At BadAsh Athletics, we talk a lot about strength—but it’s not just about how much you can lift. It’s about how often you get back up. It’s about the people who choose to show up—messy, tired, in pain, or unsure—and do it anyway.
That’s resilience. And our community is full of it.
Take Shannon. She works full-time, juggles life with two fur babies and a partner, and still shows up for herself 2–4 times a week. Since joining us in July 2023, she’s lost 20 pounds, deadlifts 135lbs like a champ, and pushes herself with TRX and kettlebells. But more than the progress on paper—she’s become someone who embraces challenges with grace, humor, and consistency. That’s resilience.
Then there’s Pam. Sixty-five years young, business owner twice over, mom, grandma, and loyal dog mom to Annie 🐶. She deals with back pain just like I do—but still facepulls 70lbs, rows 110lbs, and landmine squats like a pro. Her spunky attitude never wavers, and she shows up with fierce determination week after week.
Dori came to us unsure of what her body could do. But through consistent effort and patience, she’s built strength she didn’t think she was capable of. Her quiet persistence reminds us that resilience isn’t always loud—it’s showing up when it would be easier to quit.
Kandi is a force. She brings a can-do attitude and a refusal to be held back by setbacks. Whether it’s modifying for an injury or adding five extra pounds to the bar, Kandi embodies the belief that strength is something you build from the inside out.
Jill is one of the most coachable, consistent people we’ve ever met. She’s been through tough seasons, but she doesn’t let them define her. She listens, she adapts, and she keeps moving forward—even when it’s hard. That kind of steady progress is the essence of resilience.
And Jim. He’s proof that you’re never “too old” or “too injured” to start. He works around old injuries with smart programming and a whole lot of heart. Jim’s story is one of quiet strength—one that inspires everyone in the room to bring their best.
These aren’t just clients. They’re examples of what it looks like to keep showing up, to keep growing, to keep trying even when progress is slow or life is chaotic.
They’ve all faced obstacles—pain, doubt, schedules, fear—but they didn’t let that stop them. They asked, “What can I do today?” and they did it.
Resilience is the heartbeat of BadAsh Athletics. It’s in every scaled movement, every modified workout, every comeback after a tough day.
And watching these folks rewrite their stories—not just in the gym, but in their lives—is the greatest privilege we have as coaches.
Here, we don’t just lift weights.
We lift each other.
