Amelia has been a dedicated member for exactly 1 year today! Amelia always gives 110% in every workout and is hands down one of the sweetest people you will ever meet She joined our BeachSide Crossfit family last January and can usually be found in the 5:30 am class with a smile on her face. She is so inspiring working out all the way through her pregnancy. Amelia and her husband very recently welcomed their baby boy to the family. Make sure when you see Amelia to congratulate her on her brand new baby!
What do you do for a job?
I am a special education teacher!
Tell us something people might not know about you:
I love to SCUBA dive!
What brought you to CrossFit in the first place?
I really wanted to “feel strong” in everyday life. Because I have autoimmune issues, I struggled to feel strong and well, and this was a personal goal of mine before starting a family. I was really drawn to CrossFit because of the focus on functional movements.
What was your first impression? How has that changed?
Initially I was very intimidated because I didn’t have any previous experiences and I wondered if I could keep up. However, I soon realized how individualized the coaches make each class and how encouraging everyone is to each other as we work on our own goals.
What was your first “bright spot”?
After the first week, I realized how good I felt after going to class, and that it gave me energy and endorphins that helped me feel more present and focused while teaching in the classroom. I soon found myself excited to go to CrossFit every day!
What are you working on now?
Hopefully in 2021 I will do a pull up!
What’s your favorite Beachside Crossfit memory?
I loved working out with my “workout buddy”, Jasper (my son), during my pregnancy. My doctor encouraged me to continue CrossFit as long as it felt good, and because it was the best I felt all day, I enjoyed classes – even on the day I went into labor!
