Introducing the Kanna Fitness Team

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After struggling with her weight for most of her life (at one point over 400 lbs), Steph took the leap and joined a gym in 2009 and hasn’t looked back. She soon became certified and started coaching both adults and kids, plus running a non-profit program for at-risk youth. Steph believes that fitness is all about being fit for life no matter your age or abilities. Whether it’s working with kids or adults, her goal is to guide people to become the best version of themselves. Besides coaching, Steph enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, four step kids, and three grandkids and is highly involved with local community efforts for positive change and social justice through the Black Lives Matter movement.

Coaching Experiences

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2019)
CrossFit Certified Trainer- CCFT CF-L3 (2015-2018)
CrossFit Judges Course (2019)
CrossFit Specialty Course- Gymnastics (2019)
CrossFit Specialty Course- Mobility (2014)
CrossFit Specialty Course- Rowing/Erg (2018)
CrossFit Kids Trainer Course (2011)
USA Weightlifting Level 2 (2019)
USA Weightlifting- LWC Referee (2015)
Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

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A friend in college introduced Coach Justin to a kettlebell, and he’s never really been the same since. He plays club rugby and enjoys being active outdoors: kayaking, hiking, bouldering, skiing, etc. He believes the most effective fitness programs are the ones people actually do, which are often the ones they most enjoy. So, he likes to make fitness fun! (And some members at Kanna might say he has too much fun.) He often blends yoga and mindful movements into training. Writing a memoir is on his bucket-list.

Coaching Experiences

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CF-L1
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CF-L2
The Gymnastics Course
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

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Lam grew up in New Jersey playing soccer, tennis, volleyball, and running track. He continues to be fairly active throughout his adult life with soccer and tennis leagues. Lam was never a regular in the weight room because it always bored him to lift by himself. In November of 2011, Lam’s wife, Becca, asked him to try functional fitness with her. She had been raving for months about it and even tried to get him to watch the Games with her in which he responded with an eye roll. He reluctantly attended the intro sessions and was finally educated enough to attend his first class. Something clicked after that first workout. It hurt so bad and he couldn’t do ANY of the moves, but nevertheless he was completely hooked. He wanted to be good at functional fitness and he was absolutely terrible at it. Fast forward a few years and now he’s a completely different person both mentally and physically. He’s been able to take the knowledge he’s learned from coaches and other members to improve his physical composition and performance. He understands how valuable the functional fitness community can be to encourage people to be their best and he is eager to take part in creating one at Kanna. Since starting fitness, Lam became the father of two beautiful children and is dedicated to keeping himself in shape so that he can keep up with them. One of his goals is to spread awareness within the parenting community that it is possible to make time to stay in shape when life gets busy. He and Becca continue to work and encourage parents to stay fit so that they can enjoy a long and active life with their children.

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Coach Hack enjoyed long distance biking for a few years, but needed something more effective and social. He started CrossFit in 2017 right after Kanna opened, obtained his CF-L1 in 2018, began coaching in 2019, and recently earned his CF-L2. One of his favorite parts about coaching is watching new members start to feel better and get stronger. An item on his bucket list is to swim with sharks.

Coaching Experiences

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CF-L1
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

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Katie joined in 2019 two years after the birth of her third child; needing an outlet for herself while managing kids, career, and life. She was always active as a kid mainly with gymnastics and walking on her hands again is still one of her main goals today. Katie is a creative individual; from painting to designing she approaches each challenge with passion. How people perceive and experience things has always been her foundation as a graphic designer and she’s bringing that mindset to Kanna to enhance our community’s culture. She designed and painted our new space and is always working on upgrading the visual experience at the gym. She loves seeing our member’s confidence and mental well-being grow each day. She’s also a director on our new Kanna For All nonprofit board.

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