Strong As Oak OCR Class is lead by Yogi Grand, founder of Strong as Oak and NASM & SGX Certified Coach. In this class, you will become prepared both physically and mentally for the challenges of Obstacle Course Racing.

What is Strong As Oak, you ask?

Strong As Oak is a group of individuals of all ages committed to leading fit lives, fueled by this value & with a vision for helping others live healthier lives. The leaders of SAO aim to inspire & motivate others to search deep within themselves to create healthy and fit lifestyles.  We at SAO believe that when you improve 1 life, you improve the world. Ultimately, we want to help others by supporting and empowering them to be active & live their most fit lives.

What exactly is SGX?

SGX is Spartan Course Obstacle Racing’s official OCR training program. SGX functional workouts are original, varied and build balanced, multi-faceted athletes who excel in all-over strength, athleticism and endurance. In an SGX class, you bend, crawl, carry, climb, hang, jump, lift, lunge, pull, push, run, sprint, squat and twist. Classes will run in blocks to prepare individuals for upcoming races(ie Spartan,  Savage, TM) extending in length as the race gets closer. This class will prepare you for the course by putting you real race situations.

Yogi Grand is a NASM &  SGX Certified Coach.  “I found OCR in 2011.  My OCR career has brought me to many venues and states.  I was highlighted in 2015  by doing back to back UB’s in Vermont & Lake Tahoe Spartan’s World Championship.  I have qualified for Worlds every year since its inception, but still have not participated.  I feel at home on the course and its truly the only place I can lose myself.”