Lynn
Lynn
Lynn
I have a huge passion for health and wellness...mostly helping people get informed and motivated for the right reasons! My own health and wellness issues began after I got married and slowly gained 60 pounds by emotional eating and not paying attention to my self care. I was a heavy smoker for many years along with eating junk food so I was always tired and felt like crap. I was a little ashamed and I knew that I needed to make changes for myself, and also for my family because I wanted to be healthy and happy and lead by example. So I slowly made changes by researching and connecting with people that led a lifestyle that interested me, and it has taken many years to get where I am now and I still have a lot of work to do.
My husband and I started a machining/welding/repair business in 2003 (Boyer Mechanical Services, Inc.) and we worked very well together growing it until recently making the decision for a career change to an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. This change has also brought us to CrossFit Bemidji, which we are now the proud owners of! What a perfect way to get my community healthy!! I live a full, busy, active life - filled with people I love, things I like to do, boating, fishing, cooking, laughing, exercise, gardening, and running here and there. If you are reading this, it probably sounds very similar to your life. There are a lot more stories I could plug in here which has brought me to this place and stage of my life but just know that I’m about as ‘real’ a person you’ll ever meet. I can't wait to meet you!
Owner of CFB, CF-L1, Certified Health Coach, USAW-L1
Matt
Lynn
Lynn
Well, where do I start? I'm Matt, and I'm fairly new to the sport, I've only been involved in it since September of 2017. From the first class I tried, I knew there was something very different about this type of fitness. After about a month of training, I had totally 'drank the kool-aid' and was hooked. And 8 months later, my wife and I decided we needed to get our CF-L1, and own our own box. This sport is so full of the sense of community and support, the thought of going back to a corporate gym is extremely unappealing to me.
CF-L1
Eric
Lynn
Tanya
Hi, I'm Eric. I love to lift weights and do gritty workouts. Grace is one of my all time favorites, with Karen being a close second. If I could just snatch and backsquat all the time I would be very happy, but I can't so sometimes I do pull-ups and burpees. I am working towards a 600lb deadlift and my first strict muscle up. I train hard so everything I do in the outdoors gets easier.
I have been a personal trainer and a coach since 2011. I coach CrossFit, weightlifting and powerlifting with Special Olympics of Bemidji. My favorite thing about being a coach is seeing people progress and become more confident in themselves. The lightbulb moment when something clicks with an athlete is something I will never get tired of.
I look forward to meeting you and seeing you in the gym!
NASM CPT, CrossFit Level 2 ,USAW Sports Performance Coach, AAS Personal Training/Exercise Science, Holistic Nutrition Coach SPC.
Tanya
Melissa
Tanya
Hey there! I’m Tanya! I’m a coach here at CFB, and a mom to 4 amazing kids ranging in age from 6 to 19 😬 3 boys and 1 girl. A normal night at my house consists of nerf wars, dance parties and I also put on amazing lip syncing performances.
I’ve tried so many different styles of fitness trying to find one that really challenged me. I tried kettlebell classes, zumba, circuit training, boxing and pole fitness. I loved them all but the same thing over and over wasn’t working for me. A friend insisted I try CrossFit. With the support of a girlfriend, we went to our first class. I fell in love instantly. I’ve been with CrossFit Bemidji since Sep 2016. I love everything about it. The owners, the other trainers, the athletes.. the community of it all. It’s changed me in ways I didn’t even know were possible. The physical changes are nice but the mental strength I’ve gained is what I’ll forever be grateful for.
CF-L1, UCanRow2/Concept2 Indoor Rowing Instructor
Kailee
Melissa
Melissa
Functional fitness and community. That’s what sets CrossFit Bemidji apart from any other fitness journey I’ve experienced. I grew up playing competitive sports, both team and individual, which brought me to Bemidji to play hockey. I live in Bemidji with my husband Dan and am able to share my passion for sport and fitness as an elementary Phys. Ed. teacher. My first CF experience was in 2016, and it was an instant game changer. I completed my CF-L1 in 2017 and am grateful to be a part of the coaching team and our community. The daily socialization with members who share common goals and passion for a healthier tomorrow, the daily chit-chats, the grind, and being a small part of the empowerment of what we do is next to none.
When I’m not at the gym, I enjoy using my functional fitness for running and biking, slaloming and wake surfing, golfing, paddle boarding, and snowmobiling, all with Dan and friends. Cheers!
CF-L1
USAW-L1
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa
I train at CF from time to time to fill needs outside of my full time job as a PA at the walk in clinic. I love the opportunity to come here and share knowledge with the athletes and encourage them to see their strengths! I love being a part of a team that is in the business of building community and helping athletes succeed in their goals.
I have 3 kids & have been married for 14 yrs. I LOVE being outside, doing most anything. Sprint triathlons are my favorite part time hobby. My goals for the future are to work on my swimming, travel more (probably mostly doing mission trips), and keep doing well in my occupation so I can get my oldest through college!
I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this community and for everyone’s presence here at CFBJ!! ❤️
CF-L1, USAW-L1
Adam
Kim - Yoga Instructor
Tyler
I joined CrossFit Bemidji as an athlete in the summer of 2019 after moving to town. As a lifelong athlete and fitness professional, I enjoy CrossFitting for the health/fitness gains as well as the competition and community. I work full-time for Delta Dental of Minnesota on the operations team.
Before relocating to Bemidji, I was a high school strength and conditioning teacher, head wresting coach, co-head strength and conditioning coach, and assistant track and field coach at a South Carolina D2 University. I enjoy coaching at CFB because it provides an opportunity to continue to challenge athletes to be the best possible versions of themselves.
When not coaching/training at CFB, I enjoy being a dad to my young son Chip, gardening in the summer, hunting with my dog Goldy, cheering for the Gophers and the Vikings, and doing projects in the garage.
CF-L1, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, M.Ed – Applied Kinesiology
Tyler
Kim - Yoga Instructor
Tyler
Hi my name is Tyler Hemp, and I am a Firefighter right here in Bemidji. Just a little about me, I was born and raised right here in Bemidji where I also graduated from high school and attended college. I enjoy outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family whenever I can! While I was in high school I was a 3-time state qualifying athlete in swimming. During my swim career I enjoyed the team aspect as well as the individual challenges of trying to better times and technique which led me to try CrossFit, which carries those same challenges I came to love in my athletic career. After I graduated I found that CrossFit not only challenged me but came with many more benefits. In my job as a firefighter I have to be ready for a multitude of situations both good and bad. CrossFit has helped me immensely prepare for those situations by strengthening my mobility, overall strength, agility and my mental health! As a coach, I enjoy being able to apply all that I've learned through athletics and life to help athletes achieve their individual goals and grow as people and most of all, have Fun!
CF-L1
Kim - Yoga Instructor
Kim - Yoga Instructor
Kim - Yoga Instructor
I’m originally from Bemidji, and studied Communtiy Health and Exercise Science at Bemidji State. Starting in 2013, I discovered my love for teaching a variety of group fitness classes while working in corporate wellness in the Twin Cities, and yoga was one of my favorites. I completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Replenish Yoga & Wellness in International Falls in 2018, and have been teaching yoga at CrossFit Bemidji since January 2019! I’ve also held my Personal Trainer certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) since 2013.
I’ve been a member at CFB since August 2018, and absolutely love the energy that comes from a morning workout here. I find that yoga compliments CrossFit really well. It’s so important to take the time to pay attention to our bodies, breathing, and headspace. When we don’t tune in, we find ourselves wondering why we feel so out of control! Yoga is for everyone, so don’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise (including yourself.) It may take some time to learn the “moves” and the lingo, but who the heck ever heard of a WOD or a thruster before starting CrossFit? In yoga, we call our time on the mat our “practice” for a reason.
In my free time I really enjoy cooking, hiking, camping, reading and watching movies. My husband Travis, and doggo Finley are usually close by! If we’ve already met, I’m glad to know you. If we haven’t, I hope to meet you soon!
Mandy
Michelle
Kim - Yoga Instructor
Hey, I’m Mandy, Lynn’s sidekick since early 2021! Sports and fitness have always been a big part of my life. In high school I was a competitive swimmer and runner. After graduating college at UND with a nursing degree, I moved to Bemidji and got married in the fall of 2019. I was interested in CrossFit for way too long before trying it. When I saw the opportunity to work here, I jumped on it!
Outside of CrossFit I work as an RN at the walk-in clinic in Bemidji. Although I work in the healthcare field, my passion has always been to focus on preventing illness by taking steps to help improve and maintain physical and mental wellness. One of my favorite quotes is, “You don’t have to be sick to get well”. Why not start taking care of your body while you still can!
If I’m not at CrossFit or the clinic nursing you will find me doing almost anything that involves being active. Anywhere from cross country skiing, biking, and swimming to roller blading, running, and triathlons (my newest hobby), I stay active year round! CrossFit allows me to do the things I love and assists me in achieving my goals!
My goal as a CF-L, is to help you build a foundation of functional fitness that will set you up for success in life, wherever it may take you!
CF-L1
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
Hi, my name is Michelle, and I'm a cardiac/vascular ultrasound tech at the hospital. I grew up in Wisconsin but moved to Bemidji after high school.
After a couple of years of trying to workout on my own, I decided I needed a change and found CrossFit Bemidji. I've been an athlete here since the fall of 2015 and instantly fell in love with the community aspect of CrossFit. As a coach, I hope to be a strong female role model for all of the badass women in our gym (the guys are pretty great too).
I love lifting weights and feeling strong but lately my goals have been geared more towards building volume in my gymnastics movements to become a more well-round athlete.
CF-L1