Coaches

Sony

I’m thrilled to be part of this amazing combined gym community. After building Iron Battalion CrossFit in Los Angeles in 2014, I traded city hustle for mountain muscle and fell in love with Tahoe’s breathtaking scenery. Now I’m here to bring energy, expertise, and a whole lot of fun to your workouts.

My mission is simple: to change lives through movement and help people discover how incredible it feels to improve their energy, mobility, and overall quality of life. Expect more laughs than lunges and more high energy than a triple espresso — paired with coaching that delivers real results.

Certifications & Experience

• CrossFit Level 1
• CrossFit Level 2
• CrossFit Kids
• NASM — Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• TRX Group/Force Suspension Training — Level 1 & 2
• CPR Certified — EMS Safety Services / American Red Cross
• Level 1 Snowboard Instructor — PSIA-AASI Certified
• Ski Instructor — Heavenly, Lake Tahoe

Favorite Lift: Cleans

Cheat Meal: German chocolate

Coach Todd

Todd Worden is a fit and driven 56-year-old with over 30 years in the fitness industry. A lifelong athlete and certified CrossFit coach, he has spent the last eight years leading both personal training and group classes.

After relocating from Los Angeles/Ventura to South Lake Tahoe, Todd brings with him extensive coaching and leadership experience including Iron Battalion Woodland Hills, Persistence Culture Ventura, and now Iron Battalion South Lake Tahoe and Gym Love.

Recently earning his CrossFit Level 2 certification, Todd is passionate about helping clients push past limits and reach new levels of strength, endurance, and confidence.

Favorite Lift: Squat Clean

Cheat Meal: Pizza

Coach Emma

My passion for fitness started at Cal Poly Humboldt where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Recreation while competing on the Track & Field team. The weight room became my sanctuary — a place of growth, community, self-discovery, and fun.

Now living in Tahoe, I share my love for hypertrophy training, functional fitness, strength & conditioning, powerlifting, running, agility, and speed work. I believe in the mind-muscle connection and strive to create an inclusive environment for all fitness levels.

My goal is to empower others to live vibrant and active lives and enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer. The gym is for everyone.

Certifications

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• TRX Qualified Coach
• Function-First Pain Free Movement Specialist

Favorite Lifts: Bench press, hang cleans, RDLs, front squats, lateral raises

Favorite Cheat Meal: Sushi

Coach Jade

My fitness journey started about six years ago when I discovered how powerful consistent training can be — not just physically, but mentally as well. What began as a personal commitment to becoming stronger quickly turned into a passion for strength training, functional fitness, and the community that comes with it.

After years of training and learning, I earned my CrossFit Level 1 certification this past year so I could start helping others experience the same confidence and strength that fitness gave me. I’m passionate about creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and excited to show up for themselves.

Fitness has taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of showing up — even on the hard days — and I love being part of a community that pushes each other to grow.

Certifications

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Favorite Lifts:

• Squat cleans
• Hip thrusts
• Deadlifts

Favorite Cheat Meal: Ice cream