Gwen "Bubbles"
Head CrossFit Coach, Olympic Weightlifting Coach at Outsiders CrossFit

Gwen has been coaching fitness for more than 12 years and has been a part of the Outsiders community since 2019. As a CrossFit Coach and Olympic Weightlifting Coach, she brings a unique combination of coaching experience, competitive athletic achievement, and genuine passion for helping others succeed.

A competitive Masters Olympic weightlifter, Army veteran, former collegiate athlete, and lifelong competitor, Gwen understands the power of setting goals and working consistently toward them. She loves helping beginners, women, older adults, teens, former athletes, and anyone looking to build strength, confidence, and resilience through fitness.

For Gwen, fitness is about much more than physical performance. Having overcome personal struggles with weight, body image, anxiety, and depression, she knows firsthand how transformative movement can be. She became a coach to help people feel healthier, stronger, and more confident while creating an environment where fitness is both rewarding and enjoyable.

Some of Gwen’s favorite coaching moments include helping members achieve long-awaited strength goals, master Olympic lifts, conquer fears around movements like rope climbs and handstands, and most importantly, learn to prioritize themselves and their health. Whether an athlete is chasing a personal record or simply showing up consistently, Gwen is passionate about helping people discover what they’re capable of.

Outside the gym, Gwen is a proud mom of three daughters who enjoys traveling, tackling home improvement projects, eating Maryland crabs, and finding her next great TV show to binge-watch.