About The Trainers
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Jeff Brannigan
Trainer, CrossFit CLE
Trainer, CrossFit CLE
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
B.A. in Political Science, Ohio University (2009)
I've been an athlete my entire life, after high school ended I continued to pursue my fitness goals with your standard weightlifting regimen. Shortly after graduation from college I was introduced to CrossFit by a good friend, at the time I considered myself in shape, lifting and running 5 days a week. Boy was I in for a treat, that first CrossFit workout completely kicked my ass. After that I was hooked on the program, I hadn't had anything push me that hard since my days as a wrestler. Shortly after starting CrossFit I realized that this was the path my life was to take. I got my Level 1 certification and have been coaching here at CrossFit CLE ever since. I stand behind the program 100%, and believe that through dedication to training, and proper nutrition anyone can realize their fitness goals.
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Adam Daugherty
Trainer, CrossFit CLE
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
B.A. in B
usiness Administration,
University of Mount Union
M.B.A. in Strategic Marketing, Uni
versity of Akron
I have only been Crossfitting since April of 2011, but working towards constantly varied, functional fitness for years. As a multiple sport athlete most of my life I could never find a training regimen that met all of my needs. For years I had to run, lift, ride and do jump stretch among other things to feel like I achieved a complete workout. That has changed since finding Crossfit. I love Crossfit because of the competitive environment inherent at any given time and the opportunity to compete not only with others but with yourself. I competed in this year's CrossFit Games Oen and plan on doing the same this coming year, and pursuing the best possible athlete I can be for many years to come. I recently obtained my Level 1 Certification at Crossfit Charlotte and have begun coaching the noon weekday class and 1-on-1 OnRamp sessions for people who can't attend the regular hours. I hope to bring even a little bit of my enthusiasm to CLE.
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Josh Lavelle
Crossfit Level 1 Certified
Crossfit Level 1 Certified
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Antioch McGregor (2008)
I have been a CrossFit athlete since April of 2011. I quickly decided I wanted to become a trainer and received my Level 1 Certification in September of 2011. I had played Ultimate for several years before moving to the Cayman Islands, which had no Ultimate scene. I needed another activity that could give me the enjoyment that Ultimate had given me. CrossFit became that activity. After the first WOD I was hooked. Over the past two years CrossFit has helped me build strength, get over injuries, and prepare me for any physical activity imaginable. And now, I want to help it do the same for you. Please, approach me with any questions or concerns that you have. If I can't answer your question on the spot, I will do the work to get you a sufficient response. I love teaching and building on the knowledge that I already have, so your questions will help make you a better athlete and make me a better trainer. Let's hear them.
Also, I love burpees.
I have been a CrossFit athlete since April of 2011. I quickly decided I wanted to become a trainer and received my Level 1 Certification in September of 2011. I had played Ultimate for several years before moving to the Cayman Islands, which had no Ultimate scene. I needed another activity that could give me the enjoyment that Ultimate had given me. CrossFit became that activity. After the first WOD I was hooked. Over the past two years CrossFit has helped me build strength, get over injuries, and prepare me for any physical activity imaginable. And now, I want to help it do the same for you. Please, approach me with any questions or concerns that you have. If I can't answer your question on the spot, I will do the work to get you a sufficient response. I love teaching and building on the knowledge that I already have, so your questions will help make you a better athlete and make me a better trainer. Let's hear them.
Also, I love burpees.
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Pat Burke
Crossfit Level 1 Certified
B.B.A, MIS and Finance, Ohio University
I've been Crossfitting since 2008. I started experimenting with the workouts at my university's gym after becoming bored with traditional exercise routines. I had a weekly rotation of workouts focusing on chest and triceps, back and biceps, minimal leg work, followed by a half hour session of cardio. The workouts I was doing were time consuming and didn't give me the results I wanted. I found that the Crossfit workouts I was doing were the only thing that seemed to challenge me and leave me feeling like I had done real work the next day.
When I returned to Cleveland that same year, I decided to switch completely over to Crossfit. The material on Crossfit.com led me to believe that this program could get me to where I wanted to be physically. So, I gathered what weights I could and built a small box in my basement. I spent the next year studying and teaching myself the movements on Crossfit.com. Today, I'm in the best shape of my life. Continuing Crossfit has given me the confidence to tackle any task placed in front of me. I am now convinced that a proper diet (meat, vegetables, nuts seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar) combined with constantly varied functional movements, performed at high intensity, are keys to living healthy and fulfilling life.
The success I've achieved through this type of training compelled me to share my knowledge with others and get my Crossfit Level 1 Certification. I find coaching athletes at Crossfit CLE and seeing progress they make and results they earn to be extremely rewarding. Athletic training is not my profession but has become one of my passions.
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Aaron Shaffer
CrossFit Level I Certified
CrossFit Barbell Certified
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
BA, Cognitive Science, Case (2008)
BA, Communication Science, Case (2008)
CrossFit Barbell Certified
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
BA, Cognitive Science, Case (2008)
BA, Communication Science, Case (2008)
Yes,
CrossFit gets a lot of hype - but I wasn't convinced until I tried it
myself. I've been doing the CrossFit workout-of-the-day for 4 years
and am now completely sold on the effectiveness of the program because
I have seen incredible strength improvements and time performance
improvements in both myself and in others. I am a former
cross-country runner (16:35 PR). Eight years ago I had arms like sticks
and weighed 130lb. Today I'm up to 180lb and I'm stronger than ever
thanks to CrossFit. If you had told me I'd be deadlifting 400lb doing 35 consecutive pull-ups, or hitting a 54" box jump I would have laughed
in your face considering my chronic low back pain and weak arms. Based
on nine years of machine training at regular gyms with little or no
results, I simply did not believe I had the genetics to "be strong". CrossFit
changed my world.
CrossFit is quickly growing because thousands
of other individuals continue to see incredible results like this in
workouts that last only 20-30 minutes each day. If you are willing to
commit we can help you achieve levels you simply never thought your body
was capable of performing. No bullshit.
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Let me also add that Aaron is concerned on making sure that you improve and that you are using proper technique. He has a lot of patience and will help you work through your problem areas. Anyone can improve if you are serious about exercise and you are committed to your own health. I have been working with Aaron for 6 months and have seen improvements in strength and endurance!! I highly endorse Aaron and crossfit.
Thanks Jim!
I've been with crossfit for six months and I am very pleased with the results I have been able to achieve because of adhering and being totally committed to the training methods. They are the safest methods I have ever come across and I have been training for over thirty years and still learning. I hope and pray that I never know it all, because a man who knows everything knows nothing!!!
Aaron Shaffer is the best trainer that know, all other trainers should learn how to train from him! I have been in gyms and have witnessed how little these trainers know and it's utterly amazing that more people are not injured listening to these other trainers in some of these gyms. I survived a horrible accident a year ago and I literally had to start over again and find my way back and now I'm almost there doing things I wouldn't have even dreamed of doing, squatting and deadlifting and looking forward to them and enjoying them now. Crossfit for ever!!!!
Brady, you're a great part of the Cleveland CrossFit crew. Thank you for the motivation you provide to all of us!
I'm not the best - but I am taught by some of the world's best. I would never be where I am today without their instruction.
Aaron is a great trainer and a very humble man - a sign of a true warrior!
It was a pleasure meeting you at the Burgener cert!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON!!!!!
I highly recommend coming to a class, no matter what shape you’re in. I was easily 70 lbs over weight, and pretty much a professional couch potato. Since the 3 weeks I’ve been going, I have lost 10 lbs and have definitely gotten stronger. I still have a long way to go, but with the knowledge and support of Travis and the rest of the CrossFit family, I will for sure get there sooner than later. I can honestly say that joining CrossFit has been a life changing experience. Aren’t YOU ready for a change??
Awesome Job Cindy! Congrats on the wt Lose! Keep it Strong! Also I promise I won't make your head bobble too much. =)