Badger Health & Fitness | CrossFit X-Force

Badger Health & Fitness | CrossFit X-Force in Northcote, Christchurch providing a broad and inclusive fitness program, nutritional information and lifestyle advice to anyone.

Having a Mother who battled with Diabetes and eventually losing her to Cancer in early 2018 has made Nathan even more dedicated to his cause of improving the health and lifestyle of anyone he is lucky enough to cross paths with.

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.

After graduating from the University of South Carolina in the summer of 2009, Taylor immediately began to pursue his career in Strength and Conditioning. Taylor moved out to the west coast to join the Strength Staff at Oregon State University as an Intern working with mainly the Football, Women's Volleyball, and Soccer teams. A year later, Taylor moved on to a Graduate Assistant Strength position on the staff at Washington State University where his responsibilities were centered around the "Olympic Sports" teams for both men and women.

In the Fall of 2011, Taylor took a trip to Seoul, South Korea . It is here where Taylor was introduced to CrossFit and began participating in "The Sport of Fitness."

Now, after more than 10 years of coaching and competing around the world, Taylor and his Family have decided to make their home in New Zealand and Badger Health and Fitness.

Taylor has developed his coaching style over nearly 10 years of experience. He has worked under some of the most respected and absolute best Strength and Conditioning experts in the U.S. as well as many renowned CrossFit Coaches from around the globe. Drawing on his knowledge and own experiences as an athlete, Taylor can create, implement and adapt programs allowing his clients and athletes to reach their fullest potential! His passion is fitness and helping those around him to attain their fitness goals and more!