Age: 48
Occupation: Operations Accounting Manager at a Multi-Employer Pension Fund (Teamsters Union Pension Fund)
How did you learn about CrossFit Warehouse? Drove past CFW on my way to drop off my son at school and saw the members working out outside. Mind you, that it was just after Covid, and I was looking for a new gym because I was well into my HIBERNATION stage.
How has CrossFit Warehouse changed your life, lifestyle, and level of fitness? CrossFit Warehouse has been one of the best decisions in my life. It has propelled my overall fitness; it motivates me to continue working out so that I can achieve higher levels of fitness.
List short/long term goals you would like to accomplish through CrossFit Warehouse: My short-term goal is simply to stay motivated and continue working out 4-5 days per week. My long-term goal is to do my first Tri (Sprint) by the time I turn 50. Need to learn how to swim first…
What do you like most about CrossFit Warehouse? There are many things (Coaches, members, location, etc.) that I like about CrossFit Warehouse but if I had to select just one, I’d have to say that it’s the motivation that I get while I’m at CrossFit Warehouse. The coaches and members are the two most important variables that CrossFit Warehouse has to offer. They daily motivate you not only to work out but to give it your 100% effort. The knowledge and know how that the coaches have is second to none.
What is your favorite CrossFit movement? I’d have say that my favorite Crossfit movement would be a tie between box jumps and power cleans.
What is your least favorite CrossFit movement? Without a doubt in my body, my least favorite Crossfit movement are overhead squats. 100%%%
What movements would make up your Favorite WOD? My favorite WOD would include some running, power cleans, rowing, box jumps and push press.
What are you currently doing to try to improve your diet? Attempting to eat a whole food diet, staying away from sugar (my favorite) and alcohol.
Favorite movie: I don’t just have one favorite movie, I have many. I’d have to include Godfather 1 & 2, Shawshank Redemption, Rudy, Major League, Bad News Bears. I’m also a sucker for romcoms.
Favorite music artist/band: I also don’t have a favorite band or artist. I can listen to anything that has an upbeat rhythm or sound.
Favorite song to work out to: Anything that is upbeat.
Achievements you’d like to highlight within your life: The only achievement worth mentioning in my life is my family. I have a great and beautiful wife (Nancy) and 3 great kids (Diego – 18, Mateo – 15 & Camila – 13). I’m a lucky and blessed guy…
List a few things we don’t know about you: I’m a picky eater, don’t like many common condiments/foods (tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, onions). I lived in Madrid Spain for a semester during my junior year in college, almost failed all the classes I was taking in Spain because I missed too many classes due to me traveling Europe.
In 10 words or less, what does CF mean to you? Fitness, Community, Accountability, Empowerment, but also sore & aching body parts.
What advice would you give to someone looking to join Crossfit for the first time? Although it may seem difficult, intimidating and complex at the beginning, CrossFit is for everyone. All the exercises can be scaled, and everyone is super encouraging and nonjudgmental. Just like anything that is worth doing, it will be challenging but doable.
