Kanan Houldcroft - spotlight athlete

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH — KANAN 🌟

Kanan has been an incredible athlete to coach and work out alongside since joining Cynergy a couple of years ago. He is always willing to push himself, take on a new challenge, and try something different — and more often than not, he picks it up incredibly quickly.

There’s no question that Kanan is an exceptional athlete. His gymnastic skills alone are enough to leave the rest of us in awe! But what stands out even more than his athletic ability is the person he is. Despite his incredible skills, Kanan is one of the most humble and polite athletes you’ll meet. He is always thanking his coach, encouraging those around him, and helping create the kind of positive environment that makes Cynergy special.

Kanan is a regular at the 5AM class, consistently showing up with a smile and a great attitude — and you’ll often find him putting in extra work on the weekends, too.

If you’re lucky enough to share a class with Kanan, take notice of how unassuming he is. He’ll quietly slip on his weighted vest, get to work, and go about his business. And if that workout happens to involve a rope climb… well, just watch. 😂

Kanan is truly an incredible athlete, but an even better person.

Congratulations, Kanan! We’re lucky to have you as part of the Cynergy family. Keep up the great work! 💪

What do you do for work?  

Army National Guard. 

What would you like us to know about you and your family?
I am the oldest of 6. We love to travel.

What is one thing that we may not know about you?

I used to breed geckos and owned 15 reptiles as pets.

How long have you been training and what time do you typically train? 

 I started crossfit before leaving for boot camp in the summer of 2025. I train at 5am before work.

What is your favorite lift and why? 

The power clean is my favorite lift because it's a movement that I have used outside of crossfit to lift heavy objects. 

What is your favorite WOD and why?

I don't have a favorite WOD but my favorite workouts are the ones that include rope climbs and muscle ups. 

What are your current life goals?

I am focused on a good work life balance. I currently work in a variety of trades to figure out what I like. 

What is your most memorable time as an athlete? 

I earned the title of Iron Soldier for Basic training and AIT. I got a 500/500 score on the Army Fitness Test.

How has training impacted your life outside of the box?

I am able to work physically demanding jobs.

Kanan’s WOD

5 rounds 

6 Muscle-ups

2 rope climbs

20ft handstand walk

6 bench press

8 wall balls