Alter Egos: Mark Matthews
Our finest investigative reporter uncovers the secret real life identities of people you’ve only ever seen in sweatpants for our documentary series ALTER EGOS. For this installment @spensermestel finds out a few things about Mark! 🏋 GYM LIFE :: Usually Attends: 12:30 L2. :: Started CrossFit: At CrossFit South Williamsburg. :: Years of CrossFit: 2.5. :: Origin Story: Mark’s first CrossFit workout was a 21-15-9 with deadlifts. He started at 55 pounds and was so immobile that by the third set, he couldn’t lift the PVC pipe without rounding his back. :: Gym Superpowers: Push-ups. :: Gym Kryptonite: Wall balls and anything overhead. :: Favorite Workout Music: DJ Mike (a fellow Hall and Oates fan). :: Loves Most about CFV: Its rejuvenating power. When Mark starts the week, his upper back is destroyed from bartending (see below). Over the next few days, he can feel his posture improve.