Congrats Anna Zachariou for being selected for COI’s March Athlete of the Month. Anna started CrossFit almost 4 years ago. She started at CrossFit OwnIt in August of 2017, her first day in Melbourne. She enjoys snatching and definitely does not like dumbbell step ups. Anna likes CrossFit because of the combination of so many sports. Some people get to be weightlifters, gymnasts, runners, swimmers etc, but she feels like we get to be all of those things as CrossFitters. Anna loves COI because it offers many classes and is able to accommodate all members. She feels like the coaches are also friends, who are willing to sacrifice their free time to help and support its community! Anna’s goals for the upcoming year is to keep having fun and working out with my friends. She also wants to qualify for WZA 2020. Congrats Anna! We are so proud of you!Read more

Congrats Jessica LaFosse for being selected for COI’s February Athlete of the Month. Jessica started at CrossFit OwnIt in March of 2018. She has a love/hate relationship with Wallballs, but it’s mostly love. She can’t stand burpees. She loves CrossFit because never gets boring! Jessica is always learning something new and pushing herself to be better. Jessica loves COI because of the the team spirit, can do attitudes, and the accepting atmosphere. Jessica’s goals are to have an easy end of pregnancy and a quick fitness recovery. Congrats Jessica! We are so proud of you!Read more

Congrats Danielle Featherston for being selected for COI’s January Athlete of the Month. Danielle started at CrossFit OwnIt in April of 2018. Danielle started CrossFit in 2014 after losing a foot pursuit at work. She loves any movement with a barbell especially squat cleans. Danielle can’t decide which is worse… running or burpees. She loves CrossFit because it gives her the opportunity to challenge herself mentally and physically. Being in law enforcement, it has been important for Danielle to be physically fit – also because she can eat all the donuts. Danielle loves the members and coaches at COI the most because of the judgement free zone. The love and acceptance she has felt from everyone at COI since walking through the door has been amazing and it has nothing to do with fitness.  Danielle believes there isn’t a better group of people to suffer through a WOD with. Danielle...Read more

Congrats Ivan Cardenas for being selected for COI’s December Athlete of the Month. Ivan started at CrossFit OwnIt in September after his mom Hanna started at the box. He enjoys back squats and dislikes any workouts with burpees. Ivan likes CrossFit because it constantly challenges him. The community at COI draws Ivan to come back to the box everyday. Ivan wants to get stronger and be able to lift more. Congrats Ivan! We are so proud of you!Read more

Thank you to our members, coaches and owners for a wonderful annual COI Holiday Party. Without the efforts of so many this would not of been possible. To the families of our box, we thank you and appreciate you for truly building and creating a community we love. Happy Holidays to our community and we hope you had fun!Read more