R3VIVE’s Member of the Month, October 2023

R3VIVE Fitness • October 4, 2023
Woman lifting barbell at gym, labeled

Introducing our Gym M.O.M. (Member of the Month) for October 2023 … Vanessa Haug! ⁠

Vanessa has been very consistent over the last few months and is a frequent attendee of the 12pm class. During this time, Vanessa has been working diligently with her coaches, setting up times to check-in on her goals and creating customized plans to help her get there. 

One of her goals is to achieve her first pull-up, a goal that has become more achievable lately, due to the hard work she has put in, by not only coming to classes, but following her prescribed workout plan before and after classes. 

Her ability to learn and her determination for achieving her goals has been noticed by her coaches and peers, making Vanessa an easy choice for this months gym MOM!

Learn more about Vanessa below:

Q: What made you decide to start functional fitness training?
 While living in California, I got into Crossfit and that’s when my passion for Olympic Weightlifting was born!

Q: Are you a student/working professional/both? What do you do for a living?
I’m a Board certified Health Coach on a mission to empower women to reclaim control over their health!

Q: What are your hobbies/interests outside of the gym?
I’m a mom of two (8 and 16) so when I’m not parenting, working or exercising I enjoy nature walks and tapping into my creative mind.

Q: What are some of your favorite movements (name up to three)?
 Cleans, Split Jerks and…rope climbing although it’s been a long while since I practiced.

Q: What are your least favorite movements?
 Running!

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
 To butter a baguette and dip into my coffee – a very French tradition!

Q: Tell us an interesting fact that we probably don’t know about you!
 I was born and raised in France!

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