Outsiders CrossFit | One Hour Can Change Everything

One hour can change everything. At Outsiders CrossFit in Sparks MD , our mission goes beyond workouts — it’s about empowering people, building discipline, and creating a community where every member leaves better than they walked in.

For me, Fitness for Life isn’t just a phrase we share on social media or in conversations. Instead, it’s the heartbeat behind why I bought this gym and why I continue to build it day after day.

My “why” isn’t just about running a gym or chasing external success. I didn’t step into ownership because I wanted a business. I did it because I wanted a place of impact.

CrossFit is my platform, but my purpose runs deeper. It’s about discipline, leadership, and growth. It’s about empowering others to see what they’re truly capable of when they stay consistent. And it’s about being an example — for my family, for my coaches, for our members, and for the wider community here in Sparks, MD.

When my daughter grows up, I want her to know her dad didn’t just talk about hard work and discipline — he lived it. When my coaches look to me for leadership, I want them to see someone who leads by example. And when members walk through our doors, I want them to feel the difference between just “joining a gym” and being part of a movement.

That’s my why.

So, what keeps me going? Responsibility.

My family deserves my best. My wife and daughter deserve a leader who’s present, committed, and building a future they can be proud of. My community deserves someone who won’t stop at “good enough.” My coaches deserve a leader who shows them the way forward.

Like all of you, I’ve faced setbacks — moments that tested my patience, my resilience, and my commitment. As a result, every challenge has sharpened me. In fact, every obstacle has made me hungrier.

I know I haven’t reached my ceiling yet — and that’s what motivates me every single day. There’s more to build, more to give, and more impact waiting on the other side of consistency. That’s what drives me to make Outsiders the best CrossFit gym in Sparks MD.

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My motivation also ties directly to our values as a community: Empowered. Committed. United.

• Empowered → Every member who walks into Outsiders should leave stronger, more capable, and more confident than when they walked in. Empowerment is about ownership over your health and life.
• Committed → Progress doesn’t come overnight. It comes from showing up, day after day, even when it’s hard. We believe in building a culture of consistency — for our members, our coaches, and ourselves.
• United → Outsiders is a family. We win together, we struggle together, and most importantly, we celebrate together. Because of that, nobody stands alone here.

These values aren’t slogans — they’re the standard. They’re the filter for how we coach, how we treat each other, and how we lead.

When it’s all said and done, I don’t want to be remembered as the guy who owned a gym. I want to be remembered as the man who never backed down from hard things.

I want people to say I built a movement, not just a business. That I challenged people to live differently — fitter, stronger, more united. That I pushed people out of comfort zones and into growth.

My legacy isn’t about money or titles. Instead, I want it to be measured in lives changed. I want my family, my members, and even people who may have only crossed paths with me once to feel like they were pushed to be better because I refused to settle for “average.”

One of the clearest examples of this is our Varsity program of middle school and high school aged kids. Every time I coach that class, I see the next generation learning discipline, community, and resilience. It’s one hour off their phones. It’s also one hour spent doing the hard stuff. And ultimately, it’s one hour that leaves them better than they walked in — and yes, having fun while doing it. That’s the kind of impact I want to leave behind.

My vision is simple: to lead with purpose and create impact that lasts beyond me.

Through Outsiders CrossFit in Sparks MD, I want to change hundreds — and eventually thousands — of lives by showing people what Fitness for Life really means. I want Outsiders to thrive not because of me, but because of the systems, culture, and people we’ve built together. A gym that can stand strong whether I’m there coaching every class or not.

Beyond the walls of our gym, I want to grow my voice — to teach, inspire, and encourage others to lead with discipline and community. And above all, I want to create a life where my wife and daughter are proud, secure, and surrounded by the legacy of what we’ve built together.

That vision won’t happen overnight. However, with discipline, consistency, and a willingness to fail forward, it will become reality. Above all, I know this: my time is finite, and I refuse to waste it.

So why am I sharing all this with you, our Outsiders family? Because I want you to know that every class, every conversation, and every drop of sweat that happens inside this gym is part of something bigger.

When you walk into Outsiders CrossFit in Sparks MD, you’re not just getting a workout. You’re joining a community built on empowerment, commitment, and unity. You’re stepping into a movement that believes fitness isn’t just for now — it’s for life.

Whether you’re here to get stronger, to set an example for your kids, to find community, or to take back control of your health, you’re part of the why. You’re part of the vision. And you’re part of the legacy we’re building together.

One hour can change everything. That’s true for our Varsity kids, for every new member walking through the door, and for each of you who continue to show up day after day.

Thank you for being part of this mission. Thank you for trusting me, our coaches, and our community. The best is still ahead — and I can’t wait to see what we’ll build together.

—Joe Perez, Owner & Coach, Outsiders CrossFit

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