Jennifer Hess
Jen is a CF Level 2 Trainer and has completed the CF Weightlifting Specialty Course. She is married with four children. She graduated from USF with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Wellness in 1994. Since then, she has worked as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and gymnastics instructor. She is a former gymnast and has always had a passion for fitness. She started CrossFit in June of 2011 and has seen amazing changes in her fitness level since then. She loves the challenge that each workout brings and the high felt upon completion of a workout. She also truly enjoys helping others achieve their fitness goals and improve their lives.
I believe in Fit Citrus Park because
“…because it has made me fitter than I ever thought possible.”
I wish every workout had
“Camaraderie, support and minimal intimidation.”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Tuck jumps, but I know that will never happen.”
AJ
AJ is a certified personal trainer who loves helping people feel stronger, move better, and gain confidence in and out of the gym. He has a background in exercise and nutrition science and has worked with everyone from total beginners to experienced athletes. AJ’s training style focuses on smart movement, consistency, and meeting people where they’re at — while still pushing them to surprise themselves.
He believes fitness should be challenging but fun, and that progress happens when workouts feel approachable and sustainable.
I believe in Fit Citrus Park because
“it’s the first place in a long time that made me want to lift heavy like I did back in my college lacrosse days.”
I wish every workout had
“good music, great energy, and no burpees.”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“any overhead movement — my shoulders and golf game would be just fine with that.”
Juliana Hess
Juliana has been training CrossFit since she was 12. Juliana was a competitive gymnast for 8 years and won several awards. She also played several years of softball and played on year at the college level at The State College of Florida.
Why I believe in Fit Citrus Park:
"It offers a sense of community and challenges you physically and mentally."
If I could design every workout, it would include:
"Pull-ups"
If I never had to do another movement again, it would be:
"Wall balls"
James Basco
James grew up in South Florida, and attended the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University, with graduate degrees in Business Administration and Forensic Accounting. His studies also included Exercise and Sports Sciences, and he has been a lifelong athlete in team sports, powerlifting and functional fitness.
James joined the coaching team in 2025, bringing his experience in weightlifting and exercise kinesiology to Fit Citrus Park community. He believes in the development and training of strength first, with particular emphasis on basic barbell lifts and continual progression of building strength as the foundation of long-term health and performance.
He enjoys assisting and witnessing our members grow stronger and achieving their goals, one day and milestone at at time.
Why I believe in Fit Citrus Park:
"It has helped me stayed consistent by having this fantastic community committed to fitness"
If I could design every workout, it would include:
"Heavy barbell squat cleans, jerks and snatches."
If I never had to do another movement again, it would be:
"Double-unders."
Meet The Mascots
Buckaroo
Buckaroo
Buckaroo
Buckaroo is a master of disaster, but he tries really hard to be the goodest boy.
Jessie
Buckaroo
Buckaroo
Jessie loves butt scratches and belly rubs. She is the sweetest girl.