Coaches Perfect Movement.
Trainers Count Reps.
Gregg Arsenuk
Owner & Level 2 CrossFit Coach, Certified in Olympic Weightlifting, Barbell, Run/Endurance, Kettlebell, CrossFit Kids.
It was high finance vs hard and fast fitness. I happily traded my
series 7 license for a Crossfit certification and shortly thereafter
opened the large bay door at 19 Elm st to introduce the community to
GFCM. Before opening GFCM, I like many others at the end of their
workdays stuffed my suit and shoes into a 3ftx1ft locker, donned my
cool Nike airs, a breathable moisture wicking t-shirt, gave myself a
once over in the mirror and hit the gym floor to wait around for the
next cable machine to free up. I was doing everything the fitness world at large was telling
me to do. But I was bored out of my mind! And unbeknown to me, about
to realize that my level of fitness was a laughing matter. A google
search for some fitness tips brought me to a video of a
Crossfit workout. They named it "Fran". Strange I thought. Stranger still was
that it was just two movements. A squat/press followed by
pullups. I tried it. It destroyed me. And I wanted more! So there I
was with years of money spent on memberships to gyms that made all the best
equipment available to me and I was crushed by a
workout that used a barbell and a pullup bar. So here we are today at
GFCM. Where we all train for genuine fitness. We all work hard,
encourage each other and watch our bodies do things we never thought
they could and push ourselves further than we ever have. With the
support of Crossfit affiliates and followers across the U.S and the
world, we are revolutionizing what the general public has come to
accept as fitness.
Sean Hector
Certified CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting & Barbell
Most
of us do not have a problem talking about ourselves or letting others
know how special we think we are. Unfortunately Sean is not one of
those people and having him write his own bio would leave a reader
clueless to all of the things we at GFCM find so special about him.
Sean embodies the moniker of "coach" in every sense of the word. A
time keeper, a rep counter, or conversation partner he is not.
Relentless in his pursuit to instruct movements properly, unwavering in
what we accept as fitness, he is. He will bring the best out of any
individual that has the opportunity to work with him. Some of us are
better teachers than performers. And some are unable to instruct to
others what comes so effortlessly to them. Sean is blessed with the
ability to do both. You may be listening to him or watching him, but
in both instances you are learning how to do something right.
Andrea Kilby
Certified CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit Kids, Competitive Olympic Weightlifter
I am not your typical
coach. I have not spent years playing sports or working in fitness
facilities. In fact, I was a pudgy kid growing up. I disliked gym
class and I was never picked first for a team. However, as I got
older, fitness found me. I began to like going to a local YMCA. I
used a variety of trainers to help me learn how to lift a pair of
dumbbells. I was even in two sprint triathlons and a couple of 5k’s.
Nevertheless, something was missing. That is when I found GFCM. Through a food blog. (I told you I like to eat). What I have found with
Crossfit is that I enjoy the pursuit of excellence. I thrive on
perfecting technique. I do not just want to do a pull-up. I want my
chest to the bar, every time. I do not want to throw weight up in
the air because I have 100 reps to do. Every rep counts. There is
no easy way out. I am demanding and will not settle for anything
less. But then again, I am not your typical coach.
Jason "Rhabdo" Kaplan
Certified CrossFit, Kettlebell, Gymnastics Instructor
Imagine Jerry Seinfeld performing at Cirque du Soleil. If the WOD
doesn't bring you to your knees, his self deprecating humor surely
will. Jason began competitive gymnastics at the age of 10. In 2002 he
became the NJ State Champion on the still rings. A graduate of Ohio
State University, he was a varsity member of the gymnastics team and
received his degree in physical education where today he puts his
knowledge and expertise to good use as a Phys Ed teacher at the
Montclair Public School. For those familiar with CrossFit and the
WODs, Jason holds a "Fran" time of 2:08, nuff said.
Jason Reo
Certified CrossFit & Barbell
Not unlike Sean, Mr. Reo is also a very humble person, athlete, competitor and coach. As a Jersey City Fireman, Jason's livelihood depends on his fitness. His dedication to training and nutrition is something that is revered by all of the coaches at Guerrilla Fitness. He has truly earned a place here on the Guerrilla Fitness coaching staff.Jason Schroeder
Certified CrossFit coach
Humbled by both beginner and seasoned athletes alike, I am empowered
by the fact that we are all fighting for something greater in this
world. As an accomplished swimmer, I realize that the fluidity of life
is relative to the choppy waters of the pool. We fight for every
breath and often grimace with every pull. I am thankful to be a
catalyst in your progression and to be with you through the pushes and
pulls of life.
I pride myself on my technical coaching ability and continued education. But what drives my passion to coach is helping you realize your true potential. I believe we haven't seen the daylight of our capacity to live life to the fullest
If you are looking for a better way, I will give you the tools to jump back in those choppy waters and fight through that tumultuous moment. And don't be surprised if I jump in with you. Fighting side by side.
Scott Lewis
Certified CrossFit coach, 3rd Place Finisher CF Northeast Regionals 2009

