Name: Tina Kao

Age: 44

Occupation: Finance manager

Hometown: Taiwan

Which class time do you usually attend? 8am

Favorite WOD: WOD with Hang clean

Favorite CF Movement: Hang clean

Least Favorite CF Movement: Snatch

1RM Back Squat: 145

1RM Deadlift: 155

Favorite Food: Avocado

Favorite Movie: Leap

Favorite Athlete: Jeremy Lin

Dream Job: CrossFit coach

Dream Vacation Destination: Camino de Santiago

If you could have any super power… Super strength

Favorite Motivational Quote: “You can rest but never give up.”

How long have you been doing CrossFit? (Since Month, Year) 2014

How did you first discover CrossFit and what made you decide to start?

“My husband introduced me to CrossFit because he offered to watch the kids so I could have some ‘me time’ after having two children. I knew nothing about CrossFit at first, but after a few workouts I got hooked. I love the sense of achievement after each session.”

Tell us about your fitness/sports background:

“I have never been good or doing any fitness/sport before CrossFit.”

What sorts of positive changes (mental, physical, emotional) have you noticed in your life since getting involved at No Excuses?

“I am grateful to have a place where I can grow stronger—mentally, physically, and emotionally—every morning, surrounded by an amazing community and great coaches.”

Who or what keeps you coming back and motivated?

“My coach Christine and Ms. Robin inspire me so much. Ms. Robin is an amazing member whose strength and spirit at her age keep me motivated every time I work out with her.”

In what other ways do you use your fitness?

“Fitness keeps me strong in everyday life physically, mentally and emotionally. It also such a stress relief for me.”

Please share with us a favorite CrossFit or No Excuses moment.

“Hugo Open was so fun.”

Name one goal you would like to achieve in the next year (doesn’t have to be CrossFit related, but it can be)

“I hope that one day I can walk the Camino de Santiago. It is also one of the goal keep me motivated to do CrossFit.”

Tell us about your hobbies and interests outside of the gym:

“Cooking, reading, church.”

What advice do you have for someone just starting CrossFit or is on the fence about starting?

“Take it easy to start with because it is a life long commitment.”

What do you love most about No Excuses?

“Great coaches and the great community.”