Houma Strength & Fitness

Houma Strength & Fitness 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!

Congratulations to Shianne on joining the Ladies 200 # Deadlift Club!She's been working our lifting program and it's pay...
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!💪!💪!💪


Jesusa for a FIRST CLASS win!She finished her Foundations (beginners) course & jumped into our Group Fitness classes 👍We...
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!!

For so many populations and issues, strength training is the answer💪Message us to show you how to get started!
11/04/2025

For so many populations and issues, strength training is the answer💪

Message us to show you how to get started!

1st class win!After finishing her foundations course, Shianne is starting our Strength Training program and loving it💪💪💪...
10/21/2025

1st class win!

After finishing her foundations course, Shianne is starting our Strength Training program and loving it💪💪💪

Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Shianne!

Another great first class in the books!Jen finished her Foundations course this week and then did fantastic in her first...
09/24/2025

Another great first class in the books!

Jen finished her Foundations course this week and then did fantastic in her first class.

Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Jen!

Check out "Pudgy," female barbell pioneer!
09/18/2025

Check out "Pudgy," female barbell pioneer!



In the 1940s, Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton was lifting her 185-lb husband overhead, writing fitness columns for women, and performing acrobatics on Muscle Beach — all while challenging the era’s outdated views on femininity and strength.

She helped launch the first sanctioned women’s weightlifting competition, opened one of the earliest women-only gyms, and appeared on dozens of magazine covers, inspiring a generation.

Stockton didn’t just lift weights — she lifted barriers.

Her story redefined what it meant to be a strong woman in a world that told her not to be.

The full legacy is even more powerful.

1st class win for Hunter!He finished his Foundations course and is on his way to greater strength💪Welcome to Houma Stren...
09/16/2025

1st class win for Hunter!

He finished his Foundations course and is on his way to greater strength💪

Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Hunter!

First class action for Priscilla! She finished her Foundations (beginners) course and now her first class.Great work, Pr...
09/03/2025

First class action for Priscilla!
She finished her Foundations (beginners) course and now her first class.

Great work, Priscilla - on your way to you goallllls💪💪💪

1st class Monday for Mirna!She finished her Foundations course and now got started on her class journey towards her goal...
08/27/2025

1st class Monday for Mirna!
She finished her Foundations course and now got started on her class journey towards her goals💪

Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Mirna!

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Getting Monday started off right - first class in the books for Alyssa!Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Alyssa! ...
08/18/2025

Getting Monday started off right - first class in the books for Alyssa!

Welcome to Houma Strength & Fitness, Alyssa!

💪

"Strength training helps women feel more capable in their bodies. It’s not just about building muscle — it’s about build...
08/12/2025

"Strength training helps women feel more capable in their bodies. It’s not just about building muscle — it’s about building confidence. Each time you lift a little more, you walk a little taller.

Research continues to show that resistance training reduces anxiety and depression, improves mood, and even helps with focus and mental clarity. For many women, lifting weights becomes a form of therapy—something they do for their mental health as much as their physical health."

We're ready and EXCITED to help you get started!







In gyms across the country, something powerful is happening. More women are stepping away from the treadmill and heading toward the barbell — and it’s changing the fitness world for the better.

A family affair today!Cousins Josie, Alaina, and Victoria having a nice, sweaty 🥵 post-workout chat 💪
08/12/2025

A family affair today!

Cousins Josie, Alaina, and Victoria having a nice, sweaty 🥵 post-workout chat 💪


Address

148 Capital Boulevard
Houma, LA
70360

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 5am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 10am

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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