Prototype of the Month: Cheryl Kaplan

I just recenlty hit my one year anniversary at Prototype! Prior to joining Prototype I did not like to exercise.  I had tried a few different things over the years (like Orange Theory) but nothing ever stuck. My husband, Jeff, was always talking about Prototype and that I should try it.

I was hesitant because of all that I had heard about Crossfit gyms, especially after not having been on a solid workout program for years.  Plus, I had spine surgery and was nervous to injure myself. I agreed to a call with Mike and he convinced me to give it a try by taking personal training sessions with Brian. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and helped me ease back into working out without hurting myself! After doing training sessions with Brian for a couple of months, I started working with Jon. Jon pushed me to get stronger and one day suggested I take a class that he was teaching so that I could see for myself that I could do it. He was right!  I did it. And I have been doing it ever since!

I love that no two days are the same.  You cannot get bored with the workouts. I love that the coaches can modify the workouts as needed, while keeping it challenging for each individual. I also love being a part of the group classes and the community. And last but not least, I love when I get to work out with my family!

I work with start up businesses and have never really had time to develop hobbies outside of spending time with family and friends and our dogs. I can now say that Prototype/working out has become a hobby! (this is shocking to anyone that knows me!)

Prototype has made me stronger and more confident. I don’t necessarily look different, but I feel different. It has also helped me manage stress.  Since the pandemic began I have been working from home. Getting out of the house in the morning and going to the gym and seeing lots of smiling faces has been so helpful!

I am only a year into my journey and I have a lot to learn. I want to continue to improve my strength and my Crossfit skills, especially pull-ups, jumping rope and potentially even box jumps.

I have a few, but this one quote is what everything else stems from for me: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”