David Chen
David is an incredible motivator and our "mobility master"! He coaches our DEKA workouts, Spartan SGX, Hyrox and Stronger Together. He always puts a lot of thought and detail into designing strategic and challenging workouts.He has lived in Roanoke for 25 years. He started college at Virginia Western and then transferred to James Madison and earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. He loves spending time with his wife Megan and son Iroh.
He enjoys outdoor races, obstacle courses, running, hiking, and being at the lake. He has played basketball his entire life, and also loves to play tennis and pickleball. Lastly, he is an avid video gamer!
He loves The Office for a good laugh. His favorite Pump Up song is "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by Daft Punk. And his go-to healthy meal is Chipolte (in moderation). His favorite dessert is Tiramisu. He loves to adventure on the Appalachian Trail in our region.
"I love the challenge of physical performance and competition and have always had a mindset of "Being Your Best." Whether during fitness exercise or life, I want to help others be the best they can be to live a healthy life. I love to see and help others conquer obstacles, doubts, and goals!"