Dave Driskell

Well hello there (said with a wink and a smile).

You may have seen him or heard of him, want to be with him or near him, we are talking about none other the highly admirable, local cross-fit dynamo, co-owner of Wanderlust Cross-fit Gym in Canggu, Dave Driskell. With a chiseled body, sculpted beard and enough tattoos to make the Hell’s Angels envious, Dave has reached the fabled height of insta-celebrity. The last time we checked his following rank up in the 76k’s and he had made the list of ‘The Most Eligible Men in Cross Fit’ – get in line ladies!

We wanted to know what made him tick, what was the essence underneath that veneer.  So we invited him for lunch and asked him a few questions. With out a doubt, we were equally impressed as inspired.

Why Bali?

I like its sense of peace and calm. There is little anxiety here.

(I left my comfort zone and traveled the world for six months. I wanted to put myself in a position where I wasn’t distracted by all the commercialism that surrounds use today. It’s so important to travel)

 

Why Canggu?

It’s just that much more removed. Plus there was decent CrossFit here.

 

What’s all this craz about Cross Fit?

It’s an effort to build better humans.

Cross Fit pushes you to your limit and holds you accountable for your effort. If you cheat, you’re just cheating yourself, no one else.

It’s also based upon a group effort, though exercises are solo, the energy of the group becomes the motivator; a strong sense of community grows around that.

Isn’t that what we are all seeking?

 

Tell us about Canggu Wanderlust Cross Fit?

Come a try it out for yourself.

( a writter’s note: I can attest to that.  Being a died hard yogi and water lover who hasn’t been in a gym for years, I was invited to take a class. I’m sold!  However, I think this has a lot to do with the particular philosophy Dave and his team bring to each class or session; it’s about you and you challenging yourself do the best you can do for you.)

 

How has cross fit changed your life?

It’s made me a better person.

 

How’d feel about being called one of cross fits most eligible bachelors?

Where are all the women. 😉

 

Guilty pleasure?

Bourbon, Markers Mark.

 

Favorite food?

Smashed avocado on gluten free toast with bacon(!) Bulletproof coffee.

 

Pure bliss?

Friends

 

What can’t you leave home without?

My conscious

 

 What would like to be reincarnated as?

A better me

 

Any regrets?

No

 

One word to describe yourself?

Happy

 

How friends describe you?

Haha, ask them!

 

Any advice to the readers?

Exercise. Travel!  Find the things that makes you happy and do it!

 

Words to live by?

Be epic! Get strong!