Steven Reech
Owner, Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Steven Reech, Head Coach, Owner
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), CrossFit Judges Course
Bio: Steven began his Towson Fitness journey in 2011 and began coaching because he passionately believes in the life-changing benefits of functional fitness. His goal as a fitness coach is to inspire individuals to make long-term lifestyle changes, and he has found that Towson Fitness’s scalable intensity and commitment to functional movement makes it the perfect program for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Steven believes that the psychology of sport and fitness training plays a vital role in the success of any program. He fosters a positive training environment to help clients overcome self-doubt or perceived limitations to achieve their full potential
Favorite Wod: Murph
Favorite Sport: Tennis
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers and French Fries… the gourmet stuff!
Favorite Music/Band: The Clash
Favorite Movie: The Departed
Coaching Philosophy: “Be More Than You Were Yesterday”
Amy Nesspor
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1), USAW Level 1
Name: Amy Nesspor, Head Coach
Certifications: Crossfit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, various fitness certifications and credentials
Bio: I have had a love of fitness and motivating others for years. I believe that physical fitness is achievable for everyone. Neither age, gender, size, nor physical ability has to limit a person. I love being the mother of two awesome boys. I understand the challenges of making lifestyle changes and finding the time to do so. I've successfully helped dozens of individuals develop a love of fitness, and find their very best SELF. You CAN do it!
I don't want to make you workout, I want to make you WANT to workout.
Favorite Wod: Anything with a barbell
Favorite Sport: Weightlifting, shocker
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Music/Band: Beastie Boys
Favorite Movie: Animal House
Coaching Philosophy: I relentlessly coach good form. Every movement has safe, proper form and I strive to make sure that my athletes learn & use it. Coaching excellent form is my primary goal each and every time I train. My secondary goal is to make sure you have FUN and laugh, at least a little bit. My jokes are not only dirty, but they’re also HILARIOUS. 😉
Darin Winick
Manager, Level 2 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L2), Nutrition Coach (PN1-NC)
Name: Darin Winick, Manager
Certifications: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), CrossFit Kids Certification, Adaptive Training Academy (ATA) Certification, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach (PN1-NC)
Bio: Born and raised in and around New York, former attorney and small business owner, Darin came to Towson Fitness later in life at the ripe old age of 45. He joined Towson Fitness to prepare for a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro with his then 72-year old father, and (other than the two weeks for the expedition and a vacation here and there), WODs consistently 5-6 times each week. He credits Towson Fitness with changing his life and has become focused on a long-term healthy lifestyle and looks to provide the same opportunity to others.
Favorite WOD: Does it have barbells? If so, he's in!
Favorite Sport: To watch - football on TV, baseball at the ballpark. To play - anything without running.
Favorite Food: Almost all vegies, almost all meat.
Favorite Music/Band: Rock - from the 60's through the 90's, with an occasional toe-tapper from the 2000's on / The Band is hard to beat
Favorite Movie: Scott Pilgrim v. The World
Coaching Philosophy: After decades of sitting most of the day, most people have forgotten how their bodies are supposed to move naturally with grace and power. Helping the body safely restore this movement while increasing athletic power and performance is job one.
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” - Socrates
Peter Noy
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Peter Noy
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio: Born and raised in Baltimore, Pete came to Towson Fitness in his mid 50’s after seeing how aging was impacting his parents and felt a change was needed. He works out consistently 5 or more times a week each week. He definitely feels this methodology is the fountain of youth everyone has been looking for. Basically came for the fitness - stayed for the community.
Favorite WOD: Strict Cindy
Favorite sport: more a fan of individual sports like gymnastics and OCR.
Favorite Food: toss up between anything Mexican and Sushi.
Favorite Music/Band: 70’s Funk or Classic 70’s Rock. But have a somewhat eclectic taste.
Favorite Movie: Open Range is a favorite movie. But also love sci-fi.
Coaching Philosophy: it’s never too late to jump into CrossFit and learn new skills. This is a lifetime endeavor and it provides ample opportunity to improve your skills on a daily basis.
“…It’s never too late to start over, to make a fresh beginning, to blaze a new trail...” Jack London
Melissa “MJ” Jenkins
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Melissa "MJ" Jenkins
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio: Born and raised in and around Maryland. I’ve always been a fitness junkie, but I took a sip of the CrossFit Kool-Aid in 2014 and that was the moment I realized - burpees are now a part of life.
I have been coaching since 2018. With a zest for fitness, a good playlist, and a lightning-fast wit, I will have you amped up and ready to conquer any workout that comes your way.
I have a passion for functional fitness and an unwavering dedication to helping others succeed through good form. You’ll never have a dull moment during your sweat-drenched class. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong! I like to challenge people to push past their limits, encourage them to unleash their inner beast-mode and tap into the reservoirs of strength they never knew you had. Together, you'll forge a path towards a healthier, fitter, and more vibrant version of yourself.
CrossFit is as much about building friendships as it is about building muscle. Towson Fitness has built a strong community and fosters a supportive environment. We create a space where everyone feels welcome, where high-fives and fist bumps abound, and where personal victories are celebrated!
It will hurt.
It will take time.
It will require dedication, willpower, and sacrifice.
Embrace the hurt. It only lasts a fraction of the awesome you will feel afterwards!
3…2…1… LET’S WORK!
Meredith Peiffer
Level 2 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L2)
Name: Meredith Peiffer
Certifications: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
Bio: I started CrossFit in 2011 when I was stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida. I had always loved weightlifting days for swim practice in high school, and this took it to the next level and I drank the whole pitcher of Kool-Aid, participating in the 2012 CrossfFt Open (7 minutes of burpees!!!!). I then got stationed in San Antonio, Texas where I lived and trained at Mission CrossFit SA for 8 years. I obtained my Level 1 certification in 2013 and coached for 6 months at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan (Vulture CrossFit) while deployed. I found a new passion in coaching, and have always held that in my heart as a goal to return to. I arrived in Baltimore in January 2020 after taking a nurse practitioner job at UMMC and quickly found a home and family at CrossFit Towson that allowed me to grow both as an athlete and a coach.
Erin MacPherson
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Erin MacPherson
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), USAW Level 1
Bio: I started CrossFit in 2012 after graduating college. I played soccer throughout college and that’s what always kept me in shape. I had no idea what to do on my own! Admittedly, I was the person in the gym spending hours on an elliptical every day reading a book until one day a trainer came up to me and said “Hey, would you like to try a free class of functional fitness training? It’s called Crossfit.” I was scared and didn’t want to get "manly" (that’s a common misconception when it comes to this sport). I tried it out and fell in love. I didn’t get huge. Instead, I felt empowered, strong, and just over all better. Everyday tasks were easier and my confidence increased significantly. I was no longer lost in the gym, I knew exactly where I fit. I got attached to snatching and clean movements and wanted to learn more so I got my USAW and started helping friends and realized I could help even more people move well if I got my CrossFit certification.
I don’t have a favorite WOD, but love anything with DB snatches, power cleans, or double unders!
Brennan Johnson
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Brennan Q. Johnson
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Bio: Baltimore born and raised, Brennan joined CFT in search of a better version of himself in 2020. After quickly falling in love with the methodology behind CrossFit and the strong community aspect of CFT, Brennan obtained his CFL1.
Favorite WOD: Murph
Favorite Sport: Rugby
Favorite Food: Meat
Favorite Music/Band: 90s Grunge
Favorite Movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Coaching Philosophy: "The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." - Vince Lombardi
Kat Georgantas
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Kat Georgantas
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio:
Scott Sands
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer (CF-L1)
Name: Scott Sands
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), Certified Personal Trainer
Bio: Lifetime resident of Towson, my interest in fitness started when I was about 20. After many years of gym attendance, I became a personal trainer working for a few local gyms, and eventually for myself. I had driven past CrossFit Towson many times but couldn’t really tell what was going on. I stopped in one day talked with a member who recommended that I sign up for the Foundations Class. Attended the class, and joined within the week. 5 years later I obtained the CF-L1 necessary to coach classes.
Cory Cianfarini
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
Name: Cory Cianfarini
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Bio: