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FIERCE PLAY BLOG

FITNESS. NUTRITION. COMMUNITY.

Rev Up Your Running

RUNNING Running. Well, we are pretty sure you’ve got this one down, so we’ll leave it at that. OK kidding. But seriously, running is the

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Teresa Hamiel Fitness Journey

https://youtu.be/0seCGq4qp1Q Name: Teresa Hamiel                  Age: 44 Family: Husband and 2 daughters Occupation: Physician Assistant at North Memorial

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Pumped Up with the Push Press

THE PUSH PRESS The push press is an upper-body strengthening exercise where the athlete presses a barbell from shoulder-height to a locked-out position above head,

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Achieving Toes-to-Bar

TOES-TO-Bar Toes-to-Bar is a core-strengthening exercise where the athlete hangs from the bar and raises the toes up until they touch the bar. This movement

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Bar Muscle Up Basics

THE BAR MUSCLE UP The bar muscle up is an upper-body-strengthening gymnastics exercise where the athlete hangs from a bar, and then pulls his/her torso

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Basics of the Bench Press

THE BENCH PRESS A Part of Fierce Play’s Barbell Powerlifting Series The bench press is an upper-body strengthening exercise where the athlete lies back on a

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A Fearless Front Squat

THE FRONT SQUAT A Part of Fierce Play’s Barbell Powerlifting Series The front squat is one variation of a barbell squat and is exercise used to

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Back Squat Basics

THE BACK SQUAT A Part of Fierce Play’s Barbell Powerlifting Series The back squat is one of the most fundamental weight lifting exercises used by athletes

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Solid Strength with the Plank

THE PLANK A Part of Fierce Play’s Grounded Gymnastics Series  The plank is a fundamental core-strengthening movement that is centered on the athlete’s ability to

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Crushing the Sit-Up

THE SIT-UP A Part of Fierce Play’s Grounded Gymnastics Series  The sit-up is an exercise in which the athlete sits up from a horizontal position

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Conquering the Push-Up

THE Push-UP A Part of Fierce Play’s Grounded Gymnastics Series  The push-up is an exercise in which the athlete lies face down on the floor

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Mastering the Air Squat

The Air Squat A Part of Fierce Play’s Grounded Gymnastics Series  The air squat, also called a body weight squat, is a movement that focuses

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Life After Bootcamp

Enrollment Day. The 6-week journey to a happier, fitter, healthier you. Graduation Day. It’s our Proven Results System that’s guaranteed [yes, actually guaranteed] to finally

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Friendship

Think back to your first day of Junior High. Chances are if your school was anything like mine, you had some of your old friends

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Fear Not

CAN YOU FEAR NOT? Fear is the #1 limiter in almost every endeavor in life.Why are people afraid? Why are people afraid? That’s a great

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INTERESTED IN

FINALLY CHANGING

YOUR LIFE?

INTRODUCING OUR TRULY REDEFINED

GROUP FITNESS TRAINING

WHERE YOU ARE

SURROUNDED BY

AN ENCOURAGING FITNESS COMMUNITY

We make sure that every single person that joins our Maple Grove community feels welcomed and leaves every single workout feeling more confident in their bodies than ever before. This is a community that is based on helping each other achieve their goals.

ALWAYS

FEEL SUPPORTED BY EXPERT COACHES

Our friendly, world-class trainers will eliminate the guesswork in your workouts, coach, and guide you through challenging (but really fun) workouts in the Maple Grove area. We will provide the perfect combination of coaching and accountability, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

HELD ACCOUNTABLE

SO YOU FINALLY REACH YOUR GOALS

Finally! You can rest easy knowing that our team will help you stay accountable and implement the PERFECT strategies that will GUARANTEE you achieve your health and fitness goals. We are the best gym in Maple Grove & let us prove it to you. No more guess work. Only Results!

WE HAVE PROGRAMS FOR

ANY EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

INTRODUCING OUR...

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY

IGNITE PROGRAM

Whether you are brand new to fitness, of have been taking a hiatus, our beginner0friendly ignite program will help you stay motivated to get back in shape! We offer 6-weeks of Accountability + Fitness, Data-Driven Nutrition Guidelines, all tracked using top notch science.

COMMUNITY-BASED

GROUP FITNESS + CROSSFIT

Make a lot of friends while achieving your fitness goals. Workouts are designed to help you become more agile, flexible, and stronger. Together we challenge and push each other towards healthier and more powerful versions of ourselves.

FULLY-CUSTOMIZED

NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Never feel confused about nutrition again! Our nutrition team will work with you to create the perfect nutrition regimen your body needs! With Fierce Play  you will Reach Your Goals In No-Time!

FULLY-REMOTE

PERSONAL COACHING

We now offer our full Fierce Play life-changing experience all from the comfort of your home! Now you can enjoy the perks of having a fully planned fitness program, completely customized nutrition guidelines, all on the go! So you can get fit on your time, your way!

HIGH- INTENSITY

CROSSFIT AT FIERCE PLAY

Make a lot of friends while achieving your fitness goals. Workouts are designed to help you become more agile, flexible, and stronger. Together we challenge and push each other towards healthier and more powerful versions of ourselves.

MUSCLE-BUILDING

STRENGTH TRAINING

This is the best experience in Maple Grove. Push your muscles to the limit in our strength training classes where you are spotted by one of our expert lifting coaches allowing you to perfect every movement and focus on your goals.

HIGH- INTENSITY​

METABOLIC CONDITIONING

We offer the best bodyweight metabolic conditioning workout in Maple Grove. .Work with our amazing coaches to create your perfect workout schedule with support from our full team. Allowing you to personalize your fitness experience.

FULLY-CUSTOMIZED

MOBILITY

Say hello to the days of moving like a kid again. Prepare to work hard. Our team will work with you to improve your fitness, flexibility and sports performance! With Fierce Play  you will Reach Your Goals In No-Time!

HIGH- INTENSITY

GROUP TRAINING

Push yourself in our fun community-based group classes where you are supported by an expert coach while surrounded ay a community of like-minded people who all live in the Aubrey area.

MUSCLE-BUILDING

STRENGTH TRAINING

This is the best experience in Maple Grove. Push your muscles to the limit in our strength training classes where you are spotted by one of our expert lifting coaches allowing you to perfect every movement and focus on your goals.

ONE-ON-ONE

PERSONAL TRAINING

We offer the best personal training program in Maple Grove. Work one-on-one with one of our amazing coaches to create your perfect workout schedule with support from our full team. Allowing you to personalize your fitness experience.

WE ARE

sTRONGER TOGETHER

WATCH OUR AMAZING REVIEWS

5/5

“Fierce Play is a crossfit box for everyone–from beginners to competitors. The coaches are knowledgeable and supportive. The community is a great mix of people from all levels of fitness, and members are friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic.”

Anne Christine

Fierce Play MEMBER

5/5

“I had a great experience at Fierce Play. Love the set up of their new location. Very nice owner. He showed me a lot of respect and from trainer to trainer I want to return the favor. I would encourage you to stop by and check out his new digs. I also got to meet his very sweet mother.”

Gabe Tandoh

Fierce Play MEMBER

LEARN MORE ABOUT

HOW WE TRAIN

WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT

Talk with A Coach About Your Goals and Learn How We Can Get You To Your Best Self.

2. START YOUR TRAINING

You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!

3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS

Once you have the basics down you’ll book classes easily on our app, enjoy the workouts with awesome people and reach your goals in no time!

REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS

Fierce Play

OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE

WE HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERT LED GROUP CLASSES SO YOU CAN WORKOUT DURING THE BEST PART OF YOUR DAY

Fierce Play

WHERE TO FIND US

11650 96th Ave N, Suite B Maple Grove, MN 55369

GIVE US A CALL
+1(612)688-4899

MEET

THE Fierce Play TEAM

WE ARE PROUD TO BE KNOW AS
Maple Grove'S NUMBER 1 MOST DEDICATED COACHING STAFF.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS.
WHETHER YOU NEED HELP WITH FITNESS OR NUTRITION.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

JEFFREY BIRTHLER

Owner & Head Coach

MARK MANCUSO

COACH

A LITTLE ABOUT

THE Fierce Play MISSION

We take a holistic approach to health, fitness, and life. Our community of athletes work towards creating better versions of themselves every workout. Through fitness and healthy lifestyle habits, we can all transform how we live our lives.

Fierce Play

CONTACT US

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GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Simply fill out the form below and then schedule Your FREE No-Sweat intro Consultation on the next page.

Shortly after we will be in touch with you to confirm your intro session.

We are excited to meet you!

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JEFFREY BIRTHLER

Owner & Head Coach

Jeff Birthler has a contagious passion for fitness. He graduated and obtained a personal training certificate from the National Personal Training Institute in 2010. On his way, he discovered and fell in love with CrossFit. Jeff hasn’t stopped learning, and still seeks a well-rounded education within the health domain, going beyond physical facets. He has trained clients at several corporate gyms, including Fitness 19 and LA Fitness, as he established a plan for his own gym.

Fierce Play was established in 2012 in a 500 sq. ft. garage. After a few moves and upgrades, it now has a permanent, 4800 sq. ft. location in Maple Grove. Jeff calls it “home”.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) CPT Diploma January 5, 2012

CrossFit Level 1 Certificate

CrossFit Level 2 Certificate

CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certificate

CrossFit Power Lifting Certificate

CrossFit Mobility Certificate

CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate

USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification

 

MARK MANCUSO

COACH

Mark Mancuso started his fitness journey while enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Like most individuals, at first, he only focused on bodybuilding type workouts. Mark learned quickly that focusing just on the aesthetics of the body would get you only so far. In 2013, Mark found out about Crossfit and fell in love with everything that it stood for.

In June of 2015, Mark was Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corps and returned from his duty station in Okinawa, Japan to his home in Maple Grove, MN. Not having any formal coaching in Crossfit he was on a mission to find a Crossfit Box to call home. Fierce Play welcomed him with open arms, and he hasn’t looked back. Mark obtained his Level One Crossfit certification in November 2015 and plans to add additional certifications in the future. He also intends to compete in a variety of Crossfit competitions as opportunities arise.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Certification

COACH NAME

COACH

I am fully dedicated to helping every single one of you finally reach your goals.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Certification

MEMBERSHIP HOLD REQUEST

To Request a membership hold, please fill out the form below. Warning, by filling out this form your membership will not be put on hold. This form is simply a way to let us know you would like to request a membership hold. We will then review your request, then reach out to you to confirm.

MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION REQUEST

Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will review your request. Warning. The submission of this form does not cancel your membership. We will review your request, then reach out to confirm.

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Class Sizes Are Limited.

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OUR DROP-IN RATES

$25 - Must contact prior Fierce Play to get signed up for Class

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Location:

11650 96th Ave N, Suite B Maple Grove, MN 55369

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