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 2024 July Athlete of the Month is...
ANNE IMSICK!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING CROSSFIT?
Since 2016 with one year of bodybuilding in the middle.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO COME TO CROSSFIT? WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?
I am the daughter of a quadriplegic, so I like to think I move for both my dad and me. I get to do what he doesn’t, but he gives me strength. No matter what the day brings, I can count on getting a good sweat, laughing with friends, and high-fiving everyone with chalky hands afterwards.
My goals include anything from the pull-up bar, particularly stringing toes-to-bar together.
WHAT DOES CROSSFIT MEAN TO YOU?
It means longevity, freedom of movement as we age, and an encouraging community.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TYPES OF WORKOUTS IN CROSSFIT?
DEADLIFT, of course… but also double unders and handstand push-ups!
COACH JUST GAVE YOU THE CONTROL FOR SPOTIFY – WHAT'S YOUR WORKOUT SONG OF CHOICE?
The Siege’s “Take It” or “Run for Your Life.”
IF YOU COULD WRITE ANY WORKOUT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? FORMAT, REPS, LOAD, ETC.?
EMOM 14:00
1 Deadlift, HEAVY
Max Shuttle Sprint, 50ft (2x25ft) in remainder of the minute
Score is total shuttle sprints.
HOW HAS CROSSFIT AFFECTED YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE GYM?
It gives me endurance for other activities. We can go hiking, paddle boarding, run a 5K, carry heavy furniture, etc. — no problem!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A NEWBIE JOINING CROSSFIT KAKOU?
I agree with Ben Bergeron when he said, “Willpower and motivation… they’re fairy dust. You can’t wait for motivation; you can’t rely on willpower. It’s environment and routines. That’s what creates discipline.” To the newbies: keep showing up. Lace your shoes, sign in for class, and just be there. You won’t regret it!
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