2026 Is Here. Training Without a Goal Is Just Exercise.

A new year tends to do one thing really well:
It makes people think.

Not in a dramatic, overhaul-your-entire-life kind of way... but in a quiet, “I should probably get clearer about what I’m working toward” way.

And if you train in a CrossFit gym, your goals probably sound something like this:

• “I want to get stronger without getting beaten up.”

• “I want to lean out a bit but still enjoy training.”

• “I want to move better. ie. less tight, less sore, more capable.”

• “I want to be fitter, but not fried every session.”

• “I want to actually improve at some skills instead of just surviving workouts.”

All good goals. Very normal goals.

The problem isn’t the goals themselves.
The problem is how most people try to achieve them.

The Common Trap: Turning Up Without a Clear Plan

Regular CrossFit classes are excellent for general fitness.
They build capacity, consistency, and confidence.

But when someone has a specific outcome in mind (strength, body composition, movement quality, or skill development) simply turning up to class and hoping it all lines up can be slow and frustrating.

Not because the training is bad.
But because specific goals require specific inputs.

Think about it.

If your goal is:

• Improving squat strength

• Cleaning up gymnastics technique

• Building aerobic capacity without joint stress

• Returning from injury or long breaks

• Preparing for an event or competition

• Or just training smarter as life gets busier

Then things like exercise selection, volume, rest, coaching attention, and progression actually matter.

A lot.

What Goal-Driven Training Actually Looks Like

Here’s what achieving those common goals usually involves behind the scenes:

Strength Goals

• Repeating key lifts weekly, not randomly

• Structured percentages and rep schemes

• Accessory work that supports your weak points

• Enough rest between sets to actually adapt

Body Composition Goals

• A balance of strength, conditioning, and recovery

• Managing weekly volume so fatigue doesn’t sabotage consistency

• Training that complements lifestyle and nutrition, not fights it

Movement & Longevity

• Tempo work

• Controlled ranges of motion

• Scaling that challenges without compromising quality

• Progressions instead of shortcuts

Skill Development

• Time spent drilling, not just “hoping it shows up in the WOD”

• Feedback, correction, and repeat exposure

• Patience and structure

None of this is unusual.
It’s just hard to do well in a large group class environment.

Where Small Group Personal Training Fits In

This is where small group personal training (3 to 5 people) becomes a powerful solution.

Not as a replacement for CrossFit, but as a tool for people with clear goals.

Small group training allows us to:

• Program around specific outcomes

• Keep the energy and accountability of training with others

• Provide more coaching attention and feedback

• Adjust loading, progressions, and pacing properly

• Move at the right speed, not rushed, not stalled

It’s personal training, without the isolation or cost of 1-on-1.

And importantly:
It’s not unusual or extreme... it’s just intentional.

Who This Works Best For

Small group PT is ideal if:

• You feel like you’re “training hard but not progressing”

• You want structure beyond general classes

• You’re returning from injury or inconsistency

• You have a specific strength or skill goal for 2026

• You want your training to feel purposeful again

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what actually moves the needle.

How to Get Started (Simple & Low-Friction)

There’s no big signup funnel or complicated process.

If this sounds like the missing piece for you:

1. Message or email me directly

2. Tell me:

   • What your goal is

   • That you’re interested in small group training

3. I’ll help:

   • Match you with a suitable coach

   • Coordinate a time that works

   • Put together a small group (or slot you into an existing one)

From there, we build something that fits your life, your body, and your goals.

Pricing (Small Group Personal Training)

Small Group PT (3 to 5 people):

• 1 session: $200

• 4 sessions ie. 1/week: $185/session

• 8 sessions ie. 2/week: $150/session

• 12 sessions ie. 3/week: $135/session

Details: billed equally amongst participants at start of session block.

We’ll always talk through options and expectations before anything starts.

Final Thought

2026 doesn’t need grand resolutions.
It needs clear direction and the right environment.

If you’ve ever felt like:

“I know what I want… I just don’t know how to structure it”

This is the solution.

Reach out when you’re ready.
I’ll help you get the ball rolling.