Our Team
We are professional strength coaches who coach the way we train.
Alex Tanskey
Alex is a certified StrongFirst Elite instructor with 14 years of experience in Boston and Raleigh.
He also has a strong background in the Postural Restoration Institute, taking several advanced lecture and lab program courses multiple times including Myokinematic Restoration, Pelvic Restoration, Postural Respiration, and Impingement and Instability.
In addition to all that breathing, Alex’s main hobby is strength. He is a Beast Tamer and competes regularly in the Tactical Strength Challenge with multiple worldwide titles.
Founder and Personal Trainer
Jake Orndorff
Jake is a StrongFirst certified instructor who earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Shepherd University and a Master’s degree from Logan University in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.
He holds several leading industry certifications and is committed to hunting down the best way to help people live healthier lives.
Jake has completed the Postural Respiration advanced lecture and lab program course from in the Postural Restoration Institute.
Co-Owner and Personal Trainer
Demarco Crum
Demarco is a StrongFirst certified instructor that has been in the fitness industry since 2013. He’s a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.
His personal mission is to help clients become their strongest selves while having a great time. When he’s not showing you pictures of his daughter and dog, he’s usually quoting yet another movie from the 80’s and 90’s.
Demarco is interested in the Postural Restoration Institute, planning to attend a course next May.
Personal Trainer
Kleanza is a StrongFirst certified instructor who graduated from Barton College with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Health and Wellness.
A collegiate swimmer, she was the first woman at Barton College to qualify for the Division II National Championships.
Kleanza has completed the Postural Respiration advanced lecture and lab program course from in the Postural Restoration Institute.
Personal Trainer