We have so much appreciation for our community, and love to highlight one athlete each month that exemplifies hard work and commitment. Meet Ameet Pinto! Ameet is a new staple member of the 6am crew! Always positive and encouraging to others, Ameet shows up to learn and work hard everyday! Let’s dive into his journey at Terminus a little further, and make sure to give him a smile and a high five next time you see him at the gym!
Q: How long have you been going to Terminus? What changes have you seen in yourself (physically or mentally) since joining?
I joined Terminus in March 2024. So, it’s only been four months. In terms of changes, physically – definite changes. I am lifting heavier than I did before joining Terminus. While doing front squats, the bar doesn’t rest on boney shoulders anymore…there is actual muscle there! Being on a CrossFit journey and intentionally working on things like strength and mobility (with helpful feedback from attentive coaches) is a solid investment in future health & wellbeing; so I feel really good about it!
Q: How has your journey at Terminus helped you outside the gym?
Working out early in the morning, helps elevate my mood for the rest of the day. I think it just makes me happier. It’s really fun to run into fellow TermiNerds while out and about in the neighborhood. I love that social aspect very much! Also, since following Terminus’ account on insta…my (cat’s) insta (@my.name.is.nessie) feed routinely has CrossFit humor reels & I LOVE IT!
Q: Who inspires you at the gym, and how do they inspire you?
I come to the 6 AM class most days. So, both the 6 AM and 5 AM peeps are very inspirational to me. I am usually there about 5-10 minutes before six and it is amazing to see the 5 AM crew crushing their workout and then I get to workout with 6 AM peeps who keep me motivated. The level of skill & strength everyone has is amazing to see. But, what inspires me most is “consistency of showing up and giving it your best”. And the 6 AM and 5 AM crew definitely do that!!
Q: How would you describe what it’s like to be a part of Terminus?
It’s like being part of a wonderful community. And the fact that folks join Terminus and stay….tells you there is something special about this community.
Q: Tell us about your first day of class at Terminus.
I believe it was a Saturday 10:30 am class and I was trying out Terminus along with 15 or 16 friends who had also just left another gym. Emily was coaching that class. It was a fantastic experience. I also learned that day that a “smiley face” is a perfectly acceptable time score :-).
Q: What is something that we may not know about you?
I grew up in Mumbai, India – a tropical place and one of the most densely populated cities in the world. When I was done with my undergraduate degree, I was looking for something different. So, I moved to Fairbanks, Alaska for a couple years and lived a good portion of that time in an A-frame dry cabin in the woods. It was fun! I also met my wife while living in Alaska (21 years ago)…so, it turned out to be a very good decision!
Q: What are your top 3 memories or proudest moments in CrossFit?
Completing Murph was an incredibly fulfilling experience. For days leading up to it, I was pretty sure I was going to chicken out that morning. The thunderstorms that morning didn’t help. I even googled Rhabdo a few times the prior evening (…yes, hypochondriac here!). But, thanks to Sarah, Jordan R, Caroline, Ben, Thai, and Kalynn – who had signed up for the same time-slot I had..I decided to show up. I was really surprised that I managed to do 170 strict pushups before needing to switch to box pushups. Definitely a fitness highlight for me!
Q: Moving forward, do you have any short term or long term goals in the gym?
Keep showing up & trust the process. Thats it!