Dalton Ard

Coach/Owner

HometownHelena, AL, USA

Favorite Workout MoveDeadlift

Favorite ColorNavy (and Burnt Orange) 

A quote you really like“Don’t be an idiot”

Favorite FoodFilet mignon

Favorite Ice CreamChocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Any hobbiesWakesurfing

How did you get into Crossfit?

I opened the gym in August 2010. I was introduced to CrossFit in July 2008 by my boss at the time 

How would you describe your coaching style? 

I’m pretty laid back in general, so that tends to come out in my coaching style. I’ve learned so much in the last 10 years of doing CrossFit, so I try to use that knowledge to help teach people. Most of all, I’d say I try to keep things positive; you can tell people all day what they’re doing wrong, but the most effective coaches focus on what athletes are doing right and building on that.

Favorite Movies

Fight Club, Forrest Gump, Gladiator, The Big Lebowski, Shawshank Redemption

Favorite TV shows?

Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Office, Seinfeld, Arrested Development