Conversations with Adam Dobrez

Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam Dobrez

Hi Adam , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My name is Adam Dobrez, and I would like to tell you a little bit about why I am so passionate about helping others on their fitness journey. When I was 13 years old, I found “the local gym” for the sole purpose of improving my performance on the baseball field. It was great to have a place where I could focus on bettering myself, and work on my ultimate goal of becoming a professional baseball player.

Unfortunately, while playing sports through my teenage years I had experienced a number of semi-severe injuries, and instead of properly resting, rehabbing, and recovering; I chose to play through them. In one such occasion, I was put on pain killers as a solution to a herniated disk in my back. I couldn’t touch my knees, but I was still playing short stop and swinging a bat…….crazy what youth allows you to get away with!

Fortunately, I have a weak stomach and I could not handle being on the pain meds for more than a couple of months. I found acupuncture and in a lot of ways it saved my life! The first day after my first treatment, and I could already tie my shoes pain free again. So, I went on to play baseball in college and continued to use acupuncture after each of my injuries to recover quickly. The injuries continued though, and so after tearing my hamstring for the fourth time I decided to take matters into my own hands. I became a strength and conditioning coach, so that I could learn how to properly train the body. I became obsessed with curing my chronic back pain with exercise, and in my case learning how to recover properly.

Very early on in my coaching career I had a few experiences where I very obviously helped change my clients lives for the better and for good! This is how I knew I was meant to help others for a living. I have been coaching 1-on-1 for the last 15 years helping others achieve their athletic and fitness goals as well as rehab those who had been hurt in classes or coming back from surgery. I have become obsessed with helping those with chronic back pain manage or even eliminate the pain that has debilitated them for too long.

Red Fox Gym is a 19 year dream in the making, and our vision is to create a quality workout experience for every person that walks through the door! Whether this is your first time working out, or you are a seasoned veteran back for another crack at it, your goals are our priority here at Red Fox Gym.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I would certainly not describe starting up a new small business from scratch as a smooth road, however it has been everything I envisioned and more. Building a community from scratch takes time, and it has forced me to grow in ways I never knew I could. I love the challenge every new day brings, and I look forward to many more to come. We are meant to be challenged as human beings, so Im just so happy I get to challenge myself with something I love.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Red Fox Gym- Louisville’s premier gym in town. We are open 24/7 for easy access so you never have to worry about squeezing a workout in. That’s right, you can come workout whenever is most convenient for you! We have everything you need; plenty of squat racks, dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, platforms, cardio equipment, and space for all levels and abilities. Whether you workout alone, with a partner, enjoy small group training, or working with a coach 1-on-1 this is the gym for you. We have weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, kettlebell club, and tons of sports specific training. We will cap our membership once we are full to ensure a quality workout experience for all. So, come sign up NOW

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I am definitely a risk taker. Starting this gym on my own is by far the biggest risk I have ever taken, but I have adopted a philosophy of challenging myself to do things outside my comfort zone. For example, I am terrified of heights so I picked up cliff jumping, even did an 80 footer! However, when it comes to the gym, you should limit the amount of risk you are taking and this is where the professionals can help. You should challenge yourself constantly, its how we grow as human beings.

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Richard Marchbanks