SUPPORTING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
Coaches that motivate, educate, and inspire.

CO-OWNER | HEAD COACH | PERSONAL TRAINER
CAROLINA GELBMAN
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
NASM Certified
HYROX Foundations Coach
HYROX Level 1 Coach
As a high school and college athlete, Carolina has always dedicated her time to working out and taking care of herself. To her, going to the gym is her happy place and she looks forward to sharing that with you.
“Working out is not only about getting stronger, it is also about making time for yourself and realizing that taking care of your mind and overall well-being is just as important.”
Carolina started CrossFit in the summer of 2014 and has never looked back. Being a part of a class keeps her motivated and the comradery of FWDFit is what keeps her part of our family!
Carolina was the Associate Director of Athletics and the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Sacred Heart Greenwich for 8 years, where she worked with student-athletes from 5th grade through 12th grade. She is a dedicated mom to 4 kidsd understands that balancing life is not easy but necessary.
Carolina’s enthusiasm for helping others is infectious – she is so excited to meet you and see you improve every single day.

CO-OWNER | COACH | PERSONAL TRAINER
MICHAEL SMITH
BS - Biology
MS - Biology
MA - Biblical Studies
Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM)
Certified Boxing Instructor (Gleason’s Gym/NASM)
Michael Smith is 51 and is in the best shape of his life.
He has been a personal trainer and pastor for over 20 years, an adjunct professor of science/nutrition for over a decade, and has been a professional model since 1995 - his chief objective is to help everyone thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Michael’s love for fitness and competition, coupled with his years in the fashion industry, has given him a unique understanding of how to improve physiques, gain strength, maximize athleticism, and reduce the chance of injury, in turn helping his clients look and feel their best.
Michael also specializes in helping high school and collegiate athletes put on lean mass - in just 2 years he has helped his son Rider (16) gain over 35 pounds of muscle!
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PRECISION COACH | NUTRITION, SLEEP, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY
ALLIE HERRERA
BA - Majors in Journalism & Spanish
BA - Minor in Nutrition
Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
Certified Level 2 CrossFit Trainer
Formerly a TV news reporter, Allie has spend the last 8+ years helping people through nutrition and fitness.
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As a child, Allie didn't excel in sports. She turned to food for comfort which only created other challenges for her as she grew up. At a pivotal point, Allie recognized she needed to make some changes.
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Graduating with double majors in Journalism and Spanish, plus a minor in Nutrition for the University of Rhode Island in 2016, Allie has devoted her life to empowering others in their pursuit of wellness.
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As a certified Level 2 CrossFit Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach, Allie specializes in strength training and nutrition. Allie is also a certified Precision Nutrition Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery Coach.
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PRECISION COACH | NUTRITION
JORDAN TINGLE
BS - Major in Exercise Science
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
Titleist Performance Institute Coach L1
Coach Jordan is the youngest of 4 kids grew up playing sports. He was always the smallest kid on the field and realized in order to keep up with the others he needed to make a change.
In high school, Coach Jordan found his love for lifting weights and wanting to make his body as efficient as possible, so his attention came to nutrition. This passion carried over into college where he graduated from The University of Memphis with a B.S. in Exercise Science. After college, Coach Jordan became a fitness coach for individuals and groups.
Everyone has different goals and different mindsets on how to get there. Coach Jordan’s approach to hitting your goals is to figure out a way that works best for your body and schedule.
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​To keep sharpening my knowledge and skills I have acquired a few certifications along the way. These include CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach), Precision Nutrition Coach L1, and Titleist Performance Institute Coach L1.
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PERSONAL TRAINER / COACH
GREG DEIRMENDJIAN
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
USA Weight Lifting Level 2 Certified (USAWL2)
PN Level 1 Nutrition Coaching (PN1)
Greg was a multi-sport athlete growing up focusing on lacrosse. Greg played up until college when he was forced to stop through injury. Although heartbreaking, this is when Greg found his passion for fitness after going through physical therapy post-surgery on his knee.
Unable to play sports, Greg found CrossFit to fulfill his competitive nature competing in major team and individual events such as the Commonwealth Championships in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, The Granite Games in 2016, and Wodapalooza in 2017,2018 and 2019.
Although Greg loves competing, he is very passionate about coaching. Qualifying with his CF-L1 in 2015 shortly after being introduced to the sport, he has added his USA weightlifting level 2 certification and Precision Nutrition qualification to his armory to be able to help you with your lifts and diet.
Greg is an uplifting and motivating coach who has dedicated his life to making a lasting difference in people's lives through health and wellness
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