Meet the Trainers

Kim Wilkes

I am  the founder and owner of Crossfit St. Charles. Established in 2008 Crossfit St. Charles was  the beginning of my dedication to sharing Crossfit with the community. A former gym rat, I am a Level 1 Crossfit coach and a certified personal trainer.
I also hold:
Crossfit Barbell Certification with Mark Rippetoe
Crossfit Kettlebell Certification
Crossfit Olympic  Lifting  Certification
Crossfit Nutrition Certification with Robb Wolf
Crossfit Running Certification
Crossfit Gymnastics Certification
Whole9 Nutrition Workshop
HKC Kettlebell Certified with Dan John
USAW  Level 1 Sport Performance Coach
Crossfit Mobility and Movement Course with Kelly Starrett


Additionally, I am a Kickboxing instructor and a Registered Nurse that is CPR certified.  

Kim coaches classes through out the day and evenings and  is available for Fundamentals and Private Personal Training.  Email Kim.

 

 

 

Jim Hurley

I am Jim Hurley, trainer at CrossFit St Charles.  I began coaching because CrossFit changed my life and I'd like to share my passion. 

As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I never realized how little I knew about REAL fitness until I became a student of CrossFit.

All those years of globo-gym weight lifting and muscle/ego building did little to prepare me for the functional fitness I now enjoy as a result of my CrossFit endeavors.  For me, square one was January 2009 when Ingrid dragged me kicking and screaming to watch her and my 3 boys workout at CrossFit St Charles.  I really got excited watching the workout in spite of my "I don't need this" attitude and decided to participate the following week.  Firmly convinced of my fitness superiority, I attacked the baseline WOD and was humbled, sore and left licking the wounds on my ego.  WOW!  I never expected air squats, sit ups, push ups and pull ups to kick me in the sack like that.  What else could this method entail?  Perhaps there is something to it...  I had to find out.  Boy, did I find out.  Over 3 years later, I am 100% addicted to CrossFit, the CrossFit lifestyle and the CrossFit community.  At 45, this isn't my first rodeo, but nothing has challenged me so and made me feel so happy.

I graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1988 with a B.S. in General Engineering and a belief that fitness and usefulness are inextricably intertwined.  I flew the A-10 for 2 years and the F-15 for 16 years.  I began flying for United Airlines in 1997 and currently fly the 767...but my real passion is CrossFit.  In fact, the best thing about my flying job (other than the paychecks) is that it facilitates my mission to visit as many CrossFit boxes in the world as I can.  Layovers rock for this purpose.  I'm at 27 and counting!

So here I am today, still learning and striving to be the best CrossFitter I can.  I am Level 1 certified from CrossFit HQ and hold the Olympic Lifting and Gymnastics specialty certifications and HKC Kettlebell certification with Dan John.  I have also attended the Whole9 Nutrition Workshop and am a USAW  Level 1 Sport Performance Coach

CrossFit WILL change your life too, but not until you get into the gym and start working.  See you there!

Jim coaches classes through the the week  and is available for Fundamentals. Email Jim.

 

Ingrid Hurley

-Level 1 Crossfit 2010
-Gymnastic Cert w/ Tucker 2010
-Level 3 Reformer Pilates 2009 
-Tower Training Balanced Body 2010

My experiences throughout  my whole life have always involved some form of wellness. My family has always been active, from camping, sports of all kinds to include dirt bike riding, since I can remember. 

Crossfit is undeniably the most fun and  challenging environment I have ever been involved. I have learned we all need to find something that we enjoy doing and what makes us tick.  I have a passion for Crossfit that I would like to share with all.  

As a mother of three beautiful boys, I understand what patience and hard work can accomplish. Take time for yourself whatever your endeavor, work hard and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!!

Ingrid is available for personal training, and runs the CSI-Conditioning and Strength Improvement for Youth program. Email Ingrid

Chris Glover

I have been a certified personal trainer and strength coach for the past 5 years. I am a competitive powerlifter and compete in the USAPL, which is one of the few drug tested leagues in he country. I hold the level 1 crossfit certification, olympic lifting certification and kettlebell certfication.  I'm also an avid cyclist and love any activity that involves a barbell. I strive to push the limits of human potential and help anyone excel in their pursuit of physical improvement.

Chris coaches class through out the week and is available for Fundamentals and Personal Training.  Email Chris.

Matt Ellison

Hi, I'm Matt Ellison.  My crossfit addiction began about 2 years ago when I took my first intro lesson with Kim at Crossfit St. Charles.  I went to my first class and was surprised to find just a squat rack, a couple sets of Olympic Style weight plates, some kettlebells and a few other crossfit "knick-knacks".  What an eye opener!  The atmosphere of Crossfit is contagious.  Since then, I've attended my Level 1 Crossfit Certification, Crossfit Olympic Weightlifting Certification and USAW  Level 1 Sport Performance Coach Certification.  Kim graciously allows me to program the workouts on Saturday and on Competition Sundays.  I promise, you'll never get bored at CFSTC!  I've learned that to be a good crossfitter you need to start with just 2 steps - show up & give 100%.   I have a passion for teaching, I've been a Flight Instructor for 15 years, graduated from Saint Louis University in 1995, and presently work for the Federal Aviation Administration.  I'm married to my wonderful wife Lindsay and we have two girls, Chloe(5) and Sydney(7).

Matt coaches in the evenings and is responsible for the famous Saturday WODS. Matt is also available for Fundamentals. Email Matt.