MEGAN MAY

Megan May began CrossFit in January of 2011 at Reebok CrossFit Miami Beach. She instantly fell in love with the intensity and the community that built around it. With her extensive training and competitive background she began coaching and training heavily at IMT CrossFit and Reebok CrossFit Miami Beach.

Megan is a title holding professional figure competitor in the NGA and WNBF all-natural, bodybuilding and fitness associations as well as holder of the 2009 WNBF “Ms. Fit Body” title. Megan began her training and sports career as a competitive gymnast for 5 years and then moved into coaching. For 11 years she trained, conditioned, and coached nationally ranked gymnasts. In this precision sport, Megan developed a well trained eye for technique, form, and skill.

In addition to Megan’s technical qualifications, she is deeply passionate about fitness and athletics. Megan brings an unmatched, charismatic excitement with her that motivates and empowers individuals to realize their potential. Megan possesses an infectious, genuine love for fitness and is honored to be a motivator and a guide.

“CrossFit is a place that I am able to discover, and be in touch with, my inner warrior. Each WOD is a new opportunity to overcome new challenges, push myself beyond limits, and test my physical strength and my drive within. CrossFit combines power, strength, and skill that all translates perfectly into everyday life.”

Certifications & Education

CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Mobility
Coaching Prep Course
Carl Paoli Freestyle Connection
Suspended Bodyweight Trainer (SBT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer

B.S. in Exercise Science – Magna Cum Laude Honors

Bobby Kiernan

Coach Bobby began Crossfit in 2010, officially. He began in an underground environment learning the techniques and like most, he fell in love with everything the sport had to offer. He then got his Level 1 certification in 2010.

Gaining experience from training, and learning from his coach at Crossfit Dynamix in Astoria, Queens, Bobby is equally an athlete and a coach at heart.

“Training, competing, learning, and becoming a family is what Crossfit is all about. Crossfit is more than just a workout, it becomes a lifestyle and something that you are proud to be a part of!”

Bringing his energy and swagger, Bobby is super excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Reebok Crossfit 5th Ave team. “ I feel as though with our team, our dedication, and our amazing facilities, we have the ability to help all of our members have a life changing experience through Crossfit.”

Certifications:

Crossfit Level 1
Crossfit Coaches Prep
Carl Paoli Freestyle Connection

Jared Prudoff-Smith

Jared Prudoff-Smith, has been involved in athletics and coaching/teaching his entire life.  Playing basketball in college, he also ran track and played baseball in high school, and has always appreciated the impact fitness has on performance.  After college he taught middle school earth & space science and coached high school basketball in Miami for two years.  He started crossfit in 2010 and immediately fell in love because of it its ethos and methodology.  ”The emphasis on health, the ten general physical skills, and being prepared and capable of attacking any situation with confidence and effectiveness, to me is what its all about.” 

In 2011 Jared moved to Miami Beach, started off as a member at then Crossfit Miami Beach, got his level 1 in March or 2011, and quickly earned the trust and respect from the owners to become one of the full time trainers who was on board as the beach partnered with Reebok and grew into one of the best boxes in Florida.  As soon as he got his L1 he immediately delved into learning as much about the nuances of crossfit and its movements as possible, taking a plethora of specialty certs, trying to learn as much as possible in order to be the best teacher and coach possible.  ”My main focus is on coaching, seeing the positive changes in not only peoples fitness but their lives, truly brings me joy, and if everyday I could help every member get one step closer to reaching and passing health, fitness, cross fit, and/or life goals, I would feel amazingly fulfilled.”

The self proclaimed cunning linguist has an unusually ridiculous but endearing disposition and sense of humor, and loves to infuse that into his classes, “no matter what the circumstances are, a quote from curb your enthusiasm or anchorman can only improve the situation.”

“Mobility and Strategy Baby”

 

Certifications:

Level 1
Mobility
Olympic Lifting
Gymnastics
Kettlebell
Rowing
Coaches Prep
Carl Paoli Freestyle Connection

Eugene “Bo” Babenko

Eugene “Bo” Babenko is a doctor of physical therapy with strong interest in sports and orthopedics. He achieved his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.

Since high school he began on a path to work with the human body. As a football player in high school and then at Wagner College he spent time interning with the Chiropractor and Athletic Trainers that worked with the teams. In college he was “pre-medicine” and interned with an orthopedic surgeon. After spending time in a few different physical therapy clinics the choice was clear. He achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology on his way to PT school and was beginning to run marathons. In May of 2008 during a football game he was tackled and tore his ACL. Upon recovering he switched to triathlon to lessen the wear and tear on the operated knee.

In 2010 one of his patients following a hip surgery asked when he could start deadlifting 400 pounds again… huh? “I do this thing called CrossFit, you should try it out” and after a few classes, Bo’s mind was made up. 

Certifications & Education

Level 1
Mobility/Movement
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Endurance
USA Weightlifting
Coaches Prep
C2 Rowing Instructor
Carl Paoli Freestyle Connection
Outlaw Programming Camp
OPT Long Term Athlete Development
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA
Golf Fitness Instructor through Titleist Performance Institute
McKenzie approach
Stanley Paris manual therapy approach
Keven Wilk/Brian Mulligan approaches

Doctorate in Physical Therapy