Texan Fitness

09/07/2026

Fun fact: Labor Day is a holiday that honors and celebrates workers and their contributions to society and the economy.

In the United States, Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September. It grew out of the labor movement in the late 1800s, when workers organized for better wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable working hours.

Today, Labor Day also commonly marks the unofficial end of summer!
Happy Labor Day!!

09/03/2026

Texan Fitness - Member of the Month for September is..Josh House!! He has been a member of our community for almost 11 years! Although his squat depth is questionable 😉, Josh has been a constant presence in our community, meets no stranger and encourages everyone around him! Read his journey below! Welcome to the MoM club Josh House 1.) What were you doing before you started your CrossFit journey and what was the deciding factor that made you start? Working out at the Rec and was invited by Rob, Carey and Corey to come give it a try.

2.) What was the biggest challenge, struggle with, when you started working out? Crossfit movements(dubs, butterfly PU’s, burpees-I’ve always hated those!)

3.) How did you overcome the challenges you faced to keep attending? I loved the coaching and competing with other members. It’s the closest I’ve felt to the culture I had playing football at UTEP.

4.) What keeps you motivated? Now it’s my kids. I want to make sure I am stronger then them for as long as possible. I have to keep my “DAD Strength” edge!

5.) What is your favorite quote and why? Work Hard Play Hard! Life can be a grind at times and if you’re not taking time to play hard and have fun you can miss out.

08/04/2026

Member of the Month for August..Kem Eye aka Kemmmmieeee!! She has been a part of Texan Fitness for 8 years and 4 months!! Read her story below!! 1. What were you doing before you started your CrossFit journey, and what was the deciding factor that made you start?
Before I joined the gym, I was in a season of transition. I was new to the area, raising young children, and searching for something that would challenge me both physically and mentally. I explored several fitness options along the way, but none of them inspired a lasting commitment. Most of my workouts revolved around hot yoga and running, which I enjoyed, but I still felt like something was missing.
Then my husband discovered the gym, and around that same time Heather was leading a program called Vibe Fit. The welcoming atmosphere, supportive community, and encouraging introduction to functional fitness completely changed my perspective. For the first time, I realized CrossFit wasn’t the intimidating sport often portrayed in the Games. It was a place where everyday people could become stronger, build confidence, and accomplish things they never thought possible. That realization was the turning point that inspired me to take the leap and begin my CrossFit journey.

2. What was the biggest challenge or struggle when you started working out?
Learning proper technique and developing strong barbell mechanics has been one of the most rewarding challenges of my fitness journey. CrossFit introduced me to movements that required patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn. Building confidence under the bar didn’t happen overnight, but the process taught me the value of continual improvement.
3. How did you overcome the challenges you faced and keep attending?
Early on, a coach shared a piece of advice that has stayed with me ever since: you never truly stop refining your form or improving your lifts. That perspective completely shifted my mindset. Instead of chasing perfection, I learned to embrace the process, trust the coaching, and celebrate steady progress.

08/02/2026

We wanted to give a shout out to Sophia Veritamo and her sister Marina Kealani Spadoni , Marina Spadoni…look her up…she’s kind of a big deal yall!!

Marina won gold at the Central American & Caribbean Games for 50 Fly! It’s the Olympics for Central America and the Caribbean, and she set the continental record last night in her event!

Marina Spadoni represents El Salvador!!
***32 (oldest swim competitor at the meet)

***50 free - she got bronze and NATIONAL RECORD for El Salvador

***50 fly - WON GOLD and CONTINENTAL RECORD first time broken in 12 years!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Marina and what a proud sister moment for Sophia!!! 👏🏼👏🏼💪🏽💪🏽

04/28/2026

Please have caution with weather. Our 7 pm classes are canceled. 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm please be mindful of storm coming. Possible power outages may take place. Stay home if needed. If you are leaving class please be careful!

04/13/2026

04/04/2026

Our MEMBER OF THE MONTH for April is our very sweet friend, !! Read her testament below!

1. What were you doing before you started your CrossFit journey and what was the deciding factor that made you start?

“It is hard to believe but I have been doing CrossFit for 13 years (I still suck lol 😊)!! This has been my main form of exercise since walking through those doors all those years ago.

Before that, I would work out at 24 Hour Fitness, do Bikram yoga, run, and do spin classes. I have always exercised in some form or another. I don’t know if there was a deciding factor to exclusively do CrossFit! I just kept showing up. I like the challenge of it, and I love the community it fosters.”

2. What was your biggest challenge, struggle with, when you started working out?

“I think in CrossFit you often compare yourself to others and learning not to do this was a struggle. We all come into the gym with different life experiences, past injuries, careers, family dynamics etc. I try and meet myself each day where I am physically, mentally and emotionally and that is good enough for me.”

3. How do you overcome the challenges you faced to keep attending?

“Honestly, it is just part of my life and what I do. It’s like brushing my teeth or taking a shower. I just come to class” 😊

4. What keeps you motivated?

“Over the years my motivation has changed a lot. My life has changed a lot. In the past I would come to try and get a PR or do the workout RX’d etc. Since my son died almost 4 years ago my motivation is much different. There have been moments over the last 4 years where it has been hard to just breathe. I try and show up knowing this place, will quite literally, make me breathe and it gives me a place to lay my life problems down for a moment and just sweat it out. I am also surrounded by the best community of people. This community showed me a lot of love when he died. People showed up at my house, sat with me, came to his funeral, checked in on me, took me to lunch, listened to me cry. I will be forever grateful for the community that helped me through the worst moment of my life!”