September 1, 2026 //
Kanna Fitness //
Blog //
4 min read
Margaret Van Horn walked into Kanna in March 2025, one day after moving down the street. She didn’t wait to settle in or second-guess it. She showed up, felt immediately welcomed, and knew right away she’d found her new gym fam. A collegiate volleyball player and longtime CrossFitter, Margaret was ready to jump right back in, and jump in she did.
Since then, Margaret has embodied what it means to be part of the Kanna community. She dove straight into the Open, got to know people fast, and went on to compete in our Masters Melee and Friendsgiving competitions. Most recently, she welcomed her second daughter, Katie, and got back to working out faster than most, doing it all in style. As a Scientific Communications Manager at J&J and a mom of two, Margaret trains to be healthy and strong, to be her best self mentally and physically, and to inspire her kids to do the same.
We sat down with Margaret to talk about her volleyball roots, training through both of her pregnancies, her proud 220-pound deadlift, her Ohio pride (O-H!), and why her advice for new members is simple: come consistently and jump right in.
Congratulations, Margaret! You’re our September Member of the Month. 🧡
Kanna Fitness Member of the Month
Congratulations on being recognized for Member of the Month! Please fill out the form below so we can put up some info about you on our website and social media. We will also design a custom workout in your name for one of our daily WODs.
Running, deadlift, kettlebell swings, squat, burpees (pretty much anything); longer workouts over shorter ones
What movements do you dislike?
Handstand pushups, dubs, pushups, dips
What sports or fitness things did you do before Kanna?
Collegiate Volleyball, running (2 half marathons), CrossFit on and off since 2015, LOTS of Peloton workouts
How did you find Kanna? How did you feel when you first walked in?
I moved down the street – came to my first class the day after we moved in. I was immediately welcomed and felt right at home. Knew right away that I had found my new gym fam
What’s your “why” for working out?
To be healthy and strong and inspire my kids to do the same. Working out also helps me be my best self mentally and physically.
What’s your favorite thing about Kanna?
The community and low-pressure environment with some friendly competition (if you want it) and motivation to push yourself to keep getting better
What are your hobbies?
CrossFit, cooking, tennis, anything active
What’s something most people don’t know about you or a fun fact?
I grew up in Ohio. O-H!
What PRs or accomplishments (fitness-related) are you most proud of?
220# deadlift; working out throughout the entirety of both my pregnancies
What’s on your fitness bucket list?
Learn to do a muscle up
What’s on your general bucket list?
Glamping in the mountains
What advice do you have for people new to Kanna?
come consistently and jump right in. try new things!
Kanna members: The MOTM custom workout date is TBD
How does one become Member of the Month? By embodying the Kanna ideals of Learning, Working Hard, and Having Fun. By contributing to the community and supporting others in and out of the workout. By being open to coaching and improving oneself for the sake of being better, not to “win” the workout. By just generally being a good person and having a positive attitude. And a lot more, but you get the idea!
