ABOUT
We are a Fully Equipped
CrossFit Box
At CrossFit Barboursville, we utilize functional movements that make you stronger for your everyday life inside AND outside of the gym. Our creative and fun programming pulls the best of the best from all fields of athletics: endurance, speed training, gymnastics, Olympic and power weightlifting, etc! The high intensity nature of our programs produce the most ideal response for your body–both for your appearance and performance.
Our programs provide an encouraging, non-intimidating environment that makes every member feel they are part of our Community. Everything at CrossFit Barboursville can be tailored to your current fitness level–so in a typical class you will see soccer moms next to active military next to high school students. Every person works together to achieve the same goal: constantly improving his or her fitness level.
MEET OUR
Fully Qualified Instructors
Maggie Houchin
ABOUT MAGGIE
- Owner
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- BA in Business Marketing
- Pursuing Precision Nutrition Level 1
- CPR/AED Certified
Maggie started CrossFit six years ago hoping it would keep her in shape for high school sports. She soon fell in love with the community and support at the gym. She found that CrossFit helped her battle the insecurity most young women face from body image. Instead of focusing on her size, she began focusing on her strength and abilities.
Maggie has a passion to see others experience the joy that CrossFit has brought to her life. She desires for everyone to see how CrossFit can shift a person’s focus from dreading the gym, to being excited to go workout with friends. She believes helping and encouraging members accomplish things they never thought possible is the most rewarding aspect of coaching. Outside of the gym, Maggie helps others develop healthier eating choices by teaching them the importance of proper nutrition.
You can find Maggie in the gym enjoying a long chipper or practicing her gymnastics. She enjoys competing in CrossFit competitions and endurance races.
Luke Fransen
ABOUT LUKE
- Head Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- NSCA CPT
- NETA Group Fitness
- TRX Certified Trainer
- CPR/AED Certified
- AAS in Exercise Science
After graduating with a degree in Marketing he spent his 20s not taking care of himself, eating poorly, drinking excessively and not exercising.
When he hit 30 he made a few drastic life changes and his passion for fitness and competition eventually returned. After a couple years of working out on his own, he quit his jobs, sold his house and moved away to go back to school to learn more about the science of exercise.
During this time he was introduced to CrossFit, and after graduation Luke accepted a job as Head Coach of a box in Jakarta, Indonesia. After a successful stretch there he returned to the US, and has since coached in MN, WA and now in WV.
Fitness literally saved his life as well as allowed him to see the world from several different perspectives. Through his own personal experience and multiple areas of certification, Luke brings a diverse combination of knowledge and experience and looks forward to helping members of CrossFit Barboursville move, look, and most importantly live better.
Feel free to come to him with questions and concerns, whether they are pertaining to general fitness, specific movements or nutrition. Luke will give his all to address your questions and help you along your personal journey to health.
Lindsey Wellington
ABOUT LINDSEY
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- BA in Sports Marketing
- CPR Certified
- Author of “Empowering Women” Blog Post
- CPR/AED Certified
Throughout her life Lindsey has been involved in athletics. She played soccer and danced until she graduated from high school in 2015. She knew that after high school she needed a way to keep active during college. At the beginning of 2014, she found her way to CrossFit through her Uncle Jack who was doing WODs out of his garage. She didn’t take it seriously at first. It was simply something to enjoy with her family and few friends.
Things started to change whenever she went to the 2014 Central Regionals in Cincinnati, Ohio (where she got to meet her first CrossFit love, Rich Froning.) This is when she fell in love with CrossFit and knew that CrossFit was something she would take more seriously. Once she graduated High School, she moved to Huntington to pursue a degree at Marshall University.
She continued to balance school and CrossFit. Because of her love for CrossFit, she chose to do her internship at CrossFit Thunder. After completing 210 internship hours there, she decided to continue her CrossFit journey by obtaining her Level 1 certificate in July of 2018. After passing the requirements to be a Level 1 coach, Lindsey started coaching January 2019 at CrossFit Barboursville. Lindsey graduated with a Bachelors in Sports Management in May 2019. Currently, she is working towards a Masters in Sports Administration and plans to graduate in 2021.
Throughout her 6 year CrossFit journey there have been many highs and lows. She says “Some days you hit a huge PR and some days you can’t get within 20 pounds of your PR. You have to learn to cope with those days.” She loves that even on those low days, you have people next to you supporting you no matter the outcome. For Lindsey, that is a great feeling that turns a bad day into a good one. Her favorite feeling is the adrenaline that comes from a short quick workout. Lindsey’s favorite part of coaching is that special moment of watching someone achieve something that they never thought that they could do. She thanks CrossFit for helping her build great relationships, become mentally tougher, and understand that strong is beautiful.
Kyle Raines
ABOUT KYLE
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- BS in Exercise Science
- Assistant Coach for Marshall University Track and Field
- CPR/AED Certified
Kyle began his passion for fitness and training early by being involved with track and field. He finished high school with multiple event West Virginia State Championships and finished college, at Marshall University, with four straight team conference championships, as well as an individual runner up placement, and a pair of honorable mentions.
After graduating college and still yearning to compete, Kyle joined CrossFit and quickly fell in love with it. Since joining Crossfit Barboursville, he has found a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Whether it be something as small as to get a first pull up or as big as getting a new personal record in an Olympic lift, Kyle gets joy from others’ success, as well as his own.
Kyle is happy to answer any questions or give advice. You can count on always being greeted with his smiling face.
Amelia Greider
ABOUT AMELIA
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- Forging Strong Kids Program Director
- BA in Business Management
- Elementary and Middle School PE Teacher
- CPR/AED Certified
Amelia started CrossFit eight years ago after she was looking for a way to stay in shape. With a background in collegiate soccer she was looking for ways to continue working out competitively. Crossfit quickly became a place to set workout goals and achieve them.
Amelia is passionate about leading an active lifestyle and setting a good example for her children and other youth. This passion for fitness lead her to become a coach, where she loves to help kids achieve more than they thought they could. Because CrossFit is infinitely scalable, Amelia wants everyone to know that CrossFit CAN be for everyone!
Sarah Stevens
ABOUT SARAH
- CrossFit Level 1
- BS Exercise Science
- Army Combat
- CPR Instructor
She has a background in health and fitness as well as athletic performance training with years of experience in the field. She plans to take her Crossfit level 2 class in the near future as well as earning her 2nd degree is biomechanics. Her passion for fitness began through her love of sports and developed as a varsity athlete. As well as her dedication to the military, a life of fitness is a must. One day after not being able to push through just being at the gym Sarah came across a CrossFit Huntington sign and walked through the doors and after that she never looked back. She states “CrossFit has changed my life forever and the outlook I have on fitness itself. It’s a perfect combination and a way to hold a healthy sustainable lifestyle. I don’t think I’d be where I am today without CrossFit.” Seeing those prosper in all aspects, especially fitness, brings her peace in the career life she has chosen. Her inspiration everyday follows along to her favorite quote “ I’m going to do today what other people aren’t willing to do, so I can do tomorrow what other people can’t”.