December Athlete of the Month - Darren Channell

Darren Channell is a proud husband and father who loves being active and is always looking for ways to grow stronger and healthier.

He’s passionate about his health and determined to put in the daily work to continue to improve his fitness.

“I exercise because I absolutely love it,” he says.

Darren loves to lift weights to stay fit, but he found himself battling knee pain that was holding him back. After seeing his son Shane get into a deep squat at a powerlifting meet and a little bit of work, he’s back to lifting and progressing.

“My proudest fitness accomplishment right now is being able to get in the hole for a squat,” he says. “It’s been a long time.”

Darren also enjoys walking to stay active, visiting his family’s cabin in Colorado, reading, and drinking wine. He’s always wanted to be a full-time RVer.

His advice to others is to never give up.

“There’s always a way. Success to me is in the effort!”