Anyone! We have a diverse group of athletes from all walks of life. Check out some of their stories below.
Drs. Brian and Merissa have been members of CrossFit Conway since 2014. While they have always been passionate about fitness, they fell in love with the community of CrossFit. In 2018, the Beards took ownership of this amazing gym as an additional way to bring health and wellness to Central Arkansas.
When they aren't at the gym, the Beards can be found at Beard Family Chiropractic, a MaxLiving Health Center, where they have been empowering patients to better health since 2014. CrossFit Conway and Beard Family Chiropractic offer new ways for families in Conway to view and manage their health.
Doctor of Chiropractic
BSc, Health and Wellness
BSc, Human Anatomy
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts Certificate
Doctor of Chiropractic
BSc, Kinesiology
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
Burgener Strength Weightlifting Level 1
Birthfit Regional Director
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts Certificate
Kelly grew up playing sports and played high school basketball. She started doing CrossFit in 2012 and later convinced her husband to join her as well. It has become something the whole family can do. She loves that CrossFit is for any age and athletic background. Her favorite thing is hearing someone say “I can’t do that” and then they try and can actually do it! The confidence that gives people is so rewarding. Kelly and her husband Jeff have three boys and can usually be found on a soccer field when not at CrossFit.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit Judges Certificate
CrossFit Scaling Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts Certificate
Jake recently graduated from UCA with a degree in Business Administration. He began CrossFit in early 2013 and never looked back. He works hard to improve every day, despite having no real athletic background. The only thing Jake loves more than ice cream and other frozen desserts is helping you get that first pull-up, that PR Clean, and doing anything he can to make your experience better.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
John started CrossFit in February of 2014 while deployed. Participated in many sports growing up and deployed including football, basketball, and soccer. In the military and has lead many Soldiers in the Army Physical Fitness instruction program to help improve their PT score. He enjoys CrossFit and everything it has to offer; from the community to the athletes, coaches , and competitions. John loves coaching and challenging athletes to be better than they ever thought they could be.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit Scaling Certificate
While Lydia doesn't have an extensive background in sports, she developed a passion for health and fitness when she tried CrossFit for the first time in 2014. She has finished multiple Tough Mudder races and even competed on NBC's American Ninja Warrior in 2015. She studied Dental Hygiene at UAMS and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2009.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
CrossFit Mobility Certificate
Warren has played baseball, basketball, track and field, football, and soccer. He enjoys cycling and some 5k runs. He has competed in Decathlons. Warren coached Jr High and High School football and track and field for 4 years. He enjoys teaching others.
Warren has a Bachelors of Science in Parks and Recreation Administration and Turf Management.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
Jeff is the Women’s Soccer coach at Hendrix College. He has been coaching kids of all ages for 25 years and currently also coaches a club soccer team in Little Rock. He grew up playing sports and was a two time All-American goalkeeper in college. He has his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling. Jeff is most excited about helping others achieve goals they didn’t think they could reach!
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
Sean has been doing CrossFit since 2013. He is a teacher in the Exercise and Sport Science department at UCA. He has played a variety of sports and loves how CrossFit can push others out of their comfort zone. He enjoys coaching and helping others get better everyday. Sean has a Bachelor of Science in Education in Kinesiology and Physical Education and a Master of Science in Exercise Science.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
Randall officially started doing Crossfit in Spring of 2018. Before moving to Conway in 2016 to become one of the Pastors at Mosaic Conway Church, he was a Personal Trainer where he specialized in corrective exercise and helped everyone from college athletes to the everyday working individual reach their fitness goals. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Randall is a proud Ohio State Buckeye where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Nutrition. He loves how Crossfit can take functional movements and challenge you in a variety of ways.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
Advanced Coaching Concepts
Burgener Strength Weightlifting Level 1
Ryan drank the koolaid while stationed at Ft. Benning in 2012, and has been doing CrossFit ever since. He grew up in Wyoming playing football, basketball and running track. Ryan’s wholistic approach to fitness focuses on the the natural balance of spiritual, mental, and physical fitness.
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
Kettlebell Rx 1.0 Training Certification
US Army Master Fitness Trainer Certification
Bucky would describe himself as the best kid’s coach in The South. He can wrangle, coerce, and inspire our CrossFit Kids to be their best! Interestingly, Bucky coached cheer out of our same building many years ago before it became a CrossFit Gym! He’s not the type to write his own bio, but the kids sure love some Coach Bucky.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
CrossFit Kids Certificate
Before starting CrossFit in May 2018, Whit had no athletic background and had not even touched a barbell. Now, he dedicates consistent effort to working out and strives to keep improving his CrossFit performance. Nothing makes Whit happier than helping aspiring athletes see that CrossFit can help change their lives in the same way that it changed his. When he is not doing handstand walks or gymnastics, Whit works as a staff member at the University of Central Arkansas where he graduated with his Master of Science in College Student Personnel in 2019.
CrossFit Level 1 Certification
Advanced Coaching Concepts
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