Im wanting to make a video just like this.. I started CrossFit when I was 15 years old. I was a freshman in high school and I weighed 235 pounds. CrossFit made me turn my life around and I can not even express to you how much my life has changed. Now, Im 17 years old, a senior in high school and I weigh 170 pounds. I am enrolled in online classes because my mother and I just opened a box. CrossFit saved my life.
Saw a commercial about him yesterday while watching The Crossfit Games on ESPN3! What a beautiful family.. Father and son are super fit, handsome, and just plain awesome :) I wish Johnny Medina III luck on his journey and prays he accomplishes so much in life!
It's great to have a father like that. A man who cares, wants to be there for his son and puts his son's needs ahead of his own. On the outside, these two may look like trouble (as Johnny III said) but they're very genuine people and J3 is very luck to have a father like that. Glad Crossfit could bring the two of them together. Keep up the good work and train hard boys!
I wish that there was a love button for this video. This is inspiring, and uplifting. I wish that more people could see the benefits of great discipline and courage that it takes to say no to peers, or ignore harassment and ignorance of health and fitness. Great job to his father, and I wish there were more dads out there who set such an impressive example. Furthermore, excellent work, John. You showed great courage and wisdom to choose a better path in life. Bravo!
youre the man johnny i watch this everyday before i go to crossfit youre going to do big things man and youre so lucky to have a father as supporting as yours. Best of luck to you my friend this video and you have helped me more than youll ever know thank you.
This is awesome! Very motivational. I'm 21 and just started doing CrossFit a couple months ago, and I feel like I'm on my way to greatness. God bless this kid and his father! Remember, never judge someone by their outer shell
I saw this about 2 years ago and said wow. The kid has potential. And now seeing him compete at Regionals is so cool. Great job dad on raising a good son. He will. go far.
I love seeing these stories. They're just such good reminders of what crossfit can do. Especially when you keep in mind that these stories aren't exceptionally unique. In one way or another crossfit has drastically changed the lives of every person that has dedicated themselves to it maybe not to this extreme but definitely still drastic ways. Great video.
Good to see his father so involved in the training. Great story. Look forward to hearing great things from him in the future... Maybe CrossFit Games Champion one day!
Great Vid.Just one of thousands of similar stories that are out there about how CrossFit saves lives. It might not be dramatic.... but its big in those individual lives. I love how raw they train as well. I'm an affiliate owner and would get a lot of angry athletes if i ran out of chalk. The Medina's just grab some dirt, dust it off and get real. Many lesson to be learnt but none more than humility.
Im like 210 and my clean and jerk is maybe 210. On a good day. I've been doing olympic lifting for about a year now and im looking to get into crossfit. This guy, and people that do crossfit, are legends in my book.
Damn, man. Just took the Crossfit seminar with you this weekend, talked about you to some guys at my gym and they told me about this video. Good shit, man, glad I got to meet you, and keep up the great work! -Aaron
fighting for greatness. how's Johnny doing these day? thinking or training to compeat? regardless, I love your story and I wish you nothing but the best bro.. stay blessed..
Great story! Wish both father and son the best. What l don't get is, why 16 dislikes? Too bad they're not Crossfitting, they'd be happier people. My next WOD will dedicated to those haters, in hopes they one day can be a force of good toward others. Thanks to the Medinas, for the inspiration.
210 Snatch at 150 body weight and 17 years old? Holy shit. Those of you who don't know how hard that is, go try to snatch even 135 with GOOD form and you will know. Those numbers are very hard to find. You're a badass brah
Johnny, great work, homie, GREAT work!!! Much respect, homie. I hope you pay it forward and when U open your own gym you reach out to help other teens. You can change the world, homie!! TRUTH!
I'm not saying tattoo's and spacers are bad, I have multiple tats. I'm saying the description is stupid to include that little bit extra on the end, just throwing a label on him when it's unnecessary.
I thought that Cross fitters didn't judge other people on there color,and how they look. So stop whining about hid ear piercings. Respect to this little fella !
People with tattoos and piercings can get jobs. Body modification discrimination is no different than any other and doesn't implicate the type of person or the type of work someone can do. I work as a counselor who travels to schools and works with underprivileged students - I have stretched ears, microdermals, and tattoos. It doesn't make someone a bad person or dictate the quality of their "professionalism". I also CrossFit. Compartmentalizing and stereotyping doesn't help anyone.
Im wanting to make a video just like this.. I started CrossFit when I was 15 years old. I was a freshman in high school and I weighed 235 pounds. CrossFit made me turn my life around and I can not even express to you how much my life has changed. Now, Im 17 years old, a senior in high school and I weigh 170 pounds. I am enrolled in online classes because my mother and I just opened a box. CrossFit saved my life.
Please make a video! Your story sounds incredibly inspiring.
Saw a commercial about him yesterday while watching The Crossfit Games on ESPN3! What a beautiful family.. Father and son are super fit, handsome, and just plain awesome :) I wish Johnny Medina III luck on his journey and prays he accomplishes so much in life!
It's great to have a father like that. A man who cares, wants to be there for his son and puts his son's needs ahead of his own. On the outside, these two may look like trouble (as Johnny III said) but they're very genuine people and J3 is very luck to have a father like that. Glad Crossfit could bring the two of them together. Keep up the good work and train hard boys!
I wish that there was a love button for this video. This is inspiring, and uplifting. I wish that more people could see the benefits of great discipline and courage that it takes to say no to peers, or ignore harassment and ignorance of health and fitness. Great job to his father, and I wish there were more dads out there who set such an impressive example. Furthermore, excellent work, John. You showed great courage and wisdom to choose a better path in life. Bravo!
Go kiddo go, take the world by storm. Mad props to you and your dad for sharing your journey this far...
youre the man johnny i watch this everyday before i go to crossfit youre going to do big things man and youre so lucky to have a father as supporting as yours. Best of luck to you my friend this video and you have helped me more than youll ever know thank you.
Just saw this kid competing in the NorCal regionals. Come a long way, congrats!
I remember rewatching this story several times. this story is definitely inspiring im proud of you johnny Medina lll😎💪 keep up the good work
This is awesome! Very motivational. I'm 21 and just started doing CrossFit a couple months ago, and I feel like I'm on my way to greatness. God bless this kid and his father! Remember, never judge someone by their outer shell
these are my coaches and I feel honored and blessed to be able to work side by side with them. truly love these guys and this box.
father looks as young as him holy shit..
Watch.. In a few years this kid is gonna be a top contender.
I saw this about 2 years ago and said wow. The kid has potential. And now seeing him compete at Regionals is so cool. Great job dad on raising a good son. He will. go far.
I love seeing these stories. They're just such good reminders of what crossfit can do. Especially when you keep in mind that these stories aren't exceptionally unique. In one way or another crossfit has drastically changed the lives of every person that has dedicated themselves to it maybe not to this extreme but definitely still drastic ways. Great video.
Good to see his father so involved in the training. Great story. Look forward to hearing great things from him in the future... Maybe CrossFit Games Champion one day!
Feel so lucky to say this is one of my trainers .and his dad is my other. Their both cool people and they help a lot of people changing life's!(:
Hats off to the Medina family... That takes heart! Medina the third is going to be the next Spealler!
God bless the both of you...keep on striving and we will be cheering you guys on...
I don't understand the people who give these great inspirational videos a thumbs down
Wow I am so moved. Keep up the great work Johnny!
Great Vid.Just one of thousands of similar stories that are out there about how CrossFit saves lives. It might not be dramatic.... but its big in those individual lives.
I love how raw they train as well. I'm an affiliate owner and would get a lot of angry athletes if i ran out of chalk. The Medina's just grab some dirt, dust it off and get real. Many lesson to be learnt but none more than humility.
Im like 210 and my clean and jerk is maybe 210. On a good day. I've been doing olympic lifting for about a year now and im looking to get into crossfit. This guy, and people that do crossfit, are legends in my book.
The look on his face when he got that snatch, that's honestly why I crossfit and do sports, for that moment of "yes, I did it"
Keep up the positive outlook Johnny, that attitude will pay off in greatness!
what a great story. One of the best vids I've seen showing how Crossfit and fitness can change someone's life.
Great video so nice to see a father son relationship like this living healthy together nice work guys blessings.
Awesome father son bond. Great stuff.
Damn, man. Just took the Crossfit seminar with you this weekend, talked about you to some guys at my gym and they told me about this video. Good shit, man, glad I got to meet you, and keep up the great work!
-Aaron
This is wonderful! Fabulous work to you both! Don't stop!
So inspiring. Two great guys and one beautiful story!
your Dad saved your life. crossfit is tool that bring us all together.
fighting for greatness. how's Johnny doing these day? thinking or training to compeat? regardless, I love your story and I wish you nothing but the best bro.. stay blessed..
Without doubt the most inspiring story I've seen so far. Keep it up!
Fitness save my life too.
Great story! Wish both father and son the best. What l don't get is, why 16 dislikes? Too bad they're not Crossfitting, they'd be happier people. My next WOD will dedicated to those haters, in hopes they one day can be a force of good toward others. Thanks to the Medinas, for the inspiration.
Real tear jerker! Found it to be very inspiring.
Total respect for both of them.
Thanks for sharing Medina Family!
210 Snatch at 150 body weight and 17 years old? Holy shit. Those of you who don't know how hard that is, go try to snatch even 135 with GOOD form and you will know. Those numbers are very hard to find. You're a badass brah
Johnny, great work, homie, GREAT work!!! Much respect, homie. I hope you pay it forward and when U open your own gym you reach out to help other teens. You can change the world, homie!! TRUTH!
his dad is one down to earth dude.
What a great story! Really impressive lifts too! I would like to see more...
Beautiful, beautiful story
Very inspiring, I wish I could of had that type of relationship with my father...
That boy is a beast!! Keep it up!
My favorite crossfit video
Keep The Fire Burning bro!! you have a great motivator and inspiration that is your DAD.
Amazing Job!! Great Father and Son Story. #ILOVECROSSFIT
This is awesome. So so awesome. Homegrown greatness awaits
Stop hating on the ear gauges, he's clearly stretching them out so that he can fit 45 pound plates in them and crossfit everywhere he goes.
Me too, CrossFit has changed my life.
Awesome video man. You are truly inspiring
what a great story! Fantastic father/ son relationship , Shame about the ears though.
awesome story of over coming life!
great video, shot well, thanks for sharing that! Wish I had found crossfit much sooner than my 31 year old body wants to admit
forreal bro i just got 135 3 times with good form and i have been doing crossfit for half a year now and i'm 160 like damn he's good
With me... Family looks at me like I am from another planet when I do my workouts -____-
Love this video. Truth ! Passion ! Family !
So inspirational!
Powerful johnny Medina !!
Awesome, awesome story.
This is amazing, truly inspiring.
Awsome young man and good on the dad for being hard on him, probaly what makes him the animal he is!
These guys are awesome.
Great, inspiring video!
Thank you.
keep going bro... no mather what.. evrything is possible!
thx u aren ispioration
Nice, very inspirational.
Truly inspiring!
keep pushing for it bruh!!!!
Very nicely shot
Pack your bags kids, we're going on a feels trip!
Inspiration man, Look forward to versing u in the games some time soon bro ;)
My nigga johnny a beast, this dude give 100% at anything he does
keep it up bro, have faith and train hard!!
momentary and long term happiness are two completely different animals!!!
Such a motivational video!
Good work man keep it up.
great job man! Keep it up
This is awesome.
don't stoppppppppppppppp.never give up.
This is beautiful.
OSUM story.
When I have a son, we'll definitely going to do CrossFit together.
keep it up Johnny. Alcohol and drugs lead to nothing good. CrossFit is BAD ASS!!!
Big respect!
Bad ass. Keep it up!
Looks can be decieving. That kid looks very average physically, but he is a beast! Nice story
Well Done!
Hope to one day compete against you in the games!
inspiring! keep it up
SAVED MY LIFE TO #CROSSFITFORLIFE!11
Very Motivational. lol you guys are a joke hating on this kid. Keep it up kid, you are on the right track to success
Awesome story... update?
Great story
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I'm not saying tattoo's and spacers are bad, I have multiple tats. I'm saying the description is stupid to include that little bit extra on the end, just throwing a label on him when it's unnecessary.
I thought that Cross fitters didn't judge other people on there color,and how they look. So stop whining about hid ear piercings. Respect to this little fella !
People with tattoos and piercings can get jobs. Body modification discrimination is no different than any other and doesn't implicate the type of person or the type of work someone can do. I work as a counselor who travels to schools and works with underprivileged students - I have stretched ears, microdermals, and tattoos. It doesn't make someone a bad person or dictate the quality of their "professionalism". I also CrossFit. Compartmentalizing and stereotyping doesn't help anyone.
holy shit this family is stunning
Way to go!