CJ MARTIN
C.J. Martin is a Level 2 CrossFit instructor, USAW Club Coach and former member of the CrossFit HQ training team. C.J. began coaching because he passionately believes in the life-changing benefits of functional fitness.His goal as a fitness coach is to inspire individuals to make long-term lifestyle changes, and he has found that CrossFit’s scalable intensity and commitment to functional movement makes it the perfect program for individuals of all ages and abilities.
C.J. believes that the psychology of sport and fitness training plays a vital role in the success of any program. He fosters a positive training environment to help clients overcome self-doubt or perceived limitations to achieve their full potential.
C.J. also specializes in helping athletes prepare for the CrossFit Games, coaching both teams and individuals at Invictus as well as athletes across the United States and United Kingdom through online coaching and program design.
C.J. enjoyed five years as a successful litigator at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP before dedicating his full attention to helping others achieve their fitness goals. His practice focused on securities fraud and complex commercial litigation.
He is also co-founder of Kids Helping Kids, a non-profit organization that has raised nearly $4 million for neo-natal intensive care and pediatric units throughout Oregon, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of San Diego Youth Services.
MICHELE VIEUX
Michele is a USAW Club Coach and holds a number of CrossFit Certifications and is working on her OPT Coaching Certification Program. She has also traveled with the CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification team teaching other coaches and athletes the Olympic Lifts.Michele earned a B.A. in Sociology from California State University, San Marcos, and spent much of her time there focusing on the study of youth gangs and foodways. The combination of her formal education in the cultural, social, and economic practices relating to the production and consumption of food and her experience as the owner of M Good Meals, a Paleo-friendly catering service, has helped her emphasize the importance of nutrition with her clients and work with them on healthy and creative meal planning and preparation ideas.
Michele is a lifelong athlete who played soccer at the collegiate level, was a competitive swimmer, and has competed a number of times as both an individual and on the Invictus team at the CrossFit Games. She recognizes the benefits a varied strength and conditioning program provides to both competitive athletes as well as everyday people looking to improve overall health and mental toughness. Her goal is to connect with each person she trains in a way that motivates and excites them to perform at their highest level.
Before pursuing a career in health and fitness, Michele spent five years as a Marketing and Development Officer for a non-profit agency.
NICOLE DEHART
Nichole holds a number of CrossFit coaching certifications, including participating in the OPT CCP Certification Program. She has been a part of the CrossFit community since it’s beginning and was one of the original CrossFit Kids. After earning her Bachelors of Science in Health Studies: Physical Activity & Exercise at Portland State University, she returned to the San Diego area and began working with a Charter School through Invictus. Nichole now spends her time working as one of the Director of Operations at Invictus, helping manage and coach. Nichole is an accomplished fitness professional with experience in managing and leading group, individual, and youth fitness programs. She has the uncanny ability to motivate diverse groups and to implement healthy and productive changes. Nichole won 3rd place in the inaugural CrossFit Games in 2007 and has helped lead Team Invictus to the CrossFit Games for the past 4 years.
NUNO COSTA
Nuno is a head coach for CrossFit Endurance and CFHQ. Traveling the world to train other coaches proper running and endurance training technique, nutrition, injury prevention and program design.
Nuno was a NCAA Division 1 Track and Field athlete at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, competing in the 200M and 400M sprints. He began competing in triathlons in 2006, completing a 1/2 Ironman, numerous sprint distance races, and a few Olympic distance triathlons.
Nuno has coached CrossFit, running and triathlon programs full-time since 2008, and founded Invictus Endurance (previously San Diego Anaerobic Endurance). He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion for running and fitness to anyone interested in living a healthier, happier life.
