May 2023 Member of the Month: Cameron

Congratulations to Cameron, our Mischief Member of the Month for May, 2023! With some motivation from his fiancé, Gina (another Mischief member), Cameron joined the gym almost 8 months ago. Cameron is new to CrossFit, but has experience lifting at regular gyms. Cameron has already seen improvements in his fitness, with improvements in his endurance and strength (has hit some big PRs in his lifts).. He is very consistent with coming into the gym, coming almost every day of the week, and will even make time to get to a gym if gone on any vacations. Although new in CrossFit, he continues to challenge himself by both participating in this year’s CrossFit Open and will be competing in his first CrossFit competition coming up this summer. He will push himself, as well as others in the gym, while still having fun throughout the workouts. Cameron is a great member of the gym that is always friendly and positive, and we wish him the best on all of his future fitness goals.

What motivated you to start CrossFit?

My fiancé Gina motivated me to do CrossFit after I had plateaued for the millionth time regular weight training.

How long have you been doing CrossFit?

This will be the 8 months at the end of April! They're flying by but I'm loving the results.

How has CrossFit improved your daily life?

CrossFit has improved my cardiovascular system immensely. I didn't realize there were all these different movements you could do to get that heart rate up!

How do you stay consistent with your training?

I stay consistent with my training knowing at the end of a workout and I'm out of breath, that I got a little bit better each time. I try to take one small thing from each workout to carry onto the next one.

What do you like most about CrossFit Mischief?

CrossFit Mischief has welcomed me with open arms. The coaches and staff are very knowledgeable and have helped improve my form with every movement, as well as have shown me how to attack each workout consistently.

What is one goal you hope to achieve with joining CrossFit?

I have many goals because of how new I am, but I really want to get kipping down to a T in the coming months and eventually get to that MU. I also would like to nail down Olympic weight training to get my weight up on the cleans and clean and jerks!

Favorite CrossFit exercise?

Any workout with deadlifts & kettlebells !

Favorite healthy snack?

I go through phases for these, but lately it's yogurt with honey, chia seeds, and granola !

Favorite cheat food?

Whose answer isn't pizza in Chicagoland ?

One Interesting fact about yourself?

My life did a complete 180 once I met Gina a few years ago. I was not always a healthy guy. I was a smoker. I drank way too much. I didn't have any vision. It's amazing what one person can do for you.