Burnout, overwhelm, exhaustion, chaos…these are all words I hear on a regular basis. There’s much buzz these days about slowing down and relaxing more, but you know me, I’m going to challenge this notion with a different perspective. We live in a culture that prides itself on “the grind”, putting in long hours, eating on […]
Busy, busy, busy,…yet so unproductive Read More »
Ugh! This is nails on the chalkboard for me. In most situations where this phrase is used, it is a textbook example of a victim mindset. Now, before you get all huffy and puffy, I’ve said it too, and just like you, I was wrong. Here’s why. When you throw your arms up in frustration
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We hate discomfort. Well, most of us. It’s natural to choose a less difficult option, the path of least resistance or the thing that gets us satisfaction sooner, but I’m going to challenge you to find the areas in your life where that’s become the norm and push back. Comfort surrounds us. The days of
When you always choose the easy path, life becomes infinitely more difficult Read More »
Ever find yourself meticulously organizing your sock drawer instead of tackling that looming work project? Or spending hours looking up a TikTok workout instead of actually working out at the gym? Yep, we’ve all been there! Majoring in the minors is like being a pro at sweating the small stuff while the big stuff sits
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I own and run a CrossFit affiliate. Since you’re reading this blog, you probably had a pretty good idea of that. Most of you are familiar with CrossFit, while others have never heard of it. Go ahead and google it and you’ll see photos and videos of some of the most fit people you’ve ever
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Seriously! I dare you to push yourself in something tomorrow to the point that you fail. CrossFit Armati members…this is inevitable. Fail fast. Fail forward. Unless it’s free solo climbing or skydiving…then please don’t fail. Failure—it’s a big, bad word that often carries a heavy weight, filled with disappointment and setbacks. Most of us are
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I know you have heard some version of this before, but I want to give it a little more thought. We often hear this phrasing about purchasing something or earning success. To say that you have to spend money or put in the time and effort to be successful is true, but when I say
Everything in life costs you something. Everything. Read More »
I have a lot of conversations. I know you’re shocked. Seriously, I talk to many different people all the time, and often, the conversations involve health and fitness. Most of these conversations are during intro visits here at CrossFit Armati. Sometimes, I answer questions. Sometimes, people ask me how to get started on improving their
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What separates the winners from those who don’t make it? A major trait is GRIT – that secret sauce of success that makes you unstoppable! Ever felt like you’re banging your head against a brick wall? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But you know what separates the champs from the chumps? Grit! It’s like the
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Yeah, I said it and I meant it. If you’ve been holding yourself back “for the sake of others”, you’re not just cheating yourself. You’re cheating most other people as well. Let’s hash the idea of reaching for our peak expression and why not striving towards it can be a selfish act. You might be
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COACH AND GYM MANAGER
CrossFit Level 2 Certification
COACH
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
COACH
COACH JENNIFER VANDERTIE FINDS PASSION IN ANYTHING THAT MAKES ONE BETTER TODAY THAN THEY WERE YESTERDAY. OF COURSE, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS DOES JUST THAT. JENNIFER CARRIES THIS PASSION OUTSIDE THE GYM AS WELL. COACH JEN IS CURRENTLY A JUNIOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – GREEN BAY AND WHEN SHE’S NOT BUSY STUDYING, COACHING OR WORKING SHE SPENDS TIME VOLUNTEERING WITH SEVERAL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
COACH JEN HAS BEEN WITH ARMATI COLLECTIVE SINCE JANUARY OF 2018 AND HER FAVORITE THING ABOUT COACHING IS BEING ABLE TO WITNESS JUST HOW FAR MEMBERS WILL PUSH THEMSELVES. SHE KNOWS THAT EACH PERSON IS CAPABLE OF SO MUCH MORE THAN THEY REALIZE AT THE BEGINNING. SHE LOVES HELPING THEM “UNLOCK” THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH FUNCTIONAL FITNESS. MEMBERS OF THE ARMATI TRIBE HAVE A LOT OF GRIT AND INSPIRE HER TO BE BETTER THAN SHE WAS A DAY AGO, A MONTH AGO, OR EVEN YEARS AGO.
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
COACH
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
COACH
COACH BRANDON SCHOPF IS PASSIONATE ABOUT IMPROVING THE GENERAL WELLNESS AND FITNESS IN HIS COMMUNITY. BEFORE BECOMING A CROSSFIT COACH AT ARMATI COLLECTIVE, BRANDON SERVED AS A DOOR COUNTY PARAMEDIC FOR 15 YEARS. BUT SEEING WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO GO THROUGH ON A DAILY BASIS BECAUSE OF THEIR UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS SOMETHING BRANDON WANTS TO HELP WITH.
HE SAYS, “THROUGH THE ARMATI COLLECTIVE, I CAN HELP PEOPLE WITH FITNESS, NUTRITIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL INFORMATION, HOPEFULLY IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL PHYSICAL WELLNESS BEFORE THEY HAVE TO USE SERVICES LIKE PARAMEDICS, IN HOME OR OUT OF HOME CARE.”
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
ARMATI COLLECTIVE FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH, DEREK GRENFELL HAS BEEN TRAINING IN THE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS SPACE SINCE 2011 WHEN HE FIRST GOT INVOLVED WITH CROSSFIT. SINCE THAT TIME HE’S GROWN TO SPECIALIZE IN PERFORMANCE, FUNCTIONAL REHAB AND NUTRITION. DEREK ALSO OWNS AND RUNS HIS CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE, ELITE SPINE & SPORT, LLC. HE’S PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING STRONGER, HEALTHIER PEOPLE THAT ARE “HARDER TO KILL”-A PHRASE THAT COMES STRAIGHT FROM HIS FAVORITE QUOTE FROM MARK RIPPETOE.
HE LOVES SEEING THE MOMENT WHEN MEMBERS REALIZE THEY ARE IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT OF THEIR OWN HEALTH AND FITNESS, AND KNOWING THAT THEY CAN GET AS FAR AS THEY ARE WILLING TO GO.
SINCE DEREK ALREADY HAD A BACKGROUND IN COACHING AND TRAINING, HE APPLIED THE LESSONS AND FUNDAMENTALS TAUGHT IN HIS CHIROPRACTIC AND REHABILITATION FACILITY TO WHAT IS NOW THE ARMATI COLLECTIVE . WHAT STARTED AS A PART-TIME PASSION PROJECT TO PLAY ALONGSIDE THE CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE HAS NOW EVOLVED INTO DOOR COUNTY’S PREMIERE HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITY.
CrossFit Level 3 Certification
Bachelors in Exercise Science, Master in Kinesiology, USA Weightlifting, CrossFit Kids, Adaptive CrossFit, Precision Nutrition, Cenegenics Nutrition
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