REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.

WE HAVE HELPED

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN THE Maple Grove AREA LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN STRENGTH, AND LIFE A HEALTHIER & HAPPIER LIFE.

5/5
“I have been a member of Fierce Play for almost a year now, and absolutely love it! My biggest hesitation before signing up was due to not being naturally inclined at athletics, and not possessing much of a competitive spirit, but still wanting a really tough workout. Luckily, neither of those matter at this gym. Fierce Play truly breeds an atmosphere of community and everyone is there cheering on each other, regardless of your (and their) abilities. The work-outs are challenging, and something I probably wouldn’t do on my own without the push of the classes, coaches, and peers. On that note, the coaches here are great! They are all super approachable and never make me feel bad for asking questions. Lastly, I love the adrenaline rush you get at the end of class. You’re left, almost always, drenched in sweat and sent home with a high-five for your hard work. I highly recommend Fierce Play to those looking at getting in to cross-fit!”

Kristen Honts

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5
“Crossfit Fierce Play is an awesome community of people looking to improve their health, fitness, and nutrition. When I moved to town a few months ago I looked at all of the local fitness options and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to join Crossfit. Jeff has created an amazing atmosphere that is competitive and supportive! I highly recommend!”

Nick Pederson

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5
“I just started at Fierce Play and love it! The coaches are very welcoming and encouraging. I also really like the focus on form and doing all the moves correctly and they help you every step of the way. The people I have met there are so very nice and supportive. Looking forward to continuing my Crossfit journey.”

Amy Sandmann

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5
“CrossFit Fierce Play is an amazing place with an excellent community of people and talented coaches. I recently participated in the first FitCamp. I started 5 weeks after having a baby and during the 6 week class I lost 5 inches in my waist and hips and was nearly back to my pre-pregnancy size. Jeff is a fabulous coach and person. The others in class became friends and a number of us are now in CrossFit classes together. Thanks Fierce Play!”

Kelly Oslund Colosimo

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5

“Best gym and community ever!! I’ve been a member for a little over a year now. I thought I would feel intimidated starting a new style of fitness but all of the coaches and members welcomed me with open arms. Not only are they fun, high energy and give you an amazing workout, they are extremely knowledgeable in what they do and offer much more than just a killer workout. I’ve learned A LOT about my nutrition, habits and have a better plan on what my fitness goals are and how to achieve them because of Jeff and the coaches at Fierce Play. Can’t recommend them enough!”

Brittani Swedberg

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5

“I highly recommend Fierce Play! It is an amazing gym that provides top-notch coaching to its athletes at all level of fitness! Jeff Birthler (Owner) and his coaching staff’s daily workout programming push you every day, while simultaneously providing tailored modifications to fit your current workout pace and your own strength level. The entire coaching staff provides valuable, real-time feedback and help adjust your form to ensure you are working out properly without injury.

Jeff and the team have created a great community of athletes – both in-person and virtually. The facility is clean, well maintained, spacious, and up to date. Several class times are available each day to fit even the most difficult schedule.

I’ve been attending classes for nearly a year now, mostly at-home given the COVID pandemic, and Jeff has done an amazing job in adapting to the environment to provide quality at-home and virtual Zoom workout classes to all members. I am honestly in the best shape in my life and have picked up so many fitness tips, nutrition insights, and friends along the way. The staff is supportive, attentive, and very responsive to any and all questions. I have nothing but positive things to say about Fierce Play.

If you are considering joining a gym, please consider giving Fierce Play a try; I guarantee you will be hooked!”

Brittani Swedberg

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

5/5

“I’ve been a member a little over 3 months and they’ve got me completely hooked. I feel so much better physically and mentally and I look forward to each time I get to walk in the door. The coaches are amazing and take every intimidating factor out of working out. They explain each movement very clearly and make sure your form is good to avoid injury. If you can’t do a movement, they help you replace it with something you can do. Such a great place”

Brittani Swedberg

Fierce Play MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Maple Grove

LEARN MORE ABOUT

HOW WE TRAIN

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!

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!

COACH NAME

COACH

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

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 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

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

 

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.

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

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