David Flores

David was originally born in Bronx, New York. At the age of 13 he was enrolled in the Washington Greys Military Cadets. It was with the Cadets that he began is fitness journey. Learning the core values of respect, discipline, and hard work. David started weight training at a gym with friends after he graduated from High School. In 1989 he moved to Florida where he later married is beautiful wife, Norayda. In 2015 David’s wife introduced him to the sport of CrossFit. After his first intense WOD, he knew that there was no going back to his old ways. Today, Davids passion for CrossFit continues to grow and flourish as he actively coaches.

David is an entrepreneur and local business owner. He opened his first business in 1999. As a business owner, David is a proud supporter of the community.

Where are you originally from & and what brought you to WNC?
I’m originally from Bronx, New York.
I moved to WNC to open the first Firehouse Subs Restaurant in WNC.

What drew you to CrossFit?
The Workouts and the community

What Sports and Activities did you participate in growing up? Childhood: Young adult: & what you do now:
Growing up sports was basketball

Why did you want to become a CrossFit coach and what do you love most about it?
I wanted to help people experience health and fitness encouraging them to live a healthier quality of life.

A unique, fun hobby or talent you have outside of CrossFit?
Listen to 80s Freestyle Music

How would you describe our BRCF community?
Various ages of people coming together to reach a common goal of fitness.

Favorite music to…
Train to: Rap
Chill to: Instrumental
Relax to: Christian Music

Favorite training component: (Weightlifting/Strength, Gymnastics/Calesthenics, Metcons/Cardio, Kettlebells, Plyometrics/Sports Conditioning, Accessory/Bodybuilding, Strongman/Primal…)
Weightlifting /strength & Kettlebells

Greatest accomplishment as an athlete? Greatest challenge?
Overhead Squatting 200 lbs
Triple unders

Describe yourself in 3 words or less:
Loyal motivated disciplined