Coaches

David Bonifas

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David or Dave (honestly he didn't care which you use) has been training people for 10 years. He loves training individual clients and helping them get stronger so they can be better at the things they enjoy outside of the gym. Stronger people live longer. In purist fashion he loves being a generalist when it comes to fitness. Give him a sled, some slam balls, pull-ups, and handstands and Dave is in his element. If you're lucky you may even see his cute little dog, Millie, at his side while training with him.

*Don't ever ask him what his diet is because it'll probably just upset you. (He probably had Häagen-Dazs for dinner)*

Laritza Silva

Laritza is a certified CrossFit Level-1 coach. Not only does she specialize in CrossFit, she is also a certified ISSA personal trainer. She herself trains as a an athlete and is inspired by many CrossFit Games athletes to become the best version of herself. She prioritizes other’s fitness and wellness goals whether they’re training for performance, aesthetics, or overall health and wellness. She is currently studying Physical Therapy at PACE University.

Andrew Benson

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Andrew is a hands-on fitness pro and one of the top athletic coaches in New York. When he couldn’t find the gym he’d always dreamed of, he decided to create it himself. Plenty of room. Impeccably equipped. Excellent coaching. Supportive environment. Welcoming to a diverse membership. A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, educated at Columbia University and Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Andrew toured as a professional drummer before turning his lifelong love of fitness into his full-time career.

As head coach and co-owner of Oculus Fitness, he oversees all aspects of Lower Manhattan’s premiere strength-and-conditioning gym. He knows his members and is dedicated to their health, fitness and success.

Maria Sui

Maria stumbled across an article about CrossFit when she was searching for boot camp style workouts in 2014. After reading the article, she knew that was exactly the type of workout she was looking for. After 3 years of CrossFit, she obtained her L1 coaching certification and now she has her L2 certification. She believes the importance in having good form; it minimizes the chances of having injuries, it allows for more efficient movement, and it just makes the movements look prettier. Most importantly though, she believes in finding the fun in working out.