Calen earned his BA in sociology from The Colorado College and is CrossFit Level 1 Certified. Calen began powerlifting to aid his performance in downhill mountain bike and road cycling races and has gradually discovered a passion for fitness in its own right. First exposed to CrossFit while in college in 2006, he has focused his training in this methodology since 2008 and has experienced great gains in his overall fitness. Calen also trains and competes in Olympic Weightlifting. He believes that "the magic is in the movements" and is committed to developing technique and form in the athletes he trains, leading them toward optimal performance. Calen is most excited about helping clients work towards health and vitality for the long-term, and as a coach he feels proud to see his clients' horizons consistently broaden in their lives outside the gym, as a result of the work they do inside the gym. Although relatively young, Calen’s passion for learning, his commitment to his craft, and his sheer desire to coach well have made him a fast favorite around the gym.