July 6, 2016

Meet Silverlake Fitness Trainer: JP Amistoso

Local Stories

Today we’d like to introduce you to JP Amistoso.

JP Amistoso is the owner and coach of CrossFit Ganbatte, a fitness community where coaches encourage “doing your best,” and believe that through this practice individuals are able to inspire, move and motivate each other for a life long journey of fitness. Having played sports his entire life – from basketball, tennis, soccer and even chess

JP loves the competitiveness, teamwork and social aspect of bonding with teammates and coaches, and has integrated that passion in to Ganbatte. It is the constant physical and mental challenges, and the fortitude that is required to achieve them, that makes CrossFit so great.

He is an avid marathon runner and triathlete who believes that if you put your mind to it, and push yourself by doing your best, it builds character and defines a person’s heart. He has found that CrossFit brings the best of both of these worlds by combining teamwork and individual competitiveness into one. With an amazing team of coaches, as well as a Doctor/Dietitian and Chiropractor who also share the Ganbatte vision of helping people become stronger both physically and mentally, the space has thrived in promoting a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness for people of all walks of life. Voted as one of the best CrossFit studios is Los Angeles, CrossFit Ganbatte is a place where individuals can push themselves and where ordinary people become extraordinary. A place where goals are met, and great moments are shared with family and friends.

Has it been a smooth road?
It’s been good. Like in any business there are ups and downs. You learn as you go. It wouldn’t be a business if there weren’t any challenges / struggles? But the pursuit of always wanting to be better is important, this develops growth and change within the organization. And having a clear purpose; which is to better serve our clients and community. Giving them an amazing experience but also helping people realize what they are capable of. “Where ordinary become extraordinary”

What are your plans for the future?
Plans are to expand the brand. Open another location and attract the same like-minded people. Making Ganbatte (“do your best”) a lifestyle that everyone should practice. Whether it’s inside the gym or outside in everyone’s everyday life.

Let’s dig a little deeper into your story. What was the hardest time you’ve had?
I think the hardest thing, which I think everyone goes through is being able to balance things. Balancing and prioritizing things is always a struggle especially for me (where I think everything is a priority) learning to let go on what isn’t important and focus on what matters. In order to have a better sense of things, I always go back to my WHY. WHY do I do this? WHY do I want this? WHY is this important to me? When I revert and think about these things. I start to find a sense of balance also a sense of accomplishment when I think about my why

Pricing: