Alex Palmer

Tell us a little about yourself and how you got into CrossFit?

I started CrossFit in 2023 at Nomad. I have always been an active person whether it was playing sports, going to gyms, or outdoor activities. However, I was at a point in my life where I was looking for the active aspect of my life to be more impactful on my mental and physical health.

What keeps you coming back each day?

The community and the programming. Also, feeling and seeing the physical progress over the course of time is very motivating to keep working at it.

What is your favorite at-home exercise to do?

Air Squats

If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not running), what would it be?

Push Ups

What are 1-2 of your goals for 2025?

50 Unbroken Double Unders

1000lbs (Squat, Bench, Deadlift)

Favorite lift?

DB Snatches

Least favorite Crossfit movement?

Rower

Hometown?

Lancaster, PA

Favorite Charleston Restaurant?

167 Raw

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?

F1 Car Driver

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?

Reading books isn’t lame

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

My Grandfathers

One thing about me people would be surprised to know?

I quit my first corporate job and moved to Jackson Hole Wyoming.

If the CFJI coaches came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare?

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Give us a “Question of the Day” to use in class.

What’s the most unusual combination of foods you like?