Faustina van Muylem

Name: Faustina van Muylem

Age: 21

Hometown: La Rioja, Argentina

How long have you been CrossFitting?

I did CrossFit for six months, then I stopped and restarted a year and three months ago in CrossFit Cayman.

 What is your favorite WOD/Exercise? 

I love anything that includes back/front squats, deadlifts, or weighted step ups. I also recently started to enjoy pull ups.

 What is your least favorite WOD/Exercise?  

Regarding the type of workout, I would say definitely AMRAPs. I have a hate relationship with them. For the type of movements, I would say snatches and push ups (I struggle a lot with them!) 

 What is your previous workout/athletic background? 

I always liked sports and have tried many of them. I joined my highschool’s handball team and used to compete in the duathlons races with my dad, but one of my favorite sports is definitely triple jump!

 What was your first experience at CrossFit Cayman like? 

I was quite intimidated by all the athletes inside, but everyone made me feel super welcome and comfortable.

 What results have you seen since CrossFitting? 

I feel mentally and physically stronger, and I am able to do movements that I thought I would never be able to do! 

What do you do to get yourself through a tough workout (mental thoughts, tips, and tricks, etc.)?

The trick is that I have my cousins pushing me during the class to get me through it when I’m unmotivated. Having them is definitely a plus! I would also say following the music is also super helpful, it helps me keep my pace. (And thinking about which snack am I going to reward myself after the WOD)

 What's your favorite aspect about working out at CrossFit Cayman?

The WODs are fun, the coaches are great, the people in the classes are all friendly and will push you, and it is the time of the day that I use to disconnect from work and school.. it is very therapeutic. 

 What advice do you have for someone thinking about joining CrossFit Cayman? 

Just do it, there is no way you will regret it.