CONGRATULATIONS ZACH HESSON!
I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the title of member of the month then Zach. The dude shows up every day eagerly trying to better himself and the people around him. He motivates the class and pushes himself to the limits. He’s not only a great PUSH511 member but he is also a great friend. Great job Zach.
Awesome guy! Very inviting and great addition to the gym. Always smiling, working hard, and taking the lead to put together some external social events for the group. Love having him at PUSH. Keep up the great work and spirit!
Zach is one of my favorite faces to see at the gym. It makes me so happy to see another person jamming out to some tunes while working out or lifting. He makes everyone he talks to feel important and provides an endless supply of giggles. Not to mention he’s been working his ass off….literally. Super proud of how far he’s come in such a short time.
He came to us as strictly a weightlifter, and has fully caught the fitness bug. He works his ass off everyday and is a joy to be around.
I’m so glad Zach decided to move from solo lifting in the beast cave to CrossFit WODs in the class setting. Zach has a positive energy and is supportive of everyone around him. He pushes himself in most every workout, and in doing so motivates others to do the same. And he’s always up for whatever Sunday nonsense we make up!
Zach is a great athlete and a good friend. He has made awesome progress and is not slowing down any time soon. I can’t wait to flash him the bicep from across the gym and yell “Always be flex'n!”
I had lifted with Zach a few times before I became a coach and knew he was a very strong athlete. I was his judge during CrossFit Open workout 17.4 (55x deadlifts, wallball, cal row, HSPU). Zach finished his deadlifts and could only throw the wall ball up for 1 or 2 reps at a time, unable to get to the row. What stood out to me though was that I could tell that I was watching an extremely driven athlete who was determined to get better. Since then, I’ve seen Zach work relentlessly on skills and his engine, and I believe he has lost 20+ lbs. I can’t wait to see how well he does this year in the Open. Beyond his individual commitment, he constantly brings up those around him and is the first to cheer someone else on during a big lift or WOD. It’s always a good day at PUSH when big Zach rolls through the door!
Since coming to PUSH as the “new” coach; Zach was one of the first people to get to know me and welcomed me with open arms. He has such a positive attitude and his energy is contagious.
Warm smile, goes out of his way to help you and is kicking butt on his WODs. Always striving to be better and setting Goals to make sure moving forward.
A few words from The Man!
Started CrossFit: June 2015 (originally started at North Dallas CrossFit in Dallas, TX)
What is your fitness background: High school (football & lacrosse)/D3 Collegiate athletics (lacrosse). Played baseball from ages 7-14. Currently, love playing social sports like kickball and dodgeball and most any other sport.
Favorite Movement: Clean & Jerk
Least Favorite Movement: Thrusters
Occupation: Channel Marketing for Stanley Black & Decker
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family: Born in South Carolina, lived in Georgia most my life, college in Alabama, then 3 years in Dallas, TX before making my way to the Charm City. Been involved in sports for as long as I can remember. I have 2 amazing parents who have supported/coached me in all my athletics/extra-curricular activities. They currently reside in my hometown of Marietta, GA and while they don’t do CrossFit themselves, my mom is a regular Orange Theory attendee and runs 5K/10Ks throughout the year and my dad has always been involved in my sports including multiple years as my coach in lacrosse/baseball. So thankful and grateful to have both in my life!
Tell us something we don’t know about you: While I love all things sports related, I can be a big nerd and really enjoy watching Marvel/Star Wars movies and getting into the respective storylines as new movies come out.
Words to live by or Favorite Quote: “Embrace the suck” OR “Attack the day”
How has CrossFit affected your life outside the gym: CrossFit has helped me really understand how significant my choices outside the gym impact my performance inside the gym and overall lifestyle. Always looking for ways to live a better life!
What do you enjoy most about PUSH: The thing I enjoy the most about PUSH is the gym community. I know that probably gets said a lot and I could go on and on about it but I love this gym as a whole and especially love the people/coaches within it that truly make PUSH what it is - my second home!
I like…to watch sports any chance I get. More specifically - football and lacrosse.
I eat… lots of chicken and will usually eat a dish if chicken is involved.
I do… listen to A LOT of country music but when it comes to work out music, I usually go with rap/EDM/rock or just fast paced music in general.
I am… a HUGE UGA Bulldogs and follow the team religiously. Go Dawgs!
Favorite Cheat Meal… Pizza
Favorite Real-Life Hero/Athlete…Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
