08/25/2026
Weâre celebrating Kumar as our Athlete of the Month!
Kumar has shown what true dedication to health and fitness looks likeâeven while welcoming a brand-new baby into his home! He continues to make his health a priority, show up, put in the work, and push himself to become the best version of himself.
But what we love most is that Kumar doesnât just push himselfâhe pushes the people around him to be better, too. His consistency, positive attitude, and commitment to growth make him the kind of person every gym community needs.
Kumar, weâre proud of you and grateful to have you as part of the CFFM family! Keep leading by example and chasing that next level.
Congratulations, Kumar! Youâve earned it!
Here's more about Kumar outside of the gym:
Preferred CrossFit Class time: Used to be 7pm with a bunch of great & bullying (positively) friends and then 12pm who always makes me feel good about myself. Now with a newborn at home, any hour of the day I get a chance to workout.
Favorite CrossFit workout or lift: Clean & Split Jerk
Least favorite workout or lift: Thrusters
Recent PRs: Back Squat & Deadlift
Family life: My wife Geetha and I recently entered our 12th year of marriage, and I feel incredibly fortunate for the life weâve built together. We have a wonderful 6-year-old daughter, who is full of energy, always excited, and keeps us on our toes, and we recently welcomed our 2-month-old baby boy into our family. My family is my biggest motivation and driving force in everything I do. They inspire me to keep pushing myself, stay healthy and active, and be the best version of myselfânot just for me, but for them. With two young kids at home, staying fit and healthy has become even more important to me. I want to have the energy to keep up with them, be there for all the little moments, and hopefully set a good example for them as they grow. At the end of the day, everything I doâpersonally and professionallyâis driven by my family and the life we are building together.
Job: I worked as a Technical Recruiter for 13 years before deciding to take a leap and pursue something of my own. I stepped away from my career in recruiting and took the entrepreneurial route by starting a restaurant. It has been a completely different experience and a great learning journey. Now, Iâm exploring a couple of other opportunities and ideas, with the goal of building something of my own and creating the next chapter of my career on my terms.
Favorite hobby: Playing & Watching Cricket, Cooking, Watching Dallas Cowboys games
Favorite workout music: Any playlist by Lucia & Sam! (My least favorite? The âold classicsâ that Aaron occasionally puts onâespecially on a rough metcon day! đâ)
Favorite thing about CrossFit Flower Mound: I can proudly say that CFFM is my favorite place after home. Itâs my way of switching off from everything else. When I walk through those doors, I leave all my worries behind and focus entirely on myself. What makes it truly special is the people, the coaches, and the incredibly positive and supportive environment. Itâs a place where I can challenge myself, have fun, and leave feeling better than when I walked in.
Why you decided to start CrossFitting: I broke my finger while playing cricket and suddenly found myself with nothing to do. So, I decided to walk into CrossFit just to see what it was all about. Initially, I only planned to give it a try for a week or twoâbut that âshort-termâ experiment somehow turned into a 6+ year journey! đď¸ââď¸ What started as something to keep me occupied while recovering has now become a big part of my life.
Thing you're most proud of in the gym: Though Iâve tried going to the gym many times before, I was never able to stay consistent for more than a week. I can honestly say that CrossFit is the first gym Iâve truly been & committed to in my life, and Iâm incredibly proud of the consistency Iâve maintained for the past 6+ years. No matter how tired or busy I am, Iâve never really had the thought of skipping a workout. Somewhere along the way, CrossFit became a part of my lifestyle rather than just a workout routine. Over the years, Iâve achieved some decent PRs, learned a lot, and, most importantly, I know that there is still so much more to learn and improve as this is just the beginning. It has been an amazing journey so far, and Iâm proud of how far Iâve come.
Advice you'd give to someone interested in CF: If youâre thinking about trying CrossFit, just walk through the door and give it a try. Donât worry about the fitness level, how much you can lift, or whether youâll be able to keep up with everyone else. Everyone starts somewhere, and the coaches and community will help you along the way. Give yourself some time to get comfortable, stay consistent, and most importantly, enjoy the process. You might walk in thinking youâll try it for a week or two⌠and, before you know it, you could be hooked for the next 6+ years! đ
