R3VIVE’s Member of the Month, February 2023

R3VIVE Fitness • February 6, 2023
Woman in blue sweatshirt swings kettlebell, smiling, at gym; others in background.
Introducing our Gym M.O.M. (Member of the Month) for January 2023 … Aspasie Song! ⁠
 
Making the choice for Gym MOM’s is always very difficult, especially when you have members like Aspasie, quietly and consistency putting in the work during classes. Aspasie is a great athlete to work with for many reason, but above all else, she is terrific at taking to coaching. 
 
Aside from being coachable, her commitment to her health while also being integral to our community are other qualities that stand out. Another long overdue recognition that finally comes full circle.

Learn more about Aspasie below:

Q: What made you decide to start functional fitness training?
I often have a hard time being motivated to go to the gym – so I was seeking a community that I could feel connected to. I had previously done functional fitness at home in Cambodia and really loved the dynamic of the classes and the relationships I had built with my coaches.

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both? What do you do for a living?
I am currently working as a Test Engineer at Ninja mainly working on qualifying their outdoor products.

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym?
I like to play volleyball and billiards

Q: What are some of your favorite movements (name up to three)?
 I really grew to like cleans, box jumps, and front squats

Q: What are your least favorite movements?
 I absolutely hate commandos (tall to low planks), biking, and wall balls

Q: What movements do you want to improve at?
 I want to improve my deadlift form for sure.

Q: What advice do you have for someone considering our gym?
 We have an amazing group of people and coaches at this gym that I truly can’t express enough how thankful I am for them. If you are looking to start your fitness journey or to sustain your fitness routine, or even are intimidated and don’t know where to start, this community can definitely help you get started and help keep you accountable!

Q: What’s your favorite “cheat” food?
 McNuggets hehe

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
 I love to sleep, I’ll sleep for 15 hours if I can.

Q: Do you have any nicknames?
 Aspasie is my nickname haha

Q: Tell us an interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!
My dream is to design shoes at Nike

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