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This week we are so excited to have Kevin Ogar on the show.  Owner of CrossFit Watchtower, Seminar Staff, Affiliate Rep and Adaptive Athlete trainer. Kevin shares some of his story and unique perspectives as an affiliate owner and we talk through some of the perceptions and challenges that come with the journey, and how he is using his voice to help other affiliate owners through his work as an affiliate rep. Want to see how you can continue your development as an affiliate owner or coach?  Book a call for a FREE chat https://fit-filliate.as.me/DCCRequest Follow Us 

Kevin Ogar is the owner of CrossFit WatchTower in Colorado, a global speaker for adaptive training, and a staff member for CrossFit HQ. Kevin shares the story of his paralysis in 2014 that left him with just a 15% chance of survival. He shares how he was granted a crystallized purpose through his near-death experience that has shaped him into the man he is today. Kevin reminds us that identifying our purpose transforms any difficulty into opportunity and that is found most clearly through faith in Christ.   Episode Links: Kevin's Email - kevin@crossfitwatchtower.com Kevin's Gym - CrossFit WatchTower in Denver, CO Adaptive Training Academy - https://ata.fit/ WheelWOD - https://www.wheelwodgames.com/ If you enjoy the show, please don't forget to subscribe, and leave a review so more people can be encouraged by the stories we share.   At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

The episode you've all been waiting for has arrived: where Fern and Ackerman do smelling salts live on camera with Kevin Ogar. Talking all things Adaptive CrossFit and the future of the sport, this insightful interview is a must WATCH for everyone in the CrossFit space. ________ So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube and on all major podcasting platforms at Best Hour of Their Day. Check out more information on our sponsors and partners below: SPONSORS InsideTracker - Visit info.insidetracker.com/coachjasonackerman. PARTNERS Doc Spartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off and check out docspartan.com for our Best Hour bundle. RX Smart Gear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off. WheelPay - An official partner of our podcast. LMNT - An official partner of our podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

Kevin Ogar, Owner of CrossFit Watchtower, CF L1 Staff, Adaptive Training Academy Staff, & CF District 4 Affiliate Rep joins us to discuss the Adaptive Community and the "Join the Community, Adapt to the Campaign" initiative. Campaign Link Here: https://gofund.me/90dedb20

In this episode, Kevin Ogar* and Alec Zirkenbach** discuss the evolution of the adaptive division in the CrossFit space, their role in the 2021 season, and the future of the division in the CrossFit Games.In 2021, the NOBULL CrossFit Games Open included eight adaptive athlete divisions for the first time — Men and Women's Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Neuromuscular, Short Stature, Intellectual, Vision, Seated Athletes (With Hip Function), and Seated Athletes (Without Hip Function). Three of those divisions — Men and Women's Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Neuromuscular — competed at the CrossFit Games. “I think over the next couple of years you're going to see not just an outgrowth in the sport but an outgrowth in the adaptive community and the general population as a whole. People are going to stop being scared to be out in the world with a disability. They're going to be more outgoing, more comfortable in their own skin because they are capable and they are being told that they're capable, and I can't imagine something that can be more impactful on someone's life who's being told ‘no' their entire life than someone telling them, ‘Yes, you can, and I'll show you how.'” —Kevin Ogar*Kevin Ogar is a Level 3 CrossFit Trainer, Head Trainer on the CrossFit Seminar Staff, member of the Adaptive Training Academy, owner and head coach of CrossFit WatchTower, and a CrossFit District 4 Affiliate Rep. **Alec Zirkenbach is a U.S. Navy veteran, executive director of the Adaptive Training Academy, a Level 3 CrossFit Trainer, and a Head Trainer on the CrossFit Seminar Staff.

In 2014, Kevin Ogar dropped a barbell that would change his life forever. The barbell bounced back off the platform and ricocheted into his spine, paralyzing him from the waist down.Since then, Ogar has become a role model and pioneer in the adaptive athlete field. He currently serves on the CrossFit Level 1 seminar staff as well as the Adaptive Athlete Training Academy. He is also the proud owner of CrossFit WatchTower.Sit down with Kevin and host Bryce Smith as they discuss Kevin's journey to where he is now.Learn more about Invictus and download a full day of sample programming here: https://bit.ly/2USdOQ3

After growing up in his dad's gym and receiving physical therapy for sports-related injuries, Zach Harmon knew the movement world had something valuable to offer him. Though initially resistant to starting his own business, Zach found the hands-on nature of treating patients independently as the only path forward. In this episode, Zach joins Aaron to discuss the obstacles and joys of starting out, discovering the value in your first few years, and finding success through common mistakes as you build your business. Tune in to hear Zach's advice for getting out of self-doubt and launching a thriving practice.   “[People] only listen to how much knowledge you have after they know how much you care.” - Zach Harmon        What do you want to hear from the CashPT Lunch Hour? Tell us here!    Get Your CashPT Checklist to Start Building Your Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice Now! Find it Here   10x Your Marketing, 10X Your Action, 10X Your Thinking, 10X Your Income, and 10X Your Impact in 12 Months or Less with The CashPT Platinum Mastermind! Learn More Here!   In This Episode:   - How to navigate self-doubt as a new grad   - Zach's must-hear tips for getting the best results when negotiating with gyms   - What potential clients are looking for in a new physical therapist, and how you can continue building a relationship with them   - The best methods and mindset for collaborating with strength coaches to treat patients - Huge opportunities for growth in telehealth during COVID-19   Episode Resources:   - CrossFit Verve - https://www.crossfitverve.com/    - Method CrossFit - https://www.methodcrossfit.com/   - CrossFit DeCO - https://www.crossfitdeco.com/   - CrossFit WatchTower - http://crossfitwatchtower.com/   - CrossFit Colfax - http://www.cfcolfax.com/   - CrossFit 720 - https://www.720athletics.com/   - CrossFit Jai - http://www.crossfitjai.com/   - TruStrength Performance and Rehab - https://www.trustrengthrehab.com/    Connect with Aaron:   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AaronLeBauer/   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/AaronLeBauer   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronlebauer/   - Website - https://aaronlebauer.com/

Today, we're going to take some time to remember our fearless Co-founder, friend, and Conzel-mom, Becky Conzelman. We won't lie, not having her infectious energy and light around this year has been hard for whole community, and it has taught us so much about what it means to trust God in all circumstances.    As some may remember, and for those of you who didn't have a chance to meet her, will learn, Becky loved competing and CrossFit, but she loved God and people more, in that order.    Earlier this week, we spent some time interviewing her close friends, the FAITH RXD and CrossFit community, and her family to hear what they remember and miss about her, and how they have processed their grief.    We've included clips from those interviews, as well pieces of interviews Becky did throughout her career, and soundbites from her celebration of life. A special thank you to all who participated and gave us permission to use their content:   •Jim Conzelman, Co-founder of FAITH RXD, Executive Director, and Becky's husband •Kylie Conzelman, Becky's Daughter •Tyler Conzelman, Becky's Son •Guido Trinidad, Dear Friend, CrossFit Games Athlete, Competed with Becky, owns Peak 260 Fitness in Miami, FL, and FAITH RXD Training Staff and organization Board Member •Beyond the Barbell Podcast and Blair Morrison and Ben Alderman •Kevin Ogar, Dear Friend, Former CrossFit Competitor, Member of CrossFit Seminar Training Staff, Owner of CrossFit Watchtower, and Co-Founder of the Reveille Project •Spencer Arnold, Dear Friend, FAITH RXD Training Staff Member, and Former Competitor, Owner of Power and Grace Performance •Andrea Ager-Montalvo, Dear Friend, FAITH RXD Training Staff Member, Former CrossFit Games Competitor, and Trainer •Kendra Dravecky, Dear Friend and FAITH RXD Leader •Billy Shelton, Dear Friend and FAITH RXD HQ Staff Member •Be Love Podcast and Kristi Hayes •Pursuing Health Podcast, Julie Foucher-Urcuyo and Tonya Wagner •Melissa Montalvo, Dear Friend and FAITH RXD Leader •Nast and Dave Whitson, Dear Friends and FAITH RXD Leaders   This show is going to be a little different than you're used to, but our prayer is that this hour is a sweet gift for you as we remember our friend, her life, and the one who she constantly pointed us to and placed her hope in, Jesus Christ.    If you don't have a relationship with Jesus, we would love to talk to you more about what that means and looks like. You can send us a message on Instagram and Facebook at @FAITHRXD, or through our website http://www.faithrxd.org. Even in a time of physical distancing, our chapters are still meeting, and one of our local leaders would love to connect with you. To find a chapter in your area, visit www.faithrxd.org/chapter

What would you do if in a single moment, everything you had worked so hard for was wrenched from your grasp forever? Scream? Cry? Give up?Kevin Ogar may have screamed and cried after the accident that left him—a lifelong athlete —paralyzed from the waist down, but he didn't give up. He rolled with it, finding purpose in helping adaptive athletes, veterans and able-bodied people alike change their lives through fitness.After the accident, Kevin went on to become a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff, teaching the Adaptive Training specialty course (he now works with the independent Adaptive Training Academy, which teaches a CrossFit-preferred course). He opened his own gym, CrossFit WatchTower, and co-founded the Reveille Project, a nonprofit that uses fitness, nutrition, community and faith to help veterans post-active duty. Kevin also competed on the U.S. Paralympic Powerlifting team.Listen to Kevin's interview with Sean Woodland to learn how he stays positive and driven—and get his advice for how you can do the same.Links:CrossFit WatchTowerAdaptive Training AcademyThe Reveille ProjectOGAR: Will of SteelContact: Instagram: @kevinogarTimeline:1:24 – Kevin Ogar, pre-CrossFit: a “meathead.”2:28 – His first CrossFit workout and the “Kevin-sized hole in the wall.”4:17 – Becoming a competitor.5:58 – The accident.7:27 – Rehabilitation at Craig Hospital.8:52 – Getting through the low moments.10:32 – The response from the CrossFit community. 12:20 – Moving forward.13:13 – Opening an affiliate and the power of coaching.14:52 – The Reveille Project17:03 – On the power of helping others.17:59 – Joining the U.S. Paralympic powerlifting team.19:12 – On the adaptive-athlete community. 20:55 – What it’s like to be an inspiration.22:17 – Helping others get through similar struggles.23:33 – Where does his positivity come from?24:54 – Helping people understand what it’s like to be disabled.26:20 – On being a newlywed: “I get less of my bed now.”28:24 – Lessons learned since that fateful day in 2014.29:05 – Refining a sense of purpose.29:54 – Why he wouldn’t trade everything that’s happened for the ability to walk again.

In the second episode of The Athletic Business Podcast, Jason and Andy discuss the 2019 CrossFit Games, which were held earlier this month in our home town of Madison, Wis.   This episode features a discussion with Kevin Ogar, owner of CrossFit Watchtower and co-founder of The Reveille Project. Kevin shares his story of how the CrossFit community helped him overcome a life-changing injury, and how he's bringing a new perspective to adaptive fitness training.    Links: CrossFit Games   CrossFit Adaptive Training Guide   The Reveille Project   CrossFit Watchtower

Kevin Ogar is more than just some weird guy in a wheelchair. In addition to owning CrossFit Watchtower and being a head trainer on both the L1 and Adaptive CrossFit Seminar teams, Kevin has founded the Revellie Project and helped hundreds of adaptive athletes learn how to implement CrossFit as way to improve their lives. In this interview Kevin teaches me the difference between scaling and adapting, how to best learn from adaptive athletes, spoiler alert, it's the same as able bodied athletes, and we discuss his number one tip to developing not only as a coach, but as a human being. You can find Kevin on Instagram @kevinogar and learn more about the CrossFit adaptive seminar @adaptivecrossfit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

“Loss of functional legs does not mean the loss of a functional life.”Kevin OgarWelcome to They Became Super Heroes Podcast. In this episode I will be speaking with Kevin Ogar. Kevin is the Owner and Head Coach at Crossfit Watchtower, in Denver, CO. Kevin’s story is nothing short of inspirational. In a tragic accident, Kevin was paralyzed while performing a snatch by a ricochet barbell. Since then, Kevin has helped create Crossfit’s Specialty course; Adaptive Training. Kevin has continued to beat all odds despite his set back, and will be competing for the USA National Para-Powerlifting Team, in the regional championships. Enjoy the show.Topics:04:20 - Adaptive Training course 12:05 - What is an adaptive athlete?18:30 - Working with adaptive athletes 23:30 - Resources for adaptive training 27:40 - Biggest struggles as an adaptive athlete37:00 - God’s plan42:03 - Learning patience51:00 - Super Heroes

Our friend Amy Van Dyken has been training at CrossFit WatchTower all summer. She's going back to Arizona for the winter so we decided to have her on for a chat. Kevin and Amy just started going after the sound test so sorry for not doing an intro until 10 minutes in. Also the batteries on the recorder went out so it was cut short. If you like our show please subscribe here on YouTube and whichever podcasting app you use. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Follow us on the social medias: LDP: https://www.instagram.com/legdaypodcast/ Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/kevinogar/ Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/natebehavior/ Amy: https://www.instagram.com/amyvandyken/ Music: Hep Cats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/ Artwork by Mark Cafiero: https://www.instagram.com/markcafiero/

Kevin Ogar is the Owner and Head Coach of CrossFit WatchTower. Kevin is a Level-3 Certified CrossFit Trainer, and is a member of the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff. Kevin has accomplished the incredible feat of qualifying for the CrossFit Regionals four times, finishing as high as 6th in 2012. Outside of CrossFit, Kevin serves as Vice President of the Reveille Project, which aims to ease veteran's transition to civilian life by instilling holistic lifestyles into their routines post-active duty.  In January of 2014, Kevin suffered a life changing spinal cord injury during a fitness competition and has overcome great odds to get to where he is today. Kevin performing a snatch pre-injury. Kevin's accident occurred while performing a 3 rep max hang snatch during a fitness competition.  Being one of the better snatchers in the sport of CrossFit at the time, this was nothing new or out of the ordinary for Kevin. Kevin opened up the snatch event at 235 lbs, which was a weight that he could hit consistently under normal circumstances.  During this episode, Kevin takes us though the moments that led up to his injury. Specifically, he discusses how the slant in the lifting platform caused him to not stick the catching of the weight overhead. Upon trying to bail out from underneath the unstable weight, the bar hit Kevin's left shoulder, which caused the bar the hit the weights stacked behind him, ultimately causing the bar to then bounce off the weight stack like a rocket right back at him severing his spine between T-11 and T-12. Kevin describes the intense pain he felt immediately after the bar hit him in the back. He said it felt like every inch of his body felt like it was on fire.  After being transported to a near-by local hospital, doctors later told him that the injury caused him to be paralyzed from the waist down. Kev opens up about the wave of emotions that understandably ensued after this moment.  Although lucky to have survived the initial impact from the bar, Kevin wasn't completely in the clear once he got to the hospital. Kevin's injury required an extremely risky surgery called a thoracotomy because any more trauma to the spine would have killed him due to the onset of shock. He was given a 15-18% chance of survivin

Kevin Ogar is the Owner and Head Coach of CrossFit WatchTower. Kevin is a Level-3 Certified CrossFit Trainer, and is a member of the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff. Kevin has accomplished the incredible feat of qualifying for the CrossFit Regionals four times, finishing as high as 6th in 2012. Outside of CrossFit, Kevin serves as Vice President of the Reveille Project, which aims to ease veteran's transition to civilian life by instilling holistic lifestyles into their routines post-active duty.  In January of 2014, Kevin suffered a life changing spinal cord injury during a fitness competition and has overcome great odds to get to where he is today. Kevin performing a snatch pre-injury. Kevin's accident occurred while performing a 3 rep max hang snatch during a fitness competition.  Being one of the better snatchers in the sport of CrossFit at the time, this was nothing new or out of the ordinary for Kevin. Kevin opened up the snatch event at 235 lbs, which was a weight that he could hit consistently under normal circumstances.  During this episode, Kevin takes us though the moments that led up to his injury. Specifically, he discusses how the slant in the lifting platform caused him to not stick the catching of the weight overhead. Upon trying to bail out from underneath the unstable weight, the bar hit Kevin's left shoulder, which caused the bar the hit the weights stacked behind him, ultimately causing the bar to then bounce off the weight stack like a rocket right back at him severing his spine between T-11 and T-12. Kevin describes the intense pain he felt immediately after the bar hit him in the back. He said it felt like every inch of his body felt like it was on fire.  After being transported to a near-by local hospital, doctors later told him that the injury caused him to be paralyzed from the waist down. Kev opens up about the wave of emotions that understandably ensued after this moment.  Although lucky to have survived the initial impact from the bar, Kevin wasn't completely in the clear once he got to the hospital. Kevin's injury required an extremely risky surgery called a thoracotomy because any more trauma to the spine would have killed him due to the onset of shock. He was given a 15-18% chance of surviving this first surgery.  Most people die from lack of oxygen or blood loss in this surgery, but Kevin believes the only thing that kept him alive was his fitness level before the injury because his body was so efficient at processing oxygen.  After surviving the surgery, Kev then only had a 25-35% chance of surviving the complications from that surgery. Kevin obviously overcame these odds and described how a lot of things on the day of his injury actually worked in his favor rather than against him.  For example, the doctor who performed the surgery wasn’t even supposed to be working that today and he just happened to be the second best spinal surgeon in the US. In addition, Kevin grew up with the Vice President of Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in the neuro-rehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury (Kevin Pearce from episode 57 also did his rehab at Craig).   While at Craig, Kevin wasn't satisfied with just surviving because he wanted to be thriving. Kevin has never been someone who was okay with not being able to do something or excel at it.   The toughest thing to cope with at Craig was realizing how much he had lost after doctors performed the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) motor/sensory exam which aims to take stock of the extent of paralysis.  This was difficult for Kev because it pointed out everything that he had lost after the injury. Luckily, this injury wasn't the only adversity he had ever faced in his life.  During our conversation, Kevin talked about how despite getting kicked out of college twice, there was something positive that came out of each of those negative situations.  One of those positives were meeting his fiancé who he has been with for 10 years. Figuring his spinal cord injury was probably the worst thing that will ever happen to him, he is determined to generate the best outcome possible. Below are some of the other topics we touch on throughout our conversation: The importance of maintaining a sense of humor. The similarities between athletes and veterans based on what he has seen with the Reveille Project. Both groups are coming from a background of purpose, a situation of structure, a brotherhood/community. All of which are usually lost in the transition to civilian life and can be forged through CrossFit. Barbell Shrugged Interview from a few years back (6 months post injury) Mark Bell's recent podcast interview with Kev: How Kevin got kicked out of college twice and what/who turned him around. The multiple sports Kevin played growing up. Basketball (main sport) Swimming Baseball Soccer Football Rugby (college) Safe tackling tactics in Rugby. What got Kevin into CrossFit. “Man I really suck at this, maybe I should give it another shot." Kevin's current aspirations of qualifying for the Paralympics in bench press. 430-440 lbs (touch-and-go) 395-405 lbs (competition) How Kevin avoids overtraining. Good at listening to his body. Changing planes, intensities, etc. The challenges Kevin faced on his quest to getting on the CrossFit level 1 seminar staff. Difficulties in learning how to coach from a chair. Why Kevin sometimes allows himself to have a bad day, but he doesn’t ever let is affect the next day. WHERE CAN YOU FIND Kevin ogar? WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM  WHERE CAN YOU support the Reveille Project? Website | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Donate  download Kevin's new documentary "ogar : will of steel" (Trailer below) itunes | Amazon Download Episode 91 : iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud Permalink