My name is Gina Ziegler and I am one of the owners and founders of Anchored 365 CrossFit.  I have been passionate about CrossFit since 2010 and have coached for 14 years. Fitness has always been an important part of my life. I began running at the age of 15 and have completed six full marathons and countless half marathons.

When I discovered CrossFit, I embraced the concept of functional fitness and immediately began to steer my fitness journey in a different direction. I shifted the emphasis that had been solely placed on running, into loving weight training, aerobic capacity training, and more importantly, being a part of a community.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. My background in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation allows me to utilize my knowledge towards maintaining healthy joints while improving strength and mobility for myself as well as the members.

Outside the gym, I am a licensed realtor serving the Pittsburgh area. I enjoy helping people navigate one of life’s biggest decisions, whether selling their home, or finding their dream home.

I share my love of fitness with my family, including my four children, who have also made fitness an important part of their lives. I hope to inspire every member to experience the physical, mental, and community benefits of CrossFit and discover the same passion for fitness that has played such an important role in my life.

Hi! My name is Holly Smith. I am an owner and L2 Coach. I’m a mom of two college-aged kids. Outside of CrossFit, I love to hike, golf, and travel.

I’ve been enjoying CrossFit for over 15 years and coaching for over 10. To say CrossFit has changed my life is an understatement. I didn’t grow up playing sports, and walking into a gym was incredibly intimidating—until CrossFit entered my life. From my first class, I knew I had found my place: somewhere I felt supported, encouraged, and inspired.

CrossFit has taught me that fitness truly can be for anyone, from competitive athletes to someone like me who never touched a barbell until later in life. I love the challenge, community, and opportunity to keep learning and growing. I’m always up for a fun, relaxed sweat session, but I especially love Olympic weightlifting and the challenge of refining technique and getting stronger.

I’m excited to share this experience with anyone willing to give it a try. The hardest part is walking through the door, but you’ve got this! We look forward to meeting you!

Hey! I’m Heather McNamara! I’m a mom of four kids and hold a Crossfit L2 certification. I also run the cheerleading program and coach JV and Varsity for my kids school.

I started Crossfit in 2014 after having my first baby. I had never touched a barbell before joining and my main goal was to get back in shape. I ended up Crossfitting through all of my other pregnancies. I love that CrossFit is so adaptable and beneficial at every stage of life whether working out to be a strong, healthy mom or a competition athlete.

I’ve been coaching and competing in CrossFit for 7 years! I’ve finished in the top 10% of the CrossFit open for the last 5 years. I love working hard and competing with friends.

What I love most about CrossFit is that it’s for everyone and it meets you where you are. Whatever your fitness goals are, we can help you achieve them and become the best version of yourself.

Drew has been involved in CrossFit for 19 years and has been coaching since 2011. He is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and has completed the CrossFit Gymnastics Course.

With years of experience as both an athlete and coach, Drew focuses on helping athletes move well, build strength, and continue improving both mentally and physically at every level.  Drew will be mainly a 5:30a coach but will also be dropping in to coach an evening/weekend class on occasion.

Drew met his wife Courtney while teaching her CrossFit beginners class back in 2012!  They reside in Jefferosn Hill with their 3 daughters, Annabelle, Aria, and Maeve.

Marie Palmer has been a professional equestrian competitor and coach for over 20 years.  She started CrossFit in 2019 as a means of cross training and quickly became hooked on both the sport of fitness and the community element.  Marie obtained her CF L1 credential in 2022.  She enjoys teaching the movements, pushing athletes to do their best, and especially helping women to achieve their first pull ups. She also enjoys the more playful components of group fitness -- don't be surprised if she asks you for a song request!

Marie has competed in the Open every year beginning in 2021, with rankings from 78-92%.  She thrives in partner and team competitions and enjoys traveling to these with her friends.  She has also completed numerous half marathons, adventure races, Hyrox and various other fitness competitions - believing that the biggest benefit of CrossFit is an athlete's preparedness to go learn and play new sports.  "Use that fitness!"

Marie's day job is Program Manager at InVision Human Services where she helps people with disabilities to live meaningful lives and work in the community.  She has one adult daughter, a Belgian Malinois dog, and two horses.