THE MALTESE CROSSFIT WAY

Our mission is to train individuals in constantly varied, functional movements, at a high intensity in order for them to become their best both physically and mentally. Preparing them for both the unknown and the unknowable. With this training our clients will become better prepared for life’s everyday demands.

We strive to provide high level instruction, community and camaraderie, and functional fitness to individuals to prepare them to face everyday demands and continually do what previously thought impossible.

MEET OUR TEAM

Sam Harmer
Sam Harmer

Sam started CrossFit in 2008. He was looking for a way to get faster and stronger for firefighter competitions. CrossFit was the program he was looking for. He continues to compete in many CrossFit/firefighter competitions. Having played college football Sam has always been involved in fitness and sports.

He opened Maltese CrossFit in 2009 to continue his passion for fitness and to bring it to others. He is always learning and creating ways to bring out the best in individuals.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Weightlifting
Owner

Becky Harmer
Becky Harmer

Becky started CrossFit in 2011 after looking for something different from running half marathons and other races. She is in charge of the day to day operations/billing and retail sales of the gym as well as getting new members set up. She coaches daily classes and also coaches CF kids classes.

Her and Sam enjoy traveling, being a part of their amazing CrossFit community, and spending time with their twins, Mia and Luke.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
CrossFit Kids Certified
Owner

Cayla Beutler
Cayla Beutler

Cayla has been coaching at Maltese CrossFit for the past 4 years. She attended Sacramento State on a full ride scholarship for gymnastics. She continues to fuel her competitive drive by competing in many CrossFit competitions. She uses her gymnast background to help coach others in fitness and movement.

She is also the head gymnastics coach at Idaho Falls Training Center. She is married to Cute Carl aka Tall Carl.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Crossfit Level 2 Trainer (FC-L2)

Steven Laughter
Steven Laughter

Steven was introduced to CrossFit in 2012 while stationed in Japan with the Marine Corps. The first WOD was Murph and he’s been at it ever since. CrossFit has prepared Steven for all of his outdoor hobbies, and prepared him for running marathons, competing, and climbing Idaho’s…

…most aggressive mountains. If not at the gym, you can find Steven with his fiance Jessica and two dogs, hiking, hunting or fishing.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Cole Ybarguen
Cole Ybarguen

Cole started at Maltese in a kids group at age 13, and has been hooked ever since. He was the winner of the Crosstown Throwdown Teen Division in 2015 and 2016. He also took 1st place at the 2016 Kulak Kombat: Rx Mens division.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
IFHS Basketball

Errin Boyce
Errin Boyce

Errin started CrossFit in 2015 after years of competitive sports, her favorite being volleyball. She also participated in basketball, shot put, and discus. Errin followed in her sister Cayla’s footsteps and started coaching at the gym in 2019.

CrossFit has been the perfect outlet to fulfill her competitive side. She began competing in competitions 4 years ago and is looking forward to articipating in more. Errin enjoys working with kids, which is why you’ll find her coaching CrossFit kids classes every Monday and Thursday night.

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Kendra Leisher
Kendra Leisher

Kendra has been doing CrossFit since 2013. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Idaho in 2017 for the mountains. She is a Health and PE teacher at Compass Academy and has her Masters Degree in Kinesiology. When she’s not working or working out, she’s climbing or hiking somewhere beautiful

Credentials:

CF-L1

Nichole Larsen
Nichole Larsen

Nichole started CrossFit back in 2013. She grew up in Idaho Falls playing soccer. She enjoys spending time with her two kiddos and being in the outdoors! 

Credentials 
Level 1 
Collin Jensen
Collin Jensen

Collin has been doing crossfit on and off since college over 10 years ago but has enjoyed fitness ever since starting football in elementary school. Collin has his bachelors degree in Human Movement Science and recently received his Crossfit Level 1 Certification.

Collin is a member of IFFD as a firefighter /paramedic and has been there since 2016. On his off time he prefers to spend time with his wife and 5 kids and preferably doing something outdoors like hunting, fishing and camping

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