Ariel

Ariel

Ariel's first experience with CrossFit was while living in Esteli, Nicaragua. She was looking to meet new people and try something new. She was surprised at how quickly she saw changes in her strength and improvement in the aches and pains she regularly experienced. She learned that her CrossFit gym was not only the place to workout but it was her community and her safe place. When she moved back to Chicago she tried to stay active on her own but she missed working out with a group and working with coaches who would push her to get better. She found Movement Republic in 2017 and knew after the first workout that it was the place for her.

In 2020, Ariel gained her CrossFit Level 1 and began working with coach Sarah to gain not only the knowledge to be a great coach, but a Movement Republic level coach. Ariel is also pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, graduating in May of 2025. She looks forward to serving the athletes of MR as more than their coach!

Certifications: CrossFit Level 1

Favorite workout music: Lady Gaga