The Dayna Show Vlad Patrati | Crossfit Israel: United in Strength | Episode 62
Jan 15, 2026
Vlad Patrati, a CrossFit Level 3 coach and former affiliate owner, shares his journey in the Israeli CrossFit community. He delves into the evolution of CrossFit in Israel, highlighting early grassroots challenges and the importance of community building. Vlad discusses his transition from gym ownership to remote coaching, emphasizing personalized strength training. A poignant moment includes his military experience impacting his coaching. Listeners gain insight into training philosophies, injury management, and the future of CrossFit in Israel.
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Left Gym Ownership For Remote Coaching
- Vlad sold his affiliate in 2018 and shifted to remote one-on-one coaching to regain coaching depth.
- He prefers remote coaching because individual results become clearly the coach's responsibility.
Response To October 7th And A Tribute
- Vlad was disappointed that CrossFit HQ initially said nothing after October 7th, but Dave Castro later visited Israel.
- He and David named RFA workouts after Israeli athletes killed on October 7th as tribute.
CrossFit Changed Gym Defaults
- Vlad credits CrossFit with normalizing squat racks, deadlifts, and pull-ups across mainstream gyms.
- He views CrossFit as the catalyst that made functional lifting common in all fitness spaces.