The CrossFit Fixx Experience

CrossFit Fixx is more than a place to work out — it’s where people come to build strength, confidence, and community. Our mission is simple: to help you become the strongest version of yourself in a supportive, motivating environment. Guided by values like professionalism, integrity, growth mindset, camaraderie, and acceptance, we focus on lasting results and long-term progress. Members recommend CrossFit Fixx not just for the coaching — but for the way it makes them feel seen, supported, and capable.

The Team Behind Your Progress

At CrossFit Fixx, our coaches do more than lead workouts — they guide you through a journey. Every coach, from group class leaders to semi-private trainers, brings a professional yet approachable style that makes members feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s Vanessa guiding your nutrition habits or Mario coaching teens through their first lifts, our team is known for being hands-on, knowledgeable, and committed to your growth — at any stage of fitness.

Brice Helms

Owner/Coach

I started my first gym job at the NAU Rec Center as a Weight Room Attendant back in 1997. Not too long after, I realized that I wanted to have a career in fitness. I got certified as a Personal Trainer in 2002, and became a full time trainer in 2003, and finally started my own business, Framework Fitness Training, in 2014.

I then became the new owner of CrossFit FIXX in April of 2017. I got my first taste of CrossFit back in 2005. I was working in a personal training studio, and one of the trainers came across the HQ website, crossfit.com. I found that I started incorporating a lot of what CrossFit was doing into my own programs for clients. I was seeing great results in both my clients’, and my own, fitness. My favorite thing about being a gym owner is watching people reach fitness levels that they didn’t think was ever possible. It makes it worthwhile knowing that I played a small part in helping someone live a happier and healthier life! My first bright spot at FIXX, when I became owner, was that the entire coaching staff stayed on. Even the previous owners stuck around to help coach, continue working on their fitness, and help ensure a smooth transition at FIXX. That’s when I knew that FIXX was a special place for a lot of people. My personal fitness mantra has always been “workout to feel good”. When your body feels good and healthy, so will your attitude and outlook on life. It helps make everything else better!

Vanessa Helms

Owner/Kids Coach/Nutrition Coach

My fitness journey began in 2005 when I became a certified group fitness instructor. While I have always been interested in fitness and health, group exercise instruction was my “side gig.” My full time career was focused in the helping professions.

I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling and whether in case management, counseling or crisis intervention, my focus was on working with individuals to identify their biggest concerns and to empower them to make positive changes in their lives. During the pandemic, when my stress, eating and drinking had gotten the best (or should I say worst) of me, I decided enough is enough! Through trial and error and lots of soul searching, I found ways to establish positive eating habits and revamp my relationship with food. Because of my personal experiences, I found a passion for positive nutritional health and became a certified nutrition coach. I now get to transfer the same ideas and techniques of behavior change with which I’ve worked for over 20 years in Social Services, to work with clients to make positive changes in their nutrition habits. Helping people find even better versions of themselves is one of my favorite things about nutrition coaching.

I love working with the “littles” in our gym, I want to instill in them the love for fitness and health making it something FUN and not another chore to check off.

Ruth Adamson

Coach

My CrossFit journey began in 2015. I was asked to teach yoga at a box in Houston and after attending my first class, I knew I’d found my thing. Coaching was a harder sell, but I love learning more about the movements and sharing that with the athletes. Helping others become more efficient (and working on that myself) is very rewarding.

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Rhett Taylor

Coach

I started CrossFit around the same time I became a firefighter. I quickly found that this exercise style is the most beneficial to what I do for a living. I love that every day is different, but we always work towards a goal.

Like a typical millennial, I love the gratification of accomplishment, like getting double-unders or a muscle-up for the first time. As a coach, I enjoy seeing someone’s healthy development, which proves that hard work and determination pay off. A fun fact about me is that I received an award for Ironman All-World Athlete in 2017.

Mario Cruz

Head Coach/Teens Coach

My CrossFit journey started in my senior year of college, I was extremely overweight and deconditioned. My neighbor invited me to her gym so she could get a referral discount, and after 150 Wall Balls, I loved it and signed up.

After college I found myself back in Mexico City and the gym I started working out in is owned by a CrossFit Education Staff member and was invited to start the journey as a coach.

My favorite thing about coaching is giving people the benefits and excitement of movement and health that my coaches gave me. One of my favorite moments that represents this was my sisters first pull-up.

My fun fact is that I learned how to play D&D listening to Podcast.

Lexi Nash

Coach

I began going to CrossFit about 5 years ago, and actually COVID and the lock down is when I really developed my passion for CrossFit. Durring this time I worked 1 on 1 with my head coach learning more about CrossFit and the movements in the workouts which grew my confidence as well as made me appreciate how important it is to have a wonderful coach.

Because if my amazing coach I decided to get my L1 and begin coaching as well!

My favorite thing about coaching is when my athlete finally gets it! When it clicks and you see the excitement in their eyes and face. When my athletes execute a movement, get a new PR and walk out of the gym feeling better then they did upon arrival, I know I’ve done my job and to me that is the best feeling!

A fun fact about me I’ve ran 5 full marathons!

Grace Minarik

Coach

I was first introduced to CrossFit by a close friend and coworker who would do CrossFit workouts at our work gym during lunch breaks. I was curious and joined him for a workout and it kicked my butt – a lot of devil presses.
I started doing workouts with him every week and then joined an affiliate in January 2024.

Prior to CrossFit I had been doing half-marathon training, group classes and solo gym workouts and nothing else improved my cardio and strength like CrossFit.
I started coaching CrossFit in October 2024, it has been a blast to encourage others, since I’m still growing in so many areas of CrossFit and I
know what it’s like to struggle and learn new skills.
My favorite thing about being a coach is seeing athletes grow their strength and skills over time and the camaraderie in each class.
A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with listening to podcasts, the last few years I’ve listened to the equivalent of twenty six 24 hour days of content each year.

Lance Markowski

Coach

I started CrossFit because my mother invited me to a class one weekend. I thought at first it was a waste of time and there wasn’t much for me in CrossFit. But that class just happened to be Murph, and I loved it.

Ever since I started CrossFit I looked up to my coaches. I had very knowledgeable coaches at the beginning of my CrossFit journey and I admired that. The relationships they had made with the athletes in the gym was really cool for me to see, so I wanted to be a part of that.

I absolutely love to see the progress each athlete in the gym makes. The joy that people get when they set a goal and then achieve it is gratifying.

I enjoy playing tennis in my free time.

Suzanne Hardin

Coach

Before I started CrossFit in 2022, I spent years trying one fitness program after the other. Nothing really stuck. Once I started CrossFit, it quickly became my passion. I have always loved helping people. I have worked with adults and teens with developmental disabilities for about 25 years.

When it was time for a change, coaching CrossFit was the obvious choice. I got to combine my passion for CrossFit and helping people. My favorite thing about coaching is being a part of other athlete’s success. Every time I see an athlete PR or do something that they couldn’t do before, like sit on the floor and stand up without using their hands, I feel grateful to have been a part of their journey.
A fun fact about myself is that I was the third generation in my family to be born in Tucson and I truly am a desert rat. I absolutely love the heat. Although, I will take dry heat or humidity. Both are great. I love spending as much time outside as possible, except in the winter.

Built to Support Every Workout

CrossFit Fixx is equipped with everything you need! You’ll find Echo bikes, Concept2 rowers and ski ergs, GHDs, kettlebells, free weights, a full rig, and even a separate space with a treadmill and elliptical to warm-up for your semi-private sessions. Our setup supports functional training at every level, whether you’re working on Olympic lifts or building foundational strength. We schedule a quarterly goal review for every member, where we use our InBody scanner to track progress — measuring things like muscle mass and body composition — so your training stays personal, focused, and effective.

Functional, Focused, and Welcoming

Our 3,600 sq ft facility is designed with intention — split into two main training zones: one for high-energy group classes and one for personalized semi-private sessions. We’ve got two restrooms, one with a shower, and a welcoming lobby area stocked with merch, drinks, and protein bars. While we don’t offer open gym access, every session is coached and purposeful — no wandering around wondering what to do next.

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The CrossFit Fixx Experience

The Team Behind Your Progress

Brice Helms

Vanessa Helms

Ruth Adamson

Rhett Taylor

Mario Cruz

Lexi Nash

Grace Minarik

Lance Markowski

Suzanne Hardin

Built to Support Every Workout

Functional, Focused, and Welcoming

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