About Us
ABOUT US
CrossFit 696
We’re everything CrossFit, and so much more. Our 22,000 sq. foot state of the art facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Outside we offer an outdoor rig, quarter mile running track surrounding our fully loaded obstacle course, Bear Crawl Park. Inside you’ll find our half court basketball area, training turf and plenty of space to move on two levels. We also offer tanning, massage, saunas, showers and locker rooms. Our FitCon Cafe offers organic coffee (hot or iced), organic smoothies and acai bowls to help you refuel before or after you workout. Walk in and feel the energy yourself!
MEET OUR
Fully Qualified Instructors
Our coaches are not only qualified, but highly experienced and truly passionate about helping you reach your goals. Whether it’s in a group or one on one, they are always here to help you improve.
Chris Cali
CrossFit L2
CrossFit L1
NASM CPT
ABOUT CHRIS
With 16+ years of experience, it has been my mission to help our community lead a healthier life. The best part of coaching is when someone tells me “Oh I can’t do that.” I instantly feel the fire to show them HOW. The smile on their face once they DO is what gets me out of bed every morning! I’m here to not only help show you how, but to celebrate when you do! When we move better, we feel better. When we feel our best… there’s no telling what we can accomplish.
Matt Cali
CrossFit L2
Functional Movement Level I and II
ABOUT MATT
For over a decade, I have brought my passion in taking a proactive approach to health and fitness for myself and the lives of our members. My expertise is turning “setback stories” into COMEBACK STORIES and deliverIng hope when it’s hardest to come by. My belief is that fitness training won’t last if it isn’t fun so I always bring excitement to every session!
Eric Wilson
Associate Degree in Exercise Science
NASM Certified
Catalyst Athletics Weightlifting L1
ABOUT ERIC
Whether you’re looking to improve your olympic weightlifting, get better at gymnastics, lose weight or just get moving towards a healthier life, it’s my goal to help you get there. I’m ready to share my knowledge, give you the tools to succeed as well as motivate you every step of the way! When I’m not in the gym, I’m working on buses for my local family’s business,The Wilson Bus Line.
Jason Brostrom
Nutrition Coach
NASM Certified Professional
ABOUT JASON
I specialize in strength and conditioning especially in youth sports but I love working with clients of all ages and ability levels. I have a true passion for helping people move better both inside and outside of the gym. Take the first step and walk through the door, I look forward to meeting you!
Michael McLennan (Kiwi)
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit L2
ABOUT MICHAEL
I believe in the importance of getting the most out of yourself and not allowing yourself to set limits. I have a passion for helping people find their inner strength that often gets lost in the every day stressors of life. I’ve always struggled with my mobility and I know how much hard work goes into moving better. I can’t wait to help you move better too. I also work full time for my own business Kiwi Built Construction. I can help build you anything, not just a healthier life!
Ryan Johnson
CrossFit Level 1
ABOUT RYAN
From a young age I always kept my distance from pushing limits. How can you fail if you never try I thought. As I got older I realized I was failing myself, and the potential I had. When I found myself far down the rabbit hole of bad habits and sought change I struggled for years to discover the secret to living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and why couldn’t it just be easy. That’s when I found the community at CrossFit 696 and Fitcon, or should I say the community discovered me. It didn’t take long after that for me to realize I wanted to give back and be a driving force to help others discover themselves within their fitness and health jouneys.
Rhonda Hamer
ACE CPT-SFS
NASM CNC
FAS
NPI CPS
ABOUT RHONDA
From toddlers to actively aging older adults, I have a passion for educating using play, movements that translate into everyday activities and lots of varied exercise to challenge the body and keep things interesting.
Posture, balance, core stability and mobility allow us to move towards improved strength, agility, power, the ability to enjoy life to its fullest at any age to remain or regain fitness as we age.
I’ve been teaching others through sport/fitness since I was 16 and I love not only helping folks learn how to use their bodies but also why.
In the gym, you’ll find me teaching group fitness classes, working with clients; crawling around with our littlest members. Away from the gym I cook, read, garden, walk, spend time with friends and spoil my cats.
Colleen Bogonovich
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit L2
Burgener Strength Weightlifting L1
ABOUT COLLEEN
L1, I thrive in helping people become the best versions of themselves. As an army veteran and former police officer, I believe that hard work, grit, and mental toughness build a strong foundation for overcoming obstacles both in and out of the box.
Amy Demar-Dubois
NASM Certified
ABOUT AMY
I want to help you in your journey to be the best you can be. If it is strength, fat loss, or just maintaining, let me help you make tomorrow a better day.
Marianne Bedard
CrossFit L1
CrossFit L2
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nutrition Coach
ABOUT MARIANNE
After graduating from The University of New Hampshire, receiving my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, my fitness career began at FitCorp in Boston, MA. Massage therapy complemented my work path in 2005, and I have greatly enjoyed being able to work on both sides of the fitness/health journey with exercise and recovery.
My personal fitness passion was discovered in 2014, with the opening of CrossFit 696. I am honored to be a part of an outstanding and supportive community that only believes in building individuals to being the best they can be. As a coach I want to help you, and guide you to a place you may have never traveled on your own.
-Marianne
