LV Johns

1. How long have you been doing CrossFit and what made you start? I have been CrossFitting since 2008, I was 26 years old at the time. My husband is the reason I started. He got certified as a coach while in the Marine Corps. Because I was a collegiate athlete, and he was a special operator in the Marine Corps, I just wanted to show him I could hang with him and his crew. No, but really it was after I saw him get so ripped and cut so fast that I got curious about it. Note: I did think he was nuts at first because everything he was doing went against everything I was ever taught in my ACE trainers course. But really what drove me to start was watching women do A LOT of pull-ups. I played college Women’s Lacrosse, I was always one of the strongest and fastest with sprints BUT I always struggled with being able to do more than 1 pull-up. By 3 months of doing CrossFit and working on pull-ups everyday, I was able to do 5 strict pull-ups and 10 kipping!

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2. What is your favorite thing about CrossFit? It is the community aspect. I love being part of teams and pushing others to be THEIR best. I love the camaraderie that comes with being part of the team and serving my teammates. In this case, we all serve one another just by showing up to class no matter what everyone else is doing, someone is working on their “hard”. And that simple “you got this, let’s go,” that makes you push a little harder!

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3. What is your favorite movement? I LOVE Snatches and Handstand Push-ups. I really cannot pick between the two. Both are challenging and FUN!

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4. What is your favorite CrossFit movement to coach? I LOVE coaching Cleans and Snatches! There is always something to work on and there are so many nuances in those movements. I love finding the 1 little thing that makes you 1% better every day!

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5. Why did you become a Trainer? I’m driven by a simple yet profound passion: People! I love empowering every individual to feel accomplished and confident in the work they do. There’s no greater joy than witnessing people overcome obstacles and achieve the impossible. Together with athletes, we’ve conquered adversity, transformed weaknesses into strengths, and reached championships. What fuels my enthusiasm is the process of mastering the basics and witnessing individuals grow through dedication and hard work. There’s no substitute for the sense of fulfillment that comes from overcoming challenges/failures to achieving the win and finally celebrating the victory!