There is nothing like a life-sucking commute to Midtown, the early days of blending two families in marriage, and an upcoming wedding in Mexico; to motivate you to find a getaway. Carine and her husband joined CrossFit for the mental break during a busy time and while there, something clicked. Carine, who’s naturally quiet and supportive of others, had crossed a threshold into a world of Olympic lifts, sophisticated movements, and high fives. It was one place where the link between work and results was so tangible.

Carine stuck with CrossFit after the wedding and discovered it was an avenue to something else she loves: getting to know and helping other people. She kept seeing a version of herself walk through the gym doors – another woman wondering if the experience could make a difference for them. So in 2019, Carine became a CrossFit coach. She now dedicates herself to helping women see what life looks like when they pick something for themselves and enjoy something they can be passionate about.