Geoff Hart

Favorite WOD:  Anything body weight and gymnastics (burpees, pulls ups, hand stand

movements, and running)

Least Favorite: The ECHO bike and barbell cycling (overhead squats, snatches, push press,

and Tabatas)

How did you first get exposed to CF? As a kid, my family introduced me to a variety of sports,

including baseball, soccer, flag football, skiing and tennis. Almost every season I was playing

some type of organized activity, until college, when I started to go to the gym more on my own

to get stronger. I did my first WOD at another CF gym about a year before joining Kennett and

got destroyed by barbell movements. I then realized CF is way harder than just normal body

building programs. I’ve always played sports growing up and I enjoy living an active lifestyle, but

wanted to change my gym programs. A coworker told me she was going to KSCF and I thought

I was fitter than her so I naturally started going to KSCF. At KSCF, I realized the skill involved is

not taught in normal lifting programs, and since then I was hooked to improve my athletic

abilities.

Changes in body, health, fitness? I’ve definitely increased my aerobic capacity by lifting heavy

weights for longer sets and being able to push myself to complete exhaustion, where I’m lying

on the floor after hard WODs. My mobility in my hips have increased dramatically but I still need

to be diligent on stretching after class. I learned some cool new skills on the pull up bar and with

the barbell as well.

Changes to lifestyle or something unexpected? I’ve been able to handle stress more in my day-

to-day life, since I try to make the workouts the hardest thing I have to do that day. Everything

else I know I can handle as long as I make it through the workout. I’ve always been a

competitive person so the group work outs have helped me push myself further than I’ve ever

been previously. Shout out to my 4:15 squad (Matt, Lauren, Jared, Brian, Coach Rod and

sometimes Juan)

Favorite moments? Spending time with incredible people to push each other and beating Matt

and Jared in running work outs. Also, impressing Coach Rod with my squat depth and keeping it

light hearted and fun when you want to give up during a WOD.

Advice: Listen to your coaches, they are the best for helping you achieve your fitness goals and

know how to push you to be better but at a safe and rewarding speed. Additionally, be sure to

track your workout progress. I was notorious for never doing this because I was lazy but after a

few people berated me, I now track my work outs to get better. Make sure you work on mobility

if that is a weak point, mine will always be my shoulders and hips. Most importantly, have fun. If

you don't enjoy your time in the gym you won't stick with it. Yes, it should be challenging, but

making friends and meeting amazing people help you stay accountable throughout your fitness

journey.

Hobbies Interests: Hiking, tennis, skiing, traveling, golf, soccer, road biking, watching sports,

going to the beach, cooking, and solving rubric cubes