The Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center in Woodbridge named 9-year-old Paul Ndugurut its February Athlete of the Month.
Attempting to get Nduguru to stop playing too many video games, his parents pushed him to join Competitive Edge. Although working out was initially challenging, Nduguru was able to make new friends and learned that exercising can be fun.
In just a few weeks, Nduguru was able to lose 15 pounds by participating in workouts and maintaining a good attitude.
“We selected Paul because he has transformed the way he thinks of exercise and getting in shape,” Shanel Evans, with Competitive Edge.
We asked Paul about his workout, and about his favorite sports.
Q: What school do you go to?
A: Antietam Elementary
Q: How long have you been training at Competitive Edge?
A: I have been training for three months.
Q: What makes Competitive Edge unique?
A: I like the fun exercises with Coach Rob and Coach Reggie, and we get to play games.
Q: What is your favorite type of workout and why?
A: My favorite workout is lifting the tires. They are fun to lift, and I can put all my rage in the tire.
Q: What has been your greatest athletic success?
A: My big success is having fun while working out. It is refreshing to be losing weight and seeing improvement when I exercise.
Q: What has been the most difficult part of your journey to fitness?
A: The hardest part for me is running laps and building up my endurance.
Q: How did you initially react when you learned that you were Athlete of the Month?
A: I was honestly surprised. I didn’t think I was good enough to be chosen for it.
Q: What does being the Competitive Edge Athlete of the Month mean to you?
A: Beng Athlete of the Month means that I did good, and I succeeded at getting fit.
Q: What motivates you to get out of bed and workout each day?
A: I get motivated to play basketball.
Q: How will you continue to maintain your fitness?
A: I plan to continue at least a year with my training.
Q: What are your other goals for the future?
A: I want to be selected as a student of the month and join the student council at school
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