Jess Racz, Part 4

Every day, you spend an hour with your coach. But how much time do you have to get to know them? Our community is built on the foundation of relationships. To support that, each week, your coach will share a part of their story.

Continued from Jess, Part 1, 2, and 3


I have a lot of goals in my life — personal, professional, adventure goals. I have a lot of things I want to accomplish and achieve and make reality. A lot of goals and imaginations that sometimes keeps me from living in the present moment. Which is okay, if you truly understand what it takes, have patience for it, enjoy the process of it, and keep laying one brick in front of the other, not letting frustration, angry, impatience, uncertainty, or worry get in the way. Cause there will be challenges, setbacks, things that go wrong. If you are prepare and adapt for those and stick to your why and values and beliefs, then no amount of struggle can stop you.

However, it is still valuable to have imagination — to still think and dream big. It is as when we start to get older, we believe there is this rule that we still can’t think or act like kids? I say, screw it. Dare to dream and choose to be limitless in your goals and who you want to grow into.

One of my empowering beliefs is that there is a never-ending journey of one’s life purpose. There will always be more to give, more to see, more to do, more to say, more to share, more to learn, more to be. The growth as an individual is never ending. Your potential for greatness never has a cap. The absolute best possible version of you is never complete. All I can hope for is that each morning I wake up with a deeper sense of purpose and I go to bed each night feeling certain I gave my all in everything I had for the day.

For me, my measure for growth comes down to this: being 1% better than I was yesterday; a 1% better coach, a 1% better athlete, a 1% better friend, a 1% better person, a 1% better student. It is about being the role model I needed when I was 16. It is about giving more of myself day after day, maximizing every minute and every interaction, and deciding to be the person TODAY that I want to be in the future. Whether I am reading an empowering book, writing a reflection or my random thoughts on life, training in the gym, coaching a CrossFit class or my high school athletes, or talking with friends or family, my growth NEVER STOPS.

So who do I hope to grow into? I hope to grow into a better teacher, a better communicator, a better friend, a better athlete, a better coach, a better contributor, a better decision maker, a better forgiver, a better daughter, a better sister, a better student, and a better fearless female on this earth. Perfection can never be reached, but there isn’t a rule saying I can’t do everything I can to get as close to perfection as possible and grow into the best I am capable of becoming.

Anyone who thinks they know everything and are “content” with life and who they are, suffer more pain than they show and destroy any growth to have any positive impact on the world.

What legacy will you leave?

MICHAEL GAINES

Founder & Head Coach

My career started as a personal trainer at your typical “big box” gym franchise. Although it was a challenge from day 1, I was ready for it – clients at 5 am, clients at 9 pm; clients who aspired to be collegiate athletes; clients who had never exercised; clients who wanted a “quick fix” and crash diets; clients who were lost; and clients who were stepping into the gym for the first time.

It was a daily challenge working with a “one size fits all” program and platform created by executives focused on profit over people. Everyone is so different, so why is the program the same for each person?

I became continually frustrated – how was anyone supposed to hit their individual goals with a program created for an “average” person. How were my clients ever going to feel encouraged when their progress and success was based on impossible standards? It was wrong, and I was determined to do something better.

There needed to be a genuine collaboration of long-term strategies aligned with our member’s unique goals and lifestyles. Couple that with a safe place where they are heard, seen, and understood. Where programs for exercise, diet, lifestyle changes, conquering health battles, and gaining control are creatively designed, individually prepared, intelligently managed, and continually monitored. It took some time to get it right, but I finally curated a program in a place where each member is individually recognized, yet part of a like-minded community. A place we call The X…and a program that is Proudly Different.

My name is Michael Gaines, and I am the proud founder and head coach of The X. Before you ask…the answer is yes – I hold numerous certifications and have put in years of research that serves as the backbone of every individual program we curate. Our members are my family, and it’s hard to articulate the joy I get watching them triumph over their health, fitness, and diet battles. The results are real, long-term, and rewarding. Stop in and say hello. Tell us how you define success and we’ll help you get there!

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