I'm Melissa. I have always been active starting with sports in school to running and working out in global gyms (Dodgeball anyone). Even remember the early years of Tae Bo with Billy Blanks. Fast forward to 2015 and I was introduced to High Intensity interval training at a friends wedding when the whole table made a bet to try it for a month. In March of 2019 I received my level one and began coaching at a local Fitness center. When Covid shut everyone down, I set up a gym in my garage where friends and co-workers started to come and work out. When I'm not working out (what's a rest day?) I like to go glamping... I mean camping. Taking the dogs for hikes is also a joy. Eric and I have 5 kids. Only two remain in the house and not for much longer. Our youngest daughter is starting her senior year and our youngest son is starting his junior year. My passion is fitness and helping others to achieve their goals.

Alan Manning: Owner, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate, CPR , AED, First Aid Training. ​Alan (a Florida native)has been a resident of Fremont county since 2003. He has been active in the community between church, career and recreation. Fitness has been a life-long pursuit for Alan, he considers OCR's like the Tough Mudder and Spartan events to be “fun”. Alan is husband to an awesome woman Rhea and father to three young adult children. Outside the gym Alan enjoys paddle boarding, camping, hiking , mountain biking and bow hunting. Alan has been training in wfunctional fitness since 2017 and he is passionate about helping people reach their highest potential and get fitter for life. Come by for a great workout and lots of encouraging words.

Eric Stotler: Owner, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate, CPR, AED, First Aid Training. I began my love for fitness in 2017 when I joined a local Fitness center(with lot of encouragement from Melissa). It was very tough for me in the beginning, as I was extremely out of shape and had no cardio. Only three months in I joined a weight lose challenge and lost 16lbs to win 1st place. This turned out to be the motivation I needed to fall in love with fitness. After another year passed, I went on to lose a total of 49lb. This weight loss would prove to be life changing . I went from not being able run a 400m with out walking to being able to run 5k's. I decided to get my CrossFit level 1 Certificate so I could start helping motivate others to meet their goals. I believe everyone brings a different set of skills to the table. I'm not the fastest, strongest, or have the most endurance, but I do know what it feels like to be out of shape and walk through those doors for the first time. So it doesn't matter how out shape you are, I am here to help you make a difference, if you can be brave enough to walk through those doors like I did years ago. Picture Alison Gromme: CrossFit Level 3 Trainer, Cross

Wes has a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate with years of experience. He is know for his dad jokes, Monday Motivation, and the Mustache. When he isn't at the gym he can be found slinging pies at Pizza Madness.

Deanna has lived in Colorado most of her life. She has been a Fremont Country resident for the last 13 years and loves all the activities this area has to offer. She is a mother to two boys and has worked in the local school districts for the last 13 years. Deanna has coached Volleyball at the rec district, middle school, and high school level as well as enjoys playing on a rec team. She started Functional Fitness in 2013 and instantly felt like it was a fitness program she could be successful at because she could be strong...instead of having to be fast (and skinny). She became a coach in the summer of 2020. She has continued to follow Intense fitness training programs despite having two full knee replacements...If she can do it...so can you (no excuses)​.

Darcy has lived in Colorado since 2007, and in Canon City for approximately 4 years. Darcy has always enjoyed playing sports, and was a collegiate swimmer back in the day. She walked through the doors of a Functional fitness gym back in 2014, became a coach in 2015, and began coaching in Durango. Darcy believes in the power of exercise and its positive correlation to a healthier mental state. Without Functional Fitness, she would not have achieved sobriety, and enjoys utilizing functional movements within her therapy practice. During the work week, Darcy is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County, and runs a private behavioral health practice. During the weekend, Darcy and her wife Lorie enjoy walking their two dogs, working on house projects, spending time with friends, and getting active- whatever that entails! Whether your needs entail physical or emotional support, Darcy is there to provide a pep talk whenever it’s needed. All you have to do is walk through the doors, and we will take care of you!

Alison has long nurtured a deep connection to nature and outdoor activities, first with her family in mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado, and later on the family farm in Wisconsin where her father practiced conservation of land providing open water for migrating water fowl, and farmland converted to tree plantation to preserve virgin forest. Alison first shared her love of the out of doors as a camp counselor in northern Michigan leading backpacking, camping, and canoeing trips. Drawn back to the mountains of Colorado, Alison continued to explore outdoor adventure, bicycling, backpacking, and skiing while attending college. She holds a BA in Biology from the Colorado College. As an experienced ACE certified personal trainer since 2004, and yoga instructor since 2003, she promotes a holistic approach to fitness with an emphasis on functional movement, health and wellness, providing education in the areas of exercise, and nutrition. She has a passion for fitness, and the ever present opportunity for physical and sometimes mental challenge. Alison worked as a physical therapy aide for 2 years at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, and enjoyed helping the therapists with the patients to recover, and realize improvements in strength and mobility. She, also, works with post rehab patients ensuring a safe transition back to good health, and fitness. Alison has experience working with seniors, paying particular attention to their special requirements. Alison holds a certificate in professional cooking from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, and was a professional chef for 10 years. She loves to combine her passion for cooking with her knowledge of nutrition to share a deliciously healthy lifestyle with others. Alison and her husband Tim continue to enjoy playing outside mountain biking, snowboarding, motorcycling, hiking, and running. Together they have grown in the martial arts with Tim teaching Tae Kwon Do, and most recently Krav Maga, cultivating and sharing with others how to integrate a mind body connection, inner peace, strength, and confidence into daily life. More

Dave, a retired Army Engineer, moved to Canon City in 2020. David started functional fitness in 2010 and earned his Level 1 certification in 2013. A competitor, Dave was a finalist in the 2019 Italian Showdown, competed in 5 opens, and has participated in local events on three different continents. Dave is also a certified judge, working at the French Throwdown, Filthy 150, and numerous other events. Dave is a father of four and has dragged every one of his kids into Fitness gyms around the world, so he is a master at motivation. If you run into Dave, ask him about his Shirt collection, which currently has 68 shirts from around the world.