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Catherine was always active kid, but as an adult working in technology sales, her primary form of exercise was either running or sweating it out to Shaun T’s Insanity in her basement. After having twins, a friend convinced her to join the YMCA where she started taking group fitness classes. She especially loved primal fitness, which was described as “CrossFit without a barbell” and prioritized functional movement with varied daily workouts. Over the next few years with this group, she completed several Spartan trifectas and the YMCA became the focal point for her family and jump started her love for group fitness.

In 2017, She became certified in Les Mills Grit series, which is where she was introduced to more of a HIIT style of training. She loved it so much she started teaching at 3 local NJ YMCAs as a way to get involved with and to give back to the community.

Catherine and her family moved from New Jersey to the Chicago-land in 2019 when she decided to join Iron Flag Fitness. After being exposed to the workouts and community, CrossFit became her preferred way to exercise. “It sure beats running! I love being the cheerleader to class participants and I love the group camaraderie. People make an active decision to come to the gym, so I feel they deserve enthusiasm and encouragement to become their very best selves.” Catherine became L-1 certified in July of 2022 and truly enjoys coaching and helping people find their best verson of themselves.

She lives in Clarendon Hills with her husband and 3 kids who also attend the Iron Flag Athletic Performance classes.

Scott began CrossFit in 2017 and loved it so much he decided to get his L-1. As an Army veteran, father of two daughters and travel softball coach, staying active has been an essential element of his life. Soon after starting CrossFit, he quickly began to feel the benefits of the program. He was more physically effective as a coach, more confident in his health, nutrition and wellness conversations and most importantly, he began to enjoy a deeper, richer quality of life. For these reasons, he is a firm believer in all aspects of the CrossFit program and the positive physical, social and mental health outcomes it creates.
As a coach, Scott believes that all athletes that walk through our doors deserve to feel comfortable, accepted, and challenged. He takes great pride in the athletes reaching their goals, learning a new skill, or accomplishing a personal record. Facilitating all of these aspects is something Scott tries to do every day. He believe that a positive attitude, honest effort and learning from your mistakes can create a system of success that will extend far beyond the Crossfit box.

Lastly, CrossFit is about community. Through the shared hardships of effort, sweat and accomplishment, he enjoys watching and participating in the camaraderie and friendships that develop at Iron Flag.

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Mary is a USAW Level 2 coach, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, and a certified personal trainer through NASM. She has been training clients since 2008 and has also studied kettlebells, strength training, and mobility. As an early adopter of CrossFit, the workouts have provided her with inspiration to gain and maintain her healthy lifestyle. In the last few years, her focus has shifted toward Olympic Weightlifting and she has competed locally.

When she’s not at the gym, Mary is a full-time middle school teacher and avid cook. She is passionate about cooking and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle.

As a coach, she pays close attention to proper form as a way to prevent injury while building strength and learning proper technique. She is excited to help you feel confident lifting weights and achieve your fitness goals.

Bridget spent years running marathons and trying every fitness fad out there. Then 5 years ago her husband introduced her to CrossFit. “I was hooked immediately. I loved the way CrossFit made me feel physically and mentally. CrossFit gave me a sense of confidence that I had never experienced before. Seeing what I can accomplish in the gym makes me feel like I can conquer anything life throws at me.” Bridget became a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer in 2018 in order to help instill that sense of confidence in others, especially women and kids. She specializes in general CrossFit, Masters (50+) and CrossFit Kids. Along with coaching CrossFit, Bridget teaches a kid’s fitness class at the preschool she owns in the Western Suburbs, where she lives with her husband and 4 kids. She also enjoys coaching girl’s travel basketball.