ABOUT US

MELISSA URBAN




I grew up in NH, with a decidedly un-athletic background. I never played sports, I wasn’t particularly active as a kid and I didn’t even set foot in a gym until I was in my 20’s. I did a lot of long, slow distance cardio and carbo-loading in an effort to get “fit”, and only ended up skinny-fat, weak and sluggish. I started training with kettlebells in 2006, and Dallas introduced me to CrossFit shortly after. I began training CrossFit in earnest in January 2008 and never looked back.

My own training is strength-focused. Everyone should be picking up heavy stuff, especially women. The strength training we do is better than anything else I’ve ever seen for athletic performance, health and fitness, AND is good for women’s self-image and self-confidence.

I am CrossFit Level One Trainer certified, a CrossFit Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor and have completed the CrossFit Gymnastics Certification, Nutrition Certification and Science of Exercise Certification.  I have also traveled as part of the coaching staff for both the Kettlebell and Gymnastics Certifications.  My coaching specialties include basic strength movements,  kettlebell training, women’s strength training and nutritional counseling.



DALLAS HARTWIG, MS, PT




I grew up in British Columbia, and have been doing all sorts of outdoorsy stuff all my life – mountain biking, backpacking, climbing, snowboarding and skiing. In 2005, I climbed to 20,998 ft on Chopicalqui in Peru, and I’ve been playing competitive-level (indoor men’s and beach doubles) volleyball for years, competing in the USVBA Nationals in 2006.

I obtained a BS in Anatomy & Physiology from Andrews University in 2000, and an MS in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2001. I’ve been a practicing Physical Therapist since 2001.

I am CSCS certified through the NSCA, CrossFit Level One Trainer certified and completed the CrossFit Gymnastics and Nutrition Certifications.  I have also traveled as part of the coaching staff for the Gymnastics Certifications.  My coaching strengths include basic strength movements, Olympic lifting, program design and nutritional counseling.