About CrossFit Iron Horse in Fort Worth, TX

We Built our Gym
Around You

CrossFit Iron Horse is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals who are passionate, caring, who have top-tier communication skills. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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ABOUT CrossFit Iron Horse

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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Founder’s Story

Candice Wagner owner of CrossFit Iron Horse
Candice Wagner
Owner / CEO
2012 Co-Ownership, 2019 Sole Ownership

Certifications

Robbins Madanes Trained Coach
Certified CrossFit Trainer Level 3
Former HQ Level 1 Seminar Staff
CrossFit Running & Endurance
CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting
CrossFit Lesson Planning
CrossFit Self-Defense
CrossFit Powerlifting
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Strongman
CrossFit Competitor
CrossFit Barbell
CrossFit Kids

To make a long story short, I discovered CrossFit back in 2008 amidst a 5-year battle with an eating disorder that had taken over much of my life. I immediately fell in love with the methodology, the community, and the way the workouts made me FEEL. Then one day not long after, I realized I was no longer obsessing over food like I had been. My focus shifted from disorder driven behaviors to supporting this new lifestyle I was excited by! During the first 10 years of my journey, I spent most of my time training to be the best athlete that I could be. I chased that dream and I lived that dream, but somewhere around the 8-year mark that fire inside began to burn out. Around this same time, the business was also headed down the path to failure. We had holes in the walls, concrete floors, a...

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Our Coaches

Coach Brandi

Brandi Exarhos

Client Success Manager & Coach

Certifications

Certified CrossFit Trainer Level 3
CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff Trainer
CrossFit Kids (2013–2023)
Kitsap CrossFit (Co-owner, 2013–2015)
Bainbridge Island CrossFit (Co-owner/CEO, 2016–Present)
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
Power Athlete HQ: Sport Specific Application
Aerobic Capacity
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Weightlifting
CrossFit Defense
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Adaptive Training
Crossroads Adaptive Athlete Alliance (2012)
CrossFit Northwest Team Regionals Competitor
AED/CPR Certified
Brandi grew up in Wisconsin where she played multiple sports and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A career opportunity took her and her husband, Chris, to Bainbridge Island, WA where they planted their roots and raised their two daughters. She spent many years distance running and went on to...

Certifications

Certified CrossFit Trainer Level 3
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Gymnastics 2
CrossFit Football
I do CrossFit to be a positive role model. To show my kids that being fit should be the norm, not the exception; and to show my family that fitness is attainable for anyone. I do CrossFit to be as healthy and active as possible, for as long as possible....
Andrew Beresky coach at CrossFit Iron Horse

Andy Beresky

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Ashley McCall

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2
PN1
Pre/Post Natal
My journey in fitness started a very young age. I grew up a football coach’s daughter, so sports were a staple in my upbringing. I played basketball and ran track throughout high school, and a year of each at the collegiate level. Due to an unfortunate knee injury my athletic...

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CrossFit Level 1
I grew up very into team sports, mainly basketball and soccer. I retired from semi-professional soccer in college after an illustrious and storied career and $517 in career earnings. I can’t make it too long without physical activity before I go stir-crazy so I quickly found “traditional” exercise as a...

Bo Buser

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Chuck Thompson coach at CrossFit Iron Horse

Chuck Thompson

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Rowing
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Football
CrossFit Gymnastics
We all need to ask ourselves why? Why am I getting up at 4:30 am to workout? Why am I hitting the gym after a long day of work? Why am I suffering like this? Your WHY will get you in the gym when you don’t feel like going, it...

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2
I have always led a pretty active lifestyle. Playing sports and dancing in school which led to traveling to teach dance to high-schoolers for a couple summers after I graduated. Once I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter, my fitness went a little stale. I let myself...

Denise Chavez

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Libby Sergeant coach at CrossFit Iron Horse

Libby Buser

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 2
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and while I love competing, athletics has always been my center for community and friendship. While in college at the Air Force Academy, I competed on the D1 triathlon team and I loved both the sport itself and the people...

Certifications

CrossFit Level 3
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified (Pn1)
I attended my first CrossFit class to be supportive of a friend and never intended to take another class much less become a coach. Since that first class, I have changed. Changed from a person who was motivated by appearance and performance, to being motivated to stay healthy and strong...
Jennie Pinkerton coach at CrossFit Iron Horse

Jennie Pinkerton

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Seve Degrand

Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1
Throughout high school, I played a few different sports but I had never touched a barbell. In 2012 my dad brought me into a metal building off West Vickery where I quickly learned the foundational movements of CrossFit. My workout that day consisted of box jumps and push ups and...
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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

At CrossFit Iron Horse, we provide top-of-the-line equipment to help you achieve your goals. Our facility includes Rogue barbells, Concept2 rowers, and Echo bikes, plus kettlebells, medicine balls, and plyo boxes-all with plenty of personal space so you can train comfortably & become stronger, faster, & more confident.

Spacious Training Zones – We have personal/separate areas for strength work, functional fitness, & mobility, so you always have room to train without waiting or crowding.

Premium Equipment – Our training areas are outfitted with trusted gear like Rogue racks, barbells, Concept2 Rowers, Echo Bikes, & strongman tools to support your training.

Recovery & Mobility Zone – You’ll find foam rollers, resistance bands, massage tools, and stretching areas to help you recover faster & stay injury-free.

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A Facility Designed for
Longevity & Community.

CrossFit Iron Horse boasts a spacious, open-layout facility designed to maximize your training experience, featuring dedicated class & open gym areas with lots of space. Our unique outdoor workout space allows clients to train in the fresh air, adding variety & excitement to their routines.

Member Perks – You’ll have access to free Wi-Fi, lounge space, & a welcoming community that keeps the energy high.

Modern Amenities – Our space is equipped with showers, a hydration station, & several bathrooms.

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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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