Now that the Open is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to rebuild. This is the first week of the Tempo / Strict Strength Cycle! The next few months are going to be centered around building a STRONG base with our classic strength movements and strict gymnastics movements. As far as lifting goes, we are …
What Does Progress Look Like? “You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” It’s true – if you want to see progress, you need to measure your progress. But what does that mean when it comes to your fitness and nutrition goals? Aside from measuring performance, what should you focus on to ensure you are moving …
Body weight, Body Fat Percentage, Biometrics, & Biofeedback Read More »
HOT TAKE: You probably need to gain weight to achieve your IDEAL body… It is really common to see clients mention in the first few weeks or months of working with a nutrition coach that they’re disappointed when they see the scale go up. From experience, many clients come to a nutrition coach chronically dieting, …
CrossFit Coach
Brittany is a born and raised Floridian, having grown up right here in Tampa. She grew up playing many different sports from basketball, soccer, running track as a sprinter, pole-vaulting, and volleyball. She fell in love with volleyball and played throughout High School. Brittany received her undergrad in Finance from University of South Florida and went on to obtain her master’s in management working full-time through University of Phoenix online.
After a rough road of addiction, Brittany got sober in May of 2016. Throughout her addiction her health and wellness deteriorated and while her whole life she’d been an athlete addiction robbed her of her passion for fitness. After Brittany got sober she was on a promising career path in corporate America but knew something was missing. Her passion for fitness was still there.
Brittany was introduced to CrossFit in 2016 and fell in love with the sport. She now combines her passion for helping others and fitness, running the Tampa chapter for a nation non-profit called The Phoenix. She coaches and trains at her local box, CrossFit Sabal Park. Brittany embraces every day, she works within our community, helps others to achieve their health and wellness goals, and strives to be better than she was the day before.
CrossFit Level 2
Precision Nutrition Certification
ACE Personal Training Certification
Weightlifiting Coach
Sara is a born and raised Floridian, originally from Orlando. In high school, she got into the sport of Weightlifting and soon after started competing in Olympic Weightlifting. She quickly fell in love with the sport and continued competing into her twenties. After a few years of competing, she began helping at her gym coaching youth athletes. It was then when she realized she loved coaching just a little more than competing! After getting her USAW Level 1 she began coaching for her team, Oly Concepts, and helped lead several athletes to State and National titles. Sara also spent time coaching CrossFit and USAW Level 1 certs. Her passion for the sport has allowed her to travel many places to spread the love of Weightlifting to all types of athletes. In 2015, Sara moved to Tampa to start her teaching career. She joined the Sabal Park family soon after and established Bay Area Weightlifting. Sara now currently coaches several USAW athletes out of CrossFit Sabal Park as well as a weekly Barbell class.
USAW Level 2
CrossFit Coach
Jen is a busy mom of two, a business woman, and a lover of all things fitness related. Oh, and pets too! Ever since middle school she has been involved in many sports. From track to gymnastics, to competitive cheer to weightlifting. Jenn searched high and low for something that encompassed all things functional and found just that in CrossFit in the summer of 2013.
Jenn become a CrossFit L1 Coach in October 2013 as she was hooked on the supportive community and the constantly changing workouts. She loves the transformation she has been able to make in her own life throuhgout the years, not just physically, but mentally as well. Jenn hopes that she can show other women like herself (& the guys too) how truly strong and beautiful they are inside and out. When Jenn walks in the door, you know it’s going to get real, but she always throws a smile your way to remind you that you’re in good hands.
When not handling her own business, you can find her at the gym getting her weightlifting on, coaching, or on the mats enjoying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu struggle snuggle life.
CrossFit L1
USAW L2
General Manager
Denise grew up in Georgia where she ran track in high school and was introduced to weight lifting by her dad. After graduating from The University of Georgia with a degree in Biology, she rediscovered her passion for lifting weights and competed in an NPC Physique Competition. After, she realized she enjoyed the Bodybuilding style training but not the restrictions that came with preparing for competition.
When she decided she wanted to push her fitness to the next level, she decided to check out the CrossFit gym where she always saw people running outside, throwing around all sorts of weight and having fun while doing it. She was hooked and eventually made her way over to CrossFit Sabal Park after moving to Florida to be closer to the beach and even warmer weather.
At CFSP, she competed in a few CrossFit competitions which ignited her passion for competing in Olympic Weightlifting. When she’s not in the back of the gym training with her team, you can find her working with Personal Training / Nutrition clients or taking care of day to day operations in the gym.
Outside of the gym, you can find her by the pool, listening to a sci-fi audiobook or watching sci-fi (nerd alert)!
NASM Personal Training Certification
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Ceritification
Healthy Steps Nutrition Certification
USAW Level 1 Certification
OWNER
Kayla is true Floridian, spending most of her years in Brandon and Tampa. She was always active; however, she fell in love with softball at an early age and played year-long throughout high school. While in high school, Kayla found a passion for strength training and even participated, and won, fitness/figure shows. She initially committed to play softball in college, but ultimately decided to pursue her degree, only, while studying at the University of South Florida.
During her time at USF, Kayla held many roles on the Campus Recreation team, including personal trainer, group exercise instructor, fitness manager and mentor. She became certified in general boot camp, pilates, cycling, and kickboxing. Kayla was awarded with Trainer of the Year twice during her four years at USF. Kayla graduated with a degree in Psychology from USF and became a Special Education Teacher for the School District of Hillsborough County. After graduating and beginning her career, Kayla found CrossFit in 2013.
Throughout her career as a Special Education Teacher, fitness and coaching always remained a top priority for Kayla. While teaching within the school district, Kayla became CrossFit Trainer and competitive Crossfitter. Kayla’s coaching experience spans over a decade; however, her favorite training style to coach is Crossfit!
Crossfit L-2 Trainer
NASM Personal Trainer
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 1 – In Progress
Healthy Steps Nutrition
