THE TRAINERS

ERIKA BENAVIDAS

  • Head Trainer

  • Badass

  • CrossFit Level 1

  • USAW Sports Performance Coach Certified

  • 2016 CrossFit Games Final 45-49 Masters Division - 8th Place

  • 2016 CrossFit Games Opens / Qualifier - 20th Worldwide

  • 2015 CrossFit Games Opens / Qualifier - 4th Worldwide

  • 2015 CrossFit Games Final 45-49 Masters Division - 8th Place

  • 2015 CrossFit Games NorCal Division - 1st Place

  • 2013 CrossFit Games NorCal Division - 3rd Place

  • 2013 CrossFit Games Opens - 47th Worldwide

  • Personal Trainer

  • Former Collegiate Gymnast

  • EMT Certified

Isaac

  • CrossFit Level 1

  • USAW Sports performance coach certified

  • U.S Air Force Veteran

  • CPR certified

Started CrossFit in 2011, after participating in my first Open’s workout I was hooked to this sport.

Currently an active competitor trying to make it to a sanctioned event one day. Always striving to work on my weaknesses and also following good nutrition to help me perform and recover better.

CRISTINA ESPARZA

  • Certs: Level 1,

  • CrossFit Scaling course

Army Master Fitness TrainerI have 15 years and counting of Army National Guard service and 2 deployments to the middle East. I love being outdoors and living an active lifestyle. If you own a dog you are automatically cool to me. I am an active local CrossFit competitor; if you’ve never done a local competition you should because you learn so much about yourself when doing them! I eat pop-tarts as my pre workout meal. I love to eat doughnuts and lift heavy. Burpees and any form of the clean are my 2 favorite CrossFit movements.

How long have I been CrossFitting?

About 7 years?

What Do I like about coaching?

I love seeing new members come in and start their fitness journey with us; it reminds me when I first started. It’s exciting to see each athlete’s progress and understand the cues you give them. Seeing each athlete’s smile when they finally nail down a movement that’s been giving them trouble or getting a new PR (personal record) brings me great joy. I love coming to CrossFit 916 because of our community; even if I’ve had a rough day I know I can come to the gym and see all my favorite people, they make my day better!

MARNELLI ABALLA

  • CrossFit Level 1

ALEX JAMES

  • Owner

  • CrossFit Level 1

GIAVANNA MARTIN

  • CrossFit Level 1

  • 2017 CrossFit Games Open Qualifier - 107th Place Worldwide