FARMERSTRENGTH™ Blog

All 2025 about me amateur boxing ancestry anxiety article athlete autumn blog boxeo quepos boxing Boxing Camp Breath breath work breathing brocagh emmetts Carhartt clothing Coach Pancho Spangenberg comfort consciousness Costa costa rica cotton country strong county tyrone Dave McDonough david goggins depression Dream earth family farm farm strong farmer Farmer strength Farmerstrength FARMERSTRENGTH™ FARMERSTRENGTH™ apparel FARMERSTRENGTH™ training camp fashion fasting fight camp fighter fitness fitness training full moon gaelic games Gareth McCloskey goggins guide gym gymshark harness racing health health journey healthy food hermosa boxing camp hiking history holistic honest ireland irish Jaco Jamine ortiz joe rogan journal juiseppe cusumano Jungle loma MacBhloscaidh McCloskey mental health MISSION NASM natural Natural fitness new year Nutrition Old school training organic food oversized oversized t-shirts Personal Trainer Plant Medicine Playa Hermosa Podcast printful professional boxing professional fighter retreat richmond richmond boxing club shopify single ingredient solstice spring strength and conditioning style summer t-shirts Team testosterone third eye tips training camp Travel TRT ultra marathon Vasyl Lomachenko virginia virtual coaching VISION water water fast whole foods winter

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.

— Gareth McCloskey
Tagged: amateur boxing athlete boxeo quepos boxing breath work farmer Farmerstrength FARMERSTRENGTH™ FARMERSTRENGTH™ apparel FARMERSTRENGTH™ training camp fitness fitness training hermosa boxing camp Jamine ortiz loma professional boxing professional fighter richmond boxing club Vasyl Lomachenko

From the Costa Rican Jungle to Coach's Corner: Strength, Nature, and Breath

Discover the FARMERSTRENGTH™ difference. Gareth McCloskey, the visionary behind FARMERSTRENGTH™, shares his unique approach to fitness on the Coach's Corner podcast. Learn how this innovative training philosophy, rooted in nature and human potential, is transforming lives and creating world-class athletes. From the heart of Costa Rica to the global stage, FARMERSTRENGTH™ is redefining the boundaries of strength and conditioning.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

— Gareth McCloskey
Tagged: costa rica Dave McDonough farm strong farmer Farmerstrength FARMERSTRENGTH™ FARMERSTRENGTH™ apparel FARMERSTRENGTH™ training camp fighter hermosa boxing camp juiseppe cusumano Podcast richmond boxing club

From RVA to the Jungle: Building Champions at Richmond Boxing Club

Despite distance, FARMERSTRENGTH™ helps Richmond Boxing Club (RBC) transform lives. This non-profit gym uses virtual strength and conditioning programs delivered by our team to empower young athletes.

The results are undeniable:

  • National champions like Isaiah Rodriguez, who secured a USA National Silver Gloves title in his first fight.
  • Professional boxers like Josiyah Giles finding a supportive team and achieving victories with FARMERSTRENGTH™ in their corner.

FARMERSTRENGTH™ is proud to play a role in RBC's success story, fostering dedication, respect, and hard work in future champions, one punch at a time.

Want to learn more? Read the full story about how a local gym in Richmond, VA is changing lives through boxing.

— Gareth McCloskey
Tagged: about me amateur boxing blog boxing costa rica farm strong farmer Farmerstrength FARMERSTRENGTH™ fighter richmond richmond boxing club strength and conditioning virginia virtual coaching