Gabby Chapin- Coach, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

 Gabby has been with CFZ as an active member since May 2019. She became a Level 1 Trainer in April 2022 and loves coaching group classes as well as one on one sessions with new members. 

She is originally from Cockeysville, Maryland and migrated South in 2005. Gabby has three children which she homeschools with her husband, Jason. They frequently come to gym with her and spend time in the kids room while she's coaching or working out. 

Outside the gym she runs her own business, Gabby Chapin Photography. As a full time professional wedding and portrait photographer Gabby has a keen eye for detail and timing which transfers very well to the Crossfit class structure. 

"I am passionate about relationships and I thrive in an environment where I can be useful to others. Any chance I have to share the benefits of this community with others excites me. I especially love talking with our members to learn more about each one so I can offer encouragement and make them feel welcome in our community.  Every coach loves to see their athletes achieve their goals or learn a new skill. On top of coaching and instructing our members to the best of my ability, it’s equally important to me that each and every athlete feels seen, welcomed and valued as a member of the CFZ family.
Members that know me well know me for my mid workout dance breaks and love for mobility.”

Education: 
Fine Arts Bachelor Degree with a focus in Photography 
Home Educator for her three children 
CFL1 

Favorite Movements: 
Hang Clean 
Devil Presses 
Handstand walks 
Dancing mid workout 

Encouragement for future members: 
Crossfit is a hedge against illness AND it's an amazing network of encouragers who want to see you to succeed. 
What makes this program unique in comparison to others is that it meets you where you are. Every single movement can, and will be, scaled to accommodate and safely challenge you. Mechanics, consistency...then intensity. 
For busy parents: 
I didn't think I could fit active attendance into my working mom life, but the early efforts to figure out have been returned to me tenfold! This gym makes it easy with their family friendly atmosphere and FREE kids room!