Danielle Cunningham

Danielle Cunningham

I have been working out and participated in CrossFit for 4 years. I have my CrossFit L1 and Bergener Strength level 1. About me: I played soccer throughout my school years. After high school I took a break from exercise to pursue a degree but fell off that wagon. Had some very personal struggles with mental health and spent years in a very dark place. Once I was in a better place mentally and emotionally, I was pregnant with my first child. That was a very complicated pregnancy and I ended up being put on bed rest. I tried to get back into shape after that and it proved to be much more difficult than I thought. I spent 3 years trying all the fad diets at the time and trying to find a “quick fix” for my excessive weight gain. Then I found myself pregnant with my second child and again was put on bed rest. After this I had lost all hope for ever being fit and healthy again. I gave up all together. I saw an ad on Facebook for women seeking fitness. It was for women only, so I decided to give it a shot. Little did I know this is where my life would change forever. I went to meet with the person running this "women only" program. I walked in the door and saw people doing crazy things. I turned around to walk out and I hear someone call my name and say, "Hey! I'm Rob. Come into my office and let's talk about your journey!"" Had that not happened I have no idea where I'd be today. I did a 6-week challenge and I've stuck with it ever since. I've gained so much knowledge and so much has happened for the better for me. Now I'm motivated by helping others on their journey to being fitter and healthier! My favorite part of UA is the daily opportunity I get to better my life, my kids lives and the lives of the members! To me there is nothing better than a momma showing her kids healthy habits and mirroring for them all the great possibilities life can give them!

Favorite quote: "The hardest workout is the one you never do" MANY big names in CrossFit have said this quote and it resonates with me!