When did you start at Five Forks Athletics?

"June 1, 2022."

What is your favorite workout?

"Anything that spikes my heart rate and gets my sweat on. I really like HIIT WODS. Weirdly enough, I like any burpee formats, especially the box variety."

What type of exercise were you doing before Five Forks Athletics?

 "I have never spent much time in a gym. Most exercise in my life has been outdoor activities. Running, cycling, and depending on where I was living, mountain and rock climbing, surfing and skydiving. So, every time I walk into FFA I feel like a child just learning to ride a bike. That certainly keeps me coming back."

What are your health and fitness goals, and how is that going so far?

"I hit a hard reset button four years ago to make some health and fitness changes in my life. FFA was one of those, and an immeasurable mechanism to my life now. Also, continue learning new movements, improving techniques, form and endurance. I would like to complete at least one DEKA Trifecta in 2027. With shoulder surgery and PT recovery now behind me, I will be working towards that and then some."

Has Five Forks Athletics affected your life outside the gym?

"Everyone at the gym is so welcoming and supportive, that provides comfort within myself that there are people with common interests and goals. My time spent there is generally the best part of my day. And my dedication to myself, developing positive routines in daily life, and of course consistency! (Jonathan)"

Do you have any special memories or achievements during your time at the gym?

"There are so many “firsts” to count. I just keep pushing myself harder to my BPS (Best Possible Self) And I start each day with the mentality of beating the guy in yesterday’s mirror. I am excited to have been able to fit Sunday morning Aerobic Capacity classes in my schedule!"