CHRISTIAN

A 13-year law enforcement veteran and certified defensive tactics instructor. Christian began training CrossFit at a local gym in 2007 and instantly fell in love with “the sport of fitness” and decided to pursue a second career as a CrossFit coach. In addition to coaching, Christian has competed as both an individual (2009 Regional Qualifier) and with the ARCFit Affiliate team (2009, 2010) at the CrossFit Games. Christian is a former college athlete who brings energy, enthusiasm and motivation to your training session.

Certifications and Training:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Certified
• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Certified
• CrossFit Mobility and Recovery
• LEO Defensive Tactics Instructor

GINA

Chad started training Gina in CrossFit in 2007 and she has since gone on to become an accomplished competitor in this emerging sport. She has competed in both the individual (2009 Regionals, 2010 Sectionals) and Affiliate team competitions (2009, 2010 Regionals) at the CrossFit Games.  Gina brings a positive vibe to the gym that is infectious to anyone that has ever been coached by her.  From the outfits to the Lady Gaga impersonations, do yourself a favor and get into one of her classes pronto!

Certifications and Training:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Certified
• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Certified
• CrossFit Mobility and Recovery
• Robb Wolfe Nutriton Seminar

DIRTY LARRY

I started doing CrossFit at the garage gym in December of 2008.  At this time I thought I was in decent shape…man was I wrong. My first workout of 3-5 rounds of 10 box jumps, 15 push ups, 10 sit ups, and 10 squats had me ready to throw up.  However, after this first day I was hooked.  Since starting CrossFit, I have completed my first half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, and a couple of CrossFit competitions all with strength of body and mind.  CrossFit has improved my life on many planes.  I feel like I am in overall better physical shape and definitely in a better mental place as well. I am studying exercise science at CSUS with plans on continuing on to Physician’s Assistant school.  Before starting at American River CrossFit, I was on a somewhat unhealthy path in life.  I drank too much and I ate terrible foods.  With the help of the original trainers and support of the “cougars”, this all changed.  I started eating better and training my butt off and dropped 30 lbs in the first 6 months.  Also, being terrible at every barbell oriented movement, I was forced to literally start at square one with Chad and Christian.  But it is because of this lack of knowledge and ability that I feel that I have become such an interested and versatile trainer.  I truly feel that I can understand where clients of all backgrounds and experience levels are coming from.  I love to train people with all backgrounds but especially love working with people wanting to run.  Running has become one of my most enjoyed past times and I look forward to sharing my ideas with you on how to incorporate CrossFit training with your endurance training.

Certifications and Training:

• Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Certified
• USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Certified
• American River 50 mile Endurance Run-2011

RYAN

As a life long athlete, student and mentor, I have always worked towards improving the lives of the people with whom I associate. Growing up, I was always involved in team sports, whether it be swimming, soccer, cross-country, track or martial arts.  While attending California State University Sacramento, I swam competitively for the American River College team, as well as the club team at CSUS.  Curious about Mixed Martial Arts, I discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, two arts which I spent countless hours eagerly studying technique and body movement.  While training for Jiu Jitsu competitions such as the 2008 Pan American Championship, I was introduced to CrossFit.  After graduating from CSUS in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in History, I earned my Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certified Personal Trainer Certificate.  By this time, I was actively studying CrossFit.com and the CrossFit Journal.  Using the CrossFit method, I started training clients in February 2010.  In December 2010, I received my CrossFit Trainer Level 1 Certification.  I recently started the process to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer test while contemplating which CrossFit seminar to attend next.  I welcome the opportunity to use my skills as an athletic trainer to help people improve their lives by using the CrossFit method as a foundation to build their temple upon.

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