✨ CONGRATULATIONS to our April Spotlight athlete, Cydney Long! ✨
Cydney has been at XLT for just over a year now! We love having her smiling face and fun sense of humor in class! She has become such a consistent presence at the gym and has made huge strides over the last year!
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community! 💚💙
– Occupation?
Human Resources Rep for the State of IL. That’s right, HR 😅
– Tell us something we don’t know about you?
I played volleyball in college and still play weekly. I get to sing around Springfield on a regular basis and also do local theatre.
– How long have you been CrossFitting?
1 year and a month!
– Main reason for joining CrossFit XLT?
My sister made me come with her… BUT I desperately needed a routine and for someone to tell me what to do. My self motivation is lacking and I needed set workouts to follow. Thanks for dragging me along Char!
– What did you think after completing your first CrossFit WOD?
“You guys do this every day?”
– How has CrossFit XLT changed your life?
It has become my favorite part of my day. I leave all worries at the door and enjoy sweating it out with some awesome people.
– What results have you seen so far since coming to CrossFit XLT?
I love having a routine. I can do a burpee without dying. Also, I can finally hold onto the rig for longer than 5 seconds and do some kips!!!
– What is your future CrossFit Goal?
Be able to do a pull up
– Favorite movement(s)?
Power Snatch + Overhead Squat
– Words of Wisdom for someone wanting to get into CrossFit?
It’s okay to be the worst one there, you showed up.