Hey Friends!
It’s that time! We get to highlight and show our appreciation for another of our amazing members. This month, we’re featuring someone who hasn’t been with us as long as some of our OG’s, but has had a great, positive impact on the community. This person is fun to coach, to chat with about life/fitness/whatever, and even expanded our gym more by bringing in their significant other to join in on the fun. We’re proud to present April’s CrossFitter of the Month…
Ryan! Thank for the awesome energy you bring to the gym, Ryan! Here are his answers to our questions 🙂
Name: Ryan Dugas
Age: 30
What was your exercise experience prior to CrossFit?
Prior to joining CrossFit, I was a globo gym regular who trained every body part once a week but focused on chest and biceps. I played some flag football, slo-pitch and ultimate frisbee in university but nothing competitively at that point.
How long have you been doing CrossFit and why do you choose to CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit for approx. 1 year now, originally I wanted to try CrossFit because I was tired of doing the same exercises over and over and eventually at the end spending more time in the sauna than working out. I liked the idea of a high-intensity workout where you show up and everybody is motivated to get a good workout in.
What is your favourite part about CrossFit?
Dropping weights…
The atmosphere is probably the best part of CrossFit, the community feeling you have when you come in is part of what makes it. All the help and support from the coaches while you are trying to work on a skill or grinding through a nasty WOD, is what makes CrossFit fun. Also dropping lots of weights can’t forget that.
What are the accomplishments you are proud of? (Crossfit or non-CrossFit related)
Most recently snatched 200lbs at the end of the last weightlifting cycle. Recently made a commitment to a healthier diet and managed to stick to the plan (with Danielle’s help)
Favourite workout or lift?
DT, bench press, anything with a heavy barbell
Anything else you would like to share please feel free
Just wanted to thank all the coaches for all your help and support over the past year and to everybody else for making CrossFit more than a gym!