ABOUT US
A place to train hard, grow stronger, and build lasting friendships.
COMMUNITY
STRENGTH
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STORY
Cerus began in 2017 with a mission to inspire people to live healthier, more active lives through fitness, community, and challenge.
Our journey started by creating obstacle course races that brought people together to push their limits, encourage one another, and discover they were capable of more than they imagined. As the Cerus community grew, so did our vision.
In late 2020, we opened the doors to Cerus Fitness to create a place where that same spirit of challenge and community could thrive every day—not just on race day.
Today, Cerus Fitness is home to people of all ages and fitness levels. From strength training, HIIT, boxing, and endurance classes to HYROX, DEKA, Cerox competitions, youth athletics, and community events, we provide opportunities for everyone to set new goals, build confidence, and become stronger.
We believe lasting results come from consistency, great coaching, and surrounding yourself with people who want to see you succeed. That’s why our focus has always been about more than workouts. It’s about building a community where people can train together, celebrate victories together, and continue growing for years to come.
From your first fitness class to your next competition, Cerus is a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired to become your best.
More than a gym. A community built to help you grow stronger.
CERUS STAFF
Chris J.
Chris founded Cerus in 2017 at his home in Frederick, CO. Inspired by his love of the fitness community, he is most passionate about building fitness as a lifestyle centered around people of all abilities. A former boxer and coach, Chris spent 12 years in the predictive analytics and tech world before founding the company.
Rich L.
Rich has been involved with Cerus since 2018 starting with the formation of the first Cerus pro team. Over the years his role has expanded to head trainer and now as Vice President over all operations in the company. Rich has been an athlete for most of his life and in his free time you can find him at the gym coaching and being a cheerleader for all the members.
Darnelle F.
A former D1 running back at FAU and the University of Arkansas, Darnelle specializes in youth sports performance training, helping athletes get faster, stronger, and more confident.
A certified personal trainer, he focuses on proper form, safe techniques, and motivating young athletes to reach their goals. Darnelle believes fitness is a lifestyle and that movement should be enjoyable. When he’s not coaching, you’ll find him hiking, snowboarding, or out with his dog.
Brooke B.
I’m deeply passionate about health and fitness for all! Started coaching youth athletes as a collegiate volleyball player. Having worked closely with injured veterans and personally having an autoimmune disease, I believe in creating a supportive and patient environment that encourages my clients to reach their full potential.
Dave W.
I’ve been playing sports since the day I could walk—baseball, basketball, and soccer came first, before graduating college and falling in love with endurance sports. Marathons, ultras, triathlons, you name it. I got hooked on CrossFit next (2013), and then started racing and coaching HYROX, DEKA, and all things functional fitness (2022). I especially enjoy 1-on-1 and small group coaching to dial in race strategy, sharpen skills, and improve technique. When I’m not coaching, I’ll be trail running in the mountains, bombing downhills. Ask me to show off my favorite party trick, walking on my hands.
Jamie J.
Jamie is the product and branding designer living and working in Frederick, Colorado with her husband Chris Johnson and two kids. She creates digital graphics and content for the Cerus Squad Facebook group and the Cerus Fitness social media pages. She has a passion for graphic design and loves creating new Cerus Merchandise. She has her B.F.A. in Studio Art and Business Management from the University of Arizona. In her spare time, you will see her chasing her kids in the Cerus Gym and taking photographs at the Cerus events.
Steve G.
Steve is an obstacle course racing enthusiast and has been racing OCRs since 2015. Based in Thornton, CO, Steve is a yoga practitioner for over a decade and coaches a stamina-based class at the Cerus Facility. He helps with race and event logistics and coordination for Cerus.
Ryan P.
Ryan is the Hybrid Class instructor at Cerus Fitness, bringing energy, experience, and a passion for helping others reach their potential. His classes combine strength, endurance, and functional fitness to help members become well-rounded athletes, whether they’re training for competition or simply looking to improve their overall fitness.
Outside the gym, you’ll find Ryan competing alongside his Hybrid athletes at DEKA and HYROX events. He believes in leading from the front, training right alongside the community he coaches and sharing firsthand experience from race day.
Mat D.
Mat began his training journey as a track athlete running for the Colorado School of Mines. He continues to support the local community as a track coach for Frederick High School. Mat specializes in early athlete development.
VIsion
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COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is simple. We make being fit fun and entertaining for the entire community. That’s because we are a part of this community and we recognize that through health and fitness, we can build a stronger community. So join us in this endeavor to build a healthier community. It starts one family at a time.
OUR MISSION
Here at Cerus Fitness our mission is to IMPACT 100,000 LIVES by providing all encompassing fitness and health SERVICES, committed to providing members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds a fun, friendly and empowering environment. We are committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle through a convenient, clean location, state-of-the-art equipment, exciting classes, nutrition program, and empowering fitness professionals that provide an exceptional and unique value to our community. We aim to be your one stop shop for all your health and fitness needs.
OUR VALUES
EVERY PERSON- We greet every member of the gym by name. No single person who is a member is unknown and no one can enter and exit the gym without being greeted.
ALL ABILITIES- Every workout is written in a way that can be scaled from the first day off the couch to advanced athletes. Any skill which may be required in a workout is reviewed as part of the warm up.
ENGAGEMENT- All staff are required to be friendly and outgoing to all members. Be accessible and available. We are community leaders and thus must be approachable at all times. This involves spending time prior to and after classes purely to connect and engage with members who are all known by name.
KNOWLEDGE- Stay up to date with scientifically accepted training principles and practices. Specializing when needed but being generally well rounded.
LIFESTYLE- None of our programs employ a quick fix, a fad trend, or a “burn it to the ground” mentality. We believe fitness is a lifestyle and to care for our members by keeping them healthy and engaged over the long term we can do the greatest good in a sustainable way.
COMMUNITY- We seek to create an environment in which every person can connect with multiple people who care about their health and wellness in and outside of our facilities and events. The key to a sustainable lifestyle of health and wellness is being surrounded by people who share your passion and drive to improve yourself and engage in activities that are oriented around a healthy lifestyle.
POSITIVITY- A healthy relationship with fitness and wellness is critical for encouragement, engagement and a positive view of yourself. We find a way to cast a positive light on each effort to improve and never cast aspersions on someone’s current level of performance or fitness level. There is much greater good to be gained from positive affirmation than negative.
What’s New
CerusBrix Open 2025: Workout Reveal
Get ready, Cerus community! The CerusBrix Open 2025 fitness competition is live, pulling together athletes across all levels to tackle five powerhouse workouts. From sprint speed to raw strength, mental toughness to agility under pressure—every workout is designed to...
Athlete 2.0: The Next Level of Fitness by Cerus Fitness
Discover a transformative fitness experience designed to amplify strength, endurance, and skill. Athlete 2.0 is your gateway to achieving measurable progress and redefining your limits.Athlete 2.0 by Cerus Fitness is a comprehensive program tailored for fitness...
The Power of Partnership: Spartan Race and Cerus Fitness
Discover how Cerus Fitness is revolutionizing the fitness landscape by hosting Spartan Race's premier DekaFIT event, setting new standards in competitive fitness experiences.The partnership between Spartan Race and Cerus Fitness marks a significant milestone in the...
CERUS FITNESS PARTNERS WITH SPARTAN DEKA TO EMPOWER FITNESS AND COMMUNITY
[Frederick, CO, October 17, 2023] – Cerus Fitness, a renowned fitness and wellness brand, is excited to announce its partnership with Spartan DEKA, a global leader in the realm of functional fitness events. This partnership brings together two brands both jointly focused on empowering people by leading them to a lifestyle of health and fitness. Their joint mission is to ensure fitness is inclusive for everyone and to celebrate the fitness journey as a way of life.
Cerus Fitness and Pepsi Multiyear Partnership
Frederick, CO June 28, 2022 – Cerus Fitness and PepsiCo announce today a multi year partnership. The collaboration originated from sharing the same values in sports hydration and fueling, and will help both parties to obtain the best for athletes. Both companies share...
Cerus Fitness and Toyota Partner
Frederick, CO June 26th, 2022 – Cerus Fitness and Stapp Interstate Toyota announce their partnership in which the family owned and operated dealership will be the official vehicle sponsor of Cerus Fitness. With the new partnership, Stapp Interstate Toyota will...
Cerus Fitness Announces Colorado’s First Stadium Obstacle Race
CERUS FITNESS ANNOUNCES COLORADO’S FIRST STADIUM OBSTACLE RACE Colorado Springs, CO March 1, 2022- Cerus Fitness, a fitness lifestyle brand based in Frederick Colorado, in a partnership with Weidner Field, home of Switchbacks Soccer, is proud to announce the first...
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