HANNA
Age: 56
Member Since: January 2019
Goals (achieved and striving for):
Achieved: Push Ups with 25 lbs on my back
Striving for: Just ONE (to start) unassisted Pull Up!
Hobbies: Hiking, trail running, illustration, playing with the dogs, cooking
FAVORITE
Food: Popcorn
Exercise: Hiking
Book: Can’t pick just one. Recent favorite: Educated by Tara Westover
Place to visit: Any mountain
Ice Cream flavor: Cherry Garcia
Olympic Sport to watch: Ski Jumping
Holiday: Thanksgiving
What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishments since joining?
I’ve worked out how to exercise without hurting my lower back. Turns out increased strength means increased stability! Who knew?
What’s something in the fitness world that you have changed your mind about?
Age being a limit.
How do you motivate others?
Not sure I do but I don’t give up!
Who has inspired you in your life and why?
My mother. She’s 80 and still does month-long walking tours across Europe.
How has joining Coastal changed your life?
I’m healthier, stronger and I have lots more energy.
Motto/Mantra/Quote: Life is either a daring adventure or noting at all. – Helen Keller
When we joined Coastal Performance, we expected to work hard, grow stronger and be challenged. What we didn’t expect was how much we’d enjoy the process and all the people. Excellent, thoughtful coaches make it safe, fun and challenging and our supportive fellow members are inspirational and a joy to work out with. 😊
ANDY
Age: 57
Member Since: January 2019
Hobbies: Mountain biking, trail running (with my cattle dogs), hiking, thinking about other hobbies I can get into …
FAVORITE
Food: Lobster (steak is also pretty damn great)
Exercise: Hiking
Book: Still Life with Woodpecker – Tom Robbins
Place to visit: Colorado (In Maine – Baxter State Park)
Ice Cream flavor: Camp Coffee
Olympic Sport to watch: Skiing
Holiday: Christmas
What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishments since joining?
My level of engagement. I trusted that I would appreciate the depth of our trainers’ expertise, but the commitment level of the members has been a bonus.
What’s something in the fitness world that you have changed your mind about?
The benefits of cross training – I’m all in. Also the value of managed exercise regimen – by Pros!
How do you motivate others?
Through unmitigated enthusiasm.
Who has inspired you in your life and why?
My dogs – all of them over the course of my life – they are unwavering optimists and always full of joy.
How do you evaluate success?
Being physically active always and forever.
How has joining Coastal changed your life?
I have always been a solitary exerciser (running and cycling) and the sense of community at Coastal has been great in expanding those habits.
Motto/Mantra/Quote:
Less tech – more experiences.
Coastal Performance has definitely added a much needed balance to my exercise regimen.