R3VIVE’s Member of the Month, January 2023

R3VIVE Fitness • January 8, 2023
Man working out in a gym, holding a dumbbell, Jan 2023 Gym Mom.
Introducing our Gym M.O.M. (Member of the Month) for January 2023 … Chris Bell! ⁠
 
Chris is a morning warrior regular and always shows up to class on time and ready to work. What we value most about Chris is his coachability. He knows that overall, we know what his best interests and goals are, and he is always willing to listen and adapt to our coaching.
 
Chris’ positive attitude and charm are a staple of the 6am classes. It really makes coaching him fun for us coaches and we’re sure it provides motivation and inspiration to the members who workout along side him.
 
We’re proud to honor Chris as our first gym M.O.M. for 2023!

Learn more about Chris below:

Q: What made you decide to start functional fitness training?
I didn’t even know what functional fitness was, Derek had to explain it. But it sure sounded better than anything I’d experienced before!

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both? What do you do for a living?
I work in Quality Assurance for a local biotech company.

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym?
Reading, listening to music and making cocktails!

Q: What are some of your favorite movements (name up to three)?
 Any core and shoulder work.

Q: What are your least favorite movements?
 Burpees

Q: What movements do you want to improve at?
 Toes-to -bar, and eventually wall walks.

Q: What advice do you have for someone considering our gym?
 Don’t give up, just keep showing up!

Q: What’s your favorite “cheat” food?
 Taco Bell!

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
 Resting on my days off!

Q: Do you have any nicknames?
 My friends call me “C-Bell”

Q: Tell us an interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!
I learned how to drive a tractor before a car!

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