Jared Holland

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
I used to enjoy running but my body didn't so I needed something else.  I kept hearing about it from my friends Jeremy Moon and Nathan Stokes.

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 
I like all the workouts except burpees.  Even after losing weight I hate burpees.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
I have been coming for about 3 1/2 years

4. What do you do for a living?
I am currently retired but looking for another adventure.

5. What are your hobbies? 
I love to travel with my family.  I love learning new things.  I love watching the Eagles.  I love bowling.

6. What are your goals?
I always want to get stronger, but I think that ship has sailed when I passed 50.  So now I just want to do enough to be active in the other things I do.

7. Why do you train?
My dad had cancer when he was young and never fully recovered physically.  I feel like I have been blessed with good health and I need to do everything I can do to keep it that way.

8. Any advice for future members? 
I truly enjoy my experience at CVSC. The variety and length of the workouts are perfect for my needs. If you're considering joining a gym but feel unsure about your abilities or where to start, I highly recommend CVSC. Brad does an amazing job of meeting you at your current fitness level and guiding you with the knowledge and support needed to help you reach your goals. The workouts are thoughtfully designed to accommodate people of all fitness levels, making it possible for everyone to participate, progress, and improve.

Katie & Hart Wybrow

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
Mason Smith 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Any workout that's longer than 10 minutes but ends short of throwing up. (Death by Calories is the absolute worst workout! 10 minutes and you want to throw up, but you're too tired to)

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
I think we started in 2015

4. What do you do for a living? 
I work for Logan City. Katie is a nurse for an OBGYN. 

5. What are your hobbies? 
Anything outside. We love to bike, hike, ski, chase our kids around, and go for walks with our dog. 

6. What are your goals? 
Keep moving! 

7. Why do you train? 
We love to be active. Training at CVSC supports everything we do outside the gym. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Consistency! Show up, make friends, and DO THE WORK!

Danny and Lesli Macfarlane

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
I was introduced to the gym by my brother Jimmy Macfarlane.  After attending for about 6 months I encouraged my wife Lesli to attend also.  

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 
Lesli and I both love the workouts that are AMRAP's with a good mix of strength and endurance.  We both don't like burpees, but we love what burpees do for our bodies!

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC? 
We have been members of the gym for about 3 years.

 4. What do you do for a living? 
Lesli is a full time mother (and she is really good at it) and I am a land developer and Dad.

5. What are your hobbies?
Lesli loves to exercise, sew, do interior design, bake, play the piano and be a mom.  I love to ski, snowmobile, mountain bike, hike and boat.  

6. What are your goals?
Our goals are to maintain good fitness and muscle mass as we age so that we can continue to participate in all of our hobbies well into our elderly years.

7. Why do you train?
We train because of the way it makes us feel.  We love walking out of the 5:30 am class having just nailed a workout and headed home to conquer the day.  It is a very empowering feeling.  Also the strength has been a game changer for skiing and snowmobiling to avoid injuries.  I believe that power cleans are the best workout to prepare for snowmobiling. 

8. Any advice for future members?
For the first year we trained we weren't very consistent (maybe 2 times per week).  Lesli and I have been consistently coming 4 days per week for the past 18 months and it has allowed us to make gains on our fitness.  You pay the same amount each month so you might as well attend the gym as often as you can :)

Bethany McGarry

1. How did you find out about CVSC?  

CVSC was the first crossfit gym I ever attended way back when it was new to Cache Valley and I was just a starry-eyed undergrad. I only came for one day with my roommate who was a member, but I loved it! Upon graduating, I moved away, returning to Cache Valley again in 2021 for more schooling. After two years of grad school, sitting all day on my duff, a flight of stairs could defeat me (and regularly did). I finally decided to do something about my health and looked up CVSC. They had changed locations but were still in the valley, so I came in and signed up.

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 

 Hang clean, power clean, squat clean. I love the tricky balancing act of an overhead squat. I also love almost any workout that includes calories and EXCLUDES burpees.  

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?  

 I have been a member since July 2023. 

4. What do you do for a living?  

  I’m an elementary educator turned PhD student.  

5. What are your hobbies? 

 Dance. Anything outside. I highly recommend skydiving in the fall. Talking on the phone. Perfecting the chocolate chip cookie.

6. What are your goals?  

Right now, I want to stay healthy and active through graduation. I have goals for each movement that we train, and I track my progress. Also, one day I want to hike Kilimanjaro.  

7. Why do you train at CVSC?  

I train here because I love the people! This community of gym goers is so open and friendly, and I have felt at home here from day one.

In general, I train because it keeps my mood in check (yay endorphins!) and helps me focus through the hours of studying. I train so that I can keep doing all the adventurous things I want to do in life. Also, exercise changes the brain, and I’ll take all the help I can get in that department. Finally, it’d be cool to beat my mom in an arm wrestle one day. It’ll probably never happen, but it's fun to dream. 😉

8. Any advice for future members? 

Come in and stay until you are hooked. Brad’s programming is the best! Movement is medicine. Muscles are beautiful. Be kind to yourself and enjoy the benefits of regular HIIT training here.  Your body, lungs, heart, and mood will all thank you.

Melissa & Justin Feser

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
Justin has known Brad for years. We finally committed to driving to Logan to train.

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Melissa- loves everything!
Justin-warm up and bench press :)

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
3 years October 1st!

4. What do you do for a living?
Melissa- Nurse   
Justin- Machinist

5. What are your hobbies?
Melissa- Kids :)
Justin- golf, hunting, fishing

6. What are your goals?
Maintain health and an active lifestyle. 

7. Why do you train?
Melissa- for my mental health, this is my "me time"
Justin- to maintain strength

8. Any advice for future members?
Melissa- Commit and have fun!
Justin- Enjoy the camaraderie and new friendships!

Clint Goldsberry

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
From a friend. Richard Spillman

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Anything that motivates me to try harder. I really like not doing the same thing everyday. 

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
Almost 14 years

4. What do you do for a living? 
I’m retired 

5. What are your hobbies? 
Grandkids and all their activities, fishing, archery, being outdoors 

6. What are your goals?
To be healthy in old age and Keep up with grand kids activities. Keep up muscle mass. 

7. Why do you train? 
To reach my goals and feel good about accomplishing workouts each time. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Just be consistent. Get up and do it. 

Kori Broadhurst

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
I was looking for a strength & conditioning gym so I went online. My original plan was to try a few of the gyms in the area however after visiting CVSC I knew it was the perfect fit for me.

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? You’ve got to respect double unders.
You’re compelled to learn them quickly or your bare legs and arms pay the price!

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
A little over 3 years.

4. What do you do for a living?
Speech teacher at Thomas Edison Charter School (South)

5. What are your hobbies?
I love spending time with my 3 kids, mountain biking, skiing, yoga, crossword puzzles, and backpacking in foreign countries.  

6. What are your goals? 
More travel adventures to the cool places of the world.

7. Why do you train?
Simply, I feel GREAT when I am training. My energy is higher, my mood is better, and my body is stronger and more mobile. It's a natural drug that slows down the aging process and keeps you feeling young.

8. Any advice for future members?
Don’t allow negative thoughts about your abilities keep you home. All movements are easily modifiable for any level. Plus no one cares about what you can or cannot do so have fun with it.

Chris and Jenni Thornley

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
We first heard about CVSC over a decade ago when we first started CrossFit.  Jen was at IOTA gym on the regional team and competed against CrossFit Cache Valley’s team.  We have been to every single CrossFit gym in the valley.  And after going to them all for long periods.. Cache Valley SC became our instant favorite.  It was immediately clear that Brad knew how to program.. the environment is the most friendly and healthiest gym in the Valley by far!

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Chris’ favorite workout is “Christine” 3 rounds of 500 meter row, 12 body weight deadlifts and 21 box jumps Jenni’s favorite work out is DT.  5 rounds of 12 Dead’s, 9 hang cleans and 6 push jerks.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
We have been members for over 5 years now.  

4. What do you do for a living? 
Chris owns his own business and Jen has the greatest job in the world.  Stay at home mom to our 6 children.

5. What are your hobbies? 
Our hobbies include working out, hiking, travel, boating, riding motorcycles, our back yard and spending time with our children.

6. What are your goals? 
To age gracefully, maintaining our active lifestyle 

7. Why do you train? 
We train for peace of mind and mental health!  Our mental health when eating right and working out is night and day better than when we are eating badly and not fit.  

8. Any advice for future members?
Start young and start slow.  Do not trend diet or exercise!  Make a lifetime commitment to over all peace and health and find that necessary balance in your life where you can stay active and eat healthy while still enjoying everything life has to offer.   

Nate Sorensen

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
My wife signed me up for a membership for my 29 birthday. It’s been the birthday gift that keeps on giving. 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Snatches and thrusters (when my knees are cooperating).

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
Almost 8 years  

4. What do you do for a living? 
VP of research & development at event production company (currently producing the Water Lantern Festival).

5. What are your hobbies? 
Songwriting, vintage clothing, good food, tenkara fishing, hanging out and watching shows with my wife, kids, and cats 

6. What are your goals? 
20 pull ups, learn to cook authentic Thai food, and someday start a record store that my kids can work at when they are teenagers if they want

7. Why do you train? 
Maintaining the habit of attending the gym and training is something that makes me feel good both physically and mentally. It sets the tone for the day and helps me be more productive in my personal and professional life. 

8. Any advice for future members?
I had never seriously worked out at a gym before coming to CVSC. When I first started, It was great to know that each day’s workout had already been thoughtfully planned for me. The key is to just show up, do what is written on the board,  and start sweating! There will always be something new to learn, a technique to improve, and a new goal to accomplish. Brad and the CVSC team want you to succeed. 

Anna Rickabaugh

1. How did you find out about CVSC? 
When I moved to Logan for school I looked up local gyms. CVSC was the first and only gym I tried as I was hooked from the start!

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Olympic lifting will always be #1 in my heart, but burpees or devil's press aren't too far behind that.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
I have been at CVSC for around 4 years

4. What do you do for a living? 
I am a student at USU and currently applying to PA school to earn my master's degree.

5. What are your hobbies? 
My hobbies are fishing, reading, trail running, or anything that gets me outside and moving. 

6. What are your goals? 
Current fitness goals are simply to move well and move often. In the future I think it would be cool to complete an Ironman or get more competitive with oly lifting. Life goals are to stay in charge of my health and not be afraid to try new things. 

7. Why do you train? 
Most days it feels like I train to keep my sanity. Overall I train because I love the process and the satisfaction of giving your everything in a workout. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Just keep showing up! Soon you'll find coming to the gym one of the best parts of your day (even if there's wallballs in the workout).

Kim Averett

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
About 16 years ago, I was out "yogging" in the neighborhood and Jami Palmer, a former co-worker who shared my appreciation for health and fitness, was driving by and she rolled down her window and drove beside me while she told me about this new program she was doing and that I should try it because I would love it. I was nervous to try something new, but a few months later, on Superbowl Sunday, another friend told me she was going to CVSC to workout before the game and she took me with her. And I was hooked after that first workout. 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 
I dig a good old 'chipper' with some thrusters, burpees and barbell cleans sprinkled in.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC? 
A little over 15 years.

4. What do you do for a living? 
I am the Finance Director for a local company that manufactures measurement instrumentation.

5. What are your hobbies? 
Spending as much time as possible in the outdoors skiing, camping in our truck camper, gardening, watching live music and spending time with family. 

6. What are your goals?
Don’t weaken. Be a participant and not a spectator in life.  Maintain my health and well being so I can better support  my family and community. 

7. Why do you train? 
I train so I can keep my mind and body strong to allow me to continue doing the things I enjoy.  I choose to train with CVSC because the community is special. I’m always in a better place after spending time at CVSC. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Step through the doors and you will find immediate support. Trust the programming. It won’t take long to find that CVSC becomes something you look forward to as the best part of your day! 

Leila Capel

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
Another member told me to come to a Saturday class with her rather than driving an hour to another gym. 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 
I really like workouts that combine calories and lifting heavy. I also really like workouts that are a certain number of rounds for time! I like the opportunity to challenge speed and strength. 

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC? 
Since August 2022!

4. What do you do for a living? 
I'm getting my PhD at USU right now and that is my primary work currently.

5. What are your hobbies? 
I love to hike (snow, rain, sun doesn't matter) and I find a lot of joy in being able to be in the mountains on the weekend. I love to ski and through the gym I've found skiing buddies! I also have taught spin for about 8 years and I got certified to teach High Fitness in summer 2023. I love getting a good cardio workout in between strength training. 

6. What are your goals?
My goal is to feel like my body is strong and feels good. I like to be able to go into each day fueling my body in a way that makes it feel good and building strength in a way that makes my body feel good. 

7. Why do you train? 
I train for a mental and physical release! I love coming to CVSC because I walk in the door and I get to dedicate an hour to moving my body. 

8. Any advice for future members?
It might be really intimidating to start, that's totally ok! But the community here is so supportive of whatever your goals are rather than being competitive. That's what's so special about CVSC! 

Caroline Wallin

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
I found out about CVSC by googling gyms in Cache Valley. CVSC had such great reviews I decided to give it a try first and I never tried any others!

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
My favorite workouts have a lot of different movements we do for 5 or more rounds. I like to push myself but I also like when there is a lot of variety. This year I really enjoyed “The 12 days of Christmas” workout we did the Saturday before Christmas.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
In May it will be 5 years

4. What do you do for a living?
I work in Sales at Juniper Systems. They make handheld rugged devices here in Cache Valley and ship them around the world.

5. What are your hobbies?
Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Gardening, Reading, Camping, Backpacking, Traveling (I traveled for 9 weeks in Europe with my 3 kids), and spending time with friends and family.

6. What are your goals?
This year I am going to climb Grand Teton and hike the Rim to Rim. I would also like to hike 5,000 feet in elevation every week June-October. Last year I averaged 3,000 a week.

7. Why do you train?
I train primarily because it gives me more energy during the day and helps with my mental health. The secondary reason is I want to be able to do the outdoor activities I love without getting injured. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Consistency is key for me. I show up and don’t worry too much about how hard the workout might be. Once I’m there I always get through the workout and feel better after. Also, you can always get through a workout even if you’re not feeling 100% by modifying it a little bit.

Bart Oldroyd

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
I had a couple of friends who were members, and had met Brad through them. 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
I like the Barbell. Deads, cleans, anything really. My favorite workouts are partner WOD'S. I like the camaraderie and mutual respect that shared suffering and accomplishment brings. A partner WOD with cleans and burpees, that puts you both on the floor is right up my alley.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
Almost 9 years.

4. What do you do for a living?
I work at Paragon Medical. 

5. What are your hobbies?
Hobbies tend to change over the years, but Cross-country skiing has always been a constant. I like riding my bike around, hanging out with friends, watching my flowers grow, and of course, going to the gym!

6. What are your goals?
Ongoing goals of 4 times a week at the gym. Nutrition and sleep are alway at the Forefront. Lift heavier. 

7. Why do you train?
Health and longevity, self esteem, community, long list actually. Years ago going to CVSC just became a way of life. I look forward every day to seeing my gym friends and pushing myself, sometimes to the limit. Walking out of there knowing you gave your all is an amazing feeling. 

8. Any advice for future members?
Commit for 3 months. And then commit for 6 months. By then you will see and feel the benifits of CVSC. The amazing community, and the friends you will meet will motivate you more then the typical gym environment ever could. Having workouts programmed for you by professionals, who care about your long term health and success is worth every cent. I tell people my age that as long as you're going to hurt, you may as well hurt in a good way! And, it only hurts for a minute. Kinda...

Kaly Dushku

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
Chelsi Pulley 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Ball Slams (awesome for stress relief) 

How long have you been a member at CVSC?
4 ish years 

4. What do you do for a living?
I’m a Nurse 

5. What are your hobbies?
Cycling, mtn biking, yoga, anything outdoors, traveling 

6. What are your goals?
Be as fit as my kids! Set a good example to them!

7. Why do you train?
LONGEVITY and mental health! I love it!

8. Any advice for future members?
Just do it! It’s a culture of inclusion and there is a place for everyone at all levels of fitness. 

Prathyush Reddy

1 . How did you find out about CVSC?
We (me and my wife) were looking to join a crossfit in the valley. We loved the initial session with Brad and did not have a second thought to join CVSC. Our initial journey was short and we had to take a break due to COVID. We rejoined CVSC in 2023 Spring and it has been an amazing journey.

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout? 
Bench Press and Back Squats anyday.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC? 
On and off for about a year (started in 2019 and took a break in 2020 due to COVID, joined back in spring 2023).

4. What do you do for a living? 
Software Engineering Manager

5. What are your hobbies? 
I'm a modern car enthusiast. I love mountain biking and hiking during Spring and Summer.

6. What are your goals?
I'd like to get lean and maintain consistency in my workout. I'd also love to participate in a marathon someday.

7. Why do you train? 
To maintain a consistent workout schedule and build my strength and stamina.

8. Any advice for future members?
I would advise to make it a habit to work out consistently over a long period, rather than looking for short
term results.

Jessica Thomson

I started working out at CVSC in 2010 after I won a free month trial. Then sadly needed to stop in 2011 after having my first baby.  I returned in August 2017 and try to never miss a day! 

I am a mom of 3 busy kids who are involved in competitive sports, musicals, and after school programs. I am also the costume designer for a local theater and I do invoicing for my husbands business. I find CVSC the one place I can shut off my decision making and just focus on the WOD. 

I love walking into the gym and not stressing about what to do. 

My family is a very active crew. We love hiking, rock climbing and snow skiing. I found that training at the gym has continually helped me. My endurance has been strengthened, my muscles are stronger, and my mental state is 

My advice for future members is to take advantage of Brad and Jami’s knowledge. They’ve created a program and environment that clearly is working. Brad understands nutrition and is always willing to listen, help and encourage you. Jami will be your biggest cheerleader. She is cheerful and always wanting the best for you. CVSC is a gym open to all. Everyone is welcomed and treated with kindness and respect. 

Laurie Jaimes

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
I originally heard about CVSC because of an elective course I took through USU. A year or so later, one of my friends mentioned going to a gym and that I should join her. I realized it was the same one I had been to and I’ve been back since. 

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
I love deadlifts and have really started to enjoy the cardio thrown into our workouts.

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
Since the end of 2020, if you don’t count a couple of breaks. I have been consistent for the past 13 months! 

4. What do you do for a living?
I currently work for Utah State University as a Graduate Admissions Counselor for the School of Graduate Studies.

5. What are your hobbies?
My hobby (singular 😂) is coming to CVSC! I love it!! 

6. What are your goals?
I have a goal of continuing to get stronger and be able to deadlift over 200 lbs. As far as personal goals, I am currently in a Master’s of Social Work program and am excited to graduate from that and be a professional social worker.

7. Why do you train?
I train to feel strong, healthy mentally, and to set time aside to work on myself outside of work, school, and being a parent. 

8. Any advice for future members?
If you’re considering joining, do it! Everyone is so kind, helpful, and it is a judgement free zone. Everything can be modified and it really makes a huge difference on overall well-being. 

Jim Macfarlane

1. How did you find out about CVSC?
When I moved back to Logan in 2019, I started looking for functional fitness gyms similar to how I was training in Texas. A friend told me about CVSC and after meeting Brad I was all in!

2. What is your favorite exercise or workout?
Chipper workouts are my favorite!

3. How long have you been a member at CVSC?
Since moving back to Logan in 2019

4. What do you do for a living?
I manage money for institutions, individuals and families.

5. What are your hobbies?
I have four boys and coach football, basketball and lacrosse. I also enjoy playing hockey, skiing and working in my yard and garden.

6. What are your goals?
Be as tall and strong as Tim… right now my goals are focused on being lean and improving intensity in workouts.

7. Why do you train?
I train to improve my physical and mental health, to participate in sports and to maximize longevity.

8. Any advice for future members?
Start small, be consistent, focus on technique and then apply progressive overload to build muscle and improve strength.

Kim Casey

How did you find out about CVSC?

I have several friends who have gone to CVSC for a long time (Zan Baer to name one), but I started going to CVSC at age 50, and on a “dare” from Telly Longhurst. I walked in a bit nervous and not sure what to expect, but I was immediately hooked.

What is your favorite exercise or workout?

Anything with deadlifts. And….it may be hard to believe, but I really don’t mind burpees. Lacy Webb and I laugh at the time the WOD had a lot of them & I exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, I just burpeed off my headband!” I really did!

How long have you been a member at CVSC?

Since February 3rd, 2014. 9 years, 5 months.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a licensed Realtor® at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. I LOVE my job!

What are your hobbies?

Snowboarding, riding my bike, mowing my lawn, “Yardening”, hanging with friends, my dogs, decorating my house, “Bette”, and finding a good bargain.

What are your goals?

Personal: Being a good Human

Business: Getting my Idaho Real Estate License

Gym: Continuing to hit the WOD 4+ times a week, having good nutrition and improving my sleep habits (a HUGE struggle for me).

Why do you train?

To continue to feel “39” vs “59” as well as to be on this beautiful Earth for as long as possible.

Any advice for future members?

Don’t expect to be able to Rx the WOD right off the bat. It takes time and it’s ok to modify. Listen to your body. Also, since this resonates with me, I’ll ‘steal’ words from Ron Monson, “You’ll never regret doing a workout”.