7. Learn, Integrate, Optimize, Nurture | Tristan Mitchell

“When you start doing stuff that is physically demanding with other people, it creates a bond that is hugely powerful,” says Tristan Mitchell, Owner, Manager & Coach of the Lions Den Gym. Tristan first got into fitness in high school when he got a manual labor job and realized he needed to work on his strength. After living a consistently active lifestyle, complete with lifting and running, Tristan recognized how mentorship led to his community-focused fitness career.

 

Tristan understands that people need to feel comfortable when improving their athletic performance. By fostering a gym environment where clients can feel like they are part of the same “pride,” they feel welcomed no matter where they are on their fitness journey. As Lions Den continues to grow and expand, Tristan focuses on the quality of the gym experience to ensure that clients maintain their fitness training and lead healthier lives.

 

Tune into this week’s episode of The Code for an inspiring conversation on the start of Lions Den. Learn more about the importance of community, the acronym behind the gym’s name, and why movement is the center of Tristan’s fitness approach.

 

Quotes

• “When you start doing stuff that is physically demanding with other people, it creates a bond that is hugely powerful.” (9:07 - 9:18)

• “I just think life is in so many ways about surrounding yourself with the right people. It opens the doors for the opportunity to feel more comfortable taking some risk.” (21:02 - 21:15)  

• “We're going to challenge the quality of movement function through various ways, and that's part of building overall strength and overall fitness.” (31:26 - 31:36) 

• “Our goal is to balance things where we're providing high-quality training, but not necessarily trying to bog people down into not exercising or overthinking.” (32:28 - 32:46) 

 

Links:
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