Coach’s Spotlight – Emily Hermanson

Congratulations and a long overdue welcome to Coach Emily Hermanson!
Emily has been a great addition to our morning classes not only as an athlete but as a coach!
Her desire to improve, learn and grow speaks to her commitment and passion for coaching.
She brings with a fun and positive energy to the box and we are thrilled to have her on our team.
Thank you Emily!!

What brought you to Cynergy?

Proximity to my house and some positive word of mouth.

How long have you been a CrossFitter and Coach?

I’ve been involved in CrossFit for about 6 years and just recently started coaching!

What is your athletic background look like?

Youth Soccer, and in my adult years I was member of a running club.  I have also participated in a lot of classes like yoga and spin.

What would you say is the best part of being a CrossFit Coach?

I love the community, and how eager everyone is to help one another often by sharing their own personal experiences. I also love helping people accomplish something they never thought they could do.

What advice would you give to a new athlete?

Everyone was new once! Keep coming, baby steps accumulate to big gains.

And, a veteran athlete?

There is always room for growth, pick a new goal, keep it exciting.

What are your current goals as a Coach?

To continue to learn, try new things and expand my skillset.

And, as an athlete?

Improving my weaknesses, specifically gymnastics.

What is one thing that most people don’t know about you?

I lived in San Diego.

How would you describe the Cynergy Community?

A caring community who support, motivate, and look out for one another.

What are some of your favorite or most memorable moments as a Coach?

Watching new members who are doing something outside of their comfort zone, but show up anyways and making progress over time, because they didn’t give up.

Emily’s WOD:

On a Running Clock…
1 Mile Run for time
At the 10 minute mark complete 2 rounds of the following….
2 Minutes Max Reps Cleans (135/95)
1 Minute Rest
2 Minutes Max Lateral BB Burpees
1 Minute Rest
2 Minutes Overhead Squats (95/65)
1 Minute Rest