Zach Forrest: “CrossFit Is My Future”

Zach Forrest, owner of CrossFit Max Effort, welcomes up to 60 visitors to his affiliate each day. The 16,000-square-foot facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, is home to a community that welcomes everyone.
“The CFME community has stepped up,” Forrest says, who is also a member of CrossFit’s Seminar Staff. “They expect to take on the visitors, and they expect to welcome them and help them. … It’s not like, ‘Oh, they’re visiting. We’re just gonna let them do their own thing.’ It’s, ‘Hey, you’re part of us now. You are in our clan.’”
And the community is fond of Forrest, as well.
“He’s very forthright, very honest,” CFME member Brian “Bear” Carlton says of his coach. “It’s hard to meet someone that’s truly genuine off the cuff. … (Forrest) was very inviting, very genuine, very refreshing.”
Dividing his time among being an affiliate owner, a competitor and a coach, Forrest says he’s still deciding which takes priority.
“This year, I want to be an athlete first, but it’s hard. … I’m being pulled in all directions equally. I could do nothing but coach. I would love a job where I didn't have to worry about anything but coaching. … I love helping people. … CrossFit is my outlet for that.”
A man of many talents, it’s all about balance for Forrest, who says CrossFit “is my future.”
Video by Mike Koslap.
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[@ericheale8498]

A genuine guy, all around. This is what makes Crossfit; the community.

[@senorgato70]

Just love this guy. So humble, down to earth and has a great sense of humor. I may have to be one of his visitors in Vegas one of these days. And he needs to don the Iron Man mask at least once every video!! LOL

[@n_hito8890]

Wonderful work! Very large potential! Express respect! Respect to you Zach Forrest!!!

[@rmarcweaver]

I experienced dropping in at Max Effort CrossFit yesterday and had a terrific experience. Great coaching, great environment. Zach really is very genuine and offered some advise that in 3 years of crossfitting i've never received.

[@bs431980]

Awesome dude !!! thanks for your service Zach

[@jobimzapico44]

zach is just an awesome guy. when he says he loves helping people, he really means it.

[@joshuagrenell9443]

His Passion shows. Great coach, great gym,

[@Michelle-kh5du]

It's great that our armed forces introduced Crossfit to their training program. Thanks for your service Zach!

[@JohnnyGarman]

One of the best establishments I've been to.

[@guerrillawolf]

Great dude, this is where I got started back in 2008, a must visit if your ever in Vegas.

[@WelcomeB09]

Inspiring. I hope to one day have that clear of a life direction as this guy! Nice work

[@ramitchell7]

Amazing dude, great profile. I want to go to Las Vegas now just to workout at this box.

[@ThiVids]

I'll be just like Zach with the enthusiasm he has :)

[@thebisciouts]

That guy is a former SEAL, that's hardcore

[@onawave]

man, seems like all the dudes at the gym are giants

[@walterfernandez9164]

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

I know right!!! All those 6'5 plus dudes walking around!!!!!

[@TheAbsoluteSir]

+Brook Ferguson I think Zach is just short lol

[@pafue]

I guess I see myself the same way as he does.