Each month the coaching staff at EHP selects a member that is “Better Than Yesterday!” The selected recipient is a great example of EHP’s CREDO—demonstrating compassion, honesty, resilience, perseverance, and tenacity. Amanda Martinson was selected as June’s “Better Than Yesterday” recipient.

Why did you start CrossFit?
A friend invited me to a Thanksgiving WOD almost 10 years ago. I was hooked from my first workout.

Why do you continue CrossFit?
I continue doing CrossFit for several reasons: I enjoy the strong sense of community, the constant challenges and progress keep me motivated, it helps prepare me for real-life physical tasks, and I really like the energy and structure of group classes.

What has been your greatest achievement since starting EHP?
Some of the achievements I’ve experienced include gaining strength, building endurance, feeling mentally better overall, and losing some weight over the winter.

How has your life changed since joining EHP?
Although I’ve been with EHP for just over a year, I’ve been doing CrossFit for much longer. It has truly transformed my life in so many positive ways—boosting my confidence, improving my ability to manage stress, and bringing amazing friends into my life. I’m committed to doing CrossFit for as long as I can.

Anything else you would like to share about yourself, fitness journey and/or EHP.
I absolutely love the program EHP offers. It’s great seeing familiar faces at the classes I regularly attend, and the coaches are amazing—they offer encouragement and support with every workout.