I’m here for the misfits.
The over-thinkers.
The self-aware.
The shy.
The ones who never thought they’d step foot in a gym, let alone feel at home in one.
I’m here for the “never-have-I-evers,” the “usedtacouldas,” the “back-in-the-dayers.”
The nerds.
The procrastinators.
The busy.
The harried.
The self-doubters who don’t own gym clothes and aren’t sure if they ever will.
My journey into the world of fitness didn’t start with a grand plan. It wasn’t about being the strongest or the fastest. It was about finding a place where I could feel good about myself. Where I could find my people. Where I could get a little semblance of the friendships I had in the ARMY, and a place where I thought I’d belong there.
A few months in to finding CrossFit, I noticed a little muscle forming. It was subtle, but it was there. More importantly, I began to feel a little confidence creeping in, and with it, the taste of success that had always seemed out of reach. It wasn’t just about physical change; it was about realizing that I could do something I never thought I could. That feeling stuck with me. The people stuck with me.
A few years later, I opened Kiowa Fitness: a gym for people like me. For the misfits, the ones who don’t fit the stereotypical gym mold. And yes, we also welcome a few athletes, entrepreneurs, and people who are already way out in front with their fitness. But my heart is with the ones who need a little more encouragement, a little more understanding, and a lot more patience.
Kiowa Fitness is a gym for all of the above. Like every awkward teenager, we took a few detours before we really found ourselves. There was a time when we were all powerlifters, then a phase where we were all CrossFitters. We may have even had a brief “we’re all ninjas!” period, but we don’t talk about that much. Through it all, we earned a couple of scars (and a couple one-star reviews), but like your favorite people, we eventually figured it out.
We’ve realized that we’re here to make the best YOU. That’s our purpose. It’s not about fitting into a specific mold or achieving someone else’s version of success. It’s about helping you find your strength, your confidence, and your success, whatever that looks like for you.
Just like all of your favorite people, my gym has a story. It’s a story of growth, self-discovery, and, yes, a few awkward moments. But it’s a story worth sharing because it’s real. And I want you to have one worth sharing too.
Whether you’re an over-thinker, a shy introvert, or someone who’s never considered themselves “fit,” Kiowa Fitness is here for you. We’re here to make sure that your story is one of strength, confidence, and success. Because that’s what being part of this gym is all about: finding the best version of yourself and realizing that you belong.
Ready to start your journey or re-start? Click HERE and we will reach out!
