A lifetime of competing, performing coupled with thousands of hours of teaching a huge variety of things to a huge variety of people make Kenny Kane a unique master coach. Additionally, he talks about his road as a mediocre powerlifter to well known strength coach. For a daily digest of all things CrossFit. Kenny Kane is a life-long performer and coach who is fueled by improving quality of life for people in principled ways. She started her life-long athletic career as a pole vaulter but found her true passion and talent running the 400m hurdles. All too frequently beginner or amateur athletes blur the line between training and competition, both mentally and physically. info_outline . Open . From completing Ironman triathlons to keeping mobility into old age, Jamie goes out of his way to ensure that his clients succeed. She has worked on her movement, mobility and strength tirelessly over the years. It may appear she is just blessed with amazing genes or that it just comes naturally to her. Years later, he continues to coach and train with the intense curiosity of a new student. The pied piper of CrossFit LA?None other than the world's fittest funny-man, trainer-comedian-dancer Kenny Kane. Andy lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Julia, and son, Dashel. He believes that whether you’re 6 or 65, your goals should be endless, and it all starts with a foundation built on a trust. Community, Competitions, Athletes, Tips, Recipes, Deals and more. She’s humble and supportive and guides them through the process. Athlete. She works tirelessly with them on bettering themselves through her coaching. The start of Kane’s personal training. One of the biggest mistakes that Kane feels the industry has made. Her background as a gymnast became a natural transition into the world of running. He grew up in a family fitness business with a mother in the Swimming Hall of Fame and a father who was an officiant at the Olympics. Gain access to exclusive articles, get an ad-free web experence, and more starting at $7/mo. ... Kenny Kane & Andy Galpin The CrossFit Podcast CrossFit INC. Consequently, last year, the CrossFit LA coaches were challenged to learn how to support a competitive team while still fully supporting the rest of their 350-person box community. Follow @CrossFitGames. She thrives working with humans in helping them reach their greatest potential. Andy Petranek, Author at OAK PARK I recently sold CrossFit Los Angeles to my former head coach, Kenny Kane , and for the first time in 11 years, I'm no longer the owner of CFLA . She is on the journey with them. He is also the founder of the LA Tri Club, a CrossFit L2 trainer, and Certified Mobility WOD Coach. He’s been an active athlete, trainer, martial artist, physical education instructor, teacher, strength coach, Run DMC fan and self-taught hip-hop professional since 1984. This is "How CrossFit LA has Found Success with Kenny Kane" by Box Pro Magazine on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Even at times when life is challenging. Shirley’s asthma always made running feel like a challenge, but weights felt like something cool and new…and something she could be very good at! Jamie is the primary Oak Park Coach for triathlon training and he actively bridges the gap between CrossFit methods and endurance culture. How to Pursue Mastery with Kenny Kane – Episode 244. by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jan 25, 2017 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts. We are talking weeks to get their first double unders, etc. Shirley offers this same experience to her clients. She is graceful and strong and often makes skills (like pull ups, pistols and Olympic weightlifting, just to name a few) look effortless…though they are very technically difficult. Kenny is the real deal. Shirley played sports in high school and college and contributed to the success of her track and field teams. A lot of good information to share with our coaches. How CrossFit evolved for Kane via community. Char has won multiple National and International titles and has competed all around the world earning her spot in the Swedish National Track and Field team. He now dedicates all of his professional time to coaching and the business endeavors that support it. Char will challenge her clients’ mindset and develop their confidence and competence along the way. “The most important thing to me was maintaining the sense of community while still having a competitive team,” Kenny Kane, the CrossFit LA team coach says. He bought CrossFit Los Angeles in 2014 with a vision to build a unified coaching team and the business to support it. According to Shirley, she is far from perfect, but she’s continually striving to better herself and offers the same for her clients and their growth. We had Kenny Kane and Andy Galpin join … Kenny Kane The stand-up comedian moonlights at a trainer at CrossFit LA (3201 Santa Monica Blvd.). He then went on to teach physical education and drama in his hometown while training for the Olympic Trials. Clients find it easy to trust Shirley since she’s down to earth, relatable and works very hard at connecting with them to achieve their goals. Kenny Kane's Positivity Project: Training Template & Masters Program. Become a Member. When working with new people, Nick tries to uncover their beliefs about themselves by asking questions. Additionally, Matt regularly leads corporate wellness workshops and customized group experiences focused on fitness, performance breathing, and mental skills coaching. He has faced a massive amount emotional trauma and death packed on top of each other. POD Cast from LA Crossfit (Kenny Kane) - Stop Icing Your Injuries: An Interview with Gary Reinl The Sports Doctor - Using Ice is "Physiological Hearsay" Lohud Journal News - A Hot Argument on Icing Sports Injuries The Moose Is Loose (Dai Manuel) - Why Icing … This week we are joined by Kenny Kane, from The Kenny Kane Positivity Project podcast. Registration for the 2021 Open is Live! Even at times when life is challenging. Through this experience, he learned the importance of personal sacrifice and humility in building a team. She specializes in performance training and pre- and postpartum training for women. The focus of each training day falls in one of three distinct areas: QUALITY OF MOVEMENT. Matt coaches group classes and individual and small-group private training virtually and live at our facility. Her clients trust and depend on her. 1,097 likes. When Kenny Kane, the owner of Oak Park-Home of CrossFit LA, realized the harm it was doing to himself and his clients, he took his business off of social media completely.. One big thing: It seems counterintuitive, but since leaving social media in 2018, his gym has been more profitable than ever. Kenny Kane's Positivity Project: Training Template & Masters Program. 1,102 likes. Kane had been at CrossFit LA since 2009 as an athlete. 1:22:29. Char believes that with determination, purpose and connection, clients can reach any goal in life. Matt is personally and professionally dedicated to the lifelong quest of self-discovery. But above all, he values his relationship with each client because their trust and understanding is the foundation for the work that lies ahead. Kenny is the owner and head coach of the CrossFit Los Angeles School of Mastery where he created and implemented the Mastery Method. Matt holds multiple coaching certifications, including: As an XPT Master Coach, Matt is a recognized expert in performance breathing, in the use of thermal stress exposure (sauna and ice baths) for recovery and resiliency training, and in XPT’s unique land and water-based physical training protocols. Kenny spent 14 years splitting time between training clients and touring the world. And it’s a terrific full-body workout. If you attended the CrossFit Games in summer of 2011, you may have witnessed the dancing, chanting band of pirates, otherwise known as Team CrossFit LA. Crossfit unlocked sides of fitness for me that I never thought possible. Enter Kenny Kane. Last week we talked with CrossFit LA team coach Kenny Kane about the mental approach to training versus the mental approach to competition. Shirley has taken the time to improve her abilities. We believe that fitness is a state of mind, a way of being. Former comedian and human performance coach, Kenny Kane, and Professor of Exercise Physiology, Andy Galpin make for witty and insightful hosts. We wanted to bring Kenny on to talk about his ideas on coaching and this concept we all have heard about called mastery. She will take her clients to places they never thought they could conquer. Barbell Shrugged 41,342 views. Her athleticism and skills are a result of putting in thousands of hours and reps over the years and she happily considers herself a continual work in progress, always striving to improve. CFLA was founded in 2004 by Andy Patranek and was the 9th licensed CrossFit Affiliate in the world. We attended Kenny’s Coaching in Context Seminar last October a few weeks after opening CrossFit Imagine. Aside from her law degrees, Char has a major in biology and exercise physiology, she is an XPT certified coach, CF-L1 trainer, MWOD Coach and a Certified Track and Field coach. This guy know’s his stuff when it comes to strength training, Crossfit and all that. Stats . Since many CrossFit athletes are quad dominant, this hamstring builder does the trick. Born and raised in Sweden with some Finnish in her blood, SISU is a good way of describing her. Get the Newsletter. After graduating from college, Nick began his coaching career while he personally trained CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. As a 15 year old, she was handpicked by a National Track and Field Coach. Coach. Real Chalk – Gain practical advice on how to evolve your training and become a stronger athlete. Nick Yiakos is an energetic, growth oriented coach and athlete. Dad. A career ending running injury pushed him to shift focus to standup comedy and private training. Become an member and start enjoying full access to all our community and sports content, and an ad-free experience. “It helps you become stronger, and get over any fear of going vertical,” says Kenny Kane, owner and head coach at CrossFit LA in Santa Monica. Optimizing the human experience - Physically • Mentally • Emotionally. No matter how long you’ve been coming to the gym, every time you hear “Starting in 10 seconds!”, you feel nervous, the adrenaline starts flowing through your blood and your heart is pounding. He soon transitioned into a leadership coaching position due to years of experience in elite-level training and a family fitness business. He bought CrossFit Los Angeles in 2014 with a vision to build a unified coaching team and the business to support it. At CrossFit MERIT, we do our own programming – the methodology rests in our diverse coaching staff and follows the structure developed by Kenny Kane, of CrossFit LA. 1431 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Today Jared and Alex go Behind the Podium with Kenny Kane – a coach, comedian, podcaster, hip-hop dancer, martial artist, fellow SEALFIT KOKORO graduate, father, business owner, and ambassador of the pursuit of mastery. 18 Responses to “Programming for CrossFit Classes w/ Kenny Kane of CrossFit LA” John Slater June 3, 2015. If strength is a product of suffering and struggle, then Kenny is by far one of the strongest people I know. That’s why it is important to have the right context going into class. The Craftsman’s Workshop is a leadership development program for coaches seeking sustainable growth for the athletes and clients they serve. She had a gym teacher that introduced her to weights for the first time and inspired her. Kenny has been in the coaching game for as long as CrossFit has been around, and started CrossFit Los Angeles in 2004. OPEN . She dedicates A LOT of time to honing her craft and bettering herself, both in and out the gym. What brought Kane to the point of buying CrossFit LA. Comedian. Char believes that with determination, purpose and connection, clients can reach any goal in life. I met them all. Learn More. As an athlete, Jamie is a 12-time Team USA triathlete and recently placed 4th in his age group at the ITU World Triathlon Championships. He’s old school… one of the few guys that I know that prefers a … Kenny Kane is lighthouse to many of us, but even lighthouses have shadows. Kenny attended UC Davis where he played soccer, ran track, and competed in triathlons. A decision was made in 2012 involving competition. He performed standup and gave motivational talks while simultaneously transforming people as a coach. How Kenny Kane got into the world of CrossFit. Trainer. 8 months later we are seeing people who have never touched a barbell before or done crossfit move better than people who have been doing CrossFit for years. The always opinionated Starting Strength author Mark Rippetoe joins Kenny Kane and Andy Petranek to discuss his recent article, "Crossfit: The good, the bad and the ugly." Although my gymnastics was already a strong point going into Crossfit, I have become stronger and quicker which improves not only my strong points but my weaknesses as well! Playing high school basketball helped Nick find his true character at a young age. She always enjoyed helping people and soon realized that she could utilize this desire to help by sharing her passion for movement and helping others to move and feel better. In 2014 Char got pregnant with her first son and decided to put her spikes (track shoes) aside. Oak Park is a world-class training facility in Santa Monica, CA that focuses on the intentional, sustainable growth of our members. 7--CFID 17952 Division -- Age 50 Height -- Weight 160 lb Affiliate -- Stats. by Heather Hartmann. His programming is perfect, and I would suggest all of you get to know him. Kenny Kane. Kenny Kane’s Positivity Project. Your daily workout is as much a physical effort as it is a mental one. Andy founded CrossFit LA one of the first and most successful CrossFit training centers in the world and the first to be featured in national media. Optimizing the human experience - Physically • Mentally • Emotionally. Sign Up for the Open . During this time, Char also earned her Swedish Law Degree from Lund University as well as her Masters Degree from the University of Southern California. He believes that forging a meaningful connection is fundamental to the coach-athlete relationship. As the Oak Park coaches and community continue to evolve, that dream becomes more of a reality. While some did not know what to make of the team, others were impressed with their community and positivity. His athletic experience and education taught him the value of a growth mindset. Kenny retired from performing in 2013 to do what he loves. Char will challenge her clients’ mindset and develop their confidence and competence along the way. Kenny Kane is a life-long performer and coach who is fueled by improving quality of life for people in principled ways. As a 23 year old she was ranked top 15 in the world. She assists with movement, nutrition, mobility…anything her clients might need to improve themselves. He owns CrossFit LA with about 1,000 members, and the majority of them are mainly general fitness. Tweets @Coach_BrettB @DrAndyGalpin @Coach_BrettB the goal is clear: #unconciouscaoching 3 years ago Member Exclusive. 3,727 were here. How Getting Off Social Media Helped an LA CrossFit Gym be More Profitable. Kenny Kane's Positivity Project. Matt Nichols is an explorer, driven by curiosity and a love for solving complex problems. In the words of legendary coach Kenny Kane, “At the far reaches of anything, it comes down to fundamental basics.” Hollow and arch are the first things taught in gymnastics, much like the air squat is the first thing taught in weightlifting. $1/mo for the first 4 months and then $8/mo after. Feed Me Fuel Me – Hear about all things nutrition in the world of CrossFit. Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod), Carl Paoli (), Jason Khalipa (@JasonKhalipa), Kenny Kane (@TheKennyKane)…..Name another big name in the CrossFit world, and I am sure I got a selfie with them at some point this summer. Clients include Gerard Butler , Josh Brolin and Jeremy Renner . She married Kenny Kane in 2015 and they together decided to create an environment where coaches and athletes could thrive and develop their physical and mental capacity. We had Kenny Kane and Andy Galpin join us at our local outdoor training spot in Encinitas. He has completed seven Ironman triathlons, including the Ironman Hawaii World Championships. Programming for CrossFit Classes w/ Kenny Kane of CrossFit LA - Duration: 1:22:29. Shirley is an amazing mover. Matt’s superpower as a coach is his ability to listen – truly listen – to his athletes to understand their concerns and then to apply his unique problem-solving skills (honed in a 15-year career as an attorney) to those concerns. Kenny has an extraordinarily diverse background. Char has an extraordinary athletic background. Why owning a gym is like being lost forever. She is the ultimate performance coach, regardless of whether you are a competing athlete or a mother dealing with postpartum issues. At 15, he earned his Black Belt and began his coaching career as a martial arts instructor. Kenneth Kane CrossFit . Our team of professional coaches are true pioneers in the fitness space since the founding of our gym in 2004 as CrossFit Los Angeles. Nick believes in prioritizing the fundamentals and works closely with his clients to improve their motor skills, structural integrity, and functionality. One big thing: It seems counterintuitive, but since leaving social media in 2018, his gym has been more profitable than ever. Kenny is the owner and head coach of Oak Park – Home of Crossfit Los Angeles where he created and implemented the Craftsman’s Workshop.The gym was founded in 2004 by Andy Petranek as the 9th licensed CrossFit Affiliate in the world. That was an awesome podcast. Author: Kenny Kane. With over 30 years of experience, Jamie Silber is a highly accomplished coach and athlete. People began to look up to her and ask her advice on how to get fit. And all around great human. More Episodes. She is the ultimate performance coach, regardless of whether you are a competing athlete or a mother dealing with postpartum issues. He has spent the majority of his career preparing people of all ages and abilities for anything that may come their way physically, mentally, or emotionally. Kenny Kane's Positivity Project. This week we’re back with the crew and have a fun episode to share with you. He feels if you can answer “why”, he can help you through the “what” and “how” parts of the journey. The business rebranded in 2017 as Oak Park, a nod to the Kenny’s roots in Santa Rosa, CA as well as a symbolic transition to something evergreen. Dancer. But, this is not the case. “We are more profitable since being off,” said Kane. Jamie graduated from UCSD with degrees in Psychology and Exercise Physiology. He is the co-founder of the Whole Life Challenge, Inc, currently its president, and is also a consultant and life/business coach. When Kenny Kane, the owner of Oak Park-Home of CrossFit LA, realized the harm it was doing to himself and his clients, he took his business off of social media completely. His dream has always been to create an environment where he can be a student and learn entirely new things from the people within it. Shirley’s athletic career began when she was 13 years old. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I want all of you to check out the programming by my friend Kenny Kane. You cannot attack every day as a competition day.