S06E193 The First Month of Outlast: Conversations, Questions, and Connections

The HERD FIT

From old locker rooms to a thriving fitness space – join coaches David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as they peel back the curtain on the first exciting month of our new gym Outlast Fitness @outlast_fitness, our newest venture located right in front of CrossFit Bison.
The questions have been flooding in: Who is Outlast for? How does it differ from CrossFit? Is it a stepping stone to more intense training or its own complete fitness approach? We tackle these questions head-on while sharing the candid conversations we've had with members, coaches, and curious fitness enthusiasts.
At its core, Outlast fills a critical gap in the fitness landscape. While CrossFit delivers unmatched results through its methodology, many people remain intimidated by barbells, pull-up bars, and the perceived intensity. Outlast maintains the strength-training focus that's essential as we age but packages it differently – using dumbbells, kettlebells, and functional movements in smaller, more personalized classes that one member described as "feeling like personal training."
We explore the fascinating dynamics between the two programs, including the CrossFit athletes who have found a new home at Outlast and the newcomers who might eventually try CrossFit after building confidence here. The coaches share how coaching smaller groups creates a different but equally rewarding challenge, allowing for deeper connections and more focused movement coaching.
The programming philosophy blends CrossFit methodology with accessibility, creating workouts that can be scaled for everyone from fitness beginners to seasoned athletes. As Coach Dave notes, "At the end of the day, if Adrian Bozman was sitting here, a lot of what we're doing in Outlast you would say is CrossFit – just one aspect of it."
Whether you're curious about functional fitness, contemplating a change in your routine, or simply interested in how fitness communities evolve, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating fitness spaces that truly serve diverse needs. Subscribe to hear more as we continue documenting this journey!
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Chapters

1. Welcome to Outlast Fitness (00:00:00)

2. Design and Construction Journey (00:01:52)

3. Schedule Considerations (00:06:18)

4. Who is Outlast Really For? (00:13:56)

5. CrossFit vs Outlast Philosophy (00:19:43)

6. Programming Challenges (00:30:35)

7. Community Building Questions (00:39:55)

8. Closing Thoughts (00:45:13)