Quarter Deck Athletics - QDA

Quarter Deck Athletics - QDA Now located in the Seneca One Tower, Quarter Deck Athletics, home of CrossFit QDA, is the only gym i In the U.S. Or at least, that’s what we’ve been told.
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Welcome to the Quarter Deck…

Typically, the quarterdeck serves as the part of the upper deck of a ship reserved for officers. Navy, this area is reserved for official ceremonies and as the station of the officer of the deck in port. Throughout history, the quarterdeck has been used to carry out exercise and – sometimes – punishments. At Quarter Deck Athletics, home of CrossFit QDA, we are gratefu

l for the opportunities afforded to us and the sacrifices that have been made to allow us the freedoms we so enjoy. With multiple family members serving in various branches of the armed forces, a military lifestyle is something with which we grew up and has become an integral part of our lives. We honor fallen soldiers regularly through special “hero workouts,” and we will be working closely with veterans as a part of our community outreach and charitable work. It is not something we take lightly. It comes with the utmost respect, sincerity, and appreciation. Here at QDA, everyone is equal. We are all equally important and equally treated with equal expectations. And that expectation is simple: Effort. That is it. Success is a simple formula: Your best effort, consistently performed, over many days. Progress happens every single day but in small amounts. It is the aggregation of marginal gains, day in and day out. QDA is the only gym in downtown Buffalo, offering CrossFit, chiropractic, and nutrition services for all ages and abilities, and, as such, we are able to measure effort like no other fitness facility or gym. Our fitness and medical backgrounds allow us to offer safe, effective, and intense workouts that can be scaled for all skill levels. As such, we have worked with all populations – from children to retirees, professional athletes to cancer patients, as well as those with joint replacements, and hip and shoulder problems. We have seen it all. Whether you want to be able to perform everyday movements pain-free, such as walking or getting out of a chair, or you’d like to lose weight and/or build muscle, we can tailor every workout to fit your needs to keep you healthy and progressing towards your goals. Located in the newly renovated Seneca One Tower, QDA is the only gym of its kind in Buffalo. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself!

08/13/2026
08/05/2026

10 years ago today QDA held its first official classes in a “real” location.

It’s been 20 years since I have been a certified personal trainer.

This year will also be 15 years as a CrossFit affiliate owner and 17 years as a chiropractor.

I don’t know what I’m most proud of or feel is the biggest accomplishment.

What I do know is that I never made it here on my own. I made it here because of everyone who has given me a chance and believed in me.

I have grown a lot in the time and have become better at “all the things”.

There is plenty of room for me to continue learning and growing as a coach, person, father, partner, friend, etc.

I don’t cringe at where I was ten years ago but I am glad I have matured from that person.

The same is true from 20 years ago to now.

Like these pictures show we have grown, we have expanded, classes are busier, we have moved locations, added tons more equipment, added coaches, etc…

Sometimes things evolve very slowly where you don’t notice it happening at the time and only realize it when you look back. Other times the changes are shocking, they are abrupt, they are noticeable to everyone.

The last ten years have been much of the former.

I think if there is one thing I could get across to you, to anyone. It’s that you need to keep showing up. You need to show up and try… for a long time. That’s the secret. That’s the magic. That’s the hack. That’s the quick fix. Keep showing up.

How’d we get here? I kept showing up every single day. When I was tired, when I was sore, when I didn’t want to, when I was afraid , when I was scared, when I didn’t think anyone would be there.

I kept showing up.

That’s what I am going to keep doing.

07/28/2026

I think something important for navigating all of life is that nothing above… nothing below.

Nothing is above me and I am below nothing…

There is nothing that I am “too good” to be doing and there is nothing that is “above” me.

In the gym it’s all equal… CEO, student, grandma, janitor, pro athlete, has been, never was.

We are united by the understanding that hard work day in and day out wins out.

Cheating only cheats you.

So yeah… I’ll mop floors, clean up anything and everything, fix it if I can figure out how to and so on…

This barbell is spinning free!!!

07/17/2026

Huge shoutout to Christine for her progress since her hip replacement about 13 weeks ago!

If you know anything about Chris you know she is a tenacious worker.

I hope you are as proud of these squats as I am!

The constant and relentless pursuit of excellence requires a constant and relentless pursuit of knowledge, tools, and mo...
07/16/2026

The constant and relentless pursuit of excellence requires a constant and relentless pursuit of knowledge, tools, and more importantly application of those tools.

The Air Rhino, unveiled a couple weeks ago from Rogue Fitness at XENOM is the next step in resistance training.

We have been using the Concept2 strength ergs with great success and will now add this into the repertoire at QDA.

Another reinvestment into the gym.

We will see this in action on Saturday class!!!

Running out of space here, we’re going to need a bigger boat! #

06/22/2026

Everyone runs in on Monday morning to start the week strong…

That’s awesome.

Now, let’s stay strong all week.

It’s about being consistent over time.

Not great over a short duration.

You might get on a Madden cover like Peyton Hillis but no one is talking about your like they do Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, or Emmitt Smith.

I’m not great but I am consistent. I show up everyday and get it in. Everyday I’m stacking a brick. Each one alone doesn’t seem like a lot…

But me showing up one extra day is 52 extra bricks a year. In a decade I have 520 more..

The aggregation of marginal gains is no joke over the course of decades and this is what it is really about.

Show up.

Third and final attempt of this. A random Wednesday of people coming together for the purpose of getting better. That is...
06/18/2026

Third and final attempt of this.

A random Wednesday of people coming together for the purpose of getting better.

That is the coolest part about CrossFit.

People from all walks of life coming together for an hour with the same belief. Good enough is not good enough.

Great work by everyone so far today.

630 got a little wet, but it kept them cool!!

Everyone has been asking where Jim Nuwer has been today, great opportunity to show off his speed!

Let’s take a step back and look inside. I’m just as guilty as anyone else when it comes to justifying my actions or emot...
06/14/2026

Let’s take a step back and look inside. I’m just as guilty as anyone else when it comes to justifying my actions or emotions…

A good example is getting mad at other drivers around us whether they are speeding, going too slow, changing lanes without signals, too close to you, swerving in lanes, etc but when we do it there’s a justification.

Why are you feeling that way? Why are you upset about what you didn’t get? Why are you upset about not being included? Why are you upset about someone else’s success? Why are you upset about anything?

We are all on different chapters of different books with different numbers of pages…

You do not know enough about anyone else to make assumptions.

Most people are doing their best to get through life. I’m not saying that to justify anyone’s behavior.

What I will say is this. You are the only one who knows the truth about your effort, intentions, desires, and consistency. Even if you are lying to yourself about it you still know what the truth is…

You want something you aren’t getting? Ask. Speak up. Put it into the universe.

When you put it out there make sure your s**t is in check because not everyone else will lie to you the same way you lie to yourself…

The truth is not always pleasant. It is necessary.

06/13/2026

Congrats to Robert Matthew Karp Jim Nuwer and Kris for their performance at SFC.

I think it’s very fitting that in this picture you guys are under Jake.

He is always missed and I will never not think of him when watching Deadpool or going to Jim’s Steakout.

It has been awesome to see the continued progress of you three fine young gentlemen! Rob you have been crushing it trying to keep lifting heavier and crushing Hyrox. Kris, you have made phenomenal progress over the past 6 months in your work on your barbell and gymnastics. Jim, as much as we joke I appreciate your continued resilience and effort, what day is it?

That is the secret, keep showing up, keep putting out!!!

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1 Seneca Street, Suite 1010
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:15am - 8:30pm
Friday 5:15am - 6:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12pm
Sunday 8:45am - 10am

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