{"id":19255,"date":"2013-03-11T07:36:32","date_gmt":"2013-03-11T12:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=19255"},"modified":"2014-10-29T11:17:18","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T16:17:18","slug":"ashley-martinez-this-is-why-i-do-crossfit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/ashley-martinez-this-is-why-i-do-crossfit\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashley Martinez: This Is Why I Do CrossFit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ashley Martinez, 25, Pembroke Pines, FL, office administrator at Wholesale Merchant Group.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Why do you do CrossFit?<\/b> I do CrossFit because it keeps me fit. Not only is it a great workout, but it is so much fun!<\/p>\n

How long have you been doing it?<\/b> I have been doing CrossFit for almost 2 years.<\/p>\n

Do you compete in CrossFit?<\/b> So far I have only competed in one CrossFit competition. It was such a great experience and I look forward to competing more in the future.<\/p>\n

Most challenging aspect of CrossFit:<\/b> CrossFit is challenging all together on a daily basis. The one thing I am still working on is muscle ups.<\/p>\n

Most fun aspect of CrossFit: <\/b>I think what makes CrossFit so much fun are the people that you meet. I have made some really great\u00a0<\/em>friends and the CrossFit community is like a family.\"image\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Most rewarding aspect:<\/b> The most rewarding aspect of CrossFit is definitely the progress that you make. It is the best feeling when you see how much stronger you become when you work consistently.<\/p>\n

Who\/what inspires you when you\u2019re feeling weak?<\/b> Other CrossFit athletes inspire me when I’m feeling weak. I follow several CrossFit athletes from all over the US on instagram so that I can see what they’re up to for motivational purposes.<\/p>\n

Advice for others who\u2019d like to get started:<\/b> You should definitely try it! It’s tough at first because there is a lot to learn, but stick with it and you’ll love it, especially when you begin to see your progress and physical results.<\/p>\n

Your must-have equipment for CrossFit:<\/b> Wrist wraps (my favorite are PR wraps) are a must-have for wrist support, long socks for rope climb days, and gloves for Olympic lifts.<\/p>\n

Favorite healthy food:<\/b> Edamame is my favorite healthy food. I can snack on it all the time!<\/p>\n

Favorite not-so-healthy food:<\/b> Cookies are my favorite not-so-healthy food.<\/p>\n

Funniest \/weirdest\/most awkward experience doing CrossFit:<\/b> I’d say the funniest, weirdest, most awkward moment I’ve experienced during CrossFit was when we made a Harlem Shake video at our gym. We all started off working out and then randomly break it down to the Harlem Shake song wearing crazy costumes.<\/p>\n