Member of the Month August 2024 - Whitney Martin

Do you currently have a fitness related goal you are chasing? 

Always chasing that first pull up! However, the focus right now is on getting through the full HYROX race on August 10th.

What movement have you grown to love? 

Doubleunders.. they are awful but not as bad as they used to be. Slowly stringing together more and more!

Favourite vegetable? Least favourite carb? (are there really any bad ones lol)

Fav veggie is broccoli- I’ll eat it cooked, uncooked, dip, no dip! 

Least fav carb- not a super big fan of pasta (I know, I know) 

If you could design the perfect workout, what would it include?

Biking for sure, and a heavy barbell- either deadlifts or cleans 

When you're not at the gym, what's your favourite thing to do?

I love going to the movies! 

What inspires you to be consistent?

My son- he’s very active in different sports and I want to set a good example for him so he will keep wanting to participate in sports and try new sports as he gets older. I’m also inspired by the whole atmosphere at the gym, and when I haven’t been for a while I definitely miss the social aspect of working out. 

If you could only listen to one song during a workout, what would it be? 

MCR: I'm not okay I promise? LOL- yes- emo was never just a phase!!! 

What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself since you started CrossFit?

I would have to say my level of confidence in a gym environment. I used to feel intimidated but having done CrossFit for so long now I am comfortable walking into a fitness establishment and working out. 

What has been your proudest Alchemy moment to date? 

Winning first place in both the Fall Classic with Yakov, and the Triplet Trials competition with Erica and Jaclyn! 

What’s your favourite Brantford area food spot?

Oooh, good question! I’d have to say either Pupusa City (birria tacos and pork and cheese pupusas!) or Nine North (beef pho and spring rolls!)