THE TEAM.
HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR GOALS
HELPING YOU ACHIEVE THE BEST
VERSION OF YOURSELF
Nick Penizotto
Nick was an athlete at a young age. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, fitness has always been a big part of Nick’s life. Playing a variety of sports when he was younger and getting even more serious after competing in the CrossFit regionals in 2014, nick decided to turn his passion for health and wellness to better enrich the lives of others. In 2016 Nick opened CrossFit 561. From this, he has been able to optimize and improve the overall health and success of so many of his clients. Vitamin P Wellness has been a convenient and extremely effective tool for those that may be apprehensive about starting a gym regimen. Keeping an active lifestyle and nourishing your body with the proper nutrients is what Nick helps his clients keep into accountability. nervous, then why do it? …That’s why you should.” I felt nothing but nerves at the time I began shadowing. I am a CrossFit coach because I get the opportunity to make a difference to one more individual that seeks change in the form of health and fitness. We get one hour of that person’s day and our job is to make it the best damn hour. What goes outside is out of our hands, but at that moment is where it counts most for the client. Before that, I ran track for both my high school and an outside organization. That sport held and still does hold a special place in my heart. When I realized that I ran with no purpose behind it, I had to let go and find something that would keep me going. I walked into CrossFit 561; an older gentleman greeted me as if he had met before. That older gentleman is now my head coach which I look up to. Along this journey, I have been able to build relationships with some of the most adventurous athletes.
Head Coach and Owner
CrossFit L3 (CCFT)
Precision Nutrition L1 (PN1)
Ace Wellness
CoachRock Steady Boxing Coach
Edens Merius
Edens Merius Started his CrossFit journey 3 ½ years ago at crossfit561. 2 years of which have been coaching. After 5 years of powerlifting, he chose to switch because he wanted something more challenging. After the first class, he was hooked. A year later he decided to take his journey a step further and started studying the in and outs of the movements and started coaching. Edens always knew that his calling in life was to help people but he didn’t know what exact area that would be but after spending time at the gym “shadowing” the coaches at CrossFit561 and saw how helpful they were and how much impact they had in the community and he was sold and went for his CF Level 1.Edens enjoys helping people on their fitness journey no matter what level their on, Edens is encouraging, knowledgeable, and willing to be there for you whenever you need it
Janice Joseph
My name is Janice and a year ago, I joined a CrossFit gym that has changed my living for the better. I am a young female out in this vast world with 12+years of public education under her belt. The goal was the medical field. As time went on, the thought of being in that profession slowly began to fade. I sat on the gym floor one-night speaking to a man who I now call my boss and the words to this remain with me at all times. This is me paraphrasing but he stated, “If it doesn’t make you nervous, then why do it? …That’s why you should.” I felt nothing but nerves at the time I began shadowing. I am a CrossFit coach because I get the opportunity to make a difference to one more individual that seeks change in the form of health and fitness. We get one hour of that person’s day and our job is to make it the best damn hour. What goes outside is out of our hands, but at that moment is where it counts most for the client. Before that, I ran track for both my high school and an outside organization. That sport held and still does hold a special place in my heart. When I realized that I ran with no purpose behind it, I had to let go and find something that would keep me going. I walked into CrossFit 561; an older gentleman greeted me as if he had met before. That older gentleman is now my head coach which I look up to. Along this journey, I have been able to build relationships with some of the most adventurous athletes.
Dylan Roberts
Hey y’all! My name is Dylan, and I have been coaching Crossfit for three years now. I joined the team here in June. I have been doing Crossfit for four years now. I began coaching as a means to make money in college doing something I didn’t dread, but it wasn’t what I thought my career could be. I quickly fell in love with doing Crossfit, and wanted to facilitate what it brought me. It brought me community in a new place where I was lonely, it brought me competition that I desperately missed after graduating high school, and now it has brought me a career that I’ll continue to pursue as long as I can. Through any good thing in life that happens to me, if I can help facilitate that good for others I am going to try to do that, and that’s the basis of why I am here as well. I currently have my CF-L1, and when that expires plan on getting my CF-L2. I am currently in the process of completing the Precision Nutrition course so have my PN-L1 as well. I love to further my education and will continue to do so to be the best version of me.
Cheers,
Dylan
GETTING STARTED IS EASY!
1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT
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2. START YOUR TRAINING
You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!
3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS
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