CrossFit Kalamazoo Featured Athlete July 2018

CrossFit Kalamazoo
Featured Athlete
July 2018

We are so proud of all of our CFK Athletes! 
This month, we are very pleased to feature 
Taylor Langer!

CFK Featured Athlete: 
Taylor Langer
 
Age: 25
 
Occupation: Paramedic/Firefighter
 
Date Started CFK:  April 8, 2017
 
In general, what is your athletic background?  I’ve been in sports since I was a little kid and I played softball, basketball, and volleyball in highschool.
 
How did you learn about CrossFit Kalamazoo? I first learned about CrossFit Kalamazoo when I moved up to Kalamazoo and they were at the old location by the fire station. Fast forward a few years I decided it was time to get my health into gear and finally did the “try a class”.
 
How has CrossFit Kalamazoo changed your life, lifestyle, and level of fitness? CrossFit Kalamazoo has pushed me to be in better shape for my jobs and has helped me get my life back!

List short/long term goals you would like to accomplish through CrossFit Kalamazoo: Short term – Unbroken sets during WODs
 
Long term – Consistent double unders! To finally get a strict pull up and to do my first wall handstand!
 
What do you like most about CrossFit Kalamazoo? The community! No matter how the workout goes, everyone is there cheering you on until the end and pushing you to do better.

What is your favorite CrossFit movement? My favorite movements are wall balls and back squats!
 
What is your least favorite CrossFit movement? My least favorite movement BURPEES! And the squat snatch. I always feel so uneasy and I’m afraid that I will hurt my back again.
 
What are you currently doing to try to improve your diet? About a month and a half ago I started with WAG. I’ve been trying to eliminate a lot of the processed food and pop I was consuming during medic school (gas station lunches, fast food and vending machines were my best friend for a year).
 
Favorite movie: The Silence of the Lambs and Guardians of the Galaxy (mostly for Chris Pratt :-).

Favorite and/or current book: I don’t have much time to read with work, but I’ve been reading Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron

Favorite music genre/artist: I love my 80’s rock! Also alternative, new rock, country and the occasional rap.
 
Achievements you’d like to highlight within your life:  Finishing the full MURPH for the first time this year and my paramedic license (probably the hardest year of my life).

List a few things we don’t know about you: I love to play video games! My favorite is Donkey Kong!

In 10 words or less, what does CF mean to you?  Pushing yourself everyday to be stronger and better than before.

WE ARE JUST ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS!

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On-Ramp Classes - A 6 Week Fitness Journey!
Our On-Ramp class provides coaching in a smaller group setting and is mandatory for those who are new to CrossFit. This class is programmed to teach you the movements, techniques and lingo as we want to ensure you have a good foundation built before you jump into our regular WOD!  
 
The On-Ramp classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm or 8pm.
 
The On-Ramp Class is bundled with a monthly membership as we find this is ideal for those looking to start a new fitness journey. During this 6 week period, two weeks will be dedicated to 5-1 hour On-Ramp classes that need to be completed before you join the regular WOD.  Upon On-Ramp completion, you advance to our regular WODs and will  have 4 weeks of unlimited visit membership.  This block of time allows your body  to adjust to a new fitness program and gives you time to get familiar with the moves. By the end of the 6 week period, will see how things start to fall together and you will start to see results of your hard work!   You will start too look forward to doing burpees and moving heavy stuff! :-) All while surrounded by an encouraging CFK Community cheering you on!
 
The On-Ramp classes are led by Coach Paige.  Please call  269-251-1677 for more information regarding cost of class and to schedule your start date! 

Try A Class - More Options to Give 
CrossFit Kalamazoo A Try! 
 
Ready to check CrossFit Kalamazoo out? We now offer a couple options for you to "Try A Class"! 
 
1)  Our Saturday Partner WOD at 10:00am is our primary class dedicated for newbies to try.  
 
2 ) IF the Saturday time slot will not work for your schedule, we can also schedule a time for you to join one of our week day classes (at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm)
 
With both options, a Coach will be assigned to you and you will be encouraged to go at your pace.
 
This is a great opportunity to try out a workout at our facility, meet the Coaches, visit with our CFK community and be a part of the Community that makes CrossFit Kalamazoo so great!  
 
Each class is 1 hour long. The cost to join this class is $10 (limited to newbies to CrossFit and does not apply to experienced CrossFitters dropping in).  If you sign up for our On-Ramp class, the $10 intro fee will be applied to the cost of the On-Ramp class. 
 
Reservations are required so please call 269-251-1677 or send an email to crossfitkalamzoo@gmail.com to reserve a spot.  Since class starts on the hour, please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, complete a waiver and stretch.

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