Name: John Schramm

Age: 15

Occupation: Student

Hometown: Lawrenceville

Which class time do you usually attend?: 6am

Favorite WOD: Murph

Favorite CF Movement: Deadlift

Least Favorite CF Movement: Burpees & Wall balls

1RM Back Squat: 165

1RM Deadlift: 155

Favorite Food: Mac N Cheese

Favorite Movie: Elf

Favorite Athlete: Michael Phelps

Dream Job: Penetration Tester

Dream Vacation Destination: Hawaii

If you could have any super power... Super strength

Favorite Motivational Quote: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” -Confucius

How long have you been doing CrossFit? December 2022

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

Mom and dad brought me to CrossFit. I did a few workouts and enjoyed it, so I decided to join.

Tell us about your fitness/sports background:*

I swam for Swim Atlanta for about 3 years.

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

I grew stronger and can lift more weight.

Who or what keeps you coming back and motivated?

The hard workouts and the people.

In what other ways do you use your fitness?

Lifting heavy objects such as boxes safely.

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

Completing my first CrossFit open

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

RX’ing a workout

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

I like to 3D print stuff and playing video games.

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

Keep moving through those tough workouts, don’t get discouraged, or hurt, and come back the next day.

What do you love most about No Excuses?

The workouts are tough but fun, the coaches are helpful, and the people are friendly.