Weakness is a Choice! At Horse Country CrossFit, we focus on building long-term health through functional movement, appropriate intensity, consistency, and supportive community.
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Our Coaches
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Michael</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member151875-2279RR.jpg~SQ~></div>Coach <br>Level 1 CrossFit Certificate <br> <br> <br> <br>I started doing CrossFit in 2020. I was severely overweight battling hypertension and high cholesterol all while having 0 amount of energy or drive to better myself. Now I’m in the best shape of my life and my only regret is I didn’t find CrossFit sooner. CrossFit has shown me that anything is possible if you have the right mindset. I ran my first 5k after joining HCCF and have ran countless races since including my first half marathon in April 2025. I became a coach in 2023 because I wanted to share with everyone what CrossFit can do for them and help folks achieve the fitness they are seeking. CrossFit in fact is for anyone who is willing to try it. The team here at HCCF have your best interests at heart and will help gain the level of fitness that you want to achieve regardless of your age and capabilities. I encourage you to come give it a try and see how awesome our community is!</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Tanner</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member368-12442-3866RR.jpg~SQ~></div>Owner/ Head Coach <br>Level 2 CrossFit Certificate <br>Level 1 CrossFit Certificate <br>CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer Certificate <br>CrossFit Mobility Certificate <br>CrossFit Gymnastics <br>First Aid/CPR Certified <br> <br>I was introduced to CrossFit in 2009 and fell in love with the community and lifestyle instantly. I had been looking for the ~SQ~right~SQ~ fitness program for years and never felt that I was reaching my full potential. I thought I was in decent shape, until I completed my first WOD. I was immediately humbled and hooked. I received my Level 1 certificate in Feb. 2011 and began introducing peers and coworkers to the CrossFit lifestyle. CrossFit has opened my eyes to a whole new level of fitness that I never thought was possible. Watching others achieve the impossible is the greatest part of coaching and in the box it happens daily! I am a firm believer in sticking to the basics, and coaching the fundamentals. CrossFit has served me well as a first responder and will prepare you for any contingency. If you are mentally strong and up for the challenge, then you should give CrossFit a try! <br> <br>Ever wonder why CrossFit and HIIT-style training are so insanely effective? <br>It’s not magic… it’s science. 🔬💥 And your body LOVES it. <br> <br>Let’s break down why this style of training creates some of the most well-rounded athletes on the planet: <br> <br>🔄 1. Constant Variability = Constant Adaptation <br> <br>Your body is built to adapt. When you repeat the same movements day after day, the body gets efficient—which means fewer gains over time. <br> <br>CrossFit flips the script: <br>➡️ New movements <br>➡️ New time domains <br>➡️ New loads <br>➡️ New challenges <br> <br>Your muscles, lungs, and nervous system never get the chance to settle. This drives continued progress and creates athletes who are strong, fast, mobile, and capable across a broad range of tasks. <br> <br>🏋️♂️ 2. Olympic Lifting Builds Power & Strength <br> <br>Snatches, cleans, jerks—these aren’t just “cool to watch” movements. They train: <br> <br>Explosiveness <br> <br>Speed under load <br> <br>Coordination <br> <br>Balance <br> <br>Core stability <br> <br>Olympic lifting develops fast-twitch muscle fibers, the exact fibers needed for sprinting, jumping, and powerful movement. It’s athleticism at its purest. <br> <br>🤸♀️ 3. Gymnastics Builds Body Control & Functional Strength <br> <br>Pull-ups, handstands, levers, dips, muscle-ups—this is where you learn to control your own body. <br> <br>Gymnastics in CrossFit develops: <br> <br>Strength-to-weight ratio <br> <br>Midline control <br> <br>Mobility & joint health <br> <br>Spatial awareness <br> <br>And let’s be honest… flying around on a rig or kicking up into a handstand is just FUN. <br> <br>🫁🔥 4. Metabolic Conditioning = Engine For Days <br> <br>This is your cardio—but not the boring, monotonous kind. <br> <br>CrossFit-style conditioning hits: <br> <br>Aerobic system (longer duration) <br> <br>Anaerobic system (short, intense bursts) <br> <br>VO₂ max <br> <br>Lactate threshold <br> <br>This blend increases stamina and endurance much faster than steady-state cardio alone. Your heart becomes stronger, your lungs more efficient, and you become a machine that just. keeps. going. <br> <br>💥 5. Put It All Together = A Complete Athlete <br> <br>When you blend: <br> <br>✔️ Strength <br>✔️ Power <br>✔️ Speed <br>✔️ Endurance <br>✔️ Coordination <br>✔️ Mobility <br> <br>You don’t just become good at one thing—you become good at EVERYTHING. <br> <br>From picking up heavy things to running fast… from controlling your body upside down to performing powerful lifts… from sprinting to grinding through long workouts… <br> <br>CrossFit builds humans who can do it all. <br> <br>🌟 And the best part? <br> <br>It’s FUN. <br>It’s constantly changing. <br>You train with a community that cheers you on. <br>And every day you get a little bit better at being you. <br> <br>If you’ve ever wondered why CrossFit athletes seem so “well-rounded,” the secret is simple: <br> <br>Variety + Intensity + Smart Programming + Community = Results. <br> <br>Now get out there, try something new, and let your body show you what it’s capable of. 💪🔥</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Elyse</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member18134-8980.jpg~SQ~></div>Coach/Box Manager <br>Level 1 Certificate <br>CrossFit Kids Certificate <br>CrossFit Gymnastics <br> <br>My first CrossFit workout was at HCCF in June of 2013, I walked in not knowing what to expect except that I heard it was very tough! I left that day knowing that it was indeed ~SQ~tough~SQ~ but I had not felt that amazing and accomplished in many years. I believe that CrossFit helps bring out the best in all of us, it certainly has me. I used to smoke cigarettes and live a very unhealthy lifestyle; With the help of God and CrossFit I have been able to leave all of that behind without a second glance back! <br> <br>I am now very blessed and I am employed by the place I love so much and that has had a huge part in making me a better person, Horse Country CrossFit! In September of 2014 I received my Level 1 Trainer Certificate! I plan on making health and wellness my career path and plan to learn as much as possible so that I may make a difference in others lives as well! <br> <br>If you are wanting to change your life and live it to the fullest mentally and physically, CrossFit is right for you! I often hear people say, ~SQ~I need to get in shape before i try that~SQ~! - This could not be further from the truth! There is no better time than right now! If you have already been working out and living a healthy lifestyle but you are looking for something more challenging, CrossFit is perfect for you too! Come see us at HCCF and join a wonderful family of truly inspiring athletes, you won~SQ~t be sorry!!</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Kt</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member368-61171-8901.jpg~SQ~></div>Coach <br>Level 1 & 2 Certificate <br>CrossFit Kids Certificate <br> <br> <br>I am from Crystal Lake Illinois originally. I went to NIU where I recieved my undergrad in communicative disorders. From there I moved to Yorkville IL where I worked as a speech therapist for 6 years. I married my husband PK 7 years ago and we now have 2 awesome daughters! I earned my masters in special education from Aurora University. We moved here to Danville in August of 2015 and are loving it so far. I have completed 20 marathons, 4 of which were Boston and 1 being 35 weeks pregnant. I have also completed the Louisville~SQ~s Ironman back in 2011 which was my initial reason for starting crossfit. I have been crossfitting and coaching crossfit and crossfit kids for 7 years. I look forward to working with a new group of athletes and helping them reach their fitness goals.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Lela</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member17816-4597.jpg~SQ~></div>Coach <br>Level 1 Certificate</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Britt</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_368/member368-21999-4840.jpg~SQ~></div>I am a LEVEL 1 CrossFit coach, I have two beautiful daughters, Bryce and Beckett Robbins, and an amazing husband, Brad Robbins. My CrossFit Journey first began in 2013. My sister, Elyse, introduced me to it and shortly after I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter, Bryce, and since I had only been doing CrossFit for a few months, I decided it was best to not go any further, and boy was that a mistake. My pregnancy was rough, and I gained a lot of excess weight (eating for two right?, and 60 pounds gained to be exact). I had my Bryce in August of 2014, and returned back to HCCF in May of 2015. I instantly became addicted, and wanted more! In the following year of beginning CrossFit again, I had lost 70lbs, and gained a lot of new friends! Shortly after, my sister approached me with interest in running our first half marathon, I was scared but so excited to try one out. The furthest I had ran before was a 5k, I was afraid I was not capable of running 13 miles all at once. I began training for the Derby Mini in February of 2016, and not only did I run 13.1 miles straight without stopping, but I finished in just over 2 hours (huge for me since I was a non runner before). And as a congratulations from Brad, he surprised me with sending me to get certified to coach CrossFit with the level 1 course at Rogue in Ohio. I became a dedicated coach shortly after, and then in May of 2017, I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter, Beckett, and I decided right then, I was going to continue to do CrossFit at the best of my ability during the pregnancy. Due to watching what I ate, and staying consistent at HCCF, my second pregnancy was a lot smoother. After giving birth to Beckett in December of 2017, I did the CrossFit open 2018, just 11 weeks postpartum, and am continuing to get stronger as I continue to recover (recovering from a having a baby is a constant journey). You just cannot find this atmosphere anywhere else! If you have ever hesitated to try it out due to thinking you aren~SQ~t ~SQ~in shape~SQ~ enough, trust me, every shape is made for CrossFit.</td></table>"))
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Shoot us an email and let us know when you would like to start. Farmfedfitness@gmail.com
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We will get your account set up and enroll you into foundations.
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