Upper East Side

We excited to announce this months Athlete Spotlight of the month. This person exhibits what we are all about on a day in and day out basis. Community, encouragement, dedication, consistency and most all…awesome.

This months Athlete spot light of the month is…..drum roll…..

Teesha Acosta

How/when did you get involved in CrossFit? What has motivated you to stick with it?

I first got involved in CrossFit in September 2013 when I did foundations at CrossFit Dymanix. My motivation comes from the feeling I get after every session in the box. It’s a feeling of euphoria I cannot even begin to describe.

What do you enjoy most about being a member at EVF?
At EVF I feel like I am a part of a huge family. Even when I meet new members from the East Side, they are always so welcoming.

Do you remember your first workout? Looking back how did it go?
My first workout was 90 push presses and 90 wall balls. I remember seeing 90 reps for each and thinking “Oh my god, am I going to finish this?” 12 minutes and 45 seconds later I felt so accomplished!

What were your goals when you first started? How have they changed?
Honestly, my goals when I first started were very vain. I wanted to have a CrossFit body. They have drastically changed because I am no longer focused on the aesthetics. I am focused on being the best athlete I can be, always giving 110 percent every time I step foot into the box.

How have you grown in that time — health, body, mind, etc.?
Since I began I not only feel physically stronger but mentally stronger. I have learned to listen and trust my capabilities more than I ever did.

Favorite lift and WOD?
My favorite lift would have to be power snatches. Even though I need more work on them, they are so empowering. My favorite WOD was Nancy. This WOD takes you to heaven and hell in just 5 rounds.

Least favorite movement and workout?
My least favorite movement at this point are thrusters, mainly because I need to work on them a lot! I don’t have a least favorite workout but long AMRAPs make me frown when I see them on the blog.

What drives you through the door each day?
The fact that euphoria is only 60 minutes away.

Do you have any advice for new members?
Never give up! Everyone will experience good days and bad days at the box, the important thing is to remember it is all part of the journey to becoming the best version of you.

What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?
In this coming year I hope to finally get over my fear of being upside down and gaining more overall strength.

Amazing! What a story from an awesome athlete. Teesha will always have the title as one of our first members at CFCC. I remember when she signed up, we still had not even opened yet. She was excited and enthused and still today she comes in with that same attitude. She is a pleasure to coach and always works her butt off.

Teesha loves the EVF community and has become an ambassador for us throughout the fitness community. She recently competed at her first competition with 3 people from 3 different boxes.

Any female should feel empowered by her story to know how hard this young women works to achieve her goals and make her dreams a reality. We are very lucky to have such a person.

You rock Teesha 🙂