MEMBER STORIES
We have a fantastic community of people at Recursive! People of all ages, backgrounds, and professions come together to enjoy the camaraderie of working out hard together for 60 minutes each day. Check out what they have to say about Recursive to see if our gym is right for you – we’d love to welcome you into our community!
Get to know our Coaches – NIKOLE!
Nikole is the other owner at Recursive. She loves that Recursive has become a second home to her family, and that the gym community has become family! Years at Recursive: since 2014 Years Coaching: since August 2012 Certifications: Certified CrossFit Trainer/CrossFit...
Get to know our Coaches – DIRK!
Dirk is one of the owners at Recursive! Read on to learn a bit more about how Recursive came to be! Years at Recursive: since opening in spring 2014, it has been an idea and dream of mine for years before that Years Coaching: Since February 2012 Certifications:...
Member Stories – Angie Magness
Angie started at Recursive last summer to cross-train for her running. We have seen a lot of strength and personal growth since then! Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Angie, and I moved here to get a biology master's degree at UW-Madison as my first Air...
Get to know our Coaches – OLIVIA!
Olivia has been at the gym as long as it has been open. She even used to workout in our garage before we opened. She was only 11 when Recursive opened it's doors, but we had been a CrossFit family for years before that. As you will read, she doesn't even remember a...
Member Stories – Chris Scholke
Chris joined us in the fall of 2018. He may be quiet in class, but he always comes in and works hard! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I'm originally from Sheboygan. I've worked for the UW for 15 years. In normal times, I'd be helping manage one of their hotels....
Get to know our Coaches – BRIAN!
Brian started as a member at Recursive back in February of 2018. Then, in September of 2019 he started Coaching! Brian is great to have in class - whether as an athlete or a Coach. Learn more about him! Years at Recursive: 3 Years Coaching: 1.5 Certifications: CF-L1...
Member Stories – Art Bonomie
Art is not new to sports (or Crossit) but he is newer to Recursive! He started classes with us this year and every time he steps into the gym, he gives it his full effort. Learn more about Art! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Art and I’ve lived in Madison for...
Get to know our Coaches – TIA!
Tia has been a member at Recursive for almost 4 years and started coaching with us this past September. Even with her mask on, you know she's always smiling! Learn a bit more about her - be sure to read all the way through to the end to find out her special talent...
Member Stories – Alex Kropp
A few weeks ago, Alex Kropp celebrated his 750th Class at Recursive! Alex's first class with us was on May 8th, 2017. He was referred by his friend/roommate who was a member at the time (and has since moved out of state to start his own gym!) We have LOVED having Alex...
Member Stories – Jennifer Kozuch
My name is Jen and I recently moved to the area to work as a Medical Technologist at UW Health. I love working in the lab learning more about the human body every day. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, rock climbing, and I'm starting to learn new recipes so cooking...
Member Stories – Ashley Bethke
Ashley joined us this spring to work on gaining some strength and muscle for running! I am a nursing student at MATC currently working on my RN. I have always loved to run and yoga but I wanted to join Recursive to put on muscle and gain strength because I was wildly...
Member Stories – Justin Einstein
Justin joined Recursive this summer and works hard during every single class! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I'm originally from Baltimore and moved to Madison for a job opportunity about 7 years ago. I picked up CrossFit after finishing IronMan because I'd lost...