Vinny


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JASON  VINAR
Nickname: Vinny

 

Jason "Vinny" Vinar

Occupation?
Financial Engineer: I measure the financial risks associated with a variable annuity portfolio and recommend trades to mitigate those risks.

Hobbies?
I play hockey all year around.  In the summer I do a lot of mountain bike racing.

Married / kids / pets?
Dana and I have been married for 4 years and have a 3 year old son Max.  We have one dog for every person in the house: Sam the golden, Tucker the mutt (mostly black lab), and Torreys the yellow lab.

How did you find CrossFit?
Last summer while on vacation with 4 other families one of the guys “made” everyone do a WOD.  By the end of the week I could barely move, but I was hooked.  I had been going to the gym a little bit on my own which after the week at the seemed pointless.

Favorite thing about CrossFit?
I like having a workout schedule, the competition during the WOD, and especially the group motivation and encouragement.  I’ve met a lot of nice people too!

How has your outlook on fitness changed since finding CrossFit?
I now workout with a purpose with goals to work toward and proper techniques and it has made a big difference.

Does CrossFit translate to your daily life ?  If so, how?
I definitely could do better on my diet.  That said though, I now think twice before I eat something bad unfortunately it doesn’t usually stop me.  I’ve seen some benefits with increased energy.  I started setting some new personal bests in mountain bike races and feel a lot stronger on the ice rink.

Favorite exercise ?
Cleans

Least favorite exercise?
Wall balls

Favorite workout?
12 days of Christmas was a lot of fun.

Least favorite workout?
I don’t really have one unless it is all wall balls!

What would you tell others about CrossFit?
Do yourself a favor and try it… really just try it!