While at the University of Illinois Jeff was a two time ALL American in Track and Field and earned four Big Ten Championships as a shot putter. After college he trained at the Olympic Training Center, for the 1996 Olympics. Jeff made it to the trials, but a shoulder injury prevented him from making the team. Since then he directed his career towards Personal Training as a strength and conditioning coach at George Mason University with a major focus on injury prevention and recovery. Still very competitive he cycles as a Category 3 road racer, and NORBA Sport Level/Clydesdale Mountain Bike Racer.

He is known as a silent but scary trainer. NEVER make the mistake of telling Jeff a workout was easy.

On his days off you'll find him with Christa and their son Gordan. He loves camping or looking for serenity in a fly-fishing rod.

Christa was a two sport division I scholarship athlete in Women's Fast-pitch Softball and Women's Volleyball at George Mason University. After graduating she played with the Connecticut Brakettes, a prestigious Women Majors fast-pitch team.

In August 2002 Christa made the Greek National Softball Team which won GOLD at the 2003 European Championships B-Pool. In 2004 she was selected to be an alternate and assistant coach for the team at the OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES in Athens, Greece. In 2005 she helped the team win an A Pool Silver at the European Championships.

 

In the gym Christa is known for her sarcasm and her ability to 'Christa' people. To be Christa'd is to suddenly find yourself doing something you had no intention of doing. Not a bad trick for a trainer!

Christa enjoys spending her time off with Jeff and their son Gordon. She loves anything to do with being out doors.

Melissa was born in Michigan and grew up in Missouri, Illinois, and Virginia. She went to Clover Hill High School in Midlothian Virginia. In 2008 she graduated from George Mason University with a BS in Exercise Science and a minor in Business. During her four years at GMU she was part of the GMU Volleyball team and GMU Track team. In 2006 she performed a study on Intercollegiate Volleyball Injuries in Relation to Gender; and in 2007 she did a study on How to Reduce Knee Injury Rates for the Prospective Female Volleyball Player.

During her last semester at GMU she did an internship as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgetown University. At Georgetown Melissa worked with and coached almost every sport in the department ranging from the football team to the golf team. Melissa is CSCS, USAW Sport performance coach, CPR and AED Certified.

Besides training at BREAKAWAY she coaches volleyball and track at local High schools, and helps out at Georgetown when needed. Melissa also competes in Olympic Weightlifting and enjoys, actively participating and watching all sports.

Don't let her pint-size cuteness full you. This little drill sargent will put you through the paces if asked or you cross her.

Jesse recently graduated from George Mason with a BS in Health Fitness and Recreation Resources with a concentration in exercise science. His enthusiasm for health and fitness grew after working in health food/supplement stores for over eight years.

Jesse continues to work part-time as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at a private company owned by the head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Washington Capitals. Jesse is certified by the NSCA-CSCS and is CPR/AED certified. Jesse has always had a strong passion for sports and continues to participate in many recreational sports such as tennis, flag football, and running.

Don't give Jesse TMI...he doesn't want to hear it and you might plank all workout!

In his free time Jesse enjoys working out, camping, fishing, and watching sports.

Pamela was born in South Africa and moved with her family to New Jersey in 2007 and then moved to Fairfax, Virginia this year. Pamela’s interest in health and fitness goes back many years but she has since re-invented her career and is now focusing on personal training and is also qualified cycling instructor.

Pamela has participated in many cycle races in South Africa as an amateur, including the very well known Cape Argus tour, which is a 62 mile race around the Peninsula of Cape Town.

Pamela is certified with AFPA and NASM, and is a certified Spinning Instructor. She is also CPR Certified with the American Red Cross and is a member of IDEA and the HFPN ShareCare program. She lives in Fairfax with her husband and daughter Kelsey. She has two other children now grown up and following their own lives.

Pam is known as the repeater: You think you are doing one thing but are supposed to be doing something else. You don't want to ask Pam to repeat herself again because you didn't understand her with her South African ascent.

Will holds a BS in Physical Education and Psychology from George Mason University. He is certified by ACE since 1995 and has an advanced certification by AAHHP as a Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist. Will has 15 years experience in the personal training field.

Will has been a natural bodybuilder for 22 years. He was the 2000 NGA Mt. Rogers drug free masters champion. (Over 35 years old and heavy weight class) He still is qualifying this year to compete in the over 45 category.

Will’s primary philosophy on weight training is: "For me, weight training is therapy. Consistency, adherence, and intensity are most important. It's a life long commitment that one can never cease. Always strive to learn and evolve to the next level".

Will is known for being a stickler on form. Keep those elbows in and weight back or you will be doing a lot of push ups-he loves push ups!

Ganson graduated from Shepherd University in 2008 with a degree in Fitness and Exercise Science. He was a member of the Shepherd’s Division II football team for four years. While at Shepherd Ganson earned three back to back undefeated WVIAC titles as a wide receiver and special team’s player. After graduating he spent a year at Manassas Sport and Spine as a chiropractic assistant. There Ganson practiced rehabilitative therapies. He is working towards a certification from NASM and is CPR certified.

In Ganson’s free time he plays basketball, football and racquetball. Since he has played many sports growing up he loves to participate in any sport.