Brian Zink has been a member at CrossFit Salus since April 2016! We met him a few months before that during the CrossFit Open. You may not know it, but he’s a very competitive person. And he’s on a mission to RX all of the CrossFit 2019 Open WODs. Approaching every day at the box with enthusiasm, Brian does a great job of adding a dose of healthy competition (and jokes) to any class he attends. He leaves it all on the floor and strives for success one day at a time.

I started CrossFit officially when I joined Crossfit Salus 2+ years ago. My wife dropped in for the CrossFit Open in 2016 at CrossFit Salus and witnessed how instructional the coaches are, and supportive the community was to a visitor. I quickly realized this was the proper place for me to learn all of the movements.
CrossFit is a great way for people of all ages to get into great physical condition and be competitive on a daily basis.

Prior to CrossFit my fitness was mostly cardio based, but recurring calf and back injuries led me to CrossFit where I can say those two issues are in the rear view mirror with better form, mobilization and physical therapy.

CrossFit Salus is a special place where their stable of coaches include Regional Athletes, Olympic gymnasts, Nationally Competitive Olympic Weightlifters, Massage and Physical Therapists are all critical pieces to keeping this 42-year old healthy and on the playing field working toward my short and long term goals!

The last 2+ years has been a journey of learning many new exercises while learning better form and mobility.

Most recently I have learned pull-ups and hang squat cleans

In the last 12 months I have been getting more sleep, eating more healthy and have seen this translate into better results in the gym and increased energy levels throughout the day.

It is not a CULT and the quicker you stop making excuses the sooner you will be in the best shape of your life!

I used to be that skeptical person who didn’t think a 7 minute WOD was enough exercise for the day, but I was absolutely wrong!

CrossFit is different every day focusing on multiple different muscle groups, many which I didn’t know existed.

There are still many movements that I can’t do or haven’t perfected.

Failure = Motivation for me to keep coming back and trying harder.

Any Hero WOD 30 minutes or greater!

Check your ego at the door.

Listen to your coaches and your body!

Learn proper form and increase mobility before increasing the weight.

Double-Unders
Hand Stand Push-ups
Muscle-Ups
Long Term: RX all CrossFit Open WODS in 2019

For Time:
800M run then 2 rounds of
10 Pull-ups
20 Box Jumps (24/20 inches)
30 DB Snatches (50lb/35lb)

…
1000M row then 2 rounds of
10 T2B
10 Clean and Jerks (135lb/95lb)
10 Burpees over Bar

…
50 calorie assault bike then 2 rounds of
10 T2B
10 Clean and Jerks (135lb/95lb)
10 Burpees over Bar

…
1000M row then 2 rounds of
10 Pull-ups
20 Box Jumps (24/20 inches)
30 DB Snatches (50lb/35lb)

…
Finish with a 800M run

Family day at the beach or watching the family (wife included) compete in sports!

Grilled Chicken and Rice
Pizza or Nicholas Creamery

Gumby and flexible are synonymous. One of my biggest hurdles with many of the CrossFit movements is my lack of flexibility.

I am quietly a very competitive person.

Every month we feature a new “Athlete of the Month” at CrossFit Salus. This is a member who has stuck out to us one way or another because of their amazing progress, grit, gains and community engagement. These featured athletes are full of motivation. Read their stories and get inspired.

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