Kyle Hyde
Fitness Director
CrossFit L-2 Trainer
Functional Movement Specialist
ACE CPT & CGFI
kyle@krakencrossfit.com
My coaching philosophy is based on positive energy, intensity and having fun. I help our members incorporate health and fitness into their individual lives and teach them how to exercise correctly to build self-confidence in and out of the gym.
As a former recreational and competitive body builder, I always based my own training regimen on building muscle and burning fat, never truly focusing on the power of functional movement and mobility.
In 2012, I was introduced to Hard-Style Kettlebell training and CrossFit and my love of fitness was reinvigorated. I learned quickly that true fitness is not what you see in the mirror, but mentally and physically feeling your best as a result of the effort you put in every day.
Fitness Director
CrossFit L-2 Trainer
Functional Movement Specialist
ACE CPT & CGFI
kyle@krakencrossfit.com
My coaching philosophy is based on positive energy, intensity and having fun. I help our members incorporate health and fitness into their individual lives and teach them how to exercise correctly to build self-confidence in and out of the gym.
As a former recreational and competitive body builder, I always based my own training regimen on building muscle and burning fat, never truly focusing on the power of functional movement and mobility.
In 2012, I was introduced to Hard-Style Kettlebell training and CrossFit and my love of fitness was reinvigorated. I learned quickly that true fitness is not what you see in the mirror, but mentally and physically feeling your best as a result of the effort you put in every day.
Andi Love
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
M.S. – Physical Therapy
Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
“Fitness is like a relationship; you can’t cheat and expect it to work.” Hailing from Santa Cruz, Ca, Coach and Dr. Andi Love puts in the work. A local business owner and Mother of two, Andi is passionate about helping people both as a Physical Therapist and CrossFit coach. She is dedicated to her own fitness and inspires others to lead healthier, fitter lives. When not in the office or crushing workouts in the gym you’ll find Andi with family and friends hiking in the local mountains or at the Sounders game.
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
M.S. – Physical Therapy
Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
“Fitness is like a relationship; you can’t cheat and expect it to work.” Hailing from Santa Cruz, Ca, Coach and Dr. Andi Love puts in the work. A local business owner and Mother of two, Andi is passionate about helping people both as a Physical Therapist and CrossFit coach. She is dedicated to her own fitness and inspires others to lead healthier, fitter lives. When not in the office or crushing workouts in the gym you’ll find Andi with family and friends hiking in the local mountains or at the Sounders game.
- Favorite Lift - Deadlifts
- Favorite Gymnastics movement – Toes To Bar… I can finally string a few together.
- Favorite Benchmark workout – Christine…Because… Deadlifts
- Favorite cheat meal food – Pasta and bagels
- Why you love CrossFit- The friends, the inspiration, the variety of movements.
McKenna Niemer
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
“Pain is temporary, pride is forever.” A true Seattle native born and raised in Ballard, Coach McKenna found her love of fitness rowing competitively for Pocock Rowing Center for 6 years and the Naval Academy for 3. She started CrossFit in 2017 which fulfilled her competitive spirit and inspired her to become a coach and help others achieve fitness. Also a Certified Dog Trainer, when not in the gym McKenna is helping others with their pups or at the dog park with her 3 huskies.
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
“Pain is temporary, pride is forever.” A true Seattle native born and raised in Ballard, Coach McKenna found her love of fitness rowing competitively for Pocock Rowing Center for 6 years and the Naval Academy for 3. She started CrossFit in 2017 which fulfilled her competitive spirit and inspired her to become a coach and help others achieve fitness. Also a Certified Dog Trainer, when not in the gym McKenna is helping others with their pups or at the dog park with her 3 huskies.
- Favorite Lift: Overhead squat and split jerk
- Favorite Gymnastics movement: Toes To Bar
- Favorite Benchmark workout: Nancy
- Favorite cheat meal food: Mochi!
- Why you love CrossFit: The people
Ryan Chew
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
“Just showing up is a win!” A Hospitalist by day, Coach and Dr. Ryan sees firsthand the impact fitness (or lack of) has on our health and wellbeing. Introduced to CrossFit by his wife in 2003, he went from having a sedentary lifestyle to doing things in the gym he never imagined possible. By nature, Ryan loves coaching and helping others find their love of fitness. Father of two, the whole family does CrossFit and when he’s not at the hospital or coaching classes he enjoys working out with friends and family, or tending to his garden.
CrossFit L-1 Trainer
“Just showing up is a win!” A Hospitalist by day, Coach and Dr. Ryan sees firsthand the impact fitness (or lack of) has on our health and wellbeing. Introduced to CrossFit by his wife in 2003, he went from having a sedentary lifestyle to doing things in the gym he never imagined possible. By nature, Ryan loves coaching and helping others find their love of fitness. Father of two, the whole family does CrossFit and when he’s not at the hospital or coaching classes he enjoys working out with friends and family, or tending to his garden.
- Favorite Lift: Snatch
- Favorite Gymnastics movement: Ring Muscle-Up
- Favorite Benchmark workout: The Bear Complex
- Favorite cheat meal food: Banana Cream Pie
- Why you love CrossFit: I’ve met some of the most wonderful and inspiring people through CrossFit
