Karen Jones

I have been an active person a majority of my life. I went through many phases of what I believed to be “ways to stay fit”. Phases like: Dance, Cheerleading, Aerobics, Yoga. All were fun, and all were pleasant experiences. However, I didn’t know then what I know now…”CROSSFIT”. It to me is the ultimate FITNESS experience. I can mention many reasons this program is ideal to most. It is full of variety! It is full of great people supporting other great people! It is packed with functional movements….movements we use in our everyday lives! It builds strength, endurance, flexibility, agility etc….! It is the epitome of what FIT really means! This journey to crossfit started with Evelyn Collins (crossfitter) inviting me to my first WOD on a Saturday where I was introduced to my first BURPEE and I have been HOOKED ever since. I remember that day vividly. I walked into an old warehouse (OLD CFOIB) and realized right away that I knew 95% of the people there….why they were keeping this a secret from me has yet to be revealed….Wink: Larry, Glenn, Calvin! Needless to say that day was the first day of the rest of my life. Thank you Evelyn! I in turn tell EVERYONE I know about this wonderful place. I am now working out with former running buddies (Kim Fillman, Shirleen Wells) and old and new friends alike! I decided to go to Level 1 certification with the encouragement from Coach Karen Candia. Thank you Karen! Now I have a family involved in this fitness venture with me, they inspire me to continually improve myself through hard work, dedication and positive attitudes. The atmosphere is exciting to me and pushes me through my so called “limits”. COME IN – JOIN US – CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

• CrossFit Level 1 Certified Trainer
• CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified
• Favorite WOD: THE BEAR
• Least Favorite WOD: WHITTEN
• Favorite Exercises: Lunges/GHD sit-ups
• Least Favorite Exercises: Snatch/Pistols