Brian Bjork- member of the month (March 2025)

How did you discover CrossFit? 

I did a lot of CrossFit in my Fire Academy in 2024.  Once that was over I wanted to continue that lifestyle both for my career and personal life. Our good friends Nikki and Zack Larrick invited me during bring a friend week at DeNovo and the rest was history. I felt a little out of place in my first class since everyone was so close but felt like a regular by the end of it.

What draws you to DeNovo CrossFit?

I initially started during bring a friend week and everyone was so welcoming and encouraging. I used to like gyms where I could go in with headphones, work out, and not talk to anyone but I can never go back. The people, coaches, and customizable goals during each workout has me hooked on DeNovo. I have never left a class wishing I stayed home that day.

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment in CrossFit and in life? 

My biggest accomplishment in CrossFit is a little out of the norm recently with my schedule this past year changing careers with a busy Family. I would say my biggest accomplishment is focusing on staying consistent with my progress no matter what it looks like. Obviously, making it to classes are the best but I also do as many home workouts on the app as possible when I am unable to get into the gym. Having access to that tool with DeNovo has been a huge asset of joining the gym for me. It also helps keep me connected seeing everyone’s progress as they log their workouts. Biggest accomplishment in my life is being a Dad to my 2 wild daughters.

What or who EMPOWERS you at DeNovo? 

Obviously the coaches each day helping me customize my workout depending on where I’m at that week and fine tuning my form. I would also say everyone in the class in which I sign up for that day no matter the time. Everyone cheers each other on and pushes it until everyone has completed their workout. It’s really cool to be apart of this community who wants to see everyone succeed.

What is your pet peeve? 

A messy kitchen

Favorite workout song. 

Savior- Rise Against

What advice would you have for anyone who is nervous to join DeNovo? 

Don’t be nervous. If you have any interest to try it out at DeNovo, you won’t regret it.

What do you enjoy doing outside of CrossFit, both for fun and professionally? 

Swimming, lake fun, Trail running, camping, bbq’s, brewery patios.

If we were sitting here one year from now, what would we be celebrating together? 

Gains

Favorite CrossFit movement? 

Hang squat clean

What are you currently reading? 

 Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

What are you thankful for? 

I’m thankful for my health and the ability to become mentally and physically stronger than ever in 2025.