Alexa is a physician assistant working in a CT surgical ICU. She joined Renegade Training in August 2020. Alexa’s fitness journey began at 15 with weightlifting; later competing in figure and fitness competitions. She transitioned to powerlifting in college (where she met her husband, @a_vignone23) During PA school, she discovered CrossFit as a way to get quick, effective workouts without programming them herself. Over time, her relationship with fitness shifted from aesthetics to...

Getting to Know Maurice (AKA: Mr. Cole) Maurice works long days with kids—both during the school day and in an after-school program. His days start early—he’s up at 3:45 AM and at the gym by 4:45, getting a personal warm-up in before taking the 5:30 AM class. He joined Renegade Training in 2021, and it didn’t just change his life—he truly believes it saved it. To Maurice, health is wealth… and there’s no reason to live without it. The Starting Point Maurice’s journey began as a classroom...

Meet Marilyn W. She joined Renegade May 2025. She’s a current grad student at Pitt, starting her days in the 6:30am class before heading to campus. Why She Got Started During undergrad, she was part of a CrossFit club and loved starting her mornings working out with her best friends—she knew she wanted that again which is why she came to RT. When She Knew This Was Her Place From the moment she stepped in, she felt comfortable. Everyone was so welcoming—people introduced themselves right...