On July 22nd, 2016 Michael and Emma said I do! Leading up to that point, they've been working hard together; not just on planning their wedding, but also getting stronger and healthier as a unit at OSI. Michael started OSI in January 2016 and Emma joined him a month later in February. They have attended faithfully through all the wedding craziness and after taking a break to get married and go on a honeymoon, the newlyweds have been back at it and killing it! Congratulations Michael and Emma Vogel on being OSI's spotlight members! How did you hear about/what made you decide to try OSI? Michael: I had heard about OSI from my sister and brother-in-law, Sam and Jenny Brown, but in January I got the chance to start working out there through my job at Stick Boy. I had never before regularly worked out at a gym because I lack a lot of self-motivation to go pick up weights and put them down again. OSI gives me an opportunity to work with a group of people and work on everyday movements that I need strength for. I love that OSi has become yet another way for downtown Fuquay to be so wonderfully interconnected. Emma: I was hearing about it so much from Michael, as well as Sam and Jenny, who have been going there for a while. I was really looking to make some health and lifestyle changes, and had already started working out daily, so I decided I wanted to try it out to see if it would be a good addition to my workout routine! What was your initial reaction to the OS form of movement/resets? Michael: I enjoyed them because I could enter into the workout gradually and then increase my movement into a heavy strength or cardio movement. I used to always be nervous about working out, but when I started going to OSi I actually would be excited about going because I would gradually get my body into the mindset of the workout. Emma: Even before I went to OSi, I knew just by hearing about it that it was going to be so different than any workout I had tried before, and that was intimidating at first. I had always enjoyed working out by doing cardio, but I had never considered myself to be very strong, so I had never done any sort of strength training before. Needless to say, I was incredibly sore after my first couple classes! However, learning how to do the resets helped so much, and after a couple months, I found myself enjoying OSi more and more each time I went. How did participating in OSI help you get ready for your wedding day?
Michael: I mean, I was in a three-piece tux on the day, so if need be it would have done a great job at concealing any lumps or rolls that could have been there. But I was glad that for the wedding day, I felt healthy and I knew that I looked healthy.
I always thought being active meant as long as you're out of your home doing something physical then it meant you were keeping in shape. But really, being active can take on any meaning depending on who you are. For me, I found my active lifestyle with CrossFit.
I had no idea what that word meant or what it entailed. And so I took it upon myself to try several different gyms, or boxes, as we call them. Most boxes out there offered a free first class. How great! Boy, what a roller coaster of disappointment. Yes, each time I was explained what the class would be doing. Yes, they challenged me mentally and physically. But that free first class always ended up with someone wanting my verbal and written confirmation that I would be choosing their box right here right now. No one wants to feel pressured into doing something they've never done before. That's exactly how I felt. And so, after a friend referred me to WildFire CrossFit, I thought, I'm really not sure. One more attempt to see if this is really what I wanted.
Bri Maynes Rack Positionv2First thing that comes to mind is I love WildFire CrossFit! My home away from home. I have felt the passion and desire from these amazing coaches since day one. They coach with determination and motivation. They make lasting impressions on all athletes. I have been challenged in such a positive way that I just can't get enough. I'm tested every day I set foot in that gym. There are no limits for me. The relationships I have with the coaches and my fellow athletes are not anything I could create anywhere else. When I am going my hardest during a workout and I hear my name and cheers for me to keep going I don't want to disappoint. I love that everyone at WildFire CrossFit is a team supporter and player. We push ourselves to the limit and it's okay. It's okay to set goals, reach them, and set new ones.
There are so many proud moments I have achieved at WildFire CrossFit. Too many to list but the list is never-ending. There is always room for improvement. Never did I think I could do double unders, kipping pull-ups, flip tires or a handstand hold. I love adding to my achievements and doing it in a place where I love the great community.
WildFire Crossfit is not just another gym. Not just another box. At WildFire CrossFit you are part of a community that wants you to be who you deserve to be and teaches you so much about yourself. Thank you Skip and Tiffany for being amazing and creating this Rockstar community. Fuel The Fire!!
I just finished a free week trial. I was EXTREMELY satisfied with how welcoming everyone was, and how I was given individual attention. Not once did I feel intimidated or out of place.
These guys are phenomenal! They show pure passion when they teach. They make sure nobody is left out. They not only teach effective fat-burning exercises, but the skills to keep the weight off. Those guys definitely deserve a plethora of accolades.
