Shelly M. Patel

Founder, Director of Community & Culture, Assistant Coach

Shelly remembers the first time she walked into a CrossFit class in 2013. Barbells were set up and she naively asked the coach what equipment the women would be using. Fast-forward to the present and you can find Shelly devotedly lifting a barbell several times a week. With the belief that routine is the enemy and women need resistance training for healthy bones, Shelly no longer identifies with one activity like when she solely focused on either running, spinning or circuit classes. Rather, she is a CrossFitter who is continuously challenged by the endless skills and drills programmed at AIO. While she loves rope climbs, skipping and pistol squats, she can’t stand wall balls and thrusters. Nevertheless she commits to training five days a week, pushing herself to improve in every capacity.
When Shelly first walked into AIO as a member, it was love at first sight. She quickly traded her desk job for the opportunity to be part of the seasoned Partnership team, and now cheerfully shares her passion for the box experience with everyone she can.
When asked how she balances it all, her customary reply is “AIO is a labour of love” and she’d have it no other way.

View Shelly's Education, Certifications & Experience

  • Bachelor of Law Degree, University of British Columbia
  • Bachelor or Arts, Feminist Studies, York University
  • CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Colosseum
  • Box to Business Seminar, New York
  • Deflying Fitness Handstand Workshop
  • Element Team Competitor 2014, 2015
  • Beach Wod Team Competitor 2014, 2015, 2016

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Shelly M. Patel

Founder, Director of Community & Culture, Assistant Coach

Shelly remembers the first time she walked into a CrossFit class in 2013. Barbells were set up and she naively asked the coach what equipment the women would be using. Fast-forward to the present and you can find Shelly devotedly lifting a barbell several times a week. With the belief that routine is the enemy and women need resistance training for healthy bones, Shelly no longer identifies with one activity like when she solely focused on either running, spinning or circuit classes. Rather, she is a CrossFitter who is continuously challenged by the endless skills and drills programmed at AIO. While she loves rope climbs, skipping and pistol squats, she can’t stand wall balls and thrusters. Nevertheless she commits to training five days a week, pushing herself to improve in every capacity.
When Shelly first walked into AIO as a member, it was love at first sight. She quickly traded her desk job for the opportunity to be part of the seasoned Partnership team, and now cheerfully shares her passion for the box experience with everyone she can.
When asked how she balances it all, her customary reply is “AIO is a labour of love” and she’d have it no other way.

View Shelly's Education, Certifications & Experience

  • Bachelor of Law Degree, University of British Columbia
  • Bachelor or Arts, Feminist Studies, York University
  • CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Colosseum
  • Box to Business Seminar, New York
  • Deflying Fitness Handstand Workshop
  • Element Team Competitor 2014, 2015
  • Beach Wod Team Competitor 2014, 2015, 2016

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