Grace College & Seminary

CrossFit HighGear was founded by Heidi Bogue and Thomas Karos for the purpose of delivering a lifeshift experience.  This community was birthed from the notion that optimal fitness leads to more than physical benefits.  Rest assured that our responsible programming, attentiveness to each individual, and focus on mechanics, intensity and consistency will bring about the physical transformation you are looking for.  We are fully equipped to present pure, straightforward, proven CrossFit programming, along with specialty classes, excellent coaching, and personal attention in an environment that is challenging yet fun and most definitely life-changing!

Undoubtedly, we are much more than a gym.  CrossFit HighGear is a community that not only maximizes the ten components of fitness (endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy) but fuels the whole individual – mind, body and soul.

Our vision is to grow a healthy, outward centered, intentional community that extends beyond physical walls and impacts people of all walks of life – not only physically but also mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.  CrossFit HighGear pursues serving the needs of a dynamic community with our core values of faith, authenticity, integrity, service, encouragement, collaboration, creativity, and consistent excellence in all aspects. 

For Heidi, CrossFit was an essential catalyst in healing from several profound losses that occurred in a short period of time.  The physical outlet of a consistent workout program with functional movements performed at high intensity allowed her to move through the stages of grief in a healthy manner.  She found that this physical outlet connected her to a deeper faith.  Her faith spurs her to give back, to help others find solutions to their problems, and to motivate others to live more fulfilling lives – which in turn, affect our bigger circle of relationships.

CrossFit HighGear

Owner, Director of Operations & Development

Professional breeder of superior quality English Labrador Retrievers excelling in temperament, health, and conformation.  A comprehensive two year health guarantee, Puppy Aptitude Testing, vaccinations and dewormings, microchip, ongoing breeder support and AKC limited registration are included.
At Creekside, you will find two acres of beautiful landscape surrounded by hundreds of acres of nature’s best. With a refreshing pond just across the street along with beautiful SilverCreek Metroparks, including miles of hiking trails, and plenty of safe room for play, our dogs revel in their surroundings. Our dogs and children share a huge fenced in yard, a beautiful brick patio and, of course, a large comfortable home. Creekside Labradors enjoy the comforts of a family setting without kennel facilities.
Creekside Labradors is uniquely designed to provide the best family environment for your new “best friend” – from conception until the time he is adopted by you. Creekside prides itself in its small, home-style of breeding superior quality puppies – puppies that are raised with the warm, nurturing touch of a family with six young children (we call that great socialization!!).
Your Creekside puppy is happily socialized from birth and revels in the company of young children and other animals.

http://www.creeksidelab.com

Creekside

Owner

One Step. That's all it takes to get moving. To build momentum. To get closer to being the person you know God designed you to be. Taking that step can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone.
Take One Step is a ministry dedicated to serving as a catalyst for spiritual growth by providing relevant, practical tools to anyone seeking to nurture themselves and/or others spiritually.

Take One Step

Director of Development

As a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Olympic Lifting Coach, Heidi has always enjoyed sports – from judo, to track and field, and even marathons.  She is a wife and an active mother of six children who discovered Crossfit as she was attempting to lose some “baby weight.”  It was love at first WOD.  She has embraced Crossfit ever since her first power clean. Now, about 2 years later, she finds herself in the best shape of her life, several pounds lighter, a few sizes smaller and completely re-energized physically, spiritually, and emotionally.  Most importantly, Heidi loves the challenges in Crossfit and enjoys introducing others to a fitness program that really works!  She is privileged to serve APC in the capacity of Director of Development.

http://www.advancedperformancecrossfit.com

Advanced Performance CrossFit

Organized and facilitated substance abuse community program for Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Woodridge, and Kent City Schools.

Six District Educational Compact

Chemical Dependency Prevention and Intervention Specialist

Coordinated prevention and intervention services for all schools in Cuyahoga Falls , K-12.