Trainers

You will either love him or love to hate him. The original owner who has been around the block with the fitness community.  A collegiate football player, military athlete and regional CrossFit Competitor he knows how to get you to “put some hustle in that muscle”.  

You can catch Tyler drinking orange monsters while coaching his morning classes and drinking whiskey on nights out with the boys.  Don’t let his bald head and facial hair fool you.  He’s got a soft side - just ask him about his wife, dogs, and baby boy Theo.

Follow along at @pushin_w8

Ashley became an owner at CrossFit Pushin Weight in 2016 and brings the design aesthetic and customer care expertise to our ownership team. A collegiate tennis player with a degree in design made for a great match when it came to making Pushin Weight a well rounded facility.  She will be “happy to see you” when you walk through the doors of Pushin Weight and make sure you are having some fun during your time in the gym.  You can catch Ashley with a Starbucks in one hand and her phone in the other while she captures content for CFPW8.  

Follow along at: @ashmariej

Kara has been with the gym since the beginning but came in as owner in 2016 and brings the organization, planning and worrying skills to the ownership team. With her passion for people and corporate background she completed the puzzle for this trio of owners.  Athlete, turned coach, turned owner you will catch Kara drinking her americano during the day and sipping wine with her 18 kitties (ok, just 3!) at night.

Follow along at: @zenbarbell 

That million dollar smile can make you “empty the tank”!!! You will rarely hear someone call him Mike.  “Eche" has been with us since the garage days and helped us build the gym into what it is today.  A seasoned athlete and motivating coach, who can get more out of you than you ever thought possible.  On Saturdays you can catch Eche at a coffee shop as he recently visited a different one every weekend for a whole year.  

Follow along at: @mikeym1k3

Another long tenured coach who has been an integral part of our success. Ten years of being and athlete/coach at CFPW8.   She may salute you with a middle finger but after you have taken her classes you will know this is her highest form of adoration for you.  If you take her class on Friday’s be prepared to groan and laugh at her question of the day.  If you are struggling or confused about nutrition Emine runs our nutrition challenges and also does 1 on 1 coaching. 

Follow along at: @urawinna 

Khepri started Crossfit in 2012. It ignited her passion for coaching quickly and she coached CrossFit for several years before deciding to focus on the sport of Weightlifting. 
She is the founder and head coach of LHO (Lift Heavy Often ) barbell.  You will often find her at the gym in the evenings with her team. During the day she works as a nurse and whenever she can she travels the world. 

Follow along @lhobarbell

Kyle began his fitness journey with high school football and began taking things more seriously in college as he prepared to commission as an Officer in the Army.  His experience in the Army contributes to his detailed coaching style.  

Morning pre-workout Electrolytes and Creatine

Afternoon drink:  more electrolytes and some whey protein

Follow along at: @kylepalentino

A collegiate basketball player who fell in love with fitness while interning with her college’s Strength and Conditioning Program.  After graduating with a degree in nutrition she launched her own business in addition to Coaching at various boutique fitness studios.  

Follow along at @emilymac_3

An Elementary school gym teacher, who gets it done in the 6 am class before starting her work day.  While she is a concierge for us She puts her energy and expertise in working with kids in leading our kids camps and younger athlete personal training 

Vickie is a recent graduate from VCU with a degree in exercise science.  You will find Vickie behind the concierge desk in the mornings greeting you with a smile and on the lifting platforms in the afternoon throwing some major weight around.  

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Don't let her little size fool you, Maria can bring it on the gym floor - lifting big weights and going full force in a workout.  When she is not in the gym Maria helps out others by working as a nurse. 

Taylor has been with us as a coach and helped guide our gym during the pandemic. She is back with us as a concierge and our customer care manager. If you are not in classes with us, she will find you and bug you until you come back in.  Inside the gym, She is damn strong when moving a barbell. Outside the gym. you will find her running around with her husband, 2 kids, her dogs and chickens. 

Jenn's fitness background stems from track, soccer, weightlifting, and rugby. Now, CrossFit has become an essential outlet for my physical and mental health. My current goals are to share my joy for CrossFit with other athletes and help them achieve their fitness goals whether small or large — as well as pet my fur babies, and have lots of fun. 

Morning drink: Coffee Evening drink: Water with electrolytes, sometimes Cabernet Sauvignon