Teng Phanouleth

We chose Teng because of all the progress he’s made since first starting.
Not only has he made stellar progress, but we also are grateful for his
character and how it contributes to making our community feel more like
family! From day one, Teng has had a coachable mindset and has shown
consistency in showing up for classes since becoming a member.

Tell us a little about yourself:

I am a Warehouse Manager at Smithfield Foods. Both my parents are
retirees of Smithfield. Both my brothers and my oldest sister work there too.
My two other sisters are nurses at Avera and Sanford. I have two daughters,
Lulu is 13 and Alex is 12. I also have a dog, Oreo.

How did you get introduced to Crossfit Phos? After your first class, what was your reaction?

I’ve been following Crossfit since the first gym opened up in SF. I’ve always wanted to try but was always scared. After all the
gyms closed and I was in the process of buying a house, I attempted to build a garage gym. I bought a few basic pieces of
equipment (power rack, wall ball, jump rope, Assault Bike) and followed some CrossFit workouts I found online. I watched a
lot of YouTube videos on how to do different movements. I still really wanted to workout with other people and had been
talking to Ashley and Tom Frost and also Tonya Madsen about doing it. After attending my first class on a Saturday morning, I
felt I needed to try it a little longer so that I can learn the correct and safe ways to do things. After the first couple of weeks,
I was hooked.

What are some of the biggest improvements/progress you’ve made since
starting?

There’s still a lot for me to learn but I know that my form has improved. I also
feel much stronger than when I started.

Are there things you’ve learned in the gym that crossover into other areas of
your life?

It’s never too late and you are never too old to start something that might scare you.

What’s one area in your life that you are focusing on improving right now, and how?

I’m always focused on being a better father – that is one of the reasons why I love working out in the morning. They live with
their mom and even though I get to see them everyday, the more time I can spend with my kids after school, the better I feel.
They are everything to me!

If you could travel anywhere in the world for 1 month, where would you go and why?

Laos. That is where I was born. I would want to go with my family and take my kids so that they can show us where I was
born. I don’t remember much about it since my family immigrated to the US when I was very young.

If you could eat any food you wanted, as often as you wanted, with no consequence, what would it be?

There’s only two foods I really love and that is sushi and pho.

What do you love most about Phos?

I love all the support that I get whether I workout at the east or west location.
Everyone has been very helpful in my progress and growth.