Erie Fitness Academy

Each month you all vote on Coach of the Month based off of the value they bring and how they live our Core Values in and out of the facility. For the month of August, Coach Kristen Gordon received the most votes! Kristen came back from the military ready to go! She brought with her a renewed sense of purpose, enthusuiasm, and leadership! We are very thankful to have her back with us and excited to celebrate her as our Coach of the Month! Here is what others had to say:

“Coach KG has lead by example in all values. Self service; On strength days she has the belief in us that we can push ourselves past our limits. She has the answer to any question when it comes to form and ways to improve. Truth and honesty & consistency is key; She’s cheerful, especially at 5am, ready to start the day with positivity. She’s passionate about the mission, she not only expresses the benefits inside the gym but also outside the gym. Giving meaning in both. Extreme ownership/ grow or die; Leading by example since before coming back, doing the murph alongside everyone and the encouragement to push past our own set limitations on ourselves. Her leadership, positivity, consistency and willingness to lead by example make a huge difference not just in the gym but in those she helps become stronger outside of the gym as well.”

“Having KG back has been the best!! She is always pushing us to become stronger, believes in us when we doubt ourselves, and celebrates our progress no matter how big or small! Her impact goes far beyond our workouts. She leads by example and works so hard on her own goals! Watching her complete Navy school was the biggest inspiration!! She creates a community where we feel supported, challenged, and valued. We are so lucky to have her❤️ .”

“Coach Kristen exemplifies all the core values. She is always present in the moment. Watching technique and offering suggestions. Encouraging each to do their best. She doesn't accept "good enough" if she knows you can do better. Her encouragement makes you want to do better. She gives her all every day and this inspires me to do the same. She always says grow daily, not only in the gym but in all aspects of your life. She is honest but not hurtful. She inspires me!”

Thank you KG for your genuine love and care for others and providing that to so many! We are so glad you are back and cannot wait to see the transformations you help create this year! Congratulations Coach!

Warrior of the Month!

Each month all of our Coaches cast nominations for Warrior of the Month based off of who they see are living out all of our TFW Core Values in and out of the Dojo and then we meet, discuss, and then vote. This is not as easy task with so many amazing students within our program living out our Core Values, but there can only be one. This month, Amy Helmer was voted as Warrior of the Month from your Coaches!

Amy has shown time and time again that our values are not a lip service, but an action and a part of who you are. Amy has been living out our core values month after month, but this last month truly stuck out in a big way. This last month was our annual TFW Olympics and she picked one of the most mentally challenging ones: the car pull. She showed her courage, persistence, and growth for this one, that's for sure! Though it was something that truly scared her, she didn't back down, she trained, and she conquered!

On top of that, we had our trip down to Ace's Adventure Resort too. This was definitely not something in her comfort zone, but took it on anyway. She showed a ton of love and enthusiasm for others while also taking on a fear of doing white water rafting. Amy is the living example that there is no growth in the comfort zone, and she went way out of her comfort zone this month!

Thank you Amy for living out our Core Values so strongly and so consistently and for being such an amazing part of our Familia. Congratulations for earning Warrior of the Month for August!

What a turnout for our Deadlift Seminar this past weekend! 💪🔥

Our EFA Familia packed the gym ready to learn, improve their technique, and put in the work.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a great morning. We love seeing our community show up ready to get stronger together!

A few highlights from our last EFA seminar, where we broke down the squat and worked on building better technique, confidence, and strength. 💪

Tomorrow morning, we’re doing it again, this time with the deadlift!

Join us then and come ready to learn, lift, and improve your deadlift.

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday

⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM

📍 Erie Fitness Academy

Hope to see the EFA Familia there! 🔥

Ready to build a stronger deadlift? 💪

Join us this Saturday for our Deadlift Seminar and learn how to improve your technique, move with confidence, and get more out of every rep.

📅 Saturday

⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM

📍 Erie Fitness Academy

Come ready to learn, lift, and get stronger with the EFA Familia! 🔥

The photos don’t do it justice -but we made so many amazing memories with our Familia in West Virginia. ❤ If you missed out on this year’s Ace Adventure trip - we’re considering running it back in 2027. Let us know in the comments if you’d join us! 👇