Mike and Denise Choate opened the doors to CrossFit Modesto in 2007. They are both avid fitness junkies with plenty of experience and knowledge to share. Just recently, their staff has grown. They have added on 5 coaches, certified in CrossFit as well as USA Weightlifting Club Coaching. You can follow some of the coaches on their personal blog. Please feel free to contact any of them with questions you may have regarding CrossFit and your training with us.

U.S.A.W. Club Coach - Level 1

I’m a student at CSU Stanislaus working on my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Played tons of soccer growing up, it was my life and I loved every second of it.
I love Crossfit, started when Modesto opened. Helen was my first WOD I did it with my BJJ instructor Alex using a dumbell for swings and towel thrown over a beam that held up the boxing heavy bags. Got my ass handed to me and almost threw up. I’ve been hooked ever since. Every time I hear Helen now I wanna puke. Love boxing and trail running, anything that keeps my adrenaline pumping and challenges me.
I’m a Blue Belt under David Camarillo in Guerilla Jiu-Jitsu. In October ‘09 I took gold in the U.S. Open.
The main reason I love Crossfit is because of CF Modesto. It feels like home every time I walk in the gym. Besides my BJJ gym Ultimate Athlete it’s the only place where people really understand me. CF is a big reason I was able to win gold and earn my blue belt.

Hi, my name is Michelle I’m a CrossFit addict and all around smart ass.

Follow Michelle as she ROCKS some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Michelle Duarte

CrossFit Certified Trainer - Level I

U.S.A.W. Club Coach - Level 1

You can follow Erika’s progress as she trains for the CrossFit Games 2010 at: Erika Bucheli

CrossFit Certified Trainer: Level I
U.S.A.W. Club Coach - Level 1

You can follow Brian’s blog at: Workingman’s CrossFit

CrossFit Certified Trainer - Level I
CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer

Coach Alison has been training with CrossFit since May of 2009. She was inspired by Coaches Brian and Erika after their performance at the CrossFit NORCAL Qualifier. A mom of three future CrossFitters (ages 6 and under), she is also a Certified CrossFit Kids Trainer. You can follow her CrossFit training and life story at : CrossFit Mama

Coach Mike Choate holds the following certifications:
Crossfit - Level 1
U.S.A.W. Club Coach - Level 1
Kettlebell Concepts - Level 1
Gaylord Method Kajukenbo - Black Belt
Pentjak Silat Serak - Guru Muda
I have been involved in fitness and exercise of some sort since I was a teenager
and have practiced & taught various martial arts for 20+ years. I came across
Crossfit while trying to rehab from a hernia injury and subsequent surgery. I lost
the weight I had put on, so fast and felt better, stronger and faster than ever
that I wanted share this crazy thing we do with others who were willing to do the
work to reach and exceed whatever fitness goals they might have. So with my
wife we opened Crossfit Modesto in November 2007 and here we are today
surrounded by a group of dedicated instructors who love what they do,( which
is the first requirement to be an instructor at Crossfit Modesto ), as well as
clients who are consistently pushing themselves to new heights. I have the
best jobin the world and can’t see myself doing anything else

Crossfit - Level 1
U.S.A.W. - Sports Performance Coach
Kettlebell Concepts - Level 1

Coach Denise has been training in CrossFit since 2006.

You can follow Denise on her blog at: For Goodness Sake! Just Do It Already.