Meet Our Team
Alexandra Puryear
General Manager
She started her FLEXX Fitness journey as a trainer in 2020 and became the General Manager in 2022. Alex holds a Health and Exercise Physiology degree from Ursinus College and was a Women's Gymnastics Team captain, earning All-American honors. She is committed to building trusting client relationships and believes in thoughtful progressions to help clients understand and achieve their fitness goals. Alex's approach is rooted in the 'Progress Over Perfection' philosophy. She creates personalized training programs tailored to clients' unique needs, preferences, and limitations. Emphasizing consistency and sustainable habits, Alex celebrates small victories and gradual improvements, keeping clients engaged and motivated. Outside of work, Alex enjoys spending time with her husband, Pat, and their newborn son, Henry. They love going for walks, having coffee dates, exploring new eateries, and traveling to visit friends and family, reflecting a balanced lifestyle rooted in community and connection.
Credentials:
-NASM-certified personal Trainer
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
-Certified Nutrition Coach
Areas of Expertise:
-Functional Training: Improve your daily activities with exercises that enhance your overall fitness and mobility.
-Sports Performance: Sport-specific training to boost performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall athletic abilities of high school and college athletes.
-Strength Training: Programs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
Alex Branham
Assistant Manager
Need general information about the gym or a specific event we have going on? Ask Alex! She has been with FLEXX since 2022, and as our assistant manager, Alex helps our clients and trainers to ensure things are running smoothly inside and outside of the gym. “My goal at FLEXX is to make everyone feel like family! It’s great to have clients arrive and leave with a smile on their faces!” Alex grew up in Falls Church and when she’s not at FLEXX, you can find her snowboarding the Rocky Mountains with her friends and family.
Ron Boykin
Ron is a senior trainer who has been physically active his entire life. He started tennis at a young age and graduated from Old Dominion University on a full tennis scholarship. He was also on the gymnastics team in college and learned to surf and box while living in Virginia Beach. He started martial arts in his 20 s and has attained the distinction of Master and Grandmaster in several different Korean styles. Ron was inducted into the martial arts hall of fame in 2004. He opened his own martial arts academy in 1997 and successfully operated it for 15 years which also included a personal training gym. His specialities include balance, falling and personal safety. His favorite pastime is riding his motorcycle and keeping healthy in his 78 years.
Credentials:
-7th degree black belt Hapkido
-6th degree black belt Tae Kwon Do
-4th degree black belt Gumdo
-Personal trainer certification NCSF
-TRX certification in basic, group, and functional
-Certified in kinesiology taping by KT and Rock Tape
-Former private tennis teaching pro
Areas of Expertise:
-Senior Fitness: Safe and effective exercise routines tailored for older adults to maintain mobility, balance, and strength.
-Rehabilitation From Injury: Safe and effective programming to get you back on track post injury.
-Weight Loss & Management: Tailored workout and nutrition plans to help you drop unwanted pounds and keep them off.
-Balance, Flexibility, and Mobility Training
-Martial Arts
Marshall Burke
Having graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Sports & Exercise Psychology, Marshall decided to move back to the McLean area to pursue a career in the fitness realm as a personal trainer. Over the following decade he worked with youth athletes who are looking to improve their performance, older adults who are seeking ways to improve their fitness during retirement and young adults who are seeking to improve their body and health. Marshall’s training philosophy is that since no two people are the same no two training programs should be. While some exercises will of course be used for multiple people, the reason for doing them may be different so that it facilitates the growth and development of the trainee as best as possible. During his free time Marshall enjoys not only watching sports but also learning about the
inner workings of the sports industry such as how TV broadcast and advertising deals affect the ways in which sports are financed and covered in the media; or how player contract negotiations are done.
Areas of Expertise:
-Strength Training: Programs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
-Functional Training: Improve your daily activities with exercises that enhance your overall fitness and mobility.
-Sports Performance: Sport-specific training to boost performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall athletic abilities of high school and college athletes.
-Golf Performance Training
Teresa Dong
Teresa is a recent graduate from Johns Hopkins University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Public Health. She has previous experience working at her school's recreation center, where she trained clients 1:1 and taught group fitness classes. Teresa is passionate about learning about her clients holistically and crafting sustainable workout routines that they can incorporate into their daily lives for years to come. She looks forward to returning to her hometown of Fairfax County and to working with the surrounding community, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles while building longitudinal connections through fitness!
Outside of FLEXX, Teresa can be found trying new brunch spots with friends or (attempting) to play pickleball.
Credentials:
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Areas of Expertise:
-Strength Training: Programs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
-Functional Training: Improve your daily activities with exercises that enhance your overall fitness and mobility.
Ethan Beber
Ethan is a highly experienced personal trainer with a decade of dedicated service in the fitness industry. Holding a degree in Exercise Science, he combines academic knowledge with practical expertise to offer top-tier training programs. Throughout his career, Ethan has successfully trained competitive athletes and individuals of all ages and physical abilities, all united by a common goal: to become stronger and fitter. Ethan's philosophy centers on the belief that strength is a valuable life skill that everyone should develop and practice at an achievable level. This belief informs his personalized approach to training, where he meticulously crafts customized programs that align with each client's unique goals and abilities. Specializing in kettlebell and barbell-based strength training, Ethan emphasizes proper form and technique to ensure safe and effective workouts. A true enthusiast of strength sports, Ethan has competed in both powerlifting and strongman events. His passion for these disciplines fuels his training methodologies and inspires his clients to reach their full potential. Outside of his professional life and training for Strongman competitions, Ethan enjoys exploring the great outdoors through hiking and is an avid fan of live music. These interests help him maintain a balanced lifestyle and bring a refreshing perspective to his training sessions. Ethan's commitment to his clients, combined with his extensive experience and passion for fitness, makes him a standout personal trainer dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and enhance their overall quality of life.
Areas of Expertise:
-Functional Training: Improve your daily activities with exercises that enhance your overall fitness and mobility.
-Strength Training: Programs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
-Sports Performance: Sport-specific training to boost performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall athletic abilities of high school and college athletes.
-Rehabilitation From Injury: Safe and effective programming to get you back on track post injury.
Keith Franus
Keith Franus is a “dedicated to his craft” personal trainer with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He specializes in helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs, nutrition guidance, and motivational support. Keith's philosophy is that fitness is not just about lifting weights or doing tons of cardiovascular work, it's about creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle that you can sustain long-term. He believes in a holistic approach that includes physical fitness, proper, whole foods based nutrition, and mental well-being. His goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools clients need to transform their body and mind, ensuring they feel confident and motivated every step of the way. “When I'm not in the gym, you can find me at a baseball game, out hiking the area trails, fishing the local streams and rivers, prepping healthy meals, or spending time with my family. Let's work together to achieve your fitness goals and create a healthier, happier you!”
Credentials:
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- National Federation Of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Areas of Expertise:
-Strength Training: Programs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
-Functional Training: Improve your daily activities with exercises that enhance your overall fitness and mobility.
-Sports Performance: Sport-specific training to boost performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall athletic abilities of high school and college athletes.
-Senior Fitness: Safe and effective exercise routines tailored for older adults to maintain mobility, balance, and strength.
-Rehabilitation From Injury: Safe and effective programming to get you back on track post injury.
-Weight Loss & Management: Tailored workout and nutrition plans to help you drop unwanted pounds and keep them off.
Rebecca Robeson
Becky began her career in fitness and health in 2008 when she retired after a long career in the corporate world. Becky obtained certifications from ACSM as a personal and from NASM as a Group Exercise Instructor. Becky received yoga teacher training certificates in 2009 from
YogaFit ®. In 2019 Becky obtained her certificate as Tai Chi Easy TM Practice Leader. Becky’s teaching style is to make exercise enjoyable, safe and effective, particularly for older adults or anyone who is relatively new to exercise. Becky’s passion is to continuously learn new ways to incorporate the principles of yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong in her Tone, Balance, & Stretch classes.