MEET YOUR HYPE TEAM

Your trainers at CB Fit are here to motivate, inspire, and stand by you throughout your health, wellness, and fitness journey. All the while, serving you up with shakes, inspirational quotes, and maybe a heavier weight.

CHELSEA OLARTE

co-owner | lagree & climb

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• Hometown: Mesa, AZ
• Why CB?
  • Chelsea grew up in Mesa, Arizona where she started her career in gymnastics at the age of 5. She received a full ride gymnastics scholarship to the University of Washington in Seattle and after graduating, she became an acrobat in Las Vegas. She performed in an aquatic acrobatic show called “Le Reve – The Dream” at the Wynn Hotel. During her time in Vegas she was Pilates certified and began teaching before moving to San Francisco to be with her husband and co-owner Paul Olarte. Chelsea fell in love with the Lagree Fitness Method and because of her gymnastics and Pilates teaching background, teaching the Lagree Method was second nature for her. Once she was introduced to the power tower she loved the rhythm climb and was excited to step outside of her comfort zone to teach a new discipline.
• Over the weekend…
  • You can most likely find Chelsea drinking Rosé while hanging out with friends and family. She also enjoys long walks with her son Luka and her husband Paul
• Coffee order
  • Brown Sugar Oat milk Shaken Espresso
• Fave music for class
  • House & Hip Hop
• Favorite Lagree or Climb move
  • Lagree: French Twist
  • Climb: 4up, 4down, 4up, 4 push

Paul Olarte

co-owner | lagree & climb

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• Hometown: Born in the Philippines, raised in the Bay Area
• Why CB?
  • Because of his wife Chelsea. Ha! Growing up Paul was on the tennis team, volleyball team, wrestling team and basketball team. Loves Climb x Bootcamp because it makes him feel like he’s part of a team and it brings back memories of training for each sport.
• What you are most likely to be found doing on your weekend: Spending time with family, golfing, eating out or fixing something at CB.
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • Lagree – Child’s pose (ha!)
  • Climb: 4up, 4down, 4up, 4 push
• Coffee order – Whatever you want to get me (make sure its non-dairy or its bad news for everyone)
• Fave music for class – Remixes and Hip Hop

Veronica Vetter

LAGREE & CLIMB

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• Hometown: Veronica aka Mama V, is a Bay Area native.
• Why CB?
  • She was introduced to weight training 10 years ago where her passion for fitness was ignited. Since then, Veronica has tried many forms of workouts which helps her continuously refine her approach to her routines and overall style.
  • CCB Fit is not just a place for Veronica to share her passion and knowledge for fitness, it’s a community of incredibly supportive and amazing individuals that she feels very lucky to be a part of. Veronica’s been teaching at CB Fit since the beginning, and the friendships she’s built along the way with both clients and instructors is why CB Fit is so special to her.
• Over the weekends, she is most likely found…
  • spending time with her husband, 2 year old son Reign and her fur baby Stella. Possibly checking out new coffee shops and hitting the Lafayette reservoir.
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • Reverse tailbone Angel & of course a long range sprint
• Coffee order:
  • Honey lavender latte with almond milk
• Fave music for class
  • If you catch V nodding her head and feeling the vibe. It’s probably because she’s lost in the dance/trance or EDM world. But don’t be surprised if you hear some hip hop legends sprinkled in as well!

pamela pope

LAGREE & CLIMB

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  • Bio
    • I can make almost anyone laugh even if I’m not trying to be funny
    • By day I work in Business Development for a life science company that provides software for clinical trials, by night I’m a fitness instructor (and fitness enthusiast!) sharing her passion for movement with others
  • Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Fun Fact
    • I can make almost anyone laugh even if I’m not trying to be funny

 

• Background
  • By day I work in Business Development for a life science company that provides software for clinical trials, by night I’m a fitness instructor (and fitness enthusiast!) sharing her passion for movement with others
• Why CB?
  • CBFit is my oasis of creativity! The workouts, the community, the vibe, etc- all bring out my most creative self. CBFit is where I can be my authentic self without judgment.
• What she loves:
  • Lagree, climbing, running, reading , writing, and making memories with my husband, family, and friends (which usually includes a lot of laughter).
• Over the weekend, she is most likely…
  • On weekends you can find me curled up on the couch reading a good book or discovering new shows and movies with my favorite husband
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • My favorite Lagree move is a tie between runners lunge and skater
  • My favorite move on the tower is a long range heavy (HEAVY) climb
• Coffee order:
  • Grande no water vanilla chai tea latte
  • Fountain Diet Coke w/ crushed ice
• Fave music for class:
  • I like my beat drops BIG when I’m teaching climb x bootcamp and all the deep trance like tracks when teaching Lagree

tina harirchian

LAGREE & CLIMB

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• Spotify
• What you teach: Lagree & Climb
• Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
• Background/bio:
  • When not teaching (or taking) classes at CB Fit, Tina works as a product designer for Volvo and also runs her own design studio through Sand Studio Designs. Working at CB is her way of connecting with her health and wellness roots after having completed a Masters of Public Health but leaving her career in healthcare. By teaching Lagree fitness and Climb, she can still promote lifelong wellness while also connecting with her community.
• Why CB?
  • CB Fit is a place where working out and community come together – blending a perfect balance of a 45 minute burn no matter who’s class you’re in with instructors that support you and challenge you no matter what level you are. There is always room for growth, but there is also space for modification if and when you need it. To her, that’s the perfect balance keeping us from that workout “burnout” she often feels with other workout styles.
• Over the weekend, she is most likely…
  • hanging out with her 2 year old Australian Shepherd pup, Asher, spending time outside golfing, hiking, or laying at the pool.
• Coffee order: Matcha latte with Oat milk
• Fave lagree or climb move:
  • Lagree: Scrambled Eggs
  • Climb: Long range bounce
• Favorite music for class: Any throwback remix with a beat drop!

Khalia Brookins

CLIMB

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• Spotify
• Lagree & Climb
• My name is Kahlia, but I go by Killa K, very kind person, only thing I kill is the workout!
• Why CB?
  • I started teaching Climb in Jan 2020. I really enjoyed taking Climb classes first, they were exactly the kind of vibe I look for in group classes. High energy, great music, challenging workouts and amazing instructors. I felt like I could bring my uniqueness and personal flair to Climb with my love for all kinds of music and my affinity to choreography.
• What are you most likely doing on the weekends?
  
  • On the weekends I am more than likely brunching or chillin.
• Your favorite Climb move:
  • Favorite Climb Move is 2 Up/ 2 Down, followed closely behind would be 2ct. Doubles with 4ct. Tempo Bounce.
• Coffee order:
  • I love me an Iced Chai Latte.
• Fave music for class:
  • A tie between Funky House/ EDM and Hip Hop.

Jamie Gurecki

LAGREE & CLIMB

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• Spotify
• What you teach: Lagree
• Background/bio? Jamie is a middle school PE teacher and mom to 2 girls.
• Why CB?
  • After practicing the lagree method for several years, she had an interest in becoming certified to teach the method. Once she found CB Fit, she pursued the dream. She loves the positive community that Chelsea has created and feels grateful to be a part of it.
• What are you most likely found to be doing over the weekend?
  • Spending time outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and listening to live music.
• Coffee order?
  • Black coffee
• Fave lagree or climb move
  • Super lung
• Favorite music for class
  • EDM & Hip Hop

Jessica Lopez

LAGREE

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• Spotify
• Bio:
  • Jess is a store manager for an athleisure company in SF- a great complement to CBFit as the clients/environment is harmonious. She is a mama of 3 and can be found spending time with her big family during her free time.
• Lagree
• Why CB?
  • She tried so many other types of group fitness, and found that Lagree was the only method that she absolutely fell in love with and was consistent with, therefore seeing the results she wanted!
  • She took Chelsea’s classes in SF and then started teaching Lagree in SF in 2018, and when she moved to the East Bay in 2020, she found CBFit!
• Over the weekend:
  • Slowly renovating/decorating her house, catching up with her sisters and other family also in the Bay Area
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • Twisted Wheelbarrow
• Coffee order:
  • Latte from Four Barrell or Bondadoso
  • Annihilated from Dutch Bros
• Fave music for class:
  • HIP HOP!

Lisa Donovan

LAGREE & CLIMB

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• Spotify
• Bio
• Lagree & Climb
• Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA
• Why CB?
  • Lisa has 13 years experience teaching group fitness. She cares deeply for her clients and members and there’s nothing more important than helping someone achieve their fitness and goals!
  • She fell in love with Lagree immediately when she attended her first class with Chelsea. It was love at first ‘shake’ for her. The low impact nature of the workout with an intensity to make you sweat is THE best workout combination. She loves CBFit, as well, because of the amazing clients!
• Weekend activity:
  • During the weekends, Lisa spends quality time with her husband and her teenage daughter. They are big time sports fanatics and can probably catch them at a game…Go Warriors! Go Giants! Go 49ers! She enjoys reading, hiking and volunteering.
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • Standing and Kneeling Inner Thighs. BUUUURN!
• Coffee order:
  • Lisa is not a coffee lover, but she loves Starbucks’ Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher.
• Fave music for class:
  • In her classes, you may experience songs from the 90s, R&B, and Hip Hop.

Mikaela Ploetz

LAGREE & CLIMB

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• Spotify
• Lagree & Climb
• Bio:
  • Mikaela is very passionate about helping others feel good about themselves. Health to her is a state of mind. She believes positivity & self love is key! It was love at first sight between CB Fit and Mikaela, the community, the climb, and even her whimpering during Lagree. She is both CLIMB & Lagree certified. Get ready for some good beats and for your sweat to fly with this one !
• Hometown: Clayton, CA
• Why CB?
  • As a former athlete, fitness conditioning has always been a huge part of Mikaela’s life, which is why she has been working in the fitness industry since the beginning of 2017. She feels inspired and motivated by the dedication people put into her classes and is in awe as you all come together to work for a healthier mind, body, and soul.
• What you are mostly found doing on the weekend?
• You can find her spending time with family or her fur child, Tucker
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
• Coffee order
• Iced Chai Latte with Oat Milk
• Fave music for class = Hip Hop, Rap, Feel-good,

Jessica Alderete

LAGREE

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• Spotify
• Lagree
• Your background:
  • Jess has always been a huge fan of fitness. she grew up playing soccer and running cross country.
  • Throughout her adult life she has always been open to trying so many types of workouts, from HIIT to spin to weight training and so much more.
  • For her full time job she works for lululemon which only enhances her love for an active lifestyle. It opened the door to so many types of fitness experiences and activities, for which she is beyond grateful for.
• Why CB?
  • Why you got into being a Climb or Lagree (or both) instructor & maybe even why CB FIT!
  • She was introduced to cb fit through friends and never had heard of or taken lagree in her life.
  • She fell absolutely in love with the workout (and was completely humbled by that first class) and became a regular at cb fit.
  • From then her love continued to grow and an opportunity arose to get certified and teach, and she knew she had to do it.
• What you are most likely to be found doing on the weekend:
  • Her saturdays are for spending time with friends and family: eating, catching up on life, and doing any fun activity they can think of
  • Her sundays are for trader joe’s, going for coffee, and walking with the dogs
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • fave leg move: express lunge
  • fave oblique move: front twist
• Coffee order:
  • iced shaken espresso
• Fave music for class:

Julia Koko

LAGREE

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• Spotify
• Bio
• Lagree & Climb
• Why CB?
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
• Coffee order
• Fave music for class
• What you teach: Lagree
• Your background/why teach:
  • Koko grew up competitive swimming in both the pool and the ocean. Dry land training and conditioning were always part of her training program. She discovered the power yoga and Pilates could have on both strength building and recovery and became a diligent practitioner of both methods. Lagree was the perfect marriage of physical challenge and mental focus and discipline making it highly addictive to her.
• Why CB?
  • Koko discovered CB Fit upon moving to the East Bay in 2017 and quickly found her people and her new community. Since then, she’s been practicing religiously at least twice a week and decided to return the burn to the community in 2020 when she got certified to teach. Koko loves watching clients fall in love with the method and progress incrementally with each and every class they take. Having rebounded recently from injury, she also appreciates that Lagree is a workout that staves off the effects of aging and prevents injury. She’s motivated by the physical and mental strength of the CB community and loves watching people her parents’ age hang onto a French Twist longer than she can!
• What you are most likely to be found doing on your weekend:
  • Spending time with her family in  the pool or at the beach!
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • mega hamstring curl – that backside burn is unparalleled
• Fav music to lagree or climb to:
  • all house all the time – deep bass and heavy beat drops are my jam!
• coffee or smoothie order:
  • pour over black coffee (no fluff, maximum impact)

Amy Herman

climb

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• Spotify
• Climb
• Amy was born and raised in Michigan and moved to the Bay Area six years ago. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and is passionate about all things food and wellness! Amy currently works as a territory business manager for an infant nutrition company where she supports pediatrician offices and babies with special feeding needs.
• Why CB?
  • Amy started teaching Climb X Bootcamp because she loves music and any rhythm based workouts and wanted to be even more of a part of the awesome community at CB Fit. Her favorite part of class is putting together curated playlists from start of class to finish!
• Over the weekend:
  • When she’s not working or hanging out at CB Fit, you can find her spending time with her husband and friends, cooking, trying new restaurants, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  •  climbing the tower as fast as possible!
• Coffee order:nitro cold brew
• Fave music for class: dubstep for the tower, hip-hop for strength!

Britt Haydock

lagree

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• Bio
• Lagree
• Background:
  • After working as a Vogue Editorial Assistant, Pharma Sales Rep & Construction Project Manager, Britt realized the place she loved ‘putting in the work’ most was at the studio.  Despite chasing 2 toddlers all day, Britt brings the EN-ER-GY to her classes through her carefully-curated playlists, contagious motivation and (ex-) cheerleader smile. Speaking of music, this born n’ raised East-Bay Girl prides herself on her ‘lit playlists.’
• Why I became a lagree instructor
  •   Britt wanted to become a fitness instructor for years, but hadn’t found a workout that inspired her.  After trying nearly every workout under the sun, she truly didn’t see, nor feel a difference until she started lagree.
  • What she discovered through her practice is how superior feeling strong is compared to just having a toned body, especially when she was pregnant with her children.  Helping others feel more confident and stronger through different stages of their lives is her #1 goal as an instructor.
  • Weekend: Hiking Tennessee Valley with her husband & kids (yes, she carries her daughter on her back), followed by shopping at the Country Mart & a Sol Food Meal. As an aspiring celebrity home chef, Britt also loves hitting the farmers market & creating delicious meals with her fresh finds.  She always has her ‘emotional support book’ in her bag & caps her night off with her current read….weekend nights are WILD with kids!
  • Super lunge gets her whole body going & she never underestimates the power of an 60-sec elbow plank hold, giant reverse, of course.
• Favorite Music:
  • They don’t call her the throwback queen for nothin’….Imagine a little early 2000’s hip hop, a sprinkle of 2010’s EDM, occasional angsty rock with a country cooldown.
• Coffee Order:
  • Her husband’s french press with a splash of heavy whipping cream….served in a to-go mug because she’s probably running 2 minutes late

Angie Gilchrist

lagree

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• Spotify
• Bio
• Lagree
• Why CB?
  • I am an ace certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and certified lagree Instructor. After teaching pilates for 9 years I wanted to teach a style with more cardio and sculpting, I like that lagree gets your heartrate up and makes you sweat.
• Your favorite Lagree or Climb move:
  • If I had to pick a favorite move it would be hard but I will go with Mega Donkey Kick.
• Weekend:
  • On the weekend I am most likely to be sleeping in, going out for breakfast, and getting in a good hike. I love to be in lake tahoe kayaking.
• Coffee order:
  • almond milk caramel latte from peets.
• Fave music for class
  • I love finding music and curating playlists. My favorite artist to play in class would probably be Pink.
  • Motivational, positive with great beats!

Brianna Nicholson

LAGREE & CLIMB

• Instagram
• Spotify
• What you teach
• Lagree
• Your background:
  • Brianna started springboard and platform diving at the age of 6, competing competitively throughout her childhood and eventually becoming a coach. She’s dabbled in all sorts of fitness but was never a fan of group fitness classes until CB stole her heart!
• Why you got into being an instructor, why CB fit:
  • Brianna was the long-time babysitter for a diehard CB client who insisted she try lagree, and the rest is history! From the second she stepped onto the megaformer she fell in love because of the similarities to diving in form, technique, and emphasis placed on the mind-body connection. She loves how people of different backgrounds and experience can all try this magical method and experience noticeable growth and improvement with each day of practice.
  • CB is an amazing community with instructors that encourage and celebrate each and every member’s growth. Brianna was unsure of her ability to become an instructor at first, but with lots of encouragement from this community she is honored to be a part of the CB Fit team! Her favorite thing about teaching is watching each client get stronger and more confident with every class.
• What you are most likely to be found doing on your weekend:
  • Brianna’s weekend kicks off on Saturday morning at 7am with her Lagree superstars in Walnut Creek! When she’s not at the studio she’s usually coaching diving, where the kids now have a love/hate relationship with the Lagree inspired exercises she has them do for warmups 😉
• Your favorite lagree or climb move:
  • French Twist and Giant Single Leg Squat
• Favorite music
  • Love a mixed playlist, but it’s not a Brianna playlist without a strong female rapper presence
• Coffee ordeR
  • Anything iced with oatmilkLAGREE & CLIMB

Aurora Le

lagree

• Instagram
• Spotify
• What you teach: Lagree
• Bio:
  • It was love at first Lagree for Aurora. This Sacramento native will have
    you shaking in your sticky socks before the clock strikes 45! Aurora is
    obsessed with the high-intensity, low-impact method that is Lagree, and
    promises to serve you a class you’re sure to feel the next day. Come for
    the killer playlist and good vibes; leave feeling SORE + accomplished!
    When she’s not at CB Fit, you can find her on a rooftop with an espresso
    martini in hand.
• What are you most likely to be found doing on your weekend?
  • Hopping on a flight to somewhere fun 😉 But when I’m here in the Bay,
    I love starting out my weekends with a workout at CB Fit, followed by
    brunch (and mimosas, of course!).
• Your favorite Lagree move?
  • Favorite Lagree combo is a deadlift with a row!
• Fave music to Lagree to?
  • I like to keep things fresh and fun for my playlists. You’ll hear all
    genres of music in my class — from reggaeton, to EDM, to pop, to hip
    hop/rap — I love & play it all!
• Coffee or smoothie order?
  • My go-to is any sort of smoothie with greens and fruits.

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