Anneliese Bayer
Coach
Annie: Sub 7 min
Bodyweight Benchpress
Quarterfinals Qualifier
Beat Thor in a workout once
Qualifications
CrossFit Level 1
Burgener Level 1
NETA Yoga Certified
About Coach
As a CrossFit coach and yoga teacher, I’m passionate about helping athletes feel strong, confident, and capable. Whether I’m coaching a tough workout or leading mobility-focused yoga, my goal is to support athletes in moving well, recovering better, and having fun along the way. Outside the gym, I serve as a staff member at Florida Gulf Coast University, where I support student success and community development. I’m also a current doctoral student at FGCU, studying educational leadership and diving deeper into how learning and growth happen in all spaces (including fitness!).
Turning Point
As a self-proclaimed non-athlete, joining my first CrossFit gym in 2019 unlocked a new side of myself. Creating a strong and unbreakable version of myself, both mentally and physically, came in the aftermath of my eating disorder recovery. Learning to measure my progress in terms of PRs and skills gained has been a refreshing mindset shift and one that I'm excited to measure every year in the Open! The community of CrossFit has also been central in my journey. Whether it's friendly competition in class or fellow athletes showing up when I need a little extra support, I know this space is always going to have my back.
Motivation & Passion
I coach with the purpose to help every athlete grow and find that 1% of improvement every day. I am specifically motivated to show women and young girls that strength training belongs to them too, and that lifting heavy and moving with intention can build confidence far beyond the gym.
