Featured Athletes
"The magic is in the community"
Russell Salzman
Russell Salzman
Age: 33
Where are you from?
Originally Brooklyn, then we moved to Oceanside, NY when I was 7.
What brought you to Asbury Park Fitness?
The recommendation of the Knafo/Coynes clan. Stayed for the wonderful coaching staff.
What do you do for a living?
I'm a registered nurse. I worked in a large emergency department until last Fall, now I drive around placing different kinds of IV lines at at nursing homes and rehab hospitals. A lot less fun but a lot less stress.
What's one fun fact about you?
When I was 21, I did an eating challenge with friends and ate 15 scoops of ice cream with toppings in under 15 minutes, then had a Moe's burrito right after. The burrito was a mistake.
What's your GO TO Karaoke song, and/or workout song?
Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks or Intergalactic by Beastie Boys for karaoke, because you don't really have to be able to sing for either. I don't have a go to workout song, any music is good as long as it's got a beat that keeps you moving.
What's your athletic background?
Played soccer and ran track through high school, with some ultimate frisbee on the side. I've had an On-Again/Off-Again relationship with CrossFit for the last 10 years.
Where do you draw inspiration from? Why do you focus on fitness?
Fitness has always been a great stress reliever and mental health boost for me. If I go too long without working out or running, I get cranky and depressed. The same is true if I go too long without eating...
What are your CF strengths?
I can clean pretty well thanks to my deceptively quick elbows, and am not the worst at handstand walks.
What are some CF goals that you have?
Bar muscle up consistently, though I'd settle for being up to get off the couch without groaning and complaining about my back
If you could write a workout, what would it look like?
Descending ladder of clean&jerks, ring muscle ups, and distance rows with handstand walks thrown in there somewhere. Please don't make me actually do this workout!
Bridget Coulahan
Bridget Coulahan
Age: 25
Where are you from?
Howell, NJ
What brought you to Asbury Park Fitness?
My sisters were already members so I decided to join in on the fun!
What do you do for a living?
Server
What's one fun fact about you?
I have 3 sisters who workout at the gym with me.
What's your GO TO Karaoke song, and/or workout song?
Karaoke song- Baby by Justin Bieber
What's your athletic background?
Played lots of sports growing up, then went on to play college softball.
Where do you draw inspiration from? Why do you focus on fitness?
I grew up playing sports so I enjoy the competitive aspect and the team environment that CrossFit brings and it’s fun.
What are your CF strengths?
Coach says I'm great on the rower and machines.
What are some CF goals that you have?
To get stronger and learn new movements.
If you could write a workout, what would it look like?
If I could write a workout I would make sure that it didn’t include any burpees.
