Paul Flores

CrossFit Level 2 Certified Trainer, NSCA Member, Olympic Weightlifting Certified

Paul is the owner of CrossFit East County, known for the last 7 years as La Mesa Workout.  Paul was led to open CrossFit East County based on his personal search for the most cutting edge training program that would help develop his own athletic performance. The energetic, positive environment he has built in CrossFit East County has made it one of SanDiego’s favorite fitness facilities. Paul has a unique ability to pull the most out of his clients to help them  make the most out of every training session. He leaves nothing to chance, ensuring his clients are reaching their CrossFit goals in the quickest, safest way possible.

Paul was raised in the East County. He graduated from Granite Hills High School, where he played football, wrestled and played baseball. He continued his athletic career at Grossmont Jr. College, where he was a starter and defensive team captain at the linebacker position. He attended San Diego State and studied physical education.
Paul has so embraced CrossFit as a competitive outlet, he placed 3rd in the Masters Division at the 2010 CrossFit Games in Carson, CA.  He followed that performance up with a 16th place finish at the 2011 Games. This experience has given his coaching a new dimension. It has allowed for him to use this high level competition as a launching pad for his clients, who have an interest in preparing for the CrossFit Games, an experienced coach to rely on for their programming, nutrition and motivational needs. This experience is also readily available to clients of all fitness levels.
His interests include family time with his wife Tina, his children, McKenna, Sydney, Trevor, Sami, Amber and his dog Daisy, playing guitar, bike riding, golf, surfing and an occasional triathlon. Paul’s true passion is instructing, educating and inspiring people to never accept anything but the best that life has in store.

Grace: 3:12
Jackie: 7:26
Helen: 8:48
Linda: 24:11
Cindy: 23 Rounds

Snatch: 160#
Deadlift: 405#

Clean & Jerk: 220#
Back Squat: 335#

Favorite Lift: Snatch
Least Favorite Lift: Press
Favorite WOD: Anything Heavy
Least Favorite WOD: Anything with Wall Ball

Lisa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, Point Park University, CSCS® NSCA, CrossFit Level 2 Certified Trainer, CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified, CrossFit Nutrition, CrossFit Basic Barbell Certified

Lisa is a Level 2 CrossFit Instructor and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Lisa graduated Summa Cum Laude from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA with a B.S. in Mortuary Science.  After spending several years as a Funeral Director, Lisa married Peter and became a stay at home mother to their two boys.  In the summer of 2005, Lisa channeled her lifelong passion for competition sports, gymnastics, running & weightlifting into working as a personal trainer with Paul Flores at La Mesa Workout.

About two years later Paul discovered CrossFit and Lisa has been hooked on the Kool-Aid ever since, becoming Level 1 certified in December 2007, and Level 2 in March 2008.  When Lisa is not CrossFitting or training clients she enjoys spending time with her husband, Pete, their two boys, and their many cats.

Fran: 4:35
Nancy: 15:59
Nasty Girls: 13:42
Badger: 28:32
Daniel: 18:38
Kelly: 23:46
Elizabeth: 11:30
Barbara: 22:40
Angie: 18:33
Helen: 9:19
Cindy: 17 Rounds
100 Burgener Burpees: 7:50

Deadlift: 250#
Back Squat: 190#
Front Squat; 150#
Clean & Jerk: 121#
Snatch: 95#

Favorite WOD: Badger or Daniel
Least Favorite WOD: Anything with Dips or HSPUs
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Least Favorite Lift: Press

 

Teshina DeBoer

CSCS, CrossFit Level 1 Certified, B.S. in Exercise Science, Masters in Exercise Physiology

Teshina is a Level 1 CrossFit instructor and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  She graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT with a B.S. in Exercise Science and obtained a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at San Diego State University.  Teshina participated in sports such as swimming and volleyball, although she found a true passion for fitness attending group exercise classes.  She taught group fitness classes such as conditioning and indoor cycling for over 10 years.  Teshina taught group fitness classes at the Aztec Recreation Center, as well as weight training classes as a one-unit course for SDSU students.  Teshina met Paul in 2006 and further developed her passion for fitness by personal training and becoming CrossFit certified.  She is committed to helping her clients realize their true potentials and achieve their fitness goals.  Teshina competed in the 2010 San Diego/Arizona CrossFit Sectionals where she placed 2nd overall.  In addition to CrossFit, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dusty, as well as with her family and friends.

Grace: 2:54
Isabel: 3:16
Nancy 13:14
Fran 4:48
Helen 9:54
FGB: 341

Overhead Squat: 173#
Deadlift: 290#
Clean & Jerk 163#
Back Squat 270#

Favorite Lift: Overhead Squat
Least Favorite Lift: Press
Favorite WOD: Nancy and anything heavy
Least Favorite WOD: Anything with Muscle-Ups

Julia Cruz Fallica

B.A. English, M.A. Educational Leadership,Bilingual Teaching Credential, CrossFit Level 1 Certified, Yoga Instructor

Julia joined the CFEC family as a client in early 2008.  Within a week she was hooked by the unpredictable, high-intensity workouts and the skill and encouragement of her trainers.  She soon became addicted and began to speak strangely (What’s your FRAN time?), spent hours watching CrossFit videos on “YouTube”, and started showing off her calloused hands. When Paul asked her to join the CFEC coaching staff,  she was eager and honored to become part of such a fantastic team.

Julia brings with her 21 years of dedicated yoga practice. For the last 9 years she has focused on Ashtanga Yoga, a vigorous and physically demanding form of the practice. Julia also has 15 years of elementary school teaching experience. She currently teaches fourth-grade and kids’ yoga classes at Warren-Walker School in La Mesa.

Julia blends her outgoing personality, her sense of humor, her drive and her teaching skills into to her coaching. She is dedicated to life-long learning and fitness. It is her goal to inspire clients of all ages, experience and ability levels to do their best and then do a little bit more. She leads by example, managing a busy work schedule and home life while still fitting in her regular workouts. Her husband and 3 children can all be seen at CFEC, enjoying the family atmosphere and demonstrating that CrossFit is accessible to everyone.

Julia’s mottos:  “To rise above mediocrity, you must not be afraid to fail.”  And, “Whoops!”

Jeremy 4:15
Helen 11:55
Michael 29:39
Annie 12:46
Murph 54:10
Grace 8:16
Cindy 16 rds
Chief 20 rds

Back Squat: 180#
Dead Lift: 230#
Snatch: 75#
Clean: 133#
Push Jerk: 105#
Overhead Squat: 88#

Favorite lift: Clean
Favorite move: pistols, rope climbs
Achille’s Heel: muscle-ups

James Berry

CrossFit Level 1 Certified, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified, CrossFit Basic Barbell Certified, CrossFit Nutrition, EMT/CPR

James is born and raised in San Diego and nurtures a life-long passion for bicycle riding of all disciplines.  This has led to a passion for over-all fitness and health through exercise and nutrition.  He met Paul Flores in 2007 and has been hooked on CrossFit training ever since. James thoroughly enjoys sharing his knowledge of fitness and nutrition with others especially at CrossFit East County. To support his bicycles, himself and his family, James is a 22-year career fireman with the City of Chula Vista.  He enjoys his family time with his wife Pamela, son, daughter, two grown stepsons, their wives and is known to his two grandsons as “Papa J.”