Athlete of the Month

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CROSSFIT FIRST CREEK?

We both started CrossFit 4 years ago.

WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? WHAT HAS KEPT YOU DOING IT? HAS YOUR MOTIVATION CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?

We started CrossFit because we were bored with the normal gym routine, and it was recommended by a friend to come try out First Creek. 

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE JOINING CFFC?

Josh: Nutrition is the hardest part of exercising, going to the gym and working out is the easy part.

Schifra: It is okay to scale a workout. Just because it says RX does not mean you have to do it RX’d. 

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST CROSSFIT MOMENT?

Josh: My proudest moment would be my first bar muscle up.

Schifra: My proudest moment was the first time I RX’d a workout in the Open.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LIFT, MOVEMENT, OR WOD? LEAST FAVORITE?

Josh: My favorite movement is pull ups, and my least favorite is thrusters, both barbell and dumbbell.

Schifra: Power Cleans are my favorite. Least favorite? Burpees. Anything Burpees.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT CFFC OR JUST CROSSFIT IN GENERAL?

Josh: That the workouts are fun, challenging, and is constantly different so you don’t feel like you are getting caught in the same routine each week. 

Schifra: That there is always something I can do. Everything is scalable to my physical or mental ability for that day.

WHAT IMPACT HAS CROSSFIT HAD ON YOU IN AND OUT OF THE GYM?

Josh: I’m significantly stronger compared to when I first started. 

Schifra: CFFC has given us new friends and a great community to be apart of.

WHAT ARE YOUR CROSSFIT GOALS? HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO REACHING THEM?

Josh: My goal is to improve overall health and to set a good example for our son on staying active and exercising.

Schifra: Strict pull ups and toes to bar. At the moment…pretty far. Excited to see what a fixed shoulder can do!

WHEN YOU ARE NOT CROSSFITTING, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?

Josh: I enjoy playing softball and being out on the lake, whether it’s fishing or relaxing.

Schifra: Playing volleyball.

WHAT IS ONE FUN THING ABOUT YOU THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW YET?

Josh: I use to compete in Archery and trap shooting.

Schifra: Ditto. We started dating on the high school shooting team.

WHAT IS THE ONE TIP YOU’D GIVE SOMEONE CONSIDERING CROSSFIT OR WHO IS NEW TO CROSSFIT?

Do it! Not just for health but for the community and support!

WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? HAS IT CHANGED SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT FUEL?

Josh: My diet has always been pretty clean and consistent, but I wasn’t eating near the amount of calories I needed when I first started. With the help of the coaches, I had a better understanding of my calories and macros and where I needed to be. I enjoy having a Celsius prior to a workout. 

Schifra: Don’t ask…… it’s not great. I’m really bad about not getting enough protein everyday.

FREEWRITE

We love everything about CFFC, this gym provides such a positive and welcoming atmosphere. We appreciate everyone at the gym, both the coaches and community, for helping us along our journey.