Duke Burk

  • Athlete Profile
  • Nickname : -
  • Current Affiliate : DTO CrossFit
  • From : Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • Region : North Central
  • Year Started : 2011
  • Weight : 210
  • Height : 5'10"
  • Age : 31
Top Achievements
2014 - Summer Swolestice - 1st
2014 - Battle for the Hill- 1st (Individual and Team)
2014 - Granite Games - 8th
2013 - Granite Games - 5th
2013 - North Central Regional - 6th
Bio
I am 27 years old and have been doing CrossFit for almost 3 years now. I took part in all sorts of sports growing up, and wrestled at Iowa State University. I am a 7th grade Social Studies teacher and co-owner and head coach of DTO CrossFit in Omaha, NE. I get the opportunity to work with people that range from age 12 all the way up to their 60’s on a daily basis. Getting to train, coach and compete in CrossFit means a lot to me, as it gives me the opportunity to challenge myself, help others and meet some great people.

How I Train
For me, all the work put in to this sport would not be worth it if I was not having fun. I think there always needs to be a purpose for what you are doing, whether or not that comes from a set plan or just comes from throwing some exercises on the board right before you start. I have spent quite a bit of time training on my own for the past year or so, but nothing compares to some good bro sessions with a good group of people. Get some like-minded people together, throw some workouts together, and get after it. That’s how you will improve, and that’s how you will have the most fun with it.
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