{"id":1159,"date":"2025-08-07T14:46:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maltanutrition.com\/community\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:52:56","slug":"crossfit-athlete-denise-agius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maltanutrition.com\/community\/crossfit-athlete-denise-agius\/","title":{"rendered":"CROSSFIT ATHLETE DENISE AGIUS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You vs. You: How I Found Strength Through CrossFit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Denise Agius<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 42, I\u2019ve come to realize that strength isn\u2019t just about how much weight you can lift \u2014 it\u2019s about discipline, mindset, and showing up for yourself every single day. With a background in bodybuilding and now over three years of CrossFit under my belt, I\u2019ve learned that consistency and self-belief are everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor me, discipline is everything. Whether it\u2019s training, nutrition, or mindset \u2014 showing up consistently is the real key to progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bodybuilding gave me the foundation \u2014 the focus, structure, and understanding of physical strength. But it was CrossFit that challenged me in new ways. The variety, the intensity, the constant push outside my comfort zone \u2014 that\u2019s what made me fall in love with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CrossFit isn\u2019t just a workout \u2014 it\u2019s a lifestyle. It pushes me physically and mentally, and I\u2019m always learning. What matters most to me is doing things right, especially when it comes to form and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGet a good coach. Learn the proper form before adding weight. Good habits build a strong foundation \u2014 and prevent injury in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also believe that the people you surround yourself with matter more than you realize. I choose to be around motivated, positive individuals who push me to be better and hold me accountable. That kind of energy is powerful \u2014 and contagious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSurround yourself with people who lift you up \u2014 literally and figuratively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My philosophy is simple:
Do what you love. Love what you do. And always be your own competition.
I don\u2019t compare myself to others \u2014 because I know it\u2019s always me vs. me. Every day I walk into the gym, I\u2019m chasing growth, not perfection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through discipline, clean eating, and showing up even when it\u2019s hard, I\u2019ve built a lifestyle that supports not just my body \u2014 but my mindset and confidence too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not about being the best. It\u2019s about being better than you were yesterday.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHECK OUT DENISE’S FULL INTERVIEW ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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