Daniel Schaffer

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Set Goals and Reach Them

2.21.19

We want to take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge Daniel Schaffer. Daniel joined us last Sept and has been coming in consistently ever since.

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When Daniel first started with us he had a Powerlifting background, but quit training in 2016 when he moved to Seattle from Charlotte. Like most of us, he let the stress of his new job and cross-country pretty much kill his daily gym routine. Over 2016 and 2017 Dan gained 50 lbs while adopting a largely sedentary lifestyle.

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Luckily he started training back up again mid-2018, and joined Chateau in Sept. So far, he is down 15 lbs and has increasingly gained upper body strength! Dan claims to still hates burpees like the rest of us, but says they're getting there! With his persistence and dedication, Dan can now do 5 strict pull-ups, up from 1. A few other goals he has reached is getting his first Pistol and Rope Climb in Dec. His endurance is improving and strength is coming back in some of his major lifts, despite a current setback w/ a back surgery.

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CF has given him structure back to his weeks. It's also helped him gradually dial nutrition back in, as the transition into his 30’s was less than graceful, per Dan:) Dan enjoys suffering together, and is stoked that CrossFit has helped him find that extra gear again that had been missing for awhile. Reaching new goals and pushing himself has not only made him feel better as a person it has also spilled over into his work life giving him more energy and allowing him to be more productive there as well. More than anything, Chateau has provided him a community for accountability and motivation. There's a lot of humble monsters at CrossFit Chateau and he aspires to be one of those again!

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Dan you have not only reached some awesome goals in the 7 months you have been with us but you have been so eager to learn correct form and improve your athleticism. We love how coachable you are and not only receptive to our feedback but very grateful. There is nothing more rewarding than having a member who loves feedback, makes the changes and continues to learn and improve all the while being humble and grateful. Dan we are stoked you have joined our community and we can’t wait to see you take CrossFit and Oly to the next level!

Keri, Alex and Team!

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