We asked Jeston to be our very first Athlete of the Month. Not only was Jeston our gym’s very first athlete but he represents what CrossFit Jacked is all about.
A great attitude, always carrying a smile and a desire to become healthier and fitter than he was yesterday.
He took some time out of his day to answer a few questions for us:
Q: Jeston, tell us about yourself.
A: I am 31 years old I’m married with no kids. My dad and I own an automotive repair shop named Anderson Automotive. I also love to fish bass tournaments.
Q: What made you want to start CrossFit? When did you start? Why do you do it now?
A: I wanted to start crossfit because I knew that it was intense and that I would see results. I started in November of 2015. I do it now because I got completely hooked on crossfit! I love the sense of accomplishment after a hard workout and just feeling overall healthy and in shape.
Q: What were your first thoughts after your first WOD?
A: I knew after my first WOD that I had found the real deal workout program and that I was not in shape at all despite what I had thought.
Q: What do you enjoy most about CrossFit?
A: I enjoy the friendship with everyone the most. It’s like a big family
Q: What is your proudest CrossFit moment?
A: My first bar muscle up for sure
Q: What is your favorite WOD? Least favorite?
A: Anything with clean and jerks is my favorite and my least favorite is anything with a lot of thrusters.
Q: What is your favorite lift? Least favorite?
A: My favorite lift is the Snatch and my least favorite is back squats.
Q: What are your CrossFit goals? How close are you to reaching them?
A: I don’t know if this is a CrossFit goal but I want to have abs I have never even been close! I am getting closer every week!
Q: What impact has CrossFit had on you in and out of the gym?
A: I have so much more energy in and out of the gym.
Q: What is your diet like? How has it changed since you started CrossFit?
A: My diet is clean, I follow paleo for the most part. I changed my eating when I started CrossFit do get the most out of the program.
Q: If you could create a WOD, what would it look like?
A: Cleans, rows, and some pull ups
Q: What advice do you have for others about the importance of physical activity and taking care of yourself?
A: I think everyone should do some physical activity on a regular basis. It’s good for physical and mental health.
Q: What advice would you give to someone new to CrossFit Jacked?
A: Stay consistent and keep pushing. You will find that CrossFit Jacked has a great group of people that encourage each other and make working out a lot of fun
Q: In your own words, what makes CrossFit different from other fitness programs that you’ve tried in the past?
A: I have found that CrossFit continues to push me where as when I was at a regular gym I found myself doing the same lifts and the same weights over and over with little results. Crossfit workouts are always different and always pushing you to be better.
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I would recommend everyone give CrossFit a try! You literally have nothing to lose… except a few pounds. It will change your life.