Athlete Spotlight: Tori

What made you choose CrossFit True?

My wife (Chelsie) had joined a few months before me and really loved it. I felt welcomed before I ever started.

How long have you been training with us?

What has been your proudest moment in the past 90 days?

I’m very proud of my back squat PR. I also got most improved this year and I always like to brag about that! 🙂

When you’re not at the gym, what do you do for work? What do you do for fun?

When I’m not at the gym, I like to read queer books, bake focaccia, go camping, and spend time with Chelsie. You can also find me slingin’ coffee at the siren for a check.

How is your nutrition? How has it changed since joining CrossFit True?

My nutrition has changed so much since joining the gym! Before, I really didn’t understand the whole protein thing. Now, I am much more aware of what I’m putting in my body and pushing more toward what will help me get those gains.

What are your 3 favorite movements/exercises?

I like movements on the rig such as toes to bar and pull ups. I also like dumbbell stuff: push press, alternating snatches, and floor press in particular. Lastly, I enjoy deadlifts because the make me feel soooo strong.

What is your favorite style workout? (AMRAP, EMOM, Rounds for Time, etc)

I like rounds for time best. I like having the opportunity to choose how I would like to push myself that day. Sometimes I focus on moving quicker and sometimes I like to focus on lifting heavier, or more intentionally.

What about your favorite workout?

I really enjoyed the True Games last year. The workouts were intense, and I surprised myself with how hard I pushed and what I accomplished.

Any favorite workout songs?

Have you changed physically or mentally since you’ve been working out with us?

I’ve changed so much! Most importantly, my arms are super jacked now (obviously)! 🙂 I am also much more confident moving through life than I was pre-gym.

What are your current goals?

Right now, I am working on linking my toes to bar. I also want to start working toward a kipping pull up and to PR my deadlift again.

How have your goals changed since you joined?

When I started, my only goal was to go to class. I’ve never been athletic and really had no clue what I was doing, but now I have one-rep max goals AND rig goals. My other goal with each class is to push myself because I know I can always do more.

What has been the biggest surprise since joining CF True?

What can you do now that you couldn’t do before joining?

Say something else, Anything!

I really love being here, and I love this community and I love all the progress I’ve made and I’m so emotional about it. <3