WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.170 --> 00:00:02.003 We have a saying called, 2 00:00:02.003 --> 00:00:03.390 strength training is for everybody 3 00:00:03.390 --> 00:00:05.940 line:15% and for us that's super important 4 00:00:05.940 --> 00:00:07.533 line:15% and really drives our why. 5 00:00:09.300 --> 00:00:12.240 When you walk into SSP, people want you to be there. 6 00:00:12.240 --> 00:00:13.290 Even from the beginning, 7 00:00:13.290 --> 00:00:15.120 it felt like you were part of a team. 8 00:00:15.120 --> 00:00:17.550 We're not into fad exercises, 9 00:00:17.550 --> 00:00:19.500 we're not into trends, 10 00:00:19.500 --> 00:00:22.170 we do real exercise here with real people. 11 00:00:22.170 --> 00:00:24.120 The difference between SSP and a lot of other gyms 12 00:00:24.120 --> 00:00:26.580 is that it's that combination of motivating 13 00:00:26.580 --> 00:00:27.930 and wanting you to get better, 14 00:00:27.930 --> 00:00:29.640 but not at the expense of your health. 15 00:00:29.640 --> 00:00:31.380 You know we all kinda motivate each other 16 00:00:31.380 --> 00:00:34.080 and check in and if you're working out with people 17 00:00:34.080 --> 00:00:37.560 that you want to inspire, that wanna inspire you. 18 00:00:37.560 --> 00:00:40.080 We want to make strength training inclusive 19 00:00:40.080 --> 00:00:41.640 and accessible for everybody 20 00:00:41.640 --> 00:00:44.190 and we emphasize the body piece in that. 21 00:00:44.190 --> 00:00:46.260 Everybody knows everybody here, 22 00:00:46.260 --> 00:00:48.270 all the coaches know something about you, 23 00:00:48.270 --> 00:00:51.180 they know your goals, it's very personalized. 24 00:00:51.180 --> 00:00:55.440 People I work out with are just high energy, like funny, 25 00:00:55.440 --> 00:00:58.470 we laugh at ourselves, we laugh at our coaches, 26 00:00:58.470 --> 00:01:01.080 our coaches laugh at us like we just have good times. 27 00:01:01.080 --> 00:01:03.420 And Chris, and all the other coaches, 28 00:01:03.420 --> 00:01:06.390 do such an exceptional job of keeping it lighthearted 29 00:01:06.390 --> 00:01:08.850 and there's always this competitive feel, 30 00:01:08.850 --> 00:01:10.710 but it's really competitive with yourself 31 00:01:10.710 --> 00:01:12.690 and the rest of us are so supportive of each other. 32 00:01:12.690 --> 00:01:15.930 It's about being here, lifting, having fun, 33 00:01:15.930 --> 00:01:18.390 learning new skills, being in a great space, 34 00:01:18.390 --> 00:01:21.090 being part of a community, being with your friends. 35 00:01:21.090 --> 00:01:22.800 To be honest, I don't have to think when I come here 36 00:01:22.800 --> 00:01:24.960 the workout's done for me. 37 00:01:24.960 --> 00:01:26.400 Sometimes the weights are prescribed 38 00:01:26.400 --> 00:01:28.980 for the different movements that we do, 39 00:01:28.980 --> 00:01:30.150 and that's perfect for me. 40 00:01:30.150 --> 00:01:31.470 I do a lot of thinking throughout the day 41 00:01:31.470 --> 00:01:34.230 I wanna come here and just sweat and have fun. 42 00:01:34.230 --> 00:01:35.063 At the end of the day 43 00:01:35.063 --> 00:01:36.480 it's about your health and wellness 44 00:01:36.480 --> 00:01:39.390 and that's kinda the focus of this entire community. 45 00:01:39.390 --> 00:01:42.510 Everybody, and every type of body is welcome, 46 00:01:42.510 --> 00:01:44.100 all ages are welcome. 47 00:01:44.100 --> 00:01:46.260 We train youth athletes all the way up to people 48 00:01:46.260 --> 00:01:47.820 in their 70s and 80s, you know, 49 00:01:47.820 --> 00:01:49.140 and we pride ourselves in our ability 50 00:01:49.140 --> 00:01:52.890 to be able to program and provide a safe environment 51 00:01:52.890 --> 00:01:55.110 for people to exercise and that continues 52 00:01:55.110 --> 00:01:57.023 to be my mission to this day. 53 00:01:57.023 --> 00:02:00.106 (light upbeat music)