CrossFit Midtown could be very excited to announce our 2026 February Member of the Month, Hunter! Hunter has been a member since Could 2024. He has hit large PRs, made nice mates, and change into a staple within the 5:00 pm class! Learn on to be taught extra about Hunter and his CrossFit journey. Thanks for being such an impressive member of the CFM neighborhood!
Title: Hunter AbelNickname: HuntAge: 31 Hometown: Owensboro, Kentucky
How did you get uncovered to CrossFit?I simply signed up in the future, didn’t know a single individual on the gymnasium
What introduced you to CrossFit Midtown?I wasn’t actually holding a routine when simply making an attempt to go to the gymnasium myself, and I needed to get extra comfy with general health coaching.
What was your very first day at CrossFit Midtown like?Scary as hell. Coach Mike was this massive, intimidating person who did my first drop-in class (and foundational lessons in a while). I didn’t even end the exercise on the primary day and practically handed out on the ground. I keep in mind Coach Mike walked away and one other coach (Cam) came to visit to ask if I wanted water. So blissful I caught with it although! 🙂
What sort of modifications have you ever you skilled since beginning CrossFit that have been utterly sudden (ie. new mates, “household”, the neighborhood, extra self esteem, and so on)?So many constructive modifications! I’ve observed a major change in my physique (day by day is leg and shoulder day), and I’ve really related with so many individuals on the gymnasium, changing into a few of my closest mates. I really don’t assume there’s a gymnasium with a better and extra tight-knit neighborhood.
Inform us a few of your latest accomplishments. What objectives do you’ve for 2022!?I simply did my first hand stand push up a pair weeks again! And getting heavier weights on the barbell with each class. For 2026, I need to lastly get double unders and muscle ups! (no overhead squats although please)
What does your steadily used emoji tab appear to be? (display screen shot and ship it!)
What’s your favourite exercise and if you happen to might make up your personal exercise what wouldn’t it be?Something aside from overhead squats? I’ve made some vital progress on my rowing velocity. Let’s say rowing, bench, pull-ups? Is that too grippy?
What’s your favourite dessert or “deal with your self” meal?
Ice cream or doritos (nacho cheese)
Favourite CrossFit Midtown second (doesn’t should be throughout a category, simply any favourite second at CFM)?
The second “I virtually died” when Coach Hailey watched me fail a field bounce lower than two minutes into the exercise
Hobbies, Skills and or Pursuits Outdoors of CrossFit:
Biking, hanging with mates (from Crossfit), walkable cities with transit 🙂
Recommendation for brand new CrossFitters:Keep it up! It’s so scary and daunting at first however sticking with it and making new mates creates all of the distinction on the planet!
