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Rated 5 out of 5

“Absolutely love this gym! I’m doing a drop in for a week from Alabama- the members and staff were very welcoming. The coaches are top notch and very knowledgeable- helped me get a snatch PR today! We visit Muncie often so I’ll definitely be back!”

Paige Jesky

Arsenal Fitness and Muncie CrossFit MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Muncie

Rated 5 out of 5

“The Arsenal has helped me during my off-season to maintain my endurance, strength, speed, and more. The coaching staff is amazing and helps me to improve my form as I continue to work. I would highly recommend the Sports Performance class for all student athletes to help increase their performance on and off the court/field!”

Isabelle McKay

Arsenal Fitness and Muncie CrossFit MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Muncie

Rated 5 out of 5

“Eric and all of the people who helped me get stronger were all super patient, encouraging, and positive. I saw lots of improvements, and I got stronger and quicker.”

Lauren

Arsenal Fitness and Muncie CrossFit MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Muncie

Rated 5 out of 5

“i think arsenal has helped me become a better athlete with both strength and agility. the coaches do a great job helping and correcting”

Kaiyah Mae

Arsenal Fitness and Muncie CrossFit MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Muncie

Rated 5 out of 5

“Veronika is absolutely amazing! Her level of expertise and ability to tailor a program is unprecedented. Can’t recommend highly enough!”

Christy R

Arsenal Fitness and Muncie CrossFit MEMBER
THE BEST GYM IN Muncie

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Michael Cooper

Director of Longevity + CrossFit Coach

As the Director of Longevity and a CrossFit Coach, Michael Cooper is dedicated to fostering long-term health and fitness in our gym community. His role encompasses coaching programs tailored to diverse age groups and fitness levels,ensuring that each individual achieves their personal goals while maintaining overall well-being.

Meet Michael Cooper:

As the Director of Longevity and a CrossFit Coach, Michael Cooper is dedicated to fostering long-term health and fitness in our gym community. His role encompasses coaching programs tailored to diverse age groups and fitness levels, ensuring that each individual achieves their personal goals while maintaining overall well-being.

Experience:

With 24 years of experience coaching youth sports and 12 years specializing in CrossFit, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his role. His extensive background in coaching across different age groups allows him to tailor his approach to meet the unique needs of each client, from young athletes to older adults seeking to enhance their fitness.

Specialities:

Michael’s expertise lies in strength and conditioning programs for both aged populations and youth athletes. He excels in developing training regimens that cater to the specific physical needs and goals of these groups. Additionally, his background in food and nutrition enables him to provide comprehensive guidance that complements his training programs.

Coaching Philosophy:

Michael’s coaching philosophy is encapsulated in the mantra, “Slow and Steady always wins the race.” He advocates for a gradual and consistent approach to fitness, emphasizing the importance of sustainable progress and long-term health over quick fixes. This philosophy guides his training methods and interactions with clients, fostering a supportive and patient environment.

Personal Achievements:

Outside of his professional achievements, Michael is a proud father to three amazing boys. His role as a father informs his empathetic and motivational approach to coaching, as he understands the balance between encouragement and patience required to help others succeed.

Fun Fact:

Michael was born on April Fools’ Day.

Certifications

Michael holds an impressive array of certifications that underscore his extensive knowledge and expertise. He is certified as a CF Level 1 and Level 2 coach, USAW Level 1, and has additional qualifications in CF Mobility, CF Rowing, CF Kids, and CF Nutrition. His credentials also include Red Cross CPR/AED and Lifeguard certifications, reflecting his commitment to both effective training and safety.

Ryan Smith

Director of operations/coach

Ryan Smith is a coach who believes in building strength from the inside out. His approach centers on creating momentum—helping people show up, stay consistent, and discover their own capacity for growth. With a steady, motivating presence, Ryan focuses on clear structure, purposeful training, and the small daily wins that lead to long-term change. He’s committed to guiding athletes and everyday individuals toward healthier movement, stronger habits, and a deeper confidence in what their bodies can do.

Experience:

Ryan’s professional background includes personal training and designing structured fitness programs tailored specifically for busy adults who need efficient, effective training solutions. As a member of the United States Air Force, he also played a key role in rehabilitating Airmen who had fallen below PT standards. Through targeted conditioning, progressive programming, and rebuilding foundational movement patterns, Ryan helped service members regain confidence, rebuild strength, and return to passing scores. His coaching style blends accountability, clear communication, and a deep commitment to helping people overcome physical setbacks and become stronger than before.

Specialties:

Ryan specializes in creating efficient, results-driven training programs designed for busy adults who need structure without wasted time. Drawing from his work in the United States Air Force, he also focuses on rebuilding strength and conditioning for individuals who need to restore performance and meet physical standards. His approach emphasizes foundational movement, progressive programming, and corrective strategies that help clients overcome setbacks, move better, and achieve consistent, measurable improvements.

Coaching Philosophy:

Ryan believes that real progress begins when you commit to showing up consistently and trusting each step of the journey. TTP — Trust The Process—is the foundation of his coaching approach. Great results aren’t built overnight; they come from intentional movement, disciplined habits, and the willingness to lean into growth even when it feels uncomfortable.

His philosophy:
Trust the Process. Build the Basics. Commit with Purpose.
Every rep, every session, and every challenge is part of a bigger picture. Ryan’s mission is to guide you through that process, remove roadblocks, and help you step closer to the strongest version of yourself.

Personal Achievements:

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science
Minor in Coaching
Serves in the United States Air Force
Certified in CPR/AED for adults, children, and infants

Certifications

With top-tier certifications as a CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Coach, a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, and a USATF Biomechanics Specialist, BJ brings a dynamic approach to your fitness goals. His journey from NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Coach to a decade of CrossFit coaching, combined with 15 years of shaping leaders at ADVISA, equips him with the tools to drive profound change.

eric van matre

Head Performance coach

Coach Emily brings a powerful blend of military discipline and coaching expertise to her dual role at The Arsenal Fitness as both Director of Operations and a seasoned coach. Drawing on her leadership experience as a Commissioned Officer in the Army and over a decade of hands-on coaching, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the team remains aligned, focused, and mission-ready. Her unique ability to lead with both structure and empathy makes her a cornerstone of The Arsenal’s success, both behind the scenes and on the coaching floor.

Experience:
Emily has 10 years of coaching experience with people of all fitness levels and ages ranging from as young as 12 to 70. She has worked with multiple businesses to create a fitness partnership and enhance their employee’s fitness, most notably was Muncie Power Products, Ontario Systems, and Elm Street Brewery. During her early years of coaching Emily completed an internship with Ball State Strength and Conditioning where she was the strength coach for the Ball State Women’s Soccer Team. Emily’s expert coaching has impacted 100s of individuals over those 10 years of coaching.

Specialties:
Emily’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including CrossFit, traditional strength and conditioning, and Olympic Weightlifting. Despite the method of fitness chosen, Emily’s goal is to create a fitness program that her clients will be committed to for the long haul and be able to carry the habits created with them throughout their entire lifetime.

Coaching Philosophy:
Emily’s philosophy is strongly centered around accountability and consistency. Everyone holds the keys to living a physically ‘free’ life, but this isn’t the reality for everyone. The body does not need us to be perfect all the time; it just needs us to be consistent. Emily believes that key habits of sleep, nutrition, physical fitness, and relationships are key to success. Accountability of our habits result in physical freedom.

Personal Achievements:
Emily’s fitness journey began at a young age where she played a variety of sports and has continued to this day. Once moving into college, she took up weightlifting as a sport and competed in USAW nationals. She has achieved many feats in her early army career such as earning commission and holding the current rank of Captain, training multiple of her soldiers to pass the AFT (Army Fitness Test) which led to their promotion, earning of the army commendation medal, and recently serving a 10-month overseas tour in the middle east.

Fun Fact:
Emily’s bucket list item includes visiting every National Park in the USA. She loves to take her dogs on these adventures.

Certifications

With top-tier certifications as a CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Coach, a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, and a USATF Biomechanics Specialist, BJ brings a dynamic approach to your fitness goals. His journey from NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Coach to a decade of CrossFit coaching, combined with 15 years of shaping leaders at ADVISA, equips him with the tools to drive profound change.

Emily Martin

Director of operations/coach

Coach Emily brings a powerful blend of military discipline and coaching expertise to her dual role at The Arsenal Fitness as both Director of Operations and a seasoned coach. Drawing on her leadership experience as a Commissioned Officer in the Army and over a decade of hands-on coaching, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the team remains aligned, focused, and mission-ready. Her unique ability to lead with both structure and empathy makes her a cornerstone of The Arsenal’s success, both behind the scenes and on the coaching floor.

Experience:
Emily has 10 years of coaching experience with people of all fitness levels and ages ranging from as young as 12 to 70. She has worked with multiple businesses to create a fitness partnership and enhance their employee’s fitness, most notably was Muncie Power Products, Ontario Systems, and Elm Street Brewery. During her early years of coaching Emily completed an internship with Ball State Strength and Conditioning where she was the strength coach for the Ball State Women’s Soccer Team. Emily’s expert coaching has impacted 100s of individuals over those 10 years of coaching.

Specialties:
Emily’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including CrossFit, traditional strength and conditioning, and Olympic Weightlifting. Despite the method of fitness chosen, Emily’s goal is to create a fitness program that her clients will be committed to for the long haul and be able to carry the habits created with them throughout their entire lifetime.

Coaching Philosophy:
Emily’s philosophy is strongly centered around accountability and consistency. Everyone holds the keys to living a physically ‘free’ life, but this isn’t the reality for everyone. The body does not need us to be perfect all the time; it just needs us to be consistent. Emily believes that key habits of sleep, nutrition, physical fitness, and relationships are key to success. Accountability of our habits result in physical freedom.

Personal Achievements:
Emily’s fitness journey began at a young age where she played a variety of sports and has continued to this day. Once moving into college, she took up weightlifting as a sport and competed in USAW nationals. She has achieved many feats in her early army career such as earning commission and holding the current rank of Captain, training multiple of her soldiers to pass the AFT (Army Fitness Test) which led to their promotion, earning of the army commendation medal, and recently serving a 10-month overseas tour in the middle east.

Fun Fact:
Emily’s bucket list item includes visiting every National Park in the USA. She loves to take her dogs on these adventures.

Certifications

With top-tier certifications as a CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Coach, a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, and a USATF Biomechanics Specialist, BJ brings a dynamic approach to your fitness goals. His journey from NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Coach to a decade of CrossFit coaching, combined with 15 years of shaping leaders at ADVISA, equips him with the tools to drive profound change.

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