May Athlete Spotlight: Hyewon Gim

Name: Hyewon Gim


Age: 34


Occupation: Logistics Planner


Hometown: South Korea


Which class time do you usually attend: 12:30


Favorite WOD: Helen


Favorite CF Movement: Turkish get up


Least Favorite CF Movement: Lunge


3RM Back Squat: No idea!


1RM Deadlift: 115


Favorite Food: Sushi


Favorite Movie: Batman


Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi


Dream Job: Sommelier


Dream Vacation Destination: Tuscany, Italy


If you could have any superpower: Time Traveler


Favorite Motivational Quote: Set your goals high, and don’t stop until you get
there – Bo Jackson 🙂


How long have you been doing CrossFit? (Since Month, Year): April 2022

How did you first discover CrossFit and what made you decide to start: I needed
some positive changes in my life during Covid


Tell us about your fitness/sports background: No background


What sorts of positive changes (mental, physical, emotional) have you noticed
in your life since getting involved at No Excuses:
I got stronger both physically
and mentally


Who or what keeps you coming back and motivated: Free from stress


In what other ways do you use your fitness: Keep up with kids


Please share with us a favorite CrossFit or No Excuses moment: Rest period
between sets


Name one goal you would like to achieve in the next year (doesn’t have to be
CrossFit related, but it can be):
Toe to bar & push up


Tell us about your hobbies and interests outside of the gym: Cooking


What advice do you have for someone just starting CrossFit or is on the fence
about starting
: Just do it!


What do you love most about No Excuses: Friendly people & great coach 🙂