Meet Member Lindsey!

Name: Lindsey Kallos

Age: 36

Occupation: Animal Chaser

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I have always worked out at places like LA Fitness or the YMCA doing body sculpt, spin, or dance. I also have been running a lot in the past year and completed two half marathons. (Lindsey forgot to mention that she continues to run and workout at the YMCA, sometimes leaving CrossFit and going right to the YMCA….crazy girl!)

CrossFitting Since: Feb?

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? All my best friends and family were going….except me!  (Didn’t your mom ever tell you to be your own person and not to succumb to peer pressure?  Although I suppose in this case you can be forgiven.)

Was it love at first WOD? NO…it was a Saturday team WOD, and I
honestly was annoyed that I was doing a workout with a PVC pipe (I was
embarrassed) and everyone was cheering me on as if I was doing
something incredible. I didn’t get it. AT ALL. I think I had to get
past my insecurities (suck it up). Emily convinced me to try a
‘regular’ class and now I am hooked.  (Thanks Emily because now she is known as “Little Ant”..  The girl is tiny and carries and lifts crazy weight!)

Favorite WOD or movements? I really enjoy flipping around on the
rings or doing hand stands. Monkey stuff is fun for me.  (Have you met Traci 😉 )

Least favorite WOD or Movements? Wall balls, burpees, box jumps (You are not alone on any of those dislikes!)

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Describe your experience here. I have
had a bunch! I think the handstand pushup was a highlight. I also
enjoyed being sore from Murph for five days. I feel like a bad*ss when
I am that sore!  (I think you might have forgotten to add Air Force WOD to this list.)

Why do you CrossFit? I have thought about this a lot lately. I think
I have decided it is so I can firm/shape my body and to be strong. It
also helps me mentally to compete with myself (and I am finding that I
am more competitive with others than I have been able to admit until
now). I like to be challenged and I have so much damn fun with
everyone. I love seeing everyone else’s transformations probably more
than my own. I just always always feel great when I walk in the door
(and out too –he he)! Oh, and to also reduce the crater in my abs I have from having kids.

Tell us something about you that we don’t already know. I don’t blow my nose.  (Really, ever?)