We’re training for life, not PR’s - Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

We’re training for life, not PR’s

Sure we celebrate PR’s. They’re an incredible achievement, your first pull up, a deadlift milestone, your fastest Fran time. These are wins, and they all matter.

But that’s not why we train.
We don’t show up every day just to chase numbers on a board.
We train to be strong, capable humans, in life.

The truth is, the barbell doesn’t care how old you are. But your quality of life will, and that’s where training with intention comes in.

We train so that:

• As we age we can still carry all the groceries in one trip.

• We can get up off the floor without help.

• We can travel, hike, and stay independent.

• And so that we don’t need someone else to do the simple things for us.

That’s what we mean by we train for life.

It’s not about ego. It’s not about beating the person next to you. It’s not about winning the day on the leaderboard. It’s about making your body more useful, more resilient, and better for tomorrow, no matter what your age or stage is.

We also care more about how you move, than how you look.

Sure you might lose weight or build muscle, but what we’re more interested in is whether you can:

• Squat with control, and to depth

• Hinge and lift with confidence

• Hang from a pull up bar

• Pick something off the ground safely

• Run, jump, or row without fear of injury

That’s real functional fitness, and that’s what matters.

It’s so easy to get caught up in what you can do today. But you should really be thinking about what will make you better for tomorrow. Remember it’s not about competing, and it’s just you against you.

Think of every rep you do as an investment in the you of tomorrow. Every time you deadlift, you’re training to pick something up safely, or shovel the snow. Every time you press overhead, you’re preparing to put something on a high shelf. and every time you work on your mobility, you’re investing in future independence.

It’s not the flashy stuff, but it is real.

So, yes, absolutely celebrate your PRs. Write them down, be proud of them. But also remember, the real win is being able to live your life the way you want, for as long as possible.

That’s why we train.

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Focus:

Rope Climb Technique

WOD:

15 Min AMRAP
200m Run
1 Rope Climb
12 Hang Alt DB Snatch 50/35
10 Burpees over DB

Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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