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July 31, 2021

CrossFit Virilis August Member of the Month: CJ Philpott!

How long have you been doing CrossFit?About one yearWhat's your favorite workout?We did one a while back that was an AMRAP with overhead squats and running and it was my kind of partyWhat's your favorite movement?Overhead SquatsWhy do you do CrossFit?It keeps me motivated to prioritize my fitness, and yields steady progress all aroundWhat meal could you eat every day for the rest of your life?Pasta of any kind.What has CFV helped you do, achieve, or overcome?Overall, Virilis allowed me to keep the momentum I had started with CrossFit almost immediately after a big move to a strange new place. Specifically, I’ve seen vast improvements in my strength, form, and even just in being able to do things I couldn’t do before (double unders, for example).If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and why?Dead: Theodore Roosevelt, because he was an absolute beast. Alive: probably Dua Lipa; would give me a chance to shoot my shot.What are your top three favorite movies?Shawshank RedemptionPulp FictionForest Gump(That’s such a tough question, but there’s three I thought of on the spot - haha!)What makes you the happiest?Being good at something or getting good at something new, being around people I love, making other people happy.Anything else you want to add?This is an amazing gym with amazing people, beyond grateful for y’all and thankful I have plenty of time left!! I bear this badge with pride, Virilis forever!To learn more about our amazing members and to learn how you can be the fittest you've ever been and increase the life in your years (and the years in your life), schedule a time to talk with us or text 210-361-3114!

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