MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GRANT WEIL
Introducing Grant Weil! Grant is a go getter that doesn’t like to disappoint. He is also one of the friendliest guys you’ll meet. If you are ever new to a class and Grant is there, he will be the first member you meet and immediately one of your biggest fans. Grant knows how to great everyone with a smile and make them feel welcome. He is also a very focused worker who has quickly gained some conciderable strength in the olympic lifts. I’m looking forward to see how his numbers improve as he begins to realize his lifting potential. I’d also like to appologize to Grant for reposting this photo of him. Wish I didn’t accidently delete the video of him hitting his clean and jerk PR…
Getting to know Grant:
Where are you from?
Chicora PA
How long have you done Crossfit?
4-5 years on and off
What made you interested in doing Crossfit?
I needed more than just lifting weights
What is your favorite movement?
Cleans and jerks, power cleans
What is your favorite/least favorite thing about Crossfit?
My favorite is when the workout is over and my least favorite is when the workouts begins
What was the first WOD you experienced?
Baseline
How many days a week do you do Crossfit?
5-6 days
What is your favorite song to workout to?
Classic rock and anything I can lose myself in
Lets get personal:
What is your favorite post workout meal?
Stuff chicken breast, peas, and brown rice
Where do you work or go to school?
Peoples natural gas
What has Crossfit helped you with the most outside of the gym?
My everyday life, setting goals and reaching them
What are your long term/short term goals?
To one day have my own business in music and to just make it through the week
Do you have a cheat food?
Donuts
Who is your favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Pirates
If you could be a professional athlete in any sport, what would it be and why?
Bull riding and because I was an amateaur bull rider when I was younger
What class time is your favorite?
4:45 pm
What keeps you coming back?
Obsession and the awesome people I get to see
What is something we may not know about you?
Music is my main love in life and I play three instruments. Also, I love to make people laugh
What has Crossfit changed about your life?
My attitude and to neer give up; if you work hard enough one day you will achieve what you want.
What would you say to someone considering doing Crossfit?
I would tell them to just do it; you will love it once you can move your arms and legs again
Have you set any goals or hit any PRs?
My goal is to compete and I’ve hit plenty of PR’s
What have been your obstacles with fitness?
Doubting myself
We like where this is going, tell us more:
What is the first word you think of when you hear these words:
WOD: You can do it
Beach: No thank you
Movie: Outlaw Josie Whales
Exercise: Everyday
Love: Music
AMRAP: Dang it!
Mario: An all around great person
If there was a ‘Grant’ WOD, what would it be?
To lay/sleep on a yoga mat and work on your mental game (not for time).
If Crossfit were a product on the shelf, tell us why you would buy it?
Anything that can change lives is worth buying.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself?
I’ve been to almost all the states with the rodeo and I got to sing on stage with the band Big & Rich.