Lady Lifter Spotlight: Joy!

Glitter, spandex, Crossfit, and rainbows.. just a few things that make this week’s Lady Lifter special!  I discovered Joy’s blog not long after I started blogging myself, in doing a search for Crossfit blogs. Her extremely positive attitude, beautiful photography, and amazing shoulders kept me coming back! 😉

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Name: Joy Parrish

Blog: www.joyintheday.com

Twitter: @joyZparrish

Instagram: jzparrish

Location: Denver, CO

Age: 35

What types physical activity do you enjoy?

Running, Crossfit, Yoga, Climbing

How did you get started in weight lifting? How long have you been lifting?

Crossfit was my gateway to weight lifting! I began my Crossfit journey in 2010.

Favorite workout or lift?

Clean and jerk! I love the 2-part complexity of this lift. And I’ll be honest, coming from a dance background I feel like the jerk is a dance move. It’s showy and jazz-hand-y with a barbell. I’m fairly certain I’m the only person who shares this sentiment about the clean and jerk.

Current lifting-related goal:

My current snatch weight is 100lbs. I want that number to keep increasing. Even if it’s 5lbs at a time.

Piece of advice for new lifters or those reluctant to try:

Stick with it! I’ve been doing Crossfit for years and I was a late-bloomer in terms of loving the weight-lifting component of this sport. Do not feel pressured to increase weight until you feel comfortable. Work with a coach you love, respect, and makes safety a priority. Above all (and my overall outlook on life), if it’s not fun, don’t do it.

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How would you like to be the next in the spotlight? I love to spotlight ladies in all fitness levels; it does not matter if you are a brand new lifter or a seasoned veteran! Check out the past spotlights and contact me for details!