Cliff Musgrave been named the world’s fittest 50-year-old CrossFit athlete in the men's division.
He also happens to be an Akron firefighter.
"It’s a very blue collar job with structural firefighting," said Musgrave. "So being in shape certainly makes it better."
Musgrave isn’t just in shape, he was named the world’s fittest 50-year-old man after competing in the year’s Reebok CrossFit Games. "Purely by the numbers, I’m stronger now than I was at 25."
It was just about eight years ago when Musgrave got involved in CrossFit, making regular visits to the gym CrossFit Utility on S. Arlington St. in Akron, owned by friend and fellow firefighter Doug Price.
"I think [CrossFit] is better suited for what we do here at the fire department," said Musgrave.
"There's no bias towards strength or endurance."
Where does Musgrave's motivation come from? His family.