1. Name Jonathan Ponder 2. How long have you been doing CrossFit (and at TBL)? What class(es) do you normally attend? I joined TBL in September of 2017, and it was my first time at any CrossFit gym! I’m a morning person, so I try to get up for the 6 am 3. What’s your why? Why did you start? Why do you stay? After I turned 30, I noticed my body getting a little fuller and a little softer, and I knew I needed some sort of fitness activity. After running on my own for a bit, I joined a gym. I soon discovered that the only way I could make it stick was with the group fitness classes. Finally, when I moved to Manchester last summer, I decided that I wanted to really level up and challenge myself even more. I started with 3 times a week, and...Read more

What is your name?   Liza Tulisano (soon to be Walters 🙂 )   How long have you been at Silk City Fit?   Almost 3 and a half years   Where did you attend College? I attended Central Connecticut State University and Majored in Social Services.   What is your favorite food?   Anything under the dessert category! Do you have any pets? I have 2 adorable mutts at home. One little hyper Cockapoo princess named Oakley Jane and the sweetest/snuggliest Pitbull named Axel Rose.   Current Certifications and plans for the future?   Right now I only have my L1 Certification but that’s just the first of many more I am looking to get. Next up, Crossfit Kids. I want to get these little ones in the box and fitnessing on a level that will educate them on health and exercise in a fun but safe environment.  ...Read more

1.  Name Rama Raju Konuganti (Raj) 2.  How long have you been doing CrossFit (and at TBL)?  What class(es) do you normally attend? Almost 2 years at TBL and I usually attend 7 PM ET class 3.  What’s your why?  Why did you start?  Why do you stay? I wanted to get fit and also wanted eat what ever I want without worrying about putting on weight  4.  What does a typical day look like for you?  In and outside of the gym! Weekdays- 8 to 4 Work then 1 Hour Crossfit. Weekends – Cheat Days and once in a while Crossfit 5.  What do you enjoy most about Silk City Fit?  Favorite/least favorite movement? I really enjoy the atmosphere at Silk City Fit the way coaches and members help me to improve day by day. I hate running, wallballs and thrusters  so…all the workouts that involve above 3…. but I really...Read more

1.  Name Chelsea Ann Jubrey  2.  How long have you been doing CrossFit (and at TBL)?  What class(es) do you normally attend? I joined CrossFit about 6 months ago. I started at the end of January right when the open was starting. I was persuaded to participate in the open and although I didn’t know a thing about CrossFit the open was a lot of fun. I loved the atmosphere of everyone cheering each other on. I didn’t know that many people yet and I could hear members yelling my name while I was competing which was really awesome.  When I first started I was definitely a bit of a cherry picker. I would only attend classes with familiar movements but I quickly realized that wasn’t many and I wasn’t going to make much progress only attending 1-2 times a week. So I started going every day and the nervousness...Read more

On Monday, May 28th we will honor the sacrifice of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005. We complete this workout in honor of not just this great American but service members who have given their life for this great country and the beautiful people in it.    Please join us after the workout as we will have a cookout and yard games. (Cornhole, Ladder Ball, etc). We invite everyone to bring their friends and family for another great Memorial Day! The workout will kick off at 10am at Silk City Fit (60B Progress Drive). All are welcome, family and friends!Read more