Athlete Profile~Branden Howard

Branden joined the CrossFit LifeSport family about 1 1/2 years ago. He came to us from a traditional training background. "I needed a new challenge. The Y wasn't getting it done for me, anymore." 

Well, CrossFit has proved to be just the right kind of workout for Branden...he has gained a tremendous amount of strength, muscle and endurance since he first graduated from On-Ramp. 

You can find Branden at the box pretty much every week night; he has become a very dedicated athlete here. He has a healthy attitude about friendly competition, and people enjoy working out alongside him. 

 So, if you're looking for a workout buddy to motivate you to do your best, or make you laugh with his irreverent sense of humor, Branden just might be that guy.

Just the Facts~

Name: Branden A Howard

Birthday: Dec. 18

Hometown: Wooster, OH

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Band: Changes with my Mood

Favorite WOD: "Coe"

Degree/Education/Major: Studied business at UT

 Inspirational quote/favorite mantra: “Its true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance.” - Ronald Reagan

What do you feel you contribute to LifeSport? The Token

Kendra's First Week Working Out With Trainer Tracy 419

My first week of working out with Tracy was intense, in a few different ways.

First - Tracy and I met for an assessment of my needs and I was deeply touched by her concern for and commitment to my health. She is coming from a knowing, loving place and I really appreciate that. I've met with trainers who were very clearly motivated by money and Tracy isn't like that, she's the real deal!

Second - Just showing up for CrossFit was a gift to me. That doesn't mean it was comfortable. I felt fat and uncoordinated. It's hard to start working out when you have so much weight to lose, because when you're heavy you become expert at hiding from what you've done to yourself. Too often, when we feel that emotional discomfort, we create a physical reason and give up. So it wasn't comfortable, but I worked out any way and I felt wonderful! 

Third - Working out hard makes you really think about what you're eating. You start to change calories into currency. Is this worth the purchase cost of more squats to get the results? You start to see food as fuel, since you're getting your emotional "fix" from movement.

I'm so fortunate to work out with Tracy!

-Kendra Grant

***Did you know that CrossFit LifeSport offers personal training sessions?

Tracy offers one-on-one 30 or 60 minute sessions. Want to workout with a buddy?  Tracy also offers partner training sessions!

Contact Trainer Tracy 419 for more details at 419-245-8916.