Name: Jae Kim
Age:38
Occupation:Business Owner
Hometown:Seoul, South Korea
Which class time do you usually attend?6pm
Favorite WOD: Anything that doesn’t involve body weight.
Favorite CF Movement: Clean
Least Favorite CF Movement: Burpee
3RM Back Squat:295
1RM Deadlift:340
Favorite Food: Japanese Kobe Steak
Favorite Movie: Ben Hur
Favorite Athlete:Usain Bolt
Dream Job:Professional Gambler
Dream Vacation Destination:Bora Bora
If you could have any super power…Fly
Favorite Motivational Quote:“God has given us two hands; One to receive with and the other to give with.” – Billy Graham
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
About 3 years
How did you first discover CrossFit and what made you decide to start?
I discovered cross fit from driving by and seeing the sign. I decided to start because I needed some accountability for my workout and someone to push me.
Tell us about your fitness/sports background:
Taekwondo Competition
What sorts of positive changes (mental, physical, emotional) have you noticed in your life since getting involved at No Excuses?
Stronger, Better Sleep, Less Stress
Who or what keeps you coming back and motivated?
The desire to get stronger and live a healthy lifestyle.
In what other ways do you use your fitness?
I use fitness to focus better.
Please share with us a favorite CrossFit or No Excuses moment.
I don’t have a favorite, but I enjoy every day that I go as my favorite.
Name one goal you would like to achieve in the next year (doesn’t have to be CrossFit related, but it can be)
Lose weight and gain muscle.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests outside of the gym:
Going to Vegas, Gambling, Eating and Drinking nice wine.
What advice do you have for someone just starting CrossFit or is on the fence about starting?
Hardest part is showing up. Once you show up, you feel better and are glad you’re here, so don’t give up.
What do you love most about No Excuses?
The people.