August Bootcamp Transformation Spotlight

1. Where are you from originally? I was born on Long Island, NY, then moved to Wilmington, NC when I was 14 years old. 2. What is your favorite Bootcamp movement? I really enjoy squats. 3. What is your least favorite Bootcamp movement? I don’t enjoy burpees. 4. What were you doing before Bootcamp? How […]

April Bootcamp Transformation Spotlight

Who are you? And where are you from? My name is Mina Rasti and I was born and raised in the Queen City! I’m one of the few native Charlotteans still around. Haha! Professionally, I am a high school counselor to the best students in the world at West Charlotte High School and during my […]

February Bootcamp Transformation Spotlight

Who are you? And where are you from? My name is Asif Harun; I was born in Guyana, South American and migrated to Queens, NY at the age of 14. I’m a Navy vet, father to a 8 yr. old girl and I work in the IT field. I’m also single. Lots of people want to get into shape or change their […]

January Bootcamp Transformation Spotlight

1. Who are you? And where are you from? Stephanie Makled. I was born and raised in south Florida. 2. Lots of people want to get into shape or change their lives. What was your biggest transformation? My biggest transformation has been the self confidence I’ve developed. I never would’ve thought I would be able […]

August Athlete of the Month – TJ Speck

1. Where are you from originally? Charlotte, NC 2. What is your favorite WOD/Movement? My favorite WOD was the Buy in: 200m Trap Bar Farmers carry (45/35) then: 4rds 5 squat cleans (155/105) 10TTB 15WB (30/20) then Cash out: 200m trap bar farmers carry. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/Movement? My Least favorite would […]

Graduation Speech – Emma Calhoun

Today I don’t want to generalize my high school experience and talk about the same things countless others have talked about before. I want for each of our high school experiences, filled with challenges, achievements, frustration, laughter, broken hearts and newfound love to remain personal and meaningful because nothing I could ever say to you […]

Success Story – Kevin Swain

I walked into CrossFit Northake early in November 2015 a 5’9” tall, 237 pound pre-diabetic. I have always exercised and thought I was eating correctly, but continued to suffer the dreaded roller coaster ride of weight gain and loss that comes hand in hand with yo-yo dieting. When I walked in I met Jason Bright […]

Coaches Spotlight – Duana Jones

COACHES SPOTLIGHT Name: Duana Jones Affiliate: Crossfit Northlake CrossFit Coach: Level 1 Favorite CrossFit movement: Overhead Squats Favorite song to WOD to: Drop the World by Lil Wayne and Eminem Favorite Hero/Benchmark WOD: DT – 5 rounds: 12 DLs, 9 Hang Pwr Cleans, 6 Push Jerks Most recent PR: DL – 280# (15# PR 🙂 ) […]