Meet The Staff

Founder/Gymnastics/Fitness 

What's up!? I am Joshua Roberts or as most know me, JRob! I am super excited to announce the expansion of GymFit! It has been my dream for 5 years to have a gym where everything is under one roof and its finally happening! I have been a gymnastics coach for 6 years with a speciality in bodyweight strength & conditioning. Over the last 3 years I have started dabbling into AcroYoga/Acrobatics and other Circus Arts and I'm obsessed! One thing that I have learned over the past 6 years is that anyone and everyone is capable of getting out and learning something new, no matter your age or experience level! So come on out and step out of your box and try something new. You WONT regret it!

-Keep Moving-

Ninja Warrior Director/Owner

Welcome to the challenge.  I am David Gabel. I was a high school gymnast.  Who has a passion for challenges. Seven years ago I caught the American ninja warrior bug.  Since then I have competed in 3 Seasons of american ninja warrior. I have done Warrior Dashs, Tough Mudders and a few other challenges. Now we are ready to help you achieve your physical peak performance. 

Parkour Director/Owner

Hi there! If we haven't already met, my name is Erik Otts. I'm a passionate student and teacher of many flavors of physical movement. Though I am Baton Rouge born and raised, I would venture to say that I and my fellow colleagues aren't your typical Red Stick fitness coaches. We hope that you will join us here at GymfitBR, and that you will find your own passion in movement as we have found ours!

Cirque Director/Owner

Hello! My name is Stephanie Lee, and movement is my PASSION! I began breakdancing at the age of 17, training, traveling, and competing at events with friends. I taught break dancing/hiphop classes at a local studio for two years and have incorporated this movement in many performances. Four years ago I was introduced to acroyoga and partner acrobatics. Throughout my years of training, teaching workshops, and working with different acroyoga communities I can tell you it not only improves balance and strength, but strengthens relationships between friends, family, and communities. This is achieved by working together through developing trust and therapeutic communication skills. So, if you are tired of running on that treadmill and want to step out of your box and try something new, I am beyond thrilled and look forward to sharing new and fun movements so YOU can be the BEST version of yourself!

Flow Arts Director

Hello, I'm John Scott, I am a professional fire bender associated with the Baton Rouge Fire Guild. With backgrounds in acrobatics, skateboarding, parkour, and extreme climbing. Spreading the understanding and art of "Flowarts" is my passion. From physical health to mental health, these circus arts can improve quality of life through mediation, and physical ability. I can teach most props and most ages as well ^_^ looking forward to seeing you in class! 

Pole Fitness

Hello hello!  My name is Joseph Ables, and I've been pole dancing for over a year and a half now.  I've an extensive background in yoga, and I've discovered that pole dancing (or just "poling") and yoga go hand-in-hand.  I want to break the stigma that pole dancing is just for exotic dancers, but it is for athletes, too. Pole dancing empowers dancers by increasing strength and coordination, allowing you to be more comfortable in your body, and I cannot wait to share my passion of Pole Fitness with all of you!