Tiffani Torino
CrossFit Director & Coach
Hometown: Ocala, FL
How did you get into CrossFit? I worked at a sports performance gym and learned a lot about Olympic lifting. Once I joined Gainesville Health & Fitness, I wanted to get into CrossFit right away just knowing about the atmosphere and community!
What sports have you played? Weightlifting, cheerleading, softball and flag football.
What are your hobbies? Playing with my pup, reading and being on the water!
What's your favorite workout? "DT" 5 rounds for time: 12 deadlifts Rx (155/105), 9 hang power cleans, 6 push jerks
Certifications & degrees: B.S. in Exercise Science from FGCU
ACSM
CF- Level 2
Gymnastics- Level 1
TJ Sheely
CrossFit Coach
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
How did you get into CrossFit?
I watched one of the documentaries on Netflix about the CrossFit games and was hooked ever since!
What sports do you play?
baseball, basketball, football, track
What's your favorite food?
Pizza
What’s your favorite workout?
Fran
Certifications and degrees?
USA Weightlifting, NASM CPT, Bachelors in marketing and management
Terry Neal
CrossFit Coach
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
How did you get into CrossFit:
I got into CrossFit when I was assigned to the ASO training bureau. Our Lieutenant at the time was big into CrossFit.
Hobbies:
Right now it is going to Disney and wine tasting with family.
Fun fact:
I used to weigh 245 lbs. before starting CrossFit
Favorite Workout:
The Chief or Fran
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Physical Fitness Instructor
CJS&T Firearms Instructor
CJS&T Defensive Tactics Instructors
CFS&T Driving Instructor
Allie Picirillo
CrossFit Coach
Hometown: Crestview Hills, KY
How did you get into CrossFit:
I got into CrossFit from my swim coach. She was doing it and I joined her for a free trial week after I retired from swimming. I enjoyed the intensity and competitiveness of it.
What sports have you participated in?
I’ve played volleyball, gymnastics, soccer, cross country, track, basketball, diving, and swimming.
Favorite food:
Tacos
Favorite Workout:
Call me crazy but I really enjoyed the MURPHFun Fact:
I can do the worm
Certifications:
USA weightlifting
Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior from UF
Amy Kinsey
CrossFit Coach
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
How did you get into CrossFit:
I would be on the treadmills upstairs at Tioga looking down at the turf and all of the people out there would make working out look so fun. It made me curious to see what my body may be capable of doing!
What sports have you participated in:
I didn’t grow up involved in team sports but I did dance and rode horses
Favorite food:
Chicken nachos, specifically my daughter's recipe.
Favorite Workout:
Anything with deadlifts and burpees, the open workout 22.2 was my jam!!
Fun fact:
I see dead people. I’ve been a forensic scientist in some capacity for almost 20 years.
Certifications:
Bachelors and Masters of Science from UF (second generation Gator!)
CF-L1
Certified Instructor through Florida Department of Law Enforcement (I teach crime scene and physical training for law enforcement recruits)