Take nothing and no one for granted.
Affiliate Name: CrossFit Strength and Honor. "Strengthen the Mind, Honor the Body."
Affiliate Owners: Shane and Andrea Cross
Affiliate Since: Nov 2011
Location: West Plains, Mo.
Square Feet: 4,800
Number of Members: 60
Describe your affiliate in six or fewer words:
It's FUN and it's FUNctional
How did you get your box started?
I started teaching CrossFit classes in the back room of a globo gym.
Do your members compete in the CrossFit Open/Games or in local competitions?
Yes, we all take a crack at it, because it's fun!
What do you and your members do together besides train?
We get to together for family dinners and gatherings.
Best lesson you’ve learned so far:
Take nothing and no one for granted.
Advice you wish you had been given:
Never let anyone do banded pull-ups their first class, no matter what they say!
What question would you love to ask other affiliate owners?
Do you really think everyone needs newbie classes?
Why do you do this?
It's my passion. There is no other reason than for the love of it. Helping your community, what else should you do in life?
Tell us something cool, unusual, or just slightly different about your affiliate.
We are next door to a nightclub, and I live in my gym. I see some interesting things. One night a guy slept on my porch and when I woke him to offer a couch he showed me his stomach. He said, "I'm in shape, see?" and proceeded to do air squats.
Is there a story in your affiliate that needs to be told?
I'm thankful everyday for Greg Glassman and his baby, CrossFit. I met my wife and have the perfect life. Blessed beyond words.
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