Logan Aldridge | Shattering Expectations

Very rarely does a freak accident become a life highlight. But for pro CrossFit and Nike athlete Logan Aldridge, losing his left arm on a wakeboarding boat — at age 13 — was not only “the best thing that ever happened” to him, it was also the foundation for his purpose: to help anyone build confidence. To kick off season 9, the cofounder of adaptive-equipment company All Things Adaptive and training director at the Adaptive Training Academy details the mental and physical journey that helped him become the third-Fittest One-Armed Man on Earth. He also shares the four words his mom spoke that transformed his perspective, the goofy sense of humor that keeps a smile on his face, and the five-second rule he swears by for taking action. No matter your body, ability or sport, his insight and try-anything attitude can help us all grab our goals, one rep at a time. Mind-Body LinksIf you’re interested in training any athlete — that’s anyone with a body — check out the Adaptive Training Academy, which Logan mentions. Jac gives a shout out to Chandler Smith’s work for racial equality in CrossFit. You can hear more about that in Chandler’s own Trained episode. This whole episode makes us think about one of our favorite articles on the psychology of confidence. Give it a read.