Denisa Cimerdean

I discovered CrossFit in 2015 and since then it has become a part of my daily routine, quickly turning into a hobby and then a passion.

I was involved in sports and taught to maintain a consistent schedule and routine since the age of 8. I have been doing Dance Sport for about 10 years which has helped me develop my discipline, teamwork, coordination, strength, agility and many other aspects that have proven to be very useful in CrossFit and in life.

Olympic lifts are hands down my favorite part of CrossFit. There are other moves that I like to do, like gymnastics moves. While I’m practicing clean & jerk or snatch, I feel like the whole world just shuts down and it’s just me, my mind and the olympic bar… You have to align so many details: technique, agility, physical and mental strength – all in a few seconds, and that’s what makes it beautiful.

A few months ago I accepted the challenge to be part of the Smart Move Team as a coach and I am happy to have the opportunity to teach and influence people to come to love this sport as I did.

Besides CrossFit and Weightlifting, I enjoy relaxing with a good book, a great hike, dancing, listening to music, traveling and discovering what the world has to offer…

I work full time as a mechanical engineer. I am the Team Leader of the Occupant Safety department, where we study and optimize the behavior of a vehicle structure in the event of a collision, providing optimal safety for vehicle occupants. Being at the office all day made me look for an activity that would counteract the problems that could develop over time, having a sedentary work day. I tried different activities, and through a friend’s recommendation, I found CrossFit and hope to be able to practice it for many years to come.