FARMERSTRENGTH™ Blog
Three Years in Costa Rica: A Journey of Transformation
For three years, I traded the hustle of city life for the tranquility of the Costa Rican jungle. This transformative experience, filled with unexpected challenges and profound growth, fueled the fire within me to create FARMERSTRENGTH™.
From the depths of personal adversity, I discovered the power of resilience, the healing embrace of nature, and the importance of community. This journey, steeped in personal growth, inspired the core values of FARMERSTRENGTH™: Strength, Resilience, and Compassion."
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The Quick Fix That's Breaking Fitness – Why Real Strength Comes from Within
Imagine Rocky's coach, Mickey, on steroids, or Mr. Miyagi crying from hormone injections. Absurd, yet many fitness influencers use TRT secretly. This sets unrealistic standards for the average person. Instead of addressing the root causes of declining testosterone, like obesity and stress, many men turn to TRT. As a coach, I advocate for natural training methods. Let's build strength from within, not through pharmaceuticals.
Trading Luxury for Grit: The Farmer's Way to Fitness
In a world obsessed with convenience, many of us turn to the gym to challenge ourselves in ways reminiscent of our ancestors’ hard work. At FARMERSTRENGTH™, we believe this primal instinct is inherent to our nature. Before modern fitness emerged, strength was essential for survival; farmers and laborers relied on their physical prowess to lift heavy loads out of necessity, cultivating functional strength through years of toil.
Embracing the farmer's way of life means tapping into a legacy of resilience and deep-rooted connection to nature. We seek discomfort not just for fitness, but to push our limits and unlock our full potential. When we train like farmers, we engage in a transformative experience that blends physical exertion with personal growth.
Join us in adopting the FARMERSTRENGTH™ mindset—it's about embracing challenges and stimulating growth, not annihilating our bodies. A little effort each day can lead to remarkable transformations in strength, resilience, and character. No matter where you are in the world, your journey toward a more empowered self begins here.
An Unexpected Connection: Training with Jamaine Ortiz
In May 2022, a chance encounter brought FARMERSTRENGTH™ together with rising boxing star Jamaine Ortiz during his vacation in Costa Rica. What started as a manifestation of working with top athletes quickly became reality, as Jamaine joined our training sessions, leaving a lasting impression on both the local boxing community and myself. From intense mountain runs to breathwork sessions overlooking the Costa Rican jungle, Jamaine’s dedication and discipline embodied the spirit of FARMERSTRENGTH™. This experience reaffirmed the power of persistence, passion, and always pushing for that extra level.
Read more about our journey and how a simple connection sparked something truly magical.