It has been absolutely amazing watching Kenzie’s progress over the last year, a determined and strong young woman with a great attitude both in and out of the gym.
Below is Mackenzie`s journey in his own words
Tell us how you came to discover CrossFit Metal Therapy and three things you love the most about the box?
I discovered Metal Therapy when I moved to Melbourne to complete an internship at Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre. I had only recently started CrossFit but through mutual connections was recommended to try MT – and I never looked back since! My favourite things about the box are the people, the coaches and the 6am banter (oh and coffee).
You have been extremely consistent, what advice would you give to any beginner looking to join Metal Therapy?
Consistency came naturally to me. I use CrossFit as a method to cope with life and at the time uni stress. CrossFit also helped me to shift my mindset surrounding exercise. Prior to starting CrossFit, I looked at exercise as something I did for how it made my body look. Now I focus more on what I can achieve and how good it feels to lift a heavy weight or climb a rope. If you can make that mental shift, it will make it a lot easier to get to the box everyday and move your body.
You have signed up for your very first CrossFit Open... Everyone signs up for different reasons, can you tell us yours? What's your motto for the 2023 CF Open?
Well technically it is my second! I completed some of the CrossFit Open workouts in 2022 – but I had only been doing CrossFit for 3 weeks! My motivation to sign up this year was to of course have a great time and be a part of the atmosphere at MT. I also was really excited to tackle the Open now that I had a solid year of training under my belt and can RX most movements.
The WOD is about to start 3...2...1... What`s the first thought comes into your mind?
Who will be my target? I like to pick someone and make sure that I keep up (usually it’s Bec Bec).
Now it`s time for the world to know a little more about Kenzie
....you have just found the genie lamp, what would your 3 wishes be?
- Unlimited Lulu Lemon
- A beach house right by the coast
- To find shoes that actually fit my tiny feet
…tell us your favourite top 3 must watch movie?
I’m not really a movie person. I struggle to sit down and get through an entire movie – but I do love TV shows.
My favourite shows would have to be How to Get Away With Murder, Gossip Girl and Sex Education
…when no one is watching I dance and sing to...
The 6am crew would know that it doesn’t take much for me to bust a move. I will dance to anything with a good beat (aka my gym bangerz playlist).
We've all got that one movement that makes us groan. What's yours?
Assault bike. Gross.
What are your other favourites and what's to love about them?
Any Olympic lifts or barbell cycling. Nothing beats the feeling of a good snatch or clean. Snatch has especially grown on me at my time at MT. I also love pull ups, CTB and muscle ups. From only getting my first pull up in April 2022, to being able to transition through all these movements is super satisfying!
In the middle of a WOD, what animal would best represent you?
I think a polar bear! A quiet but steady worker, an animal that is strong and has good endurance. Plus we are the same colour!
You've been asked to write a sales pitch for Crossfit. How would you pitch it?
I was very sceptical of CrossFit at first… but would say that CrossFit is absolutely for everyone. If you are looking for something that can be tailored to everyone’s needs, has lots of variation and gives you that sense of community – CrossFit is for you. Plus, you will be surprised at how much you can achieve with the support of your coaches and friends.
Crossfit Inc. decided to name and design a WOD in your honour. What would the 'Kenzie' WOD be?
”Kenzie”
For Time:
1Km Run
100 Double Unders
30 Power Cleans (42.5/60)
30 Pull Ups
800m Run
80 Double Unders
20 Power Clean (50/70)
20 Chest To Bar Pull Ups
600m Run
60 Double Unders
10 Power Clean (55/80)
10 Bar Muscle Ups