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Nick Smith

@nickvolentia

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I own CrossFit Volentia and chase my two kids around. When I have a chance I try to do some training of my own!!

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Couldn’t get a run 🏃‍♂️ in earlier today but wanted to get out so it had to be as the sun was heading to sleep 😴 Never thought it would be the case but I’m definitely loving the fitness side of things. Better get back to shifting some tin tomorrow 💪💪💪 taken in Clifton upon Dunsmore by @nickvolentia

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Artie’s graduation at Blue Windmill nursery!

He’s been going since he was 5 months old and Teddy before him 🫶

What wonderful human beings the staff there are- from supporting me to pop in at lunchtime when Artie was in baby room to breastfeed him, to nurturing and loving both of our boys so that they were ready for school.

On to the next chapter little bean 🫘 💪❤️ by @nickvolentia

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It’s Goal Review time! A little reminder for all #teamvolentia members that all memberships include 90 day Goal Reviews. Book yours using the link in the WhatsApp group or app 🎯💪 by @nickvolentia

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Pretty good start to the day. ☕️ tastes good in the early ☀️ taken in Clifton upon Dunsmore by @nickvolentia

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Gotta be thankful sometimes. Fed the boys and they’re in bed so now it’s time to enjoy a steak 🥩 on the bbq and enjoy the view. by @nickvolentia

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Happiness is bounding in long grass in the morning sunshine 🌞 taken in Clifton upon Dunsmore by @nickvolentia

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Second breakfast with a few strawberries fresh out the garden before the boys or Sidney manage to eat them. taken in Clifton upon Dunsmore by @nickvolentia

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I had a chance to catch up with @nickvolentia and @laursa35, the Owners of @crossfit.volentia and had a little chat about out workout.

With apologies for some weird cuts and sound issues... I'm not really and Instagrammer...

Thank you very much! taken in CrossFit Volentia by @nickvolentia

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4 months ago

Meet the Owners 👋

It’s been a whole year since we took over ownership of Volentia as a family, and what a year it’s been!

For those who don’t know us…

Nick is our Head Coach and keeps the operational side of the business running smoothly. He’s been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and, after spending most of his adult life playing rugby, recently has enjoyed the different challenge of HYROX events.

Laura looks after sales and marketing and proudly takes on the role of chief cheerleader for #TeamVolentia. With more than 15 years in the fitness industry she’s done every role you could think of! Training wise, she’s currently fully in her CrossFit era.

We may have different roles in the business - and a different training focus, but we share the same passion: helping people feel better through training. Stronger, fitter, more confident versions of themselves.

Over the past year, what we offer at Volentia has continued to grow and evolve to reflect exactly that.

We’re incredibly grateful to our coaching team and support staff who help us create the kind of environment we want Volentia to be. And of course, to our members - the people who keep showing up, supporting each other, putting in the work and getting results. You’re the reason #TeamVolentia is what it is ❤️

Here’s to year two 🚀

#crossfit #hyrox #gymowners #trainforlife by @nickvolentia

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Managed a decent showing on Sunday doing an outdoor Hyrox sim in 1.06. 🏃‍♂️
Really enjoyed the day out with some of the @crossfit.volentia crew and @ditch23beast as my pace setter on the runs. Trying to keep up with him was tough but I think I’m finding out that maybe I can push a bit harder on the run without completely blowing up. Maybe the new trainers were the key!!!
It’s sometimes tough to stick with training because you can’t always see the results instantly but I’ve been pretty consistent with getting my running in alongside classes at the gym and my regular lifts. Good to see my strength numbers going up despite the advancing years 👨‍🦳💪
I’m definitely enjoying the challenge of training differently and I’m keen to see what I can manage in the future. It feels good that I can still push things even though I’m getting on a bit now.
I wasn’t sure if I’d be a bit lost without 🏉 as my focus but I’ve not really missed it.
I’m definitely aching after Sunday but time to get back on with some training to see what the next challenge is gonna be. Aiming for @hyroxuk Birmingham later in the year but not sure what else? 🤔 taken in Broadstreet Rugby Club by @nickvolentia

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I’m looking for 8 adults who are interested in small group training.

🤓If you are a busy professional
🧠If you have decision making fatigue
💪And you want real change
✋Raise your hand! by @nickvolentia

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Ever feel like if you’re not lying on the floor at the end of a session… it didn’t count?

We get it. Fitness can feel like it has to be all-out, all the time. Sweaty, breathless, completely wiped. But the truth is, that approach isn’t always the one that moves you forward, especially when life outside the gym is already demanding a lot from you.

At Volentia, we’re big believers that training should work with your life, not against it.

Our latest blog is all about why it’s ok (and often better) to take your foot off the gas sometimes. Because showing up, moving well, and staying consistent will always beat going full send for a week… then burning out.

Not every session needs to be your hardest. It just needs to be done.

👉 Give it a read: https://www.crossfitvolentia.com/blog/training-doesnt-have-to-be-hard

#trainsmart #consistencyoverintensity #crossfit #hyrox by @nickvolentia

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