Congratulations to our August Member of the Month,, JJ Hendrickson. JJ inspires us with her drive and desire to constantly improve and overcome challenges. Her work ethic in the gym motivates everyone training around her.
JJ says she is all in at MesserFit because of the people. “From the moment I walked in for my first class, I instantly felt welcomed by fellow members. The coaching staff is great, as each one has gone out of their way to make a personal connection and give me guidance to reach my personal goals.”
JJ, thank you for being an inspiration, showing up every day (mentally and physically), and showing us all that we can do hard things when we put our mind to it!
What got you into exercise? I was not at all athletic when I was young, I worked out from time to time, but it wasn't until signed up for a random bootcamp class that changed how I viewed exercise. I had an inspirational trainer who made it his goal to make me an athlete, which was something I never thought I could aspire to. Since then I've been addicted to trying to do hard things and pushing myself to be better and stronger.
How long have you been training at MSC? Almost a year
What's your favorite exercise? Top three (because I can't pick one) clean and jerk, kettlebell swings, and deadlift.
What inspires you? Women in sports are just crushing it right now, in particular the women of CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting are inspiring to me. I wish I had these role models when I was growing up! It is awesome that it's now cool to be a strong woman who isn't afraid to lift some heavy weights.
What exercise are you currently working to perfect? So many! Getting a pull up, snatch, cleaning up dubs and toes to bar, handstand push-ups.
What do you work towards in your free time? Try to keep up my musican chops, I play in multiple community groups on clarinet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone.
