Meet Susan! Susan is a bright and energetic woman that joined the Ampersand community the summer of 2023. She’s a local school teacher that loves working at Douglas County Highschool. She’s passionate about life and building her students up to be the best they can be. She’s been married for 7 years, and has family both here and in Wisconsin, which she loves to travel to visit!
When she walked in to CrossFit Ampersand her main goal was just to be able to walk. After a car accident, ankle replacement and physical therapy 4 years earlier, she needed a place to help her build strength, lose some weight and get back the ability to live life. Amazingly today, Susan is not only walking…but she is running now!
Susan felt like one of her biggest challenges with starting at a new gym was not knowing what to do.
“I’d have to train myself and I didn’t even know where to start”
She found coaches that not only believed in her but gave her realistic guidance in class, encouraged her and were people she could trust. She no longer felt lonely at the gym and felt that the community of members and staff alike were a good fit for herself and her bubbly personality.
“Sometimes gyms are kinda grrr, and no one in there had the same goals I do”.
Susan found shortly after starting her 90 Day Wellness Journey that many of the members at Ampersand share the same goals of wanting to feel more energized and have the ability to move in real life. She found a real change when she partnered personal sessions, group classes and nutrition coaching that she began to do things she hadn’t been able to in years.
Her biggest accomplishments so far:
Being in her mid 60’s she is moving better than she has in years. Wanting to overcome her injury, she is now doing things she didn’t think she’d be able to. Today Susan is not only running, but she is lunging, jump roping, picking up heavy objects and doing it all with confidence and strength she didn’t know she had.
This spring she was able to confidently wear her favorite jacket from over 10 years ago, thanks to her hard work with her nutrition coach!
Her dedication to group class and proper nutrition has opened doors to living a healthier and happier lifestyle!
Susan is a shining star in the Ampersand community. Her diligence and humble attitude has helped to make big changes in her life. She sees the difference daily, feels better, and looks forward to spending time with the friends she’s made in group classes. Susan thrives because she believes in hard work, authenticity and just being happy!
If you enjoyed Susan’s story and want the opportunity to enjoy the health improvements and community like her, schedule a No Sweat Intro with a coach today and let us show you how to start!