Anthony Copeland
Anthony Copeland

Qualifications

CrossFit level 1 certification

Trainer

Anthony Copeland

In 2018, my wife introduced me to CrossFit, transforming my perspective on fitness after years of running and bodyweight training in the Navy. Initially intimidated, I discovered a supportive community filled with encouragement, laughter, and challenges that built both physical and mental resilience. This experience inspired me to earn my CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certification, driven by a passion to share the same empowering energy. Growing up, I played baseball and football , learning discipline and teamwork. As a coach, I’ve helped athletes of all levels achieve personal bests, from first pull-ups to marathon completions. My greatest highlight is fostering a welcoming gym environment where everyone, regardless of skill, feels empowered to conquer challenges. I’m dedicated to guiding others to discover their strength and resilience through CrossFit.

Reclaiming My Health and Becoming a Role Model At 200 pounds, I hit a turning point when I realized I was too slow to keep up with my kids and faced mounting health issues from years of neglect. The enemy was my own self-doubt and the habit of prioritizing everyone else—relying on fast food and a hectic schedule as excuses. As a Navy veteran, I preached activity to my children but wasn’t living it, which felt hypocritical and defeating. This moment forced me to confront who I was and what I was capable of, pushing me to join CrossFit in 2018, introduced by my wife. The intense workouts and supportive community helped me shed weight, regain energy, and build mental resilience. Earning my CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certification, I transformed into a coach who leads by example, inspiring others to overcome their own self-doubt and prioritize their health. Now, I create a welcoming gym where everyone can conquer their challenges, just as I did, proving to my kids and myself that we are capable of more than we think.
My purpose as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer is to empower individuals who feel held back by self-doubt or unhealthy habits to discover their strength and resilience through fitness. I’m impassioned to serve everyday people parents, professionals, beginners who, like me, once struggled to prioritize their health while juggling life’s demands. I’m motivated by my own transformation from a 200-pound, out-of-shape Navy veteran who couldn’t keep up with his kids to a confident coach who leads by example. I coach to create a supportive community where anyone, regardless of skill level, can walk into our CrossFit gym and feel inspired to conquer their challenges. If you’re ready to overcome excuses and transform your life, I’m the coach to guide you with encouragement, accountability, and relentless belief in your potential.