Ben Gerdes

About

Being diagnosed with a chronic medical condition at birth, I have been told by both physicians and family alike that high-intensity exercise and lifting weights were off-limits and I would need to be careful my entire life. Going against those warnings, I have spent over a decade in strength training, powerlifting, and now CrossFit. It is a commonly known fact that exercise is good for the body, but it holds a higher value to me. I have proven to myself and others that I am capable of living a high-functioning lifestyle despite having a chronic medical condition. That is what working out has given me, and I believe it holds that value for anybody who is willing to invest the effort required.

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Turning Point

At the end of the day, the biggest enemy and hindrance to your progress is you. I have often doubted myself or made excuses as to why I cannot do something or have something. That shifted when I shifted my mindset to "why not me?"

Motivation & Passion

My purpose and overall goal as a coach is to teach skills and instill confidence in my athletes so that they can then go off on their own, continue to grow, and do the same for others.