Athletic Lab is the training home of professional and elite athletes as well as adults looking to get in the best shape of their lives. We have a vibrant and diverse community of hard-working, goal-minded individuals. Each month we highlight one (or more) of our members in our member of the month feature. For our February members of the month, we’ve chosen Karl Hamlin, Irena Rindos, and Ryan Moravick. The three members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club will be competing at the USA Weightlifting American Open Series in February. You can also check out our previous members of the month here.

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Name: Karl Hamlin

What city were you born in? Raleigh, NC

What do you do when you’re not working out at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I work in finance & operations management, but in my spare time I travel as much as possible, preferably on a boat in Europe.

What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite – I love muscle ups and anything overhead. I hate cardio and anything over 3 reps. For weightlifting movements, I like snatches and jerks, but I really hate cleans.

What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? I’ve put a lot of work into improving mobility this year and it’s paying off.

What motivates you? Seeing the hard work the weightlifting team puts in every day and all of the progress we’re making. Also, not letting Ryan get too much stronger than me.

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Name: Irena Rindos

What city were you born in Durham, NC

What do you do when you’re not working out at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I’m a software engineer, but I’m also into reading, drawing, and running.

What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite – Fave: Snatch press; Least Fave: Turkish getup

What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? Going 6/6 & PR’ing my snatch at state champs

What motivates you? Getting better and the reward in seeing how putting in the work pays off

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Name: Ryan Moravick

City I was born in: Jacksonville, FL

What do you do when you’re not working out at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc) When I am not at The Lab, I am working at Epic Games or playing video games.

What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite Favorite exercise: Back Squat; Least favorite exercise: Split jerk

What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training Training related accomplishment: Going 6/6 at NC state championships after not competing for 2 years; Non training related accomplishment: meeting my wife at the Lab

What motivates you? The possibility of lifting at a national weightlifting meet fuels my drive to come in everyday and put it all on the line.