3.10.13 Sunday

Open Gym 1pm-3pm

Redoing Games WOD 13.1
1st Heat 1:30pm
2nd Heat 2pm

Please arrive 30 minutes before heat and be prepared to judge and cheer others on:)

CrossFit Fishers Athlete of the Month

How did you find out about CrossFit/CrossFit Fishers?

I was looking for a new workout regimen and I have a friend who owns a CrossFit box in Johnson County. He told me about all of the benefits and hearing his passion for it made me want to give it a try. So I Googled “CrossFit in Fishers” and I found CrossFit Fishers, and the rest is history.

Favorite CrossFit WOD/Lift: Double unders and deadlifts.

Least Favorite CrossFit WOD/Lift: Thrusters…hands down my least favorite.

Favorite Paleo Meal: Bacon wrapped filet with broccoli and sweet potato.

Favorite Cheat Meal: Any type of pizza and Hot Box Breadsticks with cheese dip.

I have always wanted to… Be a professional athlete, but since that’s not going to happen I’ll go with vist Italy.

Outside the Gym I like to… Spend time with my family, play basketball with my 2 1/2 year old, relax in the winter and be outside in the spring and summer.

How has CrossFit impacted your life/what changes have you seen in yourself since starting?

CrossFit has allowed me to get in the best shape I’ve been in since my college days of playing basketball in relatively short time…I can only imagine what another few months will do. I have more energy after my daily 6 AM workouts, and I’m getting up earlier than I would have been in the past. CrossFit has introduced me to a new way of thinking when it comes to nutrition (Paleo and the Zone). And finally CrossFit has made me challenge myself mentally and learn how to silence that voice in my head that tells me I can’t lift a weight, or keep going late in a WOD.

Proudest accomplishment inside/outside of CrossFit:

Inside CrossFit my greatest accomplishment has been beginning to RX WODs and seeing my performance improve…a close second is getting the compliment from my wife that I’m looking the best I’ve ever looked.

3 Month Fitness Goal(s)

Compete in the CrossFit Games Open and consistently RX’ng

6 Month Fitness Goal(s)

Be able to do a muscle up and handstand pushups

Advice for Newbie’s:

Don’t get caught up trying to keep up with everyone who has been doing it for awhile. Take the time to learn from Pam and Troy to get the proper form and ease into increasing the weight you are lifting. It’s tough not to get competitive, but you may end up hurting yourself. It’ll become obvious quickly that Pam and Troy know what they are talking about, so listen to them. Oh, and be careful….it’s addicting!!!