​Meet the East Coast's best fitness coaches

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Josh March
Owner

Coach Josh is passionate about helping people take control of their lives. This is what led him to venture out on his own in 2011. After working in commercial gyms and corporate wellness centers focused on fitting in with the mainstream gym mentality, he decided to break the mold. If others weren’t going to be open to change, he would create the change he wanted to see. Josh took his concept of functional training (and the Sparta program) and began coaching anywhere he could. Within a few months he connected with Angela Myers, who was following a similar trajectory, and they joined forces in what is now emPower Training Systems.
    
     But his passion for helping others doesn’t stop there. He is also the Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Chapel Operations for the 193rd Special Operations Wing in the United States Air Force (PA Air National Guard). This position not only allows Josh to serve others and his country, but also God. Josh strongly believes that God has placed a call on his life to help others with all pillars of wellness, not just the physical. 
    
​     Coach Josh is also the proud “Dada” to 2 young kiddos, EmmaJane and Simon, and happily married to his wife Erin. He enjoys being active outdoors and is a competitive obstacle course racing athlete. He had the honor of competing on American Ninja Warrior in 2017 and brought home the title of “World Champion” in his age group at the 2021 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships! He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Josh is currently pursuing his Master’s of Divinity at Liberty University.

Certifications:

• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• AFAA
• ​Sparta

Carla Beam
General Manager

Coach Carla became a certified personal trainer while pursuing her passion that grew after years of dedication to her own health and finess.

She has trained a variety of clients from beginners to elite athletes, teens to elderly, fat loss to sports specific.

She has added a Sparta, yoga, and speed and agility certification and most recently promoted to general manager of emPOWER!

She's known for her classic rock music, killer metabolic workouts, and great taste in beer!

Helping clients reach their personal health and fitness goals is her drive, but seeing them become believers in what their bodies are capable of is her true passion! Strong is beautiful!

She continues her own personal fitness devotion with her family, adventure races, regular strength training, crossfit and bikram.

​"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."

Certifications:

• AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer
• AAAI/ISMA Yoga
• Sparta
• Athlete's Acceleration Speed & Agility
• Precision Nutrition (In Progress)
• ​NSCA Member

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Keith Royer

Keith Royer began his training journey as one of emPOWER's clients, and then turned that experience into a passion for coaching.

He earned his certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He also holds a certification in youth fitness and Sparta as well.

Besides fitness coaching, Keith serves as the k-12 academic and technology coach in the Annville-Cleona school district. He has been teaching for the past 15 years, and received his BS in education from Millersville University.

Through his teaching career, it has been a natural transition to apply goal setting and coaching techniques that he has adapted in the classroom.

He is committed to his own personal wellness goals through regular strength and interval training.

Certifications:

• ACE
• Youth Fitness
• Sparta

Bridgett Finn

Bridgett's interest in health and fitness stems from her background of playing sports and being active at a young age.

She initially became interested in strength and conditioning coaching through her experience as a collegiate soccer player. She also grew up competing in softball and track and field at Cedar Crest High School.

Bridgett earned her Personal Training Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) prior to receiving her BS in Exercise Science from Lebanon Valley College.

She will be pursuing her MS in Sport Performance through LVC and obtaining her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Bridgett is always up for a competition  whether it is in the gym, on a run, or playing yard games. She loves being active, spending quality time with friends and family, and traveling around the world!

Bridgett is so excited to be a part of the emPOWER family. She is very passionate about coaching and loves encouraging and inspiring others to reach their goals and be who they are meant to be!

Certifications:

• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Achievements:
Lebanon Valley College
BS Exercise Science '21

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

• NCAA Division III - Vice-Chair
• Middle Atlantic Conference - President
• Lebanon Valley College - President

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Sibbie Groh

Sibbie began her own personal training as a client at emPOWER with the goal of completing a Tough Mudder competition. She was drawn to emPOWER's sense of family and the comradery within the team training concept. This encouraging environment ignited such a new level of confidence within herself that she wanted to lead and inspire other exercise enthusiasts.

She believes that everyone is capable of maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle when surrounded by supportive peers. Sibbie's love for active living began by participating in various school sports. Since graduating from McCaskey High School, she has practiced nursing as an LPN at the LGH Residency Program in downtown Lancaster. She is passionate about serving and caring for her patients.

She enjoys the outdoors and is currently section hiking the Appalachian Trail alongside her husband.

Sibbie also loves participating in Mud Runs, 5Ks, obstacle runs, and a variety of distance running events.

She has completed her certification for Group Fitness Instructor through AFAA and sees herself pursing other certifications.

Sibbie is excited to start this new journey together with other clients who also want to be challenged and empowered while reaching their fitness goals.

Certifications:

• AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor 

Diane Thomas

My fitness journey began 6 years ago, at 52 years old. I've always been a very active person running, hiking, biking, but when I was dealing with a back injury I knew I needed to make a change and get myself stronger.

Over these past 6 years I have found my passion in fitness, healthy eating, and living a healthy lifestyle.

I started training at emPOWER in January 2019, after dealing with pain and injury with crossfit, and have learned so much from Josh, Carla, and Deryk. This has inspired me to get certified as a personal trainer through the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) and be able to share my experiences and knowledge in wellness with others. 

I am also studying to become a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist to help clients through injury and living without pain. In addition, I am studying to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist to help clients meet their goals.

I'm excited to begin my career as one of your trainers here at emPOWER Training Systems.

Certifications:

• ​NASM certified Personal Trainer