If you want to improve your health and fitness, let's talk! Personal Training, strength, yoga, seniors & kids classes too!
The 1st CrossFit in LA (2007), we offer a new, trainer-led workout every day, for ALL fitness levels. Try a FREE WORKOUT every Saturday at 9am! Not your average health club, CrossFit Houma provides a new workout EVERY DAY for its clients, each led by owners/certified trainers Brian and Junko Ellender. We offer group personal training in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere, and providing the coaching and accountability to help you meet your goals long term, with sustainable health and fitness. Programs:
Personal Training
CrossFit
CrossFit Kids
Starting Strength Lifting
Senior Strength Club
Yoga
Nutritional Counseling
MEET OUR TRAINERS:
Brian Ellender: Owner, Head Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
Starting Strength Seminar
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Kids Certified
CrossFit Trainers Prep Course
ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
Gayle Hatch Olympic Lifting Certified
Eva T Certified Fitness Programmer
Pose Running Method
Paleo Nutrition Enthusiast and NICE GUY! Junko Matsumoto Ellender: Co-owner
Head of CrossFit Kids Program
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Endurance Certified
CrossFit Kids Certified
Gayle Hatch Olympic Lifting Certified
Eva T Fit Lifestyle Seminar Attendee
Mom and Motivator! Dawn Jarveaux: Trainer
Starting Strength Seminar Attendee
CrossFit Level 1
Eva T Fit Lifestyle Seminar Attendee
Former Les Mills Sprint & RPM Instructor
Jenna Portier: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Katie Prestenbach: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Eva T Fit Lifestyle Seminar Attendee
Retention Specialist and Office Manager
Paleo Enthusiast
Mom and Pink Lover! We teach Olympic weightlifting, the Starting Strength program, gymnastic conditioning and metabolic conditioning (cardio) to our clients, and have them perform these exercises in a randomized "pattern", which enables your body to make efficient gains without plateauing or introducing the damage often done to the joints/body by repetitive movements. Ladies, you know all about the importance of weightlifting - let us show you the technique and help you get started - it DOES NOT MATTER if you've been out of the gym for one month, 10 years or have never been in one: we are here to help you reach YOUR fitness and nutritional goals. Ask about our beginner course if you're just getting started. If you're over 55 and want strength, balance and mobility in your life, ask about our Senior Strength Club!
02/23/2026
We asked long time client Molly why she trains with us, and we just had to share her answer!
If you want strength, independence, and fun community in your life, join Molly and the rest of the crew at Houma Strength & Fitness💪❤️💪
02/10/2026
We love seeing Beth whenever she's in town (as she's done for years!) - thanks for dropping in, and we already miss you!!
02/09/2026
Another "fun" first class in the books❗️
Katie killed her Foundations sessions and has now finished her first class, the next step to achieving her goalllls💪
Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Katie‼️
01/27/2026
Big shout out and CONGRATULATIONS to three teens who lift with us and for Vandebilt for completing their very first powerlifting meet!
We are SO proud of you, Miles Porsche, Kate Beeson, and Hana Ellender!
We are thrilled and honored to be part of training the next generation of men and women to be strong, mind AND body💪💪💪
Come join us to learn how to lift... at any age!
01/22/2026
Another great first class in the books❗️
Karmella finished her Foundations course and then crushed her first class - she's on her way to getting her goalllls💪
Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Karmella‼️
01/15/2026
Some people make excuses... Mirna takes conference calls at the gym💪💪💪
Be like Mirna!
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01/07/2026
Wayyyyyyy better!
The official new food pyramid of the Dietary Guidelines.
Pretty revolutionary!
12/17/2025
The couple that Sleds together gets fit together!
Lisa & Eldridge have been doing couples Private sessions & crushing it!
Keep up the great work, y'all 💪💪
11/17/2025
Congratulations to Shianne on joining the Ladies 200 # Deadlift Club!
She's been working our lifting program and it's paying off - she's much stronger AND down 7 # since starting last month!
Way to go, Shianne!💪!💪!💪
11/10/2025
Jesusa for a FIRST CLASS win!
She finished her Foundations (beginners) course & jumped into our Group Fitness classes 👍
Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Jesusa!!
11/04/2025
For so many populations and issues, strength training is the answer💪
Message us to show you how to get started!
10/21/2025
1st class win!
After finishing her foundations course, Shianne is starting our Strength Training program and loving it💪💪💪
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Schedule a FREE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION to get started.
Programs include CrossFit, Personal Training, CrossFit Kids, Strength Training, Yoga, Nutrition, and the Senior Strength Club.
Not your average health club, CrossFit Houma provides a new workout EVERY DAY for its clients, each led by owners/certified trainers Brian and Junko Ellender. We offer group personal training in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere, with the goal of long term, sustainable health and fitness by offering assistance in balancing the 4 Pillars of Health FOR YOU: Nutrition, Movement, Recovery and Community.
Programs:
Personal Training
CrossFit
CrossFit Kids
Starting Strength Lifting Program
Senior Strength Club
Yoga with En
Nutrition Guidelines
Summer Kids Camps
+ our Community events, like sand volleyball, kayak trips and more!
MEET OUR TRAINERS:
Brian Ellender: Owner, Head Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
CrossFit Level 2 Certified
Starting Strength Seminar
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Kids Certified
CrossFit Trainers Prep Course
ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
Gayle Hatch Olympic Lifting Certified
Eva T Certified Fitness Programmer
Pose Running Method
Paleo Nutrition Enthusiast and NICE GUY!
Junko Matsumoto Ellender: Co-owner
Head of CrossFit Kids Program
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Endurance Certified
CrossFit Kids Certified
Gayle Hatch Olympic Lifting Certified
Eva T Fit Lifestyle Seminar Attendee
Mom and Motivator!
Katie Prestenbach: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Eva T Fit Lifestyle Seminar Attendee
Retention Specialist and Office Manager
Paleo Enthusiast
Mom and Pink Lover!
John Benoit: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
MobilityWOD Ju**ie
BBQ Pitmaster!
Emily Bates: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Gymnastics
P.E. Instructor
Karly Foret: Trainer
CrossFit Level 1
Karli Olivier: Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics
P.E. Instructor
We teach Olympic weightlifting, gymnastic conditioning and metabolic conditioning (cardio) to our clients, and have them perform these exercises in a randomized "pattern", which enables your body to make efficient gains without plateauing or introducing the damage often done to the joints/body by repetitive movements.
Ladies, you know all about the importance of weightlifting - let us show you the technique and help you get started - it DOES NOT MATTER if you've been out of the gym for one month, 10 years or have never been in one: we are here to help you reach your fitness and nutritional goals. Ask about our beginner classes if you're just getting started.
If you're over 55 and want strength, balance and mobility in your life, ask about our Senior Strength Club!