Selina Laporte

It still seems surreal that I am writing a bio introducing myself as a CF-L1 trainer. I'm not sure why it took me so long, but here I am living my best life as a coach.  My joy in life comes from being a wife, and a mother to two beautiful kids and three fur babies. They are the “why” behind everything I do in my life. They push me to become the best version of myself inside and outside the gym!  When I'm not in the gym, I enjoy reading, traveling, hiking, and going to the beach!

Growing up, I played basketball, was a cheerleader, and ran track. I've always enjoyed physical exercise and challenging myself mentally and physically. I stayed very active in my early 20s until I got a desk job. I no longer moved like I used to, and my poor eating habits caught up to me. I began to gain weight and was VERY unhappy with myself. This leads to depression and anxiety. I’d binge eat, hate my body, crash diet, work out really hard for a few weeks, burn out, rinse, and repeat. THEN I FOUND CROSSFIT!!!!!
In 2015, when I hit rock bottom, my friend invited me to a CrossFit class. I laughed! However, it piqued my attention. I remember saying to myself, "Why not, if I don't like I don't have to come back?" I was intimidated so I drove by for a week until I worked up the courage to walk in. That day changed my life and saved me! I fell in love with the sport and there was no turning back. Crossfit is more than just the workouts, it's the community and the family that is built within the walls of the box. My depression is nonexistent, my energy levels are peaking and my heart is full.

My motivation for coaching is to help people live their most fulfilled and healthy lives. I want longevity for myself and for those around me. I want to spread the knowledge that CrossFit is for everyone, no matter their shape, size, or age!