 2 Rounds 20 Alterning V-ups 10 Press to Handstand 40s Plank