Sam Johnson
Owner / Trainer
Certifications
USAW Sports Performance Coach
EXOS Strength & Power Performance
OPEX Client Assessment
OPEX Program Design
CSAC Speed and Agility Coach
CrossFit Level 2 Coach
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting
CrossFit Endurance and Pose Running
Sam believes everyone is an athlete and that strength & conditioning is for everyone. Native to Portland, Oregon Sam is passionate about leading all people to live a sustainable, strong, healthy lifestyle. His 10+ years of coaching experience as well as personally competing in the CrossFit Games, USAW Weightlifting Nationals, and numerous sports give him a unique perspective to help Athletes reach their Goals. His prior experience as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force also gives him a unique perspective to help prospective military members train to be mentally and physically prepared for service. While he's not coaching, he enjoys studying ways to improve his methods to ensure all people he works with receive the best strength and conditioning program possible. No matter who you are or what you do, Sam believes Strength is for you.
1. Why do you train?
A: I train because I love the feeling of pushing through discomfort. It is a feeling of accomplishment and a way to practice for life. Whenever life has gotten tough, I turn to training, whether for myself or for others. I love coaching others and helping them develop that outlet for their lives. When we train our bodies, our minds become stronger. By pushing ourselves to move with purpose, we can translate work ethic and consistency into our daily lives.
2. If there is one exercise that everyone should do, what is it?
A: If I have to choose one exercise for Everyone, it is the plank. Even babies start to plank before they get up, they move around on their hands and knees, this is a basic human movement that develops core strength and coordination. Everyone should plank every day!
3. How do you balance your nutrition and your exercise?
A: My typical day is filled with movement and exercise at StrengthFarm. Because of this it helps me a lot that equipment and the people that show up to train each day give me the inspiration I need when I'm having a hard time motivating myself. But when I was in the military working 12-15 hour days, 4-6 days per week, I’d train either before or after my work day, non-negotiable. It helped me feel better and even though some days were harder than others, I always felt accomplished after training. Nutrition wise, I stick to a lot of greens (kale, spinach, celery, broccoli, spirulina, etc) ,fruits (banana, apple, orange, lemon, and cranberries), lean protein (salmon, tuna, bison, beef, turkey, etc), complex carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc), and a lot of water.
4. What is one thing that not everyone knows about you but would surprise them?
A: Not many people know that one of my favorite things to do is read. Also, that I started really getting into studying fitness, nutrition, and mental strength while in Afghanistan at age 21. .
5. What’s your favorite quote/ mantra?
A: Never Give Up
To reach Sam via email, please contact here
Ian Marquis
Trainer
Certifications:
Ian is a Power Athlete Block 1 coach, Crossfit Level 1 Coach, Crossfit Gymnastics Certified and Reflexive Performance Reset Level 1 certified.
Ian first found his interest for working out and improving his body during high school when he took an early college prep course called fitness for life, he was hooked from the start. He attended Norwich University where he studied Sports Medicine/Health Science with a minor in Physical Education and was a varsity basketball player. During His time at Norwich he found his calling. He was in love with the aspect of training,and reaped the rewards and felt the improvements to himself and to his game! With a 400+ squat, 350 Bench and 37in Vertical jump Ian knew he wanted to help other athletes on their journey.
Ian interned post college at the University of Vermont a D1 athletic performance program working with mens and womens basketball, mens and womens Ice Hockey, men’s Lacrosse and women’s field hockey. During this time Ian found Crossfit as a means to keep the competitive spirit alive and replace playing basketball and would become competitive within the sport of Crossfit. Later coaching at Champlain Valley Crossfit.
Ian has worked at the DI,DII and DIII levels of collegiate strength and conditioning as well as working in the private sector. Before moving to Oregon Ian was coaching Crossfit, running a youth athletic performance program and a Varsity Strength and Conditioning Coach for 4 teams a Saint Michael’s College, a DII School. Ian has also had the experience of getting to coach a handful of professional basketball players who play overseas. Ian has had success with his athletes ranging from obtaining DI scholarships to getting kids to play at the DIII level as well as succeeding in high school.
Ian has a huge passion for coaching and giving people the tools they need to improve to get to make them stronger, more powerful and faster. His philosophy is to engrain the correct movement patterns to reduce injury and increase skill level. Then get to get people stronger and more powerful and more resilient. Ian has a true passion for getting the best out of anyone and loves seeing the benefits of good smart training!
Ian enjoys being outside as much as possible, hiking in the mountains is a favorite pastime. Along with playing basketball and Muay Thai/ MMA training.
To reach Ian via email, please contact here