You Can Do Anything. Really.

That's not some motivational crap—it's a fact we've watched play out again and again. People walk through our doors unsure of themselves, unsure of where to start, and to prove to themselves what they're capable of. Every. Single. Day. 

This award—Best Gym and Best Special Fitness for the third year in a row—isn't just about us. It's about you. It's about every person who decided to show up and keep showing up, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or uncertain.

Because that's exactly how this gym started.

No grand opening. No big fancy anything. Just a parking lot, some equipment, and a handful of people willing to sweat it out on the hot ass pavement. From there, it was a storage unit. Small, gritty, definitely nothing glamorous, but full of people who believed that getting stronger was worth it.

We didn't wait until it was perfect. We just went for it.

And eventually, that leap of faith got us into a slightly bigger space. Still rough around the edges and full of the same hustle. And now? Now we're here, in a space that finally feels like home. But the process? It's still the same. One tough workout. One rep at a time. One person choosing to believe they can do a little more.

If you've ever questioned whether it's too late, whether real change is even possible, or whether you've got what it takes, let this be your answer: Yes, you can. We've lived it. And we couldn't have done any of it without you.

If you ever came to a free workout, were a member in any of our old locations, dropped into an event, or even liked something on social media—you're part of this. You helped build what GRIT is today. And we haven't forgotten a second of it.

We remember wondering if anyone would show up.

We remember dodging the weather.

We remember building workouts on whiteboards and hoping the wind wouldn't knock over everything we set up.

But we also remember the first time someone did a box jump and cried afterward because they never thought they could.

The mom who finally put on shorts again after years of hiding.

The 60-year-old who walked into class thinking she was "too old" and now crushes pull-ups.

The woman that was strong enough to catch herself when she fell and maybe saved her own life.

The member who joined and said, "This place is life giving."

The 70-year-old man who feels better now than he did 20 years ago.  

That's the kind of stuff that sticks and makes all the hard shit worth it. That's the real win.

To our members (past and present)—your effort, energy, and consistency make this more than a gym. You push the standard forward.

To our trainers—you bring the knowledge, the compassion, and the relentless commitment to growth. You make people feel seen, capable, and strong. You are each simply incredible. 

To everyone else cheering us on from the sidelines—thank you. Every word of encouragement, referral, and share… matters more than you know.

And we're just getting started.

We've got new programs coming. New ways to meet people where they are. More education. More small group options. More support for the people who think gyms aren't "for them." Because if there's one thing we've learned, it's this: the smallest decision to show up can change everything.

So if you're sitting on the edge of a goal, unsure if it's too late or too far away—read this again.

You can do anything.

Not all at once. But one decision, one action, one moment of belief at a time.

Thank you for being part of this. We see you if you've been with us since the parking lot or just found us last week. We appreciate you. We're building this with you and for you.

Here's to the next chapter.

We are GRIT.