BRIAN QUINLAN- bq@crossfitexplode.com
B.S. Exercise Science WCU 2003
CrossFit Level One certified (6.21.09)
2011 CrossFit Games Mid Atlantic Regionals 18th overall
2010 CrossFit 610 PA's Fittest 1st overall
2010 CrossFit OTG Throwdown 1st overall
2010 Fall Brawl 4th overall
2010 CrossFit Games Central East Regional 26th overall
2010 CrossFit Games PA, MD, DE Sectional 1st overall
Winter Throwdown "Beast of the East" tied for 1st overall
National strength and Conditioning Association/ C.S.C.S.
Div I Collegiate Rugby WCU and KU. USA Amatuer Boxing
Owner CrossFit Explode
Brian is the owner of CrossFit Explode, where he trains an array of ahtletes. He is a 2003 graduate of West Chester University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Brian has his Level 1 CrossFit certification and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In high school Brian excelled in football and wrestling. After high school Brian went to Kutztown University for Rugby and in 1999 traveled to Ireland to play for the USA in the Student Rugby League World Cup. While in college Brian was selected to the Mid-Atlantic Rugby All-Star Team five years in a row. Since High school and up to 2004 Brian also enjoyed a competitive career in amateur boxing. Through all his competitive experience in sport Brian cites his training off the field and out of the ring, as his key to success.
Brian has been training himself and his ahtletes in a similar protocal as CrossFit for years now. He says, “I have always believed that balance is the key to excellent fitness, CrossFit and all their principals have perfected what I have only touched on with my own experience in training. The competitiveness, measurability, consistent variety and high intensity of each workout extract the absolute best results in those who experience it. These factors together transform people to be fitter, more functional, more athletic and improve their overall outlook on life. What more can you ask of a fitness program.”
Brian is extremely excited this program and all its benefits. Many athletes have already seen amazing results as a result of CrossFit's training methodology. Are you ready to get out of your same old boring workout routine, take your fitness to a higher level and take on CrossFit? Come in and let Brian show you what it is all about!
EMILY PALE- emily@crossfitexplode.com
B.S. Exercise Science WCU 2011
CrossFit Level One Certified (4.17.11)
CrossFit Kids Certified (4.10.11)
USA Volleyball IMPACT Certified (8.14.06)
Double Goal Coach Certified/ Positive Coaching Alliance (12.6.08)
2011 CrossFit Games Mid Atlantic Regional 4th overall
2010 CrossFit 610 PA’s Fittest 2nd overall
2010 CrossFit OTG Throwdown 2nd overall
Div. II Collegiate Volleyball WCU & LHU
Emily is a graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and minor in Nutrition. She has also completed her Level 1 & Kids CrossFit certifications. Growing up, Emily was involved in a medley of sports, excelling in volleyball through her high school and college careers. Over the past six years, Emily’s experience includes: 2 years of guiding children to acquire a similar passion for an active lifestyle and training various clientele at a local gym; 5 years studying strength & conditioning while training athletes from middle school swimmers to NFL bound football players; 6 years of coaching volleyball, including girls open & club teams (ages 13-16), and girls & boys varsity & junior varsity high school teams, and she is currently interning with the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football team working directly with the athletes.
Emily joined Brian at CrossFit Explode in June 2010. She says, “CrossFit is really all about taking it back to the basics. There is no fancy equipment or materialistic look. It is just good old fashion functional movement that is constantly varied and performed at a high intensity. Their specialization is not specializing, so there is always something new to look forward to and learn. CrossFit allows me to better myself, and to help others better themselves. It is the best all around fitness I have found so far.” When you come to CrossFit Explode you can look forward to Emily helping you obtain all of your goals.
