Sharon Iacoangelo

What programs do you coach at CFKSQ?  CrossFit classes and Personal Training.

How long have you been coaching (anything), and how long have you been coaching at CFKSQ? I have been coaching since college (so over 25 years!). I began as a summer swim team coach, and it has all morphed since then. I have been coaching at CFKSQ since 2019.

How did you first find CrossFit or functional fitness?  I had my second baby in October 2011, and a few months later, a friend started recognizing I was suffering from postpartum depression. She suggested I try to get back to things I liked to do for myself and brought me to my first CrossFit class. That was February 10, 2012, and I haven't stopped since!

What's your favorite movement in a WOD? And what movement could you happily never see again? Too many favorites to choose from! Could happily never see again: Echo Bike (and squat snatch).

What do you enjoy most about coaching? It's hard not to be happy when you're coaching. Working with people who are showing up to get healthier and stronger and wanting to learn just makes you want to keep showing up. It's the most rewarding job!

Are there particular populations, age groups, or fitness goals you especially enjoy working with? I have always worked across all ages, but typically land with both teens and "middle-aged" populations, men and women alike. I love working with athletes who know and understand their bodies and helping them get stronger, faster, and fitter! On the flip side of that, I love helping someone with little to no fitness background gain confidence in what they are capable of doing.

What do you do when you're not at CFKSQ? Outside of my work at CFKSQ, I train clients from my home gym as well. When I'm not working, I am usually doing something with or for my three kids, my husband, and my mini Bernedoodle, Tyson! We spend lots of time on the sidelines of their sports and supporting their active social lives. We enjoy skiing, camping, traveling, and spending lots of time with our large extended family. Most especially, we love the beach, spending our summers in OCNJ.

What would the you of today say to your first-day-of-CrossFit you? This is going to change your life forever. Just keep showing up. It will change how you look, feel, train clients, and live your life. Trust the process.

What's your go-to piece of advice, quote, or mantra? As a personal trainer and CrossFit coach, I believe in finding your fitness. Fitness will look different to everyone, but feels good to anyone who gives it a try. Be willing to get out of your comfort zone and allow yourself to find a more improved you! Also remember, you are not hurt, you are just uncomfortable! 😊

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza!