Jimmy Bell

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

I have lived in Augusta County all of my life. I'm married to my bad ass beautiful wife Cindy [Who is a CrossFit Anazao member]. We have 2 boys, a daughter, and 4 wild and crazy grandkids. I have been employed at Lineage Logistics for 39 years as the Facility Maintenance Manager. I love to hunt. Any season ,big game, or small game. I love going to other states chasing different game and the challenges they bring. I'm obsessed with all of it! I enjoy collecting firearms and the sport of shooting in general. I enjoy taking my wife and my grandson [when he isn't playing sports] etc. I enjoy all of the work associated with it, the patience of it, and the payoff/reward at the end of it no matter the result. There is always a payoff in it. To me, at the end of the season I'm always successful!!

What are your current goals and why do you CrossFit?

I have several goals/movements/exercises that I want to accomplish at CrossFit. Some I have already accomplished since beginning my journey.  The main goals now are: Get stronger...I want to look strong and be strong!! Chest to bar, muscle up, have more endurance, and be able to box jump the tallest boxes there. I want to be able to do these consistently, with correct form, anytime, anywhere. These are my main goals now yes, but I still want to improve on all the movements at the gym. Even the ones I don't like.

I do CrossFit because I want to live a long and healthy life. For myself and my family. I need and want to be a strong man to protect my family and what is ours!  

What are your favorite movements? How about your least favorite? Why?

This is a tough question. I have several that I like and dislike. However, the ones I don't like is because I can't do them very well...YET! So here goes. 

Favorite movements - Anything to do weights! Deadlifts, push jerk, bench press ,hang power cleans, snatch, push press, etc. I love to row, pull ups, box step-ups, sit ups, plank, push ups, and yes most will think I'm crazy I like doing burpees and up downs! I like the challenge of them, with your body weight to build muscle and endurance

My least favorite movements - The murder bike! I know its a tremendous endurance builder. It's only because I haven't found my sweet spot with it yet where my pace, calories, goal, time frame, etc. But it will! 

What do you think is special about CrossFit Anazao?

There are so many special things about Anazao!! Ben and all of the awesome coach's there, all of the members there are great people! It's like no other gym or workout place I have ever been to. The coach's ask about your goals and will do what ever it takes to get you there and achieve them safely! They are patient, caring, understanding, and strong! And when the time is right they will push you!! We all need that push from time to time and they know exactly when! I like the hell out of that!!!!!! From the first day I walked in there I was never intimidated by anyone in there! Now, I was like these people are crazy and they want me to do that????? Hahaha. But I could tell I was at the right place for what I wanted and needed. The whole atmosphere there is amazing! I have gained so much there, not only in fitness but new friends I never would had if not joining there! There has never been a day there that you are not lifted up and supported from everyone there! Period! I can't say enough great things about all the coach's and people there!

A note from one of our coaches…

If you know Jimmy then you already know he’s one of a kind. He comes to class everyday with the focus of getting better. He’s always ready to take on a challenge. No matter what the coach has put before him he tackles it. When Jimmy first came to us he said, “I want it all”. By trusting the process and taking each day by the horns he is well on his way of just that! Never a dull moment as we all look forward to his quick witted comments, and the energy that he brings with him. Thanks Jimmy for adding so much to our little bonus family!