Name: Brent H.
Age: 28
Occupation: Software Developer
Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? High school sports, weight lifting, adult rec league sports, waste of money gym memberships, etc
CrossFitting Since: Technically at a box since Jan 2012, but I used to do Crossfit workouts on lunch with a crew from work.
How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? I went to CFOTM with the Pecora ladies and followed them to the best box ever. (We didn’t pay him to say that, I swear! I think you forgot to mention that you attempted to workout and continue your CrossFit in your own garage box, bought all the equipment and then let it collect dust. It’s just not the same WODing alone. We are so happy that you and Ashley kept in touch and believe in us.)
Was it love at first WOD? Pretty close. I hate going to the gym and just working out so the intensity and idea that someone was making my workouts for me pulled me in quick. I am also secretly competitive so being able to push myself is much easier in the WODs.
Favorite WOD or movements? Joshua, kettlebells, deadlifts, cleans, wall balls (I think you forgot rowing, kettlebell snatches, rowing, and oh yea did I mention rowing?)
Least favorite WOD or Movements? Burpees, inch worms, double unders, man makers/renegade rows. (I think for this you forgot to mention any lift where there is squatting especially overhead squats!)
Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Pretty much every day. It’s what I look forward to doing every day after work. Not just working out but the community and people at the gym. I’ve never seen someplace be so encouraging to everyone regardless of skill/ability. Danielle and Jessica always put up with my BS too which makes for some fun times, especially when it comes to music. 🙂 (We can put up with your BS since you continue to make such nice comments and are always willing to help us out around the box.)
Why do you CrossFit? To stay healthy, live longer/better quality of life, and for my future kids and grandkids. I want to be able to be 60+, still playing sports with my kids/grandkids and be able to run around and play with them as much as possible.
Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? I used to play pro/college paintball… yea random huh.
3 replies on “Meet Member Brent”
Brent, the transformation is crazy!! Just amazing, you and Ashley from day one that we had met have always pushed me and I’m so glad we are friends!! Part of the same community love you guys!!! And really you like rowing ???????
Yea I love rowing, not sure how I missed that one and KB snatches.
So proud of your accomplishments with CrossFit! You are a great partner and husband, always pushing yourself to be better with your health and fitness!