Who we are?
CrossFit Forever Strong is a community focused on living well. We believe in hard work, intensity, competition, and motivation. We will provide you with a daily workout and certified trainers to assist you through them. We don’t believe in anyone going to workout in a gym and not knowing what to do. Too much time at the gym is wasted and too many goals aren’t achieved, not because of a lack of motivation, but lack of knowledge and assistance. We aim to correct this problem.
At CrossFit Forever Strong it is our goal to redefine fitness in a competitive and motivating environment.Utilizing the CrossFit technique and philosophy we will motivate, educate and inspire individuals, adults and children alike, to reduce obesity and regain their ability to live a healthier lifestyle.
Trainer Bios:
Jason Speck
Owner / Chief Executive Trainer
NASM CPT, NASM PES, AFAA CPT, NCSF CPT, Apex CPT, USATF Level 1 Coach, CrossFit Level 1 & 2, CrossFit Running and Endurance Sports Level 1, lululemon Ambassador
Jason is originally from a small town in upstate New York. When he left NY he moved to Las Vegas and began personal training full time. Jason has lived in Arizona for 6 years now, and loves it. He has over 9 years of training experience, and holds 8 nationally recognized certifications in Personal Training, Diet and Nutrition, and Coaching. He was one of 21 trainers selected, out of a group of over 4000 trainers, to travel to Beijing and work in the USOC High Performance Training Center during the 2008 Olympic Games. He did choose to pass on this opportunity in order to open Competitive Fitness but still considers it quite an honor.
Jason worked for the New York State Department of Corrections in a men’s maximum security prison for 5 years. He understands the demands and stresses facing Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Soldiers, and all service personnel. He knows all too well that having one of these jobs means that you are not guaranteed to come home at night. He is dedicated to seeing that you are well prepared for whatever you may face during your shift, in hopes that you can fulfill the promise to your family to return home safe every night.
Jason maintains an athletic lifestyle. Sports range from cycling, soccer and swimming during his youth, to triathlons and marathons in recent years. Athletic achievements include: 3rd Place finish Toughest Competitor Alive 2003 NYS Law Enforcement Olympics, multiple medals during 2002 NYS Dept of Corrections Olympics, and various triathlons, including the 2007 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Jason had the opportunity to work in the classic “big box” gym. He trained moms, dads, athletes, morbidly obese, elderly, some local “Biggest Losers”, and everyone in between. During his time in the “big box” gym he noticed some key things missing. The lack of member focus is why he decided to open his own gym. He realized that people often don’t make the most of their time at the gym. It is not a lack of motivation that causes people to not succeed, but the lack of knowledge and help. A personal goal is more easily achieved when done in a caring and supportive community. CrossFit Forever Strong is that community.
“Obsessed is what the lazy call the dedicated”
Sally Nolan
Co-Owner, Certified Personal Trainer, Apex, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Sally grew up in Ponca City, OK, and has been in Arizona for 12 years. She is a proud mother of 3 kids. Sally enjoys hiking, working out, hanging out with friends and helping others reach their goals.
Sally understands the demands of motherhood, raising a family, and how easy it is for moms to forget about themselves. She realizes that some moms even feel guilty about taking personal time. Having battled these feelings herself and her own weight issues, she is proud to say that she has recently lost over 70lbs. She wants to let people know that if she can do it, anybody can. She is focused on helping people reach their goals, whatever they may be. It is for that reason that she has chosen to become a trainer at CrossFit Forever Strong.
“Think about your long term goals instead of instant gratification”
Bill Knight
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
Bill is originally from Orange, California but relocated and has been living in the east valley since grade school. He grew up in a very athletic driven environment participating competitively in soccer, wrestling and golf through high school. Bill attended Scottsdale Community College on a golf scholarship for two years then ultimately found his way into the law enforcement profession where he has remained for over 18 years.
Prior to finding Crossfit, Bill began training in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu discipline. He quickly fell in love with this sport and began competing in local and national events. In 2008, Bill finished in 2nd place at the U.S. Nationals in both the no-gi and gi division. In late 2008, Bill discovered Crossfit through a friend in law enforcement and quickly fell in love with the competitive nature and friendliness of cliental at Crossfit Forever Strong. A box he has remained with ever since. Bill obtained his level 1 Crossfit trainer certification in April of 2009 and a short time later achieved his Olympic lifting certification. Bill’s attraction and dedication to Crossfit stems from it’s ability to transform you into a physically fit person capable of achieving the previously unthinkable and the outstanding people you get to meet and share these achievements with.
John Zobel
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
“Z” is an Arizona native and has spent most of his life involved in athletics to include collegiate sports and competitive power lifting. He has spent the last 22 years in a career in law enforcement (15 of which have been in the tactical/SWAT community). During his career he has committed himself to training others to fight for their lives and he considers it an honor and privilege to help CFS members and visitors fight for theirs.
“Z” is a motivational force and if he is in the gym anywhere you will no doubt hear his voice. He is passionate about the CFS message and journey and is not one to ask more from someone than he is willing to give. He is dedicated to helping others not only reach but exceed their potential.
“Leave it all on the floor. No regrets.”
Bruce Briggs
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Bruce is a late bloomer to the gym life. Raised in Southern Utah, he has always experienced an active life. After High School, Bruce joined the Coast Guard as a part of the air rescue crew on the HH65A helicopters out of Los Angeles. When the air crew didn’t fly, they were busy playing street hockey, volleyball, basketball, and lifting a weight here and there – made it easy to stay fit. Then the babies came along…Charlie Nicole and Ryan Olivia were born and Bruce became Mister Mom for many years – and he was good at it!
In 2006 Bruce got a one-two punch to the reality gut when a picture of him from an Easter celebration revealed a round face and a body that packed 20 lbs more than his Coast Guard days. A few days later he and his wife, Tonya, saw Daniel Craig in Casino Royale at the theater. Seeing an actor age 40 in that remarkable of shape inspired the start of his transformation. After joining a traditional gym, Bruce was lucky enough to have a friend, Jen Guzman, turn him on to Crossfit. The changes in his physique and fitness that had eluded him in the traditional gym (even with a trainer) were happening quickly at Crossfit and he was hooked!
Bruce is an avid believer in the Grok nutrition lifestyle (Primal diet by Mark Sisson) and is becoming known for his “Bruce Bars” – a great paleo snack. He is currently EMT certified and working on securing a position with a fire department.
“Turn your head off and let your body work!”
Mike Dressor
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Born and raised in Boise, ID, Mike grew up playing golf as his only sport. Throughout High school and his time at Arizona State, Mike battled weight issues and fought in vein to lose weight using “Convential Wisdom” methods such as long cardio sessions and “healthy” diets. He loved being outdoors and being active, but just couldn’t figure out how to take his health to the next level.
Mike and his wife Danielle were introduced to CrossFit while in Costa Mesa, CA in 2010. Since then, he has found a renewed sense of self confidence he’d never experienced before since joining CrossFit Foreverstrong in December of last year. After training for 9 months, Mike decided he wanted to learn as much as he could about CrossFit and use that knowledge to show others how to reach deep and find strength they’ve never found before. He is a true believer that everybody is capable of anything they want, and wants to help others get to new heights with their own health and fitness.
Mike is CrossFit Level 1 Certified, and thinks music in the gym should be loud and heavy on the bass. He is an avid Boise State football fan and shares his home with his beautiful wife Danielle and their Labradoodle, Patty Mayonnaise.
Joey Pacheco
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Craig Hercher
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer