Introducing the reigning, defending, March member of the month- Nathan Cowan! Nathan is a 29 year old paraprofessional and has been a member of The Strength Collective since we opened in July 2018. Read on to learn more about Nathan and his fitness journey.
Q: What got you started working out?
A: My buddy from high school, Thomas Boone, taught me how to squat and deadlift.
Q: How many days per week do you typically work out?
A: 4-5
Q: What’s your favorite exercise?
A: Deadlift
Q: What’s your favorite post-workout meal/snack?
A: Steak and Potatoes
Q: What do you find most challenging about working out?
A: High volume sets and cardio
Q: How do you stay motivated to work out consistently?
A: Look at it as something I enjoy doing rather than something I dread.
Q: What advice do you have for someone who’s thinking about starting or just getting started in the gym?
A: Don’t fall for gimmicks, pick something that you enjoy, be consistent.
Q: What fitness accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Competing last summer with Erik and Cam [in Powerlifting]
Q: Tell us a random fact about yourself that people might not know:
A: Most people probably know, but I play music…*shameless plug* https://www.harvestsons.com/
Q: What’s your favorite thing about working out at The Strength Collective?
A: Walter
Thank you Nathan for being a supportive member of our fit fam! We appreciate you and all the hard work you put in!