APRIL ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Every month we honor one athlete to recognize as Athlete of the Month. This athlete is someone that our team selects that demonstrates dedication and commitment to our community and program, and holds to our values of doing things with integrity and humility, being inclusive, and hard-working. Our selected member as our 2025 April Athlete of the Month is...

AIDEN CONSALVO!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING CROSSFIT?

I walked into a CrossFit gym in 2018 not entirely sure what CrossFit was about but motivated to find a community that I could workout with and challenge myself to become an all around better person. I never anticipated finding a community that I would consider family and meeting my future wife!

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO COME TO CROSSFIT? WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

Working out with friends and giving my body the time and space to workout the daily stress motivates me to come to CrossFit. I have many goals, one is to string together BMU and get my first ring muscle up! 

WHAT DOES CROSSFIT MEAN TO YOU?

CrossFit has become a daily ritual that I genuinely love participating in. Whether it's a wod that we throw down in the garage gym or going to class at CrossFit Kakou with friends, CrossFit is a nonnegotiable part of my life.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TYPES OF WORKOUTS IN CROSSFIT?

My favorite movements are body weight movements like pull- ups, push- ups, especially handstand push-ups!

COACH JUST GAVE YOU THE CONTROL FOR SPOTIFY – WHAT'S YOUR WORKOUT SONG OF CHOICE?

Big Bootie Mix Volume 20. 

IF YOU COULD WRITE ANY WORKOUT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? FORMAT, REPS, LOAD, ETC.?

I love chipper style WODs 

March 21, 2020 I created this workout:

For Time:

1-Mile Run

100 Air Squat

50 Burpee

800m Run

50 Burpee

100 Air Squat

1-Mile Run

Wear a vest if you have it. *it was rough

HOW HAS CROSSFIT AFFECTED YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE GYM?

Most significantly, CrossFit is where I met and proposed to my wife, Lauren. Additionally, I have made long lasting friendships in boxes that I've visited across the US and I'm so thankful for those people in my life. CrossFit has given me the confidence and strength to pursue my career goals and conquer day-to-day obstacles. 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A NEWBIE JOINING CROSSFIT KAKOU?  

Don't be intimidated! Every single person in this environment is learning and working on some personal achievement or goal that they have set for themselves. The times don't matter, the amount of weight doesn't matter. Have fun, encourage others and be a good influence on the community.