Client Success Story Questionnaire
Name: Mike Ryan
Age: 52
Occupation: Sales
What is your athletic background?
I played hockey and football through high school. I also enjoy golfing and playing platform tennis (paddle)
What was your workout routine prior to CF Spero?
I had been pretty idle prior. I have had gym memberships at the Y and FFC, but nothing on an organized level.
What was your first experience with CrossFit?
When I joined Spero. I did an On Ramp with Franco.
When did you start CrossFit?
I started in July 2024.
Why did you choose CF Spero?
A college friend of mine from St Louis is a die hard CrossFit athlete. I had mentioned to him that I was thinking of getting my fitness act together. He had popped in to Spero few times and really loved the gym.
What keeps you coming back?
It really is a lot of things. All of the instructors are fantastic. It’s been great getting to know a lot of the members as well. Seeing great results is also a big factor.
Why do you live in the Oak Park area?
My wife and I were looking to buy a condo in the city but could not find the right price point in the neighborhoods we liked. I had gone to Fenwick High School in the 80’s and still had quite a few friends in the area, so we took a big leap and bought a house. We are going on 28 years now and have raised our 3 kids in Oak Park. It’s been a wonderful community for them to grow up in.
What do you do for a living?
I sell embedded finance applications to Fintech’s and Digital Banks.
How do you like to spend your free time?
Traveling with my family…and in the summer I love to golf and hike, skiing in the winter.
What are one or two improvements you have seen in your life since starting CF?
I feel so much better physically. I no longer have to worry about straining my back when bending over to put on my socks!
What is the biggest change you have seen since starting CrossFit at Spero?
Other than losing a bunch of weight, my day to day energy is much better than prior to starting.
What are your goals for 2025?
To be able to be consistent with double-unders.
What's your favorite and least favorite CF movement?
Favorite: deadlifts
Least favorite: it's a tie between burpees over bar and overhead squats
What's your favorite meal?
Taco's!
Where is one place you would love to visit but haven't been able to yet?
I would love to visit Japan
What are three hobbies or things you like to do outside of the gym?
Skiing, Hiking and Golfing
What would you say to someone thinking about starting CrossFit at Spero?
Get in there! It will change your life!
Anything else you would like to share with the Spero Family?
I’ve really enjoyed my experience at CF Spero overall, it’s such a welcoming community!
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