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Spotlight Power Couple – The Spallones

Sal and Tati are both highly-accomplished golfers who both dove in and drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid. This fun couple has been a welcome addition to the gym over the last year.

She’s a bombshell (one of those girls who can still manage to look cute after a sweaty workout, even at 6 AM!), but

is still tough and gritty and eager to get stronger. She works hard, while also being her husband’s biggest supporter.

Me being from Vero, I grew up hearing Sal’s name and golf accolades often. When he came into the gym, he had to completely learn a new sport and be a “beginner.” As such an accomplished athlete that’s not always easy – it takes character and the ability to leave the ego at the door. And that’s exactly what he’s done. Sal really enjoys being coached and always asks for feedback, which is something all of the coaches love.

Both Sal and Tati participated in the CrossFit Games Open this year and they impressed us all with their drive

and determination. They are always down for fun and like to support CFVB events, even coming dressed in full footie pajamas for our PJ-themed WOD!

Here’s more on this awesome twosome…

Occupation:
Sal-Former Professional Tour Player. Now Director of Instruction at Bent Pine Golf Club in Vero.
Tati – Former Professional Tour Player. Now Assistant Professional at Sandridge Golf Club in Vero.

Family:
Sal – Mom (Arlene), Dad (Salvatore Senior), Sisters Tina & Tiffany.
Tati- Mom (Maria aka Dudu) ;), Dad (Bruno), Brother (Jan Frederik)

Favorite CrossFit movement or workout: Anything to do with Barbells! We love the challenge it brings and the technique behind it. Actually very technical like Golf:)

Favorite cheat meal: where do we begin… Ummm Anything involving cheese or chocolate for Tatiana the Swiss Girl. Sal loves a good BBQ…

Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking, Beach, traveling the world, spending time with family.

Little known fact about you:
Tatiana- born and raised in Gstaad-Switzerland. Mom is from Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, Dad is Swiss. Dad was a professional Alpine Downhill Ski Racer in the 80’s. Tati ski raced competitively until 16 yrs old then decided to stick with golf. Tati speaks 5 Languages (English, Swiss-German, Portuguese, French & Italian)

Sal- Number 1 ranked Junior in the country

in golf heading into College. Captain of the TCU Golf Team.Played professionally on Tour for over 13 years all around the world. (Including Nationwide Tour, PGA Tour). Qualified for the 2005 U.S Open at Pinehurst.

 

Workout of the Day
:05 (heats)
For time:
50-40-30-20-10
Double-unders
Bike – calories
Run – meters (500-400-300-200-100)
*20-minute cap

:35
Mobility-
3 sets:
1:00 Low dragon
1:00 seated forward fold

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