I have been doing CrossFit for the past 15 years. My brother-in-law got me hooked when he had us do a workout before his wedding. My initial thought was no way this is fitness. The workout was pull ups, jump rope and walking lunges. I was sore for days and quickly realized the functional fitness programming was going to be my jam. I have been a long time member at the same gym in town since then. 

My husband and I recently built a shop--stick by stick, nail by nail--and made room in the back for a gym. It’s the back bay, 10x24. The folding squat rack fits the space perfectly. I can put it up on the wall and have room for Olympic lifts or leave it down and do my lifts in the other direction. The bench is rad, it is the nicest one I have ever used.  I have a wall ball target, rings, rower, Olympic bar with weights, bunch of dumbbells and kettlebells. It is the perfect setup for me. 

Having a gym at the house has made it so there are no excuses! I was working out 3-4 days a week and now it is probably 5-6 days a week. I am currently training for an Olympic triathlon that I am running with my nephew. This gym gives me the opportunity to get some lifting in while still endurance training and working full time. 

There is always some fit event to be prepared for, I want to always be ready. I am the most fit I have ever been and it makes things way more fun. Last year, I drew a Wyoming rifle elk tag and put 10 days in with crazy stalks on bulls before I was able to tag out with a smile on my face.