Member of the Month - October 2023

Meet our member of the month for October Ashleigh.

Each session she always walks in with a huge smile and ready to get to business. Since starting at CrossFit Proficient, she has shown determination and commitment to reaching her specific goals.

We asked her a few questions about her journey at Proficient so far.

Q: How long have you been a member at Proficient?
A: 6 months

Q: What is your favourite thing about being a Proficient athlete?
A: The community energy during each workout is amazing, other athletes and the coaches push me to lift that bit more each week.

Q: How would you describe the community at Proficient? 
A: Friendly, fun & inspiring.

Q: What advice do you have for someone who is intimidated by group fitness?
A: Dive in head first! You won't regret it, its the best gym environment you will ever be in. Personal training is also a great way to build up confidence in areas. 

Q: Favourite music to sweat to?
A: Delta Goodrem & Eminem

Q: Least favourite music to sweat to?
A: Punk / Metal

Q: Favourite movement/workout?
A: Snatches or anything barbell related

Q: Least favourite movement/workout?
A: Ski Erg 

Q: Is there a member of the Proficient Community that inspires and motivates you to be better? 
A: Caleb - he always pushes me when I struggle or get super fatigued to get the job done. 

Q: Is there a member of the Proficient community that needs to know you are coming for them? Feel free to put them on notice!
A: Any female who out lifts me in snatches!

Q: Favourite post-workout meal?
A:  Sushi & protein iced coffee

Q: What fitness-related goals do you have for 2023?
A: Doing as much pull-up practice as I can, and improving on technique for my final weightlifting competition in December. 

Q: Describe your athletic abilities in five words or less.
A: Strength & endurance

Q: What’s your background story outside of Proficient?
A:  I have worked very hard over the last 8 years to improve my health, steadily losing 65kg in this time through a range of exercise programs. I have been doing weightlifting since February this year and love to compete in it.  

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