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★★★★★ 5/5
“This gym and coaches really prove CrossFit is for everyone. I am a 250lb out-of-shape female who walked through the doors in an effort to change my life. Not only have I never been judged, I’ve been welcomed with more than open arms. The time the coaches have dedicated to ensuring I understand how to complete the movements has allowed me to come consistently without injury. The dedication to ensuring they coach an option for everyone’s ability means at no point in time have I felt out of place or less than able to complete the workout. The support, the coaching, and the friendship are unmatched. This team is fantastic and I’m so thankful to be a part of this gym.”

Michelle Shetler

CrossFit West Des Moines MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Urbandale

★★★★★ 5/5
“Literally the BEST gym ever! CrossFit was my Covid decision when gyms re-opened and it has been my BEST decision when it comes to fitness! The coaches, the people, the location! ALL of it is so so amazing! Even if you have a long way to go in your fitness journey, I highly recommend CFWDM! The coaches will walk with you every step of the way!”

Jessica Robison

CrossFit West Des Moines MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Urbandale

★★★★★ 5/5
“CFWDM has been around for quite some time, only within the past year or so in its current location. Regardless of geographic location, the coaches and community are second to none. If you’re thinking about getting started with CrossFit, you won’t find a more welcoming spot with experience in coaching and an amazing community anywhere in the Metro. 10/10 highly recommend. Drop in for a Saturday class and see what it’s all about!”

Dillon Burns

CrossFit West Des Moines MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Urbandale

★★★★★ 5/5
“Dropped in for a CrossFit class while in town for a business trip and Kris and crew were very welcoming and friendly. Members were fun to workout with and it was just the right amount of challenge. I’ll be back if I‘m ever in West Des Moines again. Highly recommend!”

Daneen Goncalves

CrossFit West Des Moines MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Urbandale

★★★★★ 5/5
“Great gym! I’ve been doing CrossFit for 3 years and coaching for a year and was so impressed with this facility, the equipment, and the people! The owner is a great guy and the programming is top-notch! I love the structured warm-ups and the variation of workouts. Will definitely be dropping in every time I’m home :)”

Allie Brown

CrossFit West Des Moines MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Urbandale

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Michael Saavedra

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Favorite Lift: 

Heavy DB Snatch

Favorite Workout: 

Isabel

Favorite Music to workout to? 

Worship

Favorite inspirational quote? 

“Have a purpose stronger than your excuses, that is how you win!”

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Level 3 Crossfit Instructor (CCFT), OPT (optimal performance training) program design and assessment, Crossfit anatomy course, FMS level 1 (functional movement screening).

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Dillon Burns

Coach

CrossFit Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2009)
Non CrossFit Certifications: BS in Exercise Science (Kinesiology) from Iowa State University (2020) | USA Weightlifting Level 1 (2016) |Precision Nutrition Level 1 – Nutrition Coach (2015)| Metabolic Specialist (2018) | Certified Personal Trainer (2018)| CPR/AED (2019) |Command Fitness Leader – United States Navy (2007-2009)
Favorite lift: Overhead Squat
Favorite workout: Throw any Hero WOD up on the board and I’m at home. For reasons that go beyond fitness or health.
Favorite music to workout to? I think we all know this already??
Favorite quote: “Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying” – Shawshank Redemption
Describe yourself in 3 words: Better. Every. Day.

Certifications

Level 3 Crossfit Instructor (CCFT), OPT (optimal performance training) program design and assessment, Crossfit anatomy course, FMS level 1 (functional movement screening).

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Jess Porter

Coach

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

CrossFit Spot The Flaw Course 

CrossFit Scaling Course

CrossFit Lesson Planning Course

CrossFit Judges Course (2019)

CPR/AED Certified 

About Coach Jess: I have been a part of the CrossFit West Des Moines community since 2015. I joined CrossFit looking for a fitness program to provide me the results I never had. That is exactly what I received. I became a coach in 2017 and a few months after that I was leaving my corporate job to lead people to a healthier lifestyle.

Favorite Lift: Snatch

Favorite Workout: Diane – 21-15-9 Deadlift & Handstand Push-ups

Favorite Music to workout to? Twenty-One Pilots

Favorite inspirational quote? Most recent is – If you win the morning, you win the day! – Ben Bergeron

Describe yourself in 3 words? Determined, Creative & Brave

Phone: 515-745-7531
Email: jess@crossfitwdm.com

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Level 3 Crossfit Instructor (CCFT), OPT (optimal performance training) program design and assessment, Crossfit anatomy course, FMS level 1 (functional movement screening).

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Kris Gregory

Head Coach / Owner

About Coach Kris:

Hi there! I’m absolutely grateful to do what I do for a living. Fitness has always been a healthy outlet for me and has helped me cope with several different things at different times in my life. As someone who struggled with things like school, personal goals, or reading growing up (staying focused in general), sports were quite the opposite. I enjoyed trying to edge myself to better personal performance physically and truly helped me build confidence when I didn’t know what confidence was.

My main sports were bowling, baseball, golf. I also played football, basketball, and soccer for a few years as well. Put a tool in my hand and tell me how to use it and I will get the hang of it really quick! I loved drawing portraits, landscapes, and cartoon characters growing up too!

I found CrossFit at age 25 after about 6 years with only weights as a bodybuilder/powerlifter. After experiencing burnout due to chasing a pipe dream of just being bigger and stronger I realized that I need more purpose in my training. CrossFit exposed me to many gymnastics skills, mobility, core strength, and cardio elements that I was lacking in my training and I fell in love from the first week of training. It also taught me that slow and focused is a recipe for great results!

After about 2 years at CrossFit West Des Moines I realized that I’d love to get more involved and obtained my CF-L1 and began coaching. From there, the passion to own a gym that I developed in my early 20’s became more and more real. I noticed the need in CrossFit West Des Moines and began managing it soon after coaching. After getting my bearings with the business as a coach and manager I took on ownership in February of 2018 which exposed me to one of the most humbling experiences of my entire life.

That’s about the same time a pastor joined the gym and helped connect me with Jesus. My life has been transformed from the inside-out and I’ll forever be in debt to his introduction. I was saved and baptized in 2019 and hope to draw closer to the Lord daily. I use the gym as just one primary example to pour out love, grace, and truth into those around me. Not by preaching, but by doing, empowering others to step towards their goals and overcome fear, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other barriers that hold us back from being the self we were designed to be. I’m all about unlocking people’s potential… what’s holding you back in life? Can you use fitness as a way to transform the way so many others have?

Favorite Lift: Snatch

Favorite Workout: Glen: 30 Clean-and-Jerks (135/95 lb) 1 mile Run 10 Rope Climb (15 ft) 1 mile Run 100 Burpees

Favorite Music to workout to? Chainsmokers, Hype, Big Bootie Remix, and Worship

Favorite inspirational quote? No quote. Trust God. Be nice to everyone.

Describe yourself in 3 words? Love to think.

Experience and Credentials:

  • CrossFit Level-1 Trainer (2017)
  • CrossFit Level-2 Trainer (2020)
  • The Ready State: Mobility 101 (2022)
  • The Ready State: Mobility 102 (2022)
  • Healthy Steps Nutrition Mentorship Program (2021)
  • Brand X Method – Professional Youth Coach Certified (2019)
  • USA Weightlifting Level-1 Sports Performance Coach (2018)
  • Conjugate Methods Trainer (2017)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (2017) (2021)
  • Pursuing CF-L3 (Coming in 2023)

Phone: 515-771-7926
Email: kris@crossfitwdm.com

Certifications

Level 3 Crossfit Instructor (CCFT), OPT (optimal performance training) program design and assessment, Crossfit anatomy course, FMS level 1 (functional movement screening).

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