08/30/2026
π¦ Let's give a big congratulations to August's Athlete of the Month, Bala Gopakumar! π¦
Bala is an Industrial Engineer by training who now works in the healthcare space. A lifelong lover of sports β soccer, racquetball, and MMA among them β it was only a matter of time before he found his way into a CrossFit gym.
When Bala moved to Woodbine, a CrossFit gym was the first thing he looked up, and he was thrilled to find BCF so close to home. He's a regular at the 6 AM class, making sure his day starts off the right way. πͺ
With 4 years of CrossFit experience, one accomplishment Bala never expected? Deadlifting over 200 lbs!
His favorite part of coming to the gym is the community and atmosphere β friendly, motivating instructors and a gym that's big, spacious, and always clean.
His goal for this year is to improve his cardio endurance.
Outside of BCF, Bala enjoys reading, cycling, and MMA. π΄π
Favorites:
Lift: Deadlift
WOD: Anything that doesn't involve running! π
Cheat Meal: Chick-fil-A, no question π
Thanks for being a part of our community, Bala β your dedication and drive make BCF a better place every single day! π