CrossFit Journal

Manifesto

Where the sweat turns to blood.. That's where I live

Where the pain starts to take on a voice and talk to you.. that's where I am

Where your vision narrows and the color leaks out, leaving you with black & white.. That is where I thrive

Where the air becomes heavy and you swear you are going to drown in it but can't get enough into your lungs.. that's where you'll find me

Where others quit.. Where others stop.. Where others give up.. You will find me there and you will find me still sweating, still in pain, without sight, unable to breathe, still on my feet..

When you get there you will know me.. I will be the last man standing

I am Crossfit

Tuesday
Jun302009

Chris Dorpema

Chris was introduced to CrossFit by Damion in 2007.  He received his CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Cerfification in February 2008.

He is a Former United States Soldier and has trained in Mixed Martial Arts for over 15 years with an emphasis on Brazilian Ju-Jitsu for the past three years. He fears no creature with seven or fewer limbs.

Contact Chris at chris@crossfitsaintsforge.com

Tuesday
Jun302009

Damion Roop

 

Damion began CrossFit training in 2007.  He received CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification in February 2008.  Damion also holds the following CrossFit certifications:

  • Running and Endurance

  • Gymnastics

  • Basic Barbell

  • Olympic Lifting

  • Nutrition

 

Damion has a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Dragon Kenpo and has Mixed Martial Arts Training in Japanese Ju-Jutsu, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, Shotokan Karate and KickBoxing. He is a Former United States Marine with a diverse background in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Information Technology.

 

Damion has been training people in the CrossFit methodology for over two years and was responsible for bringing it to Wynlakes Golf & Country Club where he has successfully run two CrossFit-based group classes for over 2 years.

 

He introduced CrossFit to both Chris & Josh when he realized he would never go back to any other training style. Damion has a serious inflammatory autoimmune hyperactivity disease (you can read about it in the nutrition section or on Robb Wolf's blog) and confers credit for his survival and subsequent success to CrossFit, Paleo and Omega 3's.

 

He is extremely irreverant, very charismatic and highly outspoken. Having no inner filter, he often says exactly what is on his mind. This combination gives rise to an enormous amount of passion for what he does and translates into there being no limit to his efforts and personal involvement when helping his clients achieving their goals.

 

Contact Damion at damion@crossfitsaintsforge.com

Monday
Jun292009

Josh Carter

 Josh Carter is a CrossFit Gymnastics and CrossFit Nutrition certified trainer. He was introduced to CrossFit by Damion and Chris at the gym in Prattville where they all met and was consequently brought to Wynlakes by Damion. Josh is one of the most successful and charismatic trainers in the history of Wynlakes and, along with his myriad individual clients at the club, runs CrossFit-based group sessions at Wynlakes for nearly 2 years now.

He brings his extensive background in personal training, athletics and his own training to the Forge. With Level 1, 2, Olympic and Football in his immediate sites, Josh is dedicated to advancing his understanding and ability in order to give his clients the best they can possibly get and more than they expect.

Josh has studied Exercise Science and current nutrition methodologies to better understand what doesn't work. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Josh at josh@crossfitsaintsforge.com

Thursday
Jul082010

Wesley Hodges

Contact Wesley at 334-462-6923 (Bio to post soon)