January’s Gym “M.O.M.”

R3VIVE Fitness • January 3, 2020
Man in a gym, holding a large black sandbag.

Introducing our very first Gym M.O.M (Member of the Month) of the year … For January 2020 … Chris Lousos !

Chris’ hard work, consistency, positive mindset, optimistic attitude and commitment to the process made this a unanimous vote for our coaching staff. We love regularly having him in class and feel so lucky to have him in our community! If you happen to see Chris (he’s tall – you can’t miss him), be sure to congratulate him … and keep an eye out this month for a workout named in his honor including some of his favorite CrossFit moves!

Q: What made you decide to start Crossfit?
To become the fittest person in the world… HA jk! I wanted to try something new and felt welcome at R3vive

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both?
Professional – Landscape Architect

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym & school/work?
Watching/playing soccer, Chelsea FC, CELTICS and my two dachshunds – Olive & Charles!

Q: What are your 3 favorite Crossfit movements?
Sand bag Carry, Rowing, deadlift

Q: What’s your least favorite Crossfit movement?
AirBike

Q: What Crossfit movement do you want to improve at?
Cleaning

Q: What advice do you have for someone considering trying out/joining a Crossfit gym?
Don’t be discouraged if you’re new to CrossFit, enjoy yourself and have fun with it!

Q: What’s your favorite “cheat” food?
Hot Cheetos & jalapeño chips… basically all potato chips

Q: What’s your spirit animal and why?
spiritanimal.info says my spirit animal is a deer… I don’t know if I agree but I’ll go with it

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching Nacho Libre & Kingdom Hearts


Q: Do you have any nicknames?
Nope, just Chris or Lousos

Q: An interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!
Drink of choice would be an old fashioned with a Narraganset on the side ha. I love the beach but am a city person for sure.

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