For a long time, CrossFit was everything to me.
Every season came with pressure.
Pressure to perform.
Pressure to improve.
Pressure to prove that I belonged.
I sacrificed a lot chasing the goal of making the CrossFit Games. Time, energy, moments with family… all traded for a shot at something I thought would define me.
And the truth is, I don’t regret the work.
But I do question the weight I put on it.
Because somewhere along the way, I forgot why I started.
Now things look different.
I still train 1–2 hours a day.
I still push hard.
But I’ve taken away the expectations.
No pressure.
No anxiety tied to outcomes.
Just effort, consistency, and enjoyment.
And ironically… I’ve found more success now than I ever did before.
Not just in performance but in how I feel.
I enjoy training again.
I enjoy life again.
I’m present with my family.
And most importantly, I get to show my kids what hard work looks like, not for validation, but for growth.
That anything is possible when you commit to something… but it shouldn’t come at the cost of everything else.
So was it worth it?
Yeah… but not for the reasons I used to think.
It wasn’t about making the Games.
It was about becoming someone my kids can look at and say;
“He works hard. He shows up. And he loves what he does.”
And that’s a win I’ll take every time.
You are not weak.
You are not alone.
You’re right where you need to be.
Not there YET.
And that’s the point.
👀 Future @lululemon Yet. Sessions to come. Follow this space to make sure you don’t miss our announcements.
🎥🎙️: @gabe_encarnacion
Evolve 2025 Recap 🎉
Another fantastic year in the books.
So much to be grateful for and we could not have done it without you!
To our incredible community: THANK YOU. You inspire us every day to evolve, grow, and keep pushing boundaries.
Thank you for the continued support, the camaraderie, the friendships, the PRs and memories.
Here’s to even bigger things in 2026. Who’s ready?! 🚀
We also want to give @gabe_encarnacion HUGE shoutout to all the media work he has done for us this year!
Fall Brawl Year 3 Squad!
Always a team effort and could not have done it without this solid squad.
Shoutout to @marisa_brogna for our in-house leaderboard!
📸: @gabe_encarnacion
Closing out this weekend at the @crossfitgames with a 🔥 video from @gabe_encarnacion capturing the perfect blend of competing and behind the scenes moments.
This season was quite unexpected for me but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a blast. So many amazing memories that I’ll cherish forever. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll see me again next year…..
Last day, best day!
Woke up smiling ear to ear. Having a blast and grateful to be sharing these moments with some of my favorite people ❤️
Thank you everyone for all the love and support throughout this journey.
He’s put in the work. We’ve watched him grind and be inspired. And now—it’s time.
@nikhecht is heading to the CrossFit Games Masters Division, and we couldn’t be more proud.
From early mornings to late night lifts, from setbacks to PRs—Nik has shown us what it means to stay committed, stay humble, and how to keep evolving.
The CHASE continues.
Your Evolve family is behind you every step of the way.
LFG Nik 🚀
Time to show the world what you’re made of.
🎥: @cattrainone
