MEET JEN & DAVE
Never an active child, Jen hit her peak at 200 pounds at only 14. It wasn't until after high school when she became an EMT working in Boston she discovered the gym. Being able to jog for only 30 seconds before gasping for breath she knew she had to do something. With massive dedication and time she pushed herself like never before and truly learned what exercise could do for someone. Her achievement: 70 pounds of fat loss and 15 pounds of muscle.
At age 22 Jen received her Certified Personal Trainer's license from the nationally accredited American Council of Fitness (ACE). In 2014, after 7 years of being an EMT she put down the stethoscope and started her own business in hopes of providing everyone with the knowledge and motivation they need to reach their own goals
Jen is always training for something different, whether it be a ultra-marathon or an obstacle race. She loves trying out new ways to challenge herself and share her journey with her clients and anyone else who is looking to push themselves. 

Growing up, Dave played every sport he could, he had a huge love of it from the start. From winning wrestler of the year at age 15 and 16 to medals in track and field Dave has shown he succeeds to anything he tries. At age 22 Dave became an EMT working in Boston, moved up the ranks to a paramedic and landed his dream job as a firefighter at age 27. 
He earned his Group Fitness Instructor license in hopes to pass on the knowledge he has, and get people as enthusiastic about fitness as he is. 
Jen and Dave's fitness journey has led them to compete in some of the hardest physical events said to exist, you can see them on American Ninja Warrior season 6- St. Louis, season 7-Kansas City, season 8- Philadelphia, season 9-Kansas City, season 10-Philly and season 11- Baltimore.
Check out the schedule and come on in!
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meet our instructors ​

MATT MALLOCH

​CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER | LIFTING COACH

Matt started at the gym 3 years ago when he embarked on a fitness journey for himself. He began working on strength, mobility and endurance with Dan and quickly grew to love obstacle course races, and running events. 
Over the years Matt has done some incredible feats including trail races, climbing mountains and most recently finishing a 50k!
The next step for him was to get his own personal trainer certification so he could work with people and help them discover how much exercise can change a life.
Matt is the newest edition to our team and we couldn't be happier! 


​Elissa o'neill

Yoga instructor

Elissa found her way to yoga after 20 years of dance classes. She loves creating new mind-body connections in her students through both thoughtful flows and meditative poses. Elissa completed her 200-hour yoga training under Nicole Burrill and Tim Kelleher in April 2017 and received a yin yoga certification with Kim Dwyer that November. She enjoys providing a space for her students to challenge themselves and find joy in all that yoga offers.


Jay Small


​spartan coach

Jay found himself working evenings & overnights.  With a love of chicken wings, pizza and too much time during the day an unhealthy future seemed mapped out.  A Sunday in March 2005 changed that when he got off the couch, put on an old pair of running shoes and went for a run. 
Several years into his fitness journey, Jay has completed Spartan Trifectas, finished a Spartan Ultra Beast, competed in several ninja competitions, participated in Spartan SGX classes, ran a triathlon, a half marathon, taken up indoor climbing and more 5K’s then he can remember.  Up next he plans to advance to longer races, and would like to attempt a multi-day adventure race.​
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DAN MATHERS


​​CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Dan is an ACE certified personal trainer who has benefited from the transformative power of obstacle racing. After struggling at his first obstacle race – a Warrior Dash in 2010 – friends suggested he try something called a Tough Mudder, to which he responded, “No way.” After being talked into the Tough Mudder, Dan found that not only did he enjoy it, but it motivated him to hit the gym in a way nothing ever had before. Fast forward to today, and Dan has not only completed several regular Tough Mudders, but has competed in the 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudder multiple times, Spartan Races ranging from Sprints up to Ultra Beasts, and many other races. He became a personal trainer to help others reach their fitness potential. He has an interest in functional fitness and movement, and he enjoys working with clients of all fitness levels.

JAMES MCGRATH

​​CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
NINJA COACH
James has been training for Ninja Warrior just about as long as someone could. He made his debut on the show all the way back in Season 2!
 
He hasn’t just competed on ANW- James has also competed on Sasuke, Team Ninja Warrior, Ninja VS Ninja, and USA Vs The World.
James has literally traveled the world in the last decade to train for the sport!
 
On his off time James is an avid Pokémon Go and League of Legends player as well as enjoys eating food with his girlfriend.

JULIEN MCCONNELL

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
NINJA COACH
​Julien has been a ninja coach for 10 years. He has many accomplishments under his belt including:
Winning coach of the year in 2021
Has trained several world champions in the WNL.
Has competed 3 times on the show and every season of the WNL.
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Came from the land of the ice and the snow (Ohio)
Has worked at 6 ninja gyms in his career including PPK, Mlab, Centercourt, Gravity Forge, and most recently WF Syracuse.