CrossFit WS People

Zach Filer

Zach is a lifelong local of West Seattle. Having grown up here, he has been active in this community his whole life. Training full time for four years in the high intensity field, Zach has made perfecting form his number one goal. He holds the following certifications: CrossFit Level I Certified Trainer, CrossFit Kettlebell Certified Trainer, CrossFit Barbell Certified Trainer, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified Trainer, CrossFit Nutrition Certified Trainer and RKC Level 1 Kettlebell Trainer.  Coming from a strong grappling pedigree he knows how to adapt CrossFit to athletics. Using the CrossFit method he placed in the top ten with his partner in the world championships for the firefighter combat challenge coed tandem. Zach considers his beginning in CrossFit as “grassroots”, and this foundation has stayed strong through his many fitness certifications and experiences. Having started outside with just a barbell and some plates, he is glad to now bring all this knowledge to CrossFit West Seattle.

Rob Martin

As a lifelong athlete and competitor Rob has taken to the sport of fitness in recent years and educated himself with NASM, CrossFit Level I Certification, CrossFit Kids Certification, CrossFit Gymnastics Certified Trainer and Core Power Yoga Certification. With a dedication to serving clients needs and interests he has engaged his desire to bring health education for all through CrossFit’s methods and “evidence based fitness." Personal success in basketball, football, tennis and golf, prepared Rob for his coaching opportunities in soccer, baseball, basketball, golf and football. His passion for sharing and exploring a lifestyle of fitness has Rob always looking for new and exciting challenges to introduce to his clients.

Eric Renn

As a CrossFit Level I Certified Trainer, CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer, CrossFit Endurance Certified Trainer and CrossFit Gymnastics Certified Trainer, Eric brings experience working with a diverse client base, ranging from little league baseball teams to semi-professional athletes. Since a young age Eric was coached in baseball, basketball, taekwondo, track and field, cross country running and gymnastics. His passion lies in building community and educating others about fitness and health. In his spare time, Eric enjoys playing basketball, fishing, mountain biking, snowboarding, jumping and spending time with his friends and family. He stresses a strong center in both the body and mind which transfers outside the gym into a balanced and healthy lifestyle.