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Free Will Conversations #17- Tips for the Open

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May Member of the Month! - Soraya One of the thin

May Member of the Month! - Soraya

One of the things we love about Soraya is how open-minded she is. It doesn’t matter what it is; she’s willing to give it a shot. It’s that mentality that has led to this and will continue to bring her success in anything she does. Congratulations Soraya!! We couldn’t be more proud!

•Why did you start CrossFit?

When I started CrossFit, I didn’t even know it was CrossFit, friends of mine described me what they did and I was a solid “NO WAY EVER”. I have always struggled with weight and in one of those “Let me do something” kicks, a friend recommended me a personal trainer who had a gym in his garage. Well, that thing (CrossFit) hit me like a thunderbolt. My endorphins filled every crevice in my brain. I felt like I was on crack and could not have enough of it. Eventually I learned that he was a CrossFit coach and I was crossfitting. The first time he called me an athlete, I was dumbfounded and he had to explain to me, slowly and with small words why was he attaching such term to my persona.

•What advice would you give yourself before starting CrossFit?

First, ignore what everyone is doing, just listen to your coach. You are building a better version of yourself, the others are not your frame of reference. Then: FORM FORM FORM FORM and FORM. If you lift a billion pounds with bad form you are just thriving to injure yourself.

•What are your nutrition goals for the next 6 months?

I want to add more lean protein to my meals and break my intense and passionate relationship with sugar… maybe just be friends.

•How do you feel about burpees? Don’t hold back

The Burpee is the fallen angel of the heaven of CrossFit.

•What are you reading or watching right now? Would you recommend it?

I am reading The Angel’s Game- Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I would say is ok, the strength of this book to me is the main character: David Martin, who is terribly funny, in a sarcastic bratty way.

#freewillcrossfit #movewelleatcleanbehappy #crossfit #emmauspa #booknerd

Congratulations to EVERYONE on the committed club

Congratulations to EVERYONE on the committed club this month!

And congratulations to Amber Strong for winning the gift card drawing! Pick up your gift card to @letsgocoffeeco next time you come in!

We had a great time celebrating our Anniversary Sa

We had a great time celebrating our Anniversary Saturday night!!

Thanks to everyone who came out and to @yergeybrewing for being an awesome host!

#community #friends #drinklocal #crossfit

🏆Finally got our tag on the Open trophy! The

🏆Finally got our tag on the Open trophy!

The Free Will Empire took no prisoners this year, winning 2/3 challenges and maintaining stellar attendance through the OPEN!

May the force be with you!

#freewillcrossfit #movewelleatcleanbehappy #crossfit #emmauspa #usetheforce

Today is Free Will CrossFit’s 10 year anniversar

Today is Free Will CrossFit’s 10 year anniversary!!

10 years ago, I came home with a crazy idea and asked Brittany if we could buy a gym. At that time, it probably did not make a whole lot of financial sense and I didn’t have a whole lot of other reasons to do it except that I had a gut feeling. Brittany, probably against her instincts, let me go through with it, and I am so grateful that she did. Brittany also gave me some (a lot of) grace and time to figure out what the heck I was doing. I don’t understand why, but I’m forever grateful.

Nobody accomplishes anything alone and we are no different. Thanks to Brittany’s trust, I was able to make this vision a reality. We get to help people enjoy exercise and make meaningful changes in their lives!! It’s something that I wake up excited to do every single day and I understand how much of a blessing that is.

I also owe a huge amount of thanks to our coaches who give a lot more of their time than the hours they are scheduled to coach. THEY. JUST. CARE! About you, about this gym, and it’s obvious with what we’ve been able to build in 10 years. This gym has their fingerprints all over it, so thank you Anita, Chris, Tyler, and Bien! Thank you to coaches who have come and gone. We wouldn’t be here without you!

Here’s to 10 more years of learning, kindness, and creating relationships. Hopefully some fitness will come out of that too!!

Thank you.

#freewillcrossfit #anniversary #10years #thankyou

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