Member Spotlight: Jason Aultman

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

I ran Cross Country and played Soccer in High School. After graduating I did what most do and went to a GLOBO Gym. I had no idea what I was doing, and the standard 3 sets of 10 reps wasn’t producing any results. My younger brother was doing CrossFit and convinced me to give it a try in 2009. I’ve been hooked ever since.

What keeps you coming back each day? I enjoy sharing the misery with others, the varied movements, and how the strength and movements translate into everyday life.

What is your favorite at-home exercise to do?

I don’t work out at home. I prefer to suffer with others. If I’m desperate I’ll go for a run.

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

That’s tough but something on the rig… Pull-ups or T2B probably.

What are 1-2 of your goals for 2025?

I don’t really have a specific goal for 2025. I’m just grinding, hoping to get closer to not having to work. I want to have more time to do the things I want.  

Favorite lift?

Split Jerk

Least favorite Crossfit movement?

Wall Balls… they serve no purpose! :)

Hometown?

Nashville, TN

Favorite Charleston Restaurant?

Raw Lab

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

I’ve never worked in the service industry, but my dream job is to be a bartender at a beach bar that only serves beer and 1-mixer drinks. Live Reggae music would be a bonus!

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

Value the people in your life and not the things. 

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

I think it would be cool to meet a leader from one of the Ancient Civilizations. Preferably an Egyptian Pharaoh or a Mayan King. I’d like to learn the true meanings behind their megaliths. 

One thing about me people would be surprised to know?

I’ve got 40+ flight hours for my pilots license, but never took the final test.

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

I’ve always enjoyed doing crawfish/crab/shrimp boils. It’s a good time to chat and chill with everyone! 

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

If you had to choose to be blind or deaf, what would you choose?