Everyone welcome today’s Athlete Spotlight Ken! He’s been doing CrossFit with us for 3 years now after growing tired of his local gym. Thanks to CrossFit’s approach to fitness he feels a better sense of accomplishment pushing himself to the limit everytime. While he does still occasionally venture into other gyms he finds there’s no better place for support and knowledge among members than here at Heart & Beauty. In fact he considers Mr.Legend (a previous Athlete Spotlight here) to be one of his biggest influences. If you’re in town he recommends checking out… Heart & Beauty!
Name:
Ken Okamoto
Age:
20s
Where are you from?
Ishikawa Prefecture
Occupation:
Medical student
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
3 years
Where did you find this place? What made you decide to start?
The gyms near my place were no longer challenging enough, so I looked for a place where I could push my body harder.
What has been the most enjoyable thing about doing CrossFit?
When I push myself to what feels like my absolute limit and then challenge myself to go one more rep, and then another, I feel a strong sense of achievement. I also feel my growth and gain confidence when I surpass my previous records.
Is there someone you admire or aim to become like? Why?
Mr. Legend. No matter how old he gets, he continues to aim higher, and I admire his courageous way of living. He represents my ideal vision of the future.
What is your favorite CrossFit workout?
Murph
Do you have any advice for people who are thinking of starting?
I train at many different places besides this gym, but there is no place where you can push yourself harder than here. The members are seasoned veterans with years of experience, and by training together with them, you will definitely become stronger.
Do you have any recommended spots in Tokyo?
Heart & Beauty
