My name is Robert Ashford aka Coach Roc. I have been invested in fitness for over 20 years and have experience training client goals, and getting them into the most optimal mental and physical conditioning. I have been an elite athlete my entire life. However, started to notice the weight piling on while experiencing day-to-day living with work and family. The day I attempted to tie my shoes while sitting down and practicing sports with my son was my WAKE UP CALL…
I went from a 34-inch waist to a 38-inch waist, although I actually carried it really well. I started retraining and realized it’s not WHAT you’re training but HOW you’re training. Most people thought I was solid, like I had these massive muscles underneath my fitted clothing, but I knew I was not showing any definition and felt self-conscious when seeing photos. Although I was facing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, constant insecurity with the way I looked, and other life stresses induced by relationships and work, my minds first instinct was that it was ok. It was ok to continue down this unhealthy path I was going. It was time to make a major lifestyle change. Being in the industry as long as I have and truly grateful with a strong level of knowledge, resources and tools, I knew my first step was getting the mind right. In short this entailed a structured plan of action, discipline, and consistency with density training and nutrition backed by a laser focus mind set to get me back to where I felt my best. Because of life’s distractions, time management issues, and going back and forth through trial and error and lots of education, I’ve mastered what it takes both mentally and physically to make us our best version of ourselves. Density Training was absolutely the KEY to my success and is why it’s a HUGE part of Play The Game Fitness. We should be able to work around our daily schedules and routines. It just needs to be manageable, and structured to fit our lifestyle. Fast forward to now and the past 5 years I’ve managed to optimize my mental and physical shape of my life. I have been able to maintain daily tasks and priorities while that size 38-40 waist is now a 34-36! All my blood work is in Optimal Athlete Levels! I am able to manage stress and anxiety with ease and my confidence is through the roof!