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Simple but effective. Join Sean today for Yoga at 1:00pm for more flow and movement to effectively enhance your mobility. It’s that simple. #Repost @yoga_cassidy ・・・ Believe deeply.
Where were you today one year ago? How about two? – Today marks the 2-year AN-KNEE-VERSARY of my new hardware. More than just hardware now...it is a part of me. It has come with its fair share of challenges in the last year like finding the acceptable limits of how hard and far to push. My friend Greg (@undefinedrest) knows the challenges and fears of this unknown territory for younger guys with Total Knee Replacements. It is scary having little to no medical resources or studies available to reference. – This year’s anniversary workout consisted of a couple tests of strength and newfound power thanks to a year’s worth of @jane.erbacher Projects and @higherstandards_fitness incessant ability to trick me into finding new levels of power. 5 x 8 hex-bar deads @ 350lbs (thanks Nick!) and a nice little 383m 1:00 row (thanks Jane!). PRs for both. – The point of all these shenanigans? In a year’s worth of operating two businesses while still being a Dad worthy of that title to Gabbi, I found ways to get the work done. Could I have trained more and/or better? Certainly. Are there areas to improve? Definitely. But the purpose of this post is to remind you STARTING is all that matters and there is no reason to not start your year TODAY! – Look back at the year and answer honestly: 1.) Where were you 1-year ago today? and 2.) Did you do everything you could to put yourself in a better place/be a better version of yourself? – My answer is yes, but it was also yes for my good friend @tomflynn who jumped on this band wagon too. With even more hurdles in front of him than I have, he has crushed his original goals and is reaching even higher. Working side-by-side with him @readygoproductions AND in workouts has been a privilege. – 2-years ago today I resembled a carved up piece of beef. I needed help standing, walking, going potty, etc. Through great programming, phenomenal support systems, brute force, ignoring logic at times and loads of patience from my wife, my daughter, and all of my family and friends at Forge and ReadyGo, I am increasingly happier every day. – Make today your Day 1 of your new year. Don’t be cliche and wait for January 1 LET’S GO!!!
So you want to be a gym owner? Let’s discuss what that actually takes to make it in this industry. – First of all...you are a full-time janitor. If your facility and equipment aren’t clean and sanitary...no one will want to spend any time within your space no matter how brilliant you are as a coach. If you aren’t ready to plunge, scrub, spray, wipe, snake, or disinfect you won’t make it too long. – Second...you better be a damned good accountant with a strong business sense. One misstep, miss calculation of revenue, underestimated costs, failed marketing plan, or underpaying/undervaluing your staff can wreck your dream. Rent and utilities don’t negotiate. Good staff won’t work for peanuts. As they say on every episode of @sharktankabc know your numbers front to back. – Third...be an exceptional fire fighter. The reality is that any given day/week/month there will be five fires in front of you and you only have enough water to put out three. Which ones you choose to tackle are 100% up to you so you better become adept at triaging a situation and knowing what needs to be a priority. You ready for that? – Finally for today...be ready to sacrifice time and social opportunities to complete the items listed above. If you think that just because 7:00pm rolls around you can punch out...well...this isn’t likely going to be fun for you. – Small example, the last three days and nights have been on an extension ladder wiring, upgrading the panel, etc. These issues didn’t rear their head until we started making improvements to the gym, kitchen and lobby (all good problems) but nonetheless had to be dealt with now. Our people’s fitness, food and recovery take no days off, so we work every minute in between classes to keep things rolling!!! – So if anyone here is asking why we do this...answer is easy: the people. Coaching is the reward for all of this. We are all so happy during class because of the people! It is LITERALLY because that is when we get to stop thinking about all those previous needs and just dance, coach, train, breath, suffer and bond with the community over this crazy fitness endeavor we are all on together! Gym owners...did I miss any thing?
Project. Ski. World. Cup. – Four little words, when combined, result in a weekend event unlike anything you have ever participated in. 15 sites around the world are combining forces in a competition that is truly global and community driven. – @jane.erbacher is bringing every ounce of Aussie Awesomeness to the plate along with @lululemon and @concept2inc. Forge has been selected as the host facility for the Pacific Northwest, and if you have ever attended one of our sponsored seminars, you know what is coming...an over abundance of laughing, fun, fitness, and FOOD!. – There are 8-total events over the course of two days February 9/10, 2019. Two (2) individual events (500m and 1000m), three (3) partner events (5000m, Hulk Smash, Rude Interruption), and three (3) four-partner events (Erg Lung, Quad City, Half Marathon Relay). You can gear up and sign up for any combination of 1-to-8 events. The sky is the limit! But more important than the prizes or the pride is knowing the event proceeds are going to charity. What else could you ask for? – You can sign up directly at the link in Jane’s bio @jane.erbacher, use the website www.projectskiworldcup.com or hit us up at the gym any time. This is open to ALL of our local friends and fellow fitness facilities, so let’s show the world why the West Coast is the BEST coast! We are looking at you @hay__baybay @antjefimmel @thehousepdx @movethatbody13 @zachsweatpants_sfg @clubsportfitness @samjohnsonpdx @strengthfarmpdx @silvercreekcrossfitsilverton! Come represent Oregon on a global scale with us!!!
So you think all the wall sits and burpees have you fit and ready to respond to a natural disaster? Good!!! Now join Forge’s own @dbijon Tuesday night @lakeoswegofire from 7-8:30pm as she leads the Prep LO seminar in disaster response readiness. Diana brings her 12 years experience as charge RN, trauma RN and triage lead RN at level 1 trauma center Emergency Department to you in an interactive lecture that will have you ready to help your community when the time comes! Hit up Diana or Forge with any questions!
My friend @jdwrenn refers to me as the Terminator. Apparently once I start working on something I am unwavering in my determination to finish the job in a borderline compulsive manner. If something gets in the way or challenges that mission, I am not one to slow down until the job gets done. – I carry that mindset into every decision and effort that goes into this facility. I am never content or willing to settle for “good enough” when it comes to our people. I firmly believe this mindset has created another opportunity for enhancement within Forge for this community. – Please join me in welcoming Dr. Pollack to the Forge Family! Dr. Pollack and his practice, Encompass Health, have brought their expertise in physical therapy treatment modalities to Forge. From chiropractic care to laser therapy and everything in between, Encompass brings 15+ years of clinical experience to Forge. – A native of Lake Oswego, Dr. Pollack graduated with Honors from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science. Awarded the Scholar Athlete Award of Honor from the David K. Marks foundation, he continued his athletic career as a lineman with the Seattle Seahawks. While playing professionally, he was required to undergo chiropractic care as a part of the training regime. The experience was life changing. His goal is to help you live pain free with an active lifestyle using an individualized protocol of proven therapies. – Please join us in welcoming Dr. Pollack and his team to Forge this week!
Even Yoga Jedi @yoga_cassidy gets sick from time to time. 1:00pm Yoga class is cancelled for today while he repowers.
I’m not crying you’re crying. @jacksonlaurent14 @ryan_bertelsen @asher_corbett @thall_13 @cbracken22 you did it! State Champions!!! We could not be more proud of all the work and sacrifices to get here! Love you guys!!!