We're a small team with big ideas and a passion for doing things well.
Chris Robert
Co-Founder
Hi, I’m Chris—a husband, father, competitive athlete, and strength and conditioning coach. I’m also the co-founder of Warhorse Barbell Club in Philadelphia.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve coached everyone from NFL athletes and competitive powerlifters to people stepping into the gym for the first time. While their goals may look different, my approach remains the same: meet people where they are and help them become stronger, healthier, and more capable in the gym and in everyday life. I believe high-level coaching shouldn’t be reserved for elite athletes—it should be accessible to anyone willing to put in the work.
My formal education began at Temple University, where I studied exercise science. Since then, I’ve continued to develop as a coach through hands-on experience and by learning directly from some of the most respected coaches and educators in the industry. Their mentorship, combined with 15 years of working with athletes and everyday people, has shaped the practical and individualized approach I bring to coaching today.
Jaclyn Moran
Co-Founder
Hi everyone, I'm Jaclyn I was always active—running, playing volleyball, dancing—and working in my family's 60-lane bowling center that my dad owned and operated for over 50 years. I guess you could say I get my drive from him.
After graduating from Syracuse University, I worked in politics briefly before spending 10 years in Philadelphia's financial industry. During that time, I reignited my passion for training and found myself back in my running shoes and in the gym—which is exactly where I met my husband.
Strength training has the power to change everything. The confidence you get from doing hard things in the gym follows you everywhere else. And as a mom, being a strong role model for our daughter means showing her what women are capable of. That's exactly what I want to share with other women, too. The gym can feel intimidating, but it shouldn't. You belong here, and I'm on a mission to prove exactly that.
Facility Leader, Grad Hospital
Ahmad Nakib
Ciao to everyone, my name is Ahmad. I'm from Lebanon, and I've always had a passion for sports and training. Therefore, I moved from Italy to the United States to study exercise sport science, where I got my degree from Temple University. Over the years, I have played basketball and soccer, competed in powerlifting, and completed my first push/pull competition and 5K race.
What I love most about coaching is being able to share that passion. I aim to make training approachable and meaningful, helping people build strength, confidence, and consistency in their own fitness journey. Additionally, I help individuals enjoy their training sessions and connect with other people who share the same goals.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new food and coffee spots with my wife Graciela, and I'm always on the lookout for great shawarma. I speak Arabic, French, English, and Italian. Life at home is full of energy thanks to our three wild and lovable cats..
Craig Owen
Hello, hello! I’m Craig, and I’m a Strength & Conditioning coach, athlete of all trades, trophy husband, and the world’s greatest dad (I have the t-shirt to prove it!).
The gym & fitness industry has been my second home for well over a decade, coaching professional athletes, high school & collegiate athletes, youth athletes, moms, dads, grandmom’s, and quite literally everyone in between, but my bread & butter has always been helping regular folks—with jobs, kids, &/or life responsibilities—find their fitness & athleticism.
My career has offered me opportunities that I could’ve never imagined when I first started. I’ve mentored under some of the best S&C coaches in the world, knocked heads with the brightest minds in the industry, and spent the last few years mentoring and educating other coaches as they aspire to become exceptional coaches in their own right.
Those who know me have heard me say it before… anyone can be an athlete. And, it’s my job, mission, & passion to help everyone I possibly can to get there.