Athlete of the Month: December, 2016
Congrats to FLOR LUJAN, our December 2016 Athlete of the Month.
Flor has been with us for 7 months, and in those 7 months, she has made quite an impression on our coaches because of her strong work ethic, and ever improving fitness.
Q. How long have you been at Defiance S&C?
A. 7 months.
Q. Where were you born and raised?
A. Chihuahua , México.
Q. What do you do for work?
A. I am a housekeeper.
Q. What is your “Spirit Animal?”
A. I have no idea.
**We asked our coaches who answered: “Flor is an Ox because of her determination, drive, strength, and ability to suffer.”**
Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Mexican food.
Q. What is your favorite type of workout or lift?
A. My favorite exercise are squats. I really like working my legs.
Q. What is your least favorite workout or lift?
A. I do not like burpees, nor do I like running. Both of these activities are hard for me because I have not learned how to control my breathing.
Q. What were you doing for exercise before you started at Defiance?
A. When I was in Mexico, I trained by lifting weights, but before starting at Defiance, I had not worked out in 2 years.
Q. What activities do you enjoy doing outside the gym?
A. Because I work a lot, I don’t have time to do many more activities besides the gym, but on Mondays and Wednesdays I go to English classes.
Q. How if at all, has Defiance S&C changed your life?
A. It has changed my life completely. I feel happy! I have changed my eating habits a little and I have lost weight. Although I still feel like I have a lot more I would like to achieve.
Q. How would you describe Defiance and your experiences at Defiance with someone who is interested in trying it out?
A. Defiance is the best gym I have ever been to. It is the only place where I have noticed changes in my body from the workouts we have been doing. They have excellent coaches and a very good atmosphere.