October Athlete of the Month - Kevin Bunker

Kevin joined us in January 2021 after completing PT for his 2nd back surgery.  His physical therapist at Accel PT recommended that he join a gym where he could focus on building core strength, learn how to move without using his back improperly, and build strength overall.  

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​This next step in his recovery was a scary one, because he had been experiencing back pain for a while, and having just completed a 2nd surgery he didn’t want to reinjure himself.  On the other hand, the idea of getting into a gym with a trainer who could provide him with the guidance and support that would allow him to build confidence in how he moves was appealing.  Kevin had been an active person in the past, but the back surgeries had significantly impacted his movement and confidence for a long time and he yearned to regain both his activity level and confidence in movement.  

As a father of two young children Kevin wants to be an active participant with his family, enjoying those opportunities to play with the kids, be active during family vacations, and enjoying time skiing as a family during the winter months.
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​​​Since Kevin started with Wilcox Wellness & Fitness nearly 2 years ago he has made consistent progress.  When you see Kevin in the gym these days you’d never guess that he had a significant back surgery just 2 years ago.  He moves with confidence and works hard.  He embraces each movement as an opportunity to work hard, challenge himself and also to continually reinforce the details of his form and technique that he has learned, allowing him to effectively engage his core and protect his back.

​Kevin will be joining Team Wilcox in the 2023 Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River. 
 

We were so excited to see Kevin’s confidence in signing up for this challenge, knowing that he is feeling strong and confident about conquering the obstacles involved.  He plans to bring his family to join him and we look forward to having him alongside the team and celebrating this next super fun accomplishment.

​Congratulations Kevin!  We are so proud of all of your progress and the impact that it has made in how you move both in the gym and in your daily life.  Your hard work, consistency, and focus in every training session is to credit for your results and you should be very proud of your accomplishments!  We love working with you and look forward to celebrating many more wins with you.