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Next up from the League athlete team is Asta, who introduces herself through her answers below.
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Who are you, how long have you been doing functional fitness and why this sport?
My name is Asta Vilenius and I've been doing the sport for at least 10 years. In this sport you're never "done" – there's always room to improve. I love putting in the work towards my goals, and this sport gives you plenty of chances to do that.
- If you were stranded on a desert island with a pull-up bar and a barbell and could take one of these products with you, which would you choose and why?
A) SBD knee sleeves
It would probably be the grips, because without them I couldn't push through the gymnastics work! If it came to it, I could throw the barbell around without any gear.
B) League Alpha grips
C) League weightlifting belt
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Favourite CrossFit* benchmark workout and personal record
I haven't done benchmark workouts in ages! My favourite would probably be one that's challenging for me, like Nate. I like difficult movements because the hard work shows up as progress! (Nate: 20 min AMRAP 2 Muscle-Ups + 4 HSPU + 8 KB Swings)
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A PR in any movement
What has warmed my heart the most lately is last summer's 97.5 kg clean & jerk at Karjalan Kovin.
- Your tips for a beginner
Train with quality, remember your rest days and, above all, have fun!
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Best memory or experience in the sport?
All the big successes at competitions! And of course getting my first ring muscle-up.
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