Our Mission
At Gym 22, we understand the Jackson Athlete: The skier, biker, paddler, climber, and runner. Many of us try to take part in several activities per season since we live in this beautiful place. However, it can be frustrating to progress in all of them, and it can be hard on the body. We can help you become more durable & active in the Jackson community, now and for years to come.
Our team
BROOKS WOODFIN
OWNER & HEAD COACH
Raised in Jackson, WY, Brooks began training and weightlifting at 12 years old. As a Certified Underground Strength Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, CF-L1, & Military Athlete Advance Programming, he loves implementing corrective musculoskeletal exercises, AIS (Active Isolated Stretching), balance training, and HIIT circuits to improve performance inside and out of the gym. Brooks is passionate about practicing SAFE training techniques that do not push individual physical limitations outside of their skeletal and natural limitations. This combination of safe and effective programming allows athletes to continue enjoying life in Wyoming and the many activities that are available.
Tristan Shockley
COACH
Tristan, another Jackson native, attended Montana State University Billings where he completed a degree in Human Health and Performance while playing baseball for the MSU Yellowjackets. After starting a family and settling in Jackson, Tristan decided to become a personal trainer, combining his passion for athletics with his undergraduate education. Since graduating MSU in 2018, he has been working with local high school athletes who have the drive and motivation to continue playing sports at the collegiate level. Tristan joined Gym 22 in the spring of 2020 as an AFAA Personal Trainer.
Chris colman
COACH
Chris, originally from Delaware, was a Division I lacrosse player at the University of Hartford and University of Delaware. He later served as a Lieutenant with the Dewey Beach Patrol, where he led Rookie Training in physical conditioning and lifesaving skills for recruits ranging from 18-year-olds to retired Marines and Special Forces members. Chris has also competed in paddleboard and ocean events, as well as multiple ultramarathons. Chris moved to Jackson from Leadville, Colorado and continues to train for races like the Leadville 100. His background in high-level athletics, endurance sports, and leadership shapes a well-rounded approach to training focused on building strength, fitness, and confidence. Chris is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a lifelong passion for fitness, athletics, and helping others reach their goals. Certified since 2023, he has been coaching and training others since, 2017.
SophiA BoyD-FliEgel
COACH
Sophia is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer from Seattle. She hold degrees in Human Biology and English from Stanford University where she was a four-year Division I rower. From beginners to lifelong athletes, Sophia enjoys helping all athletes access safe, intentional and intense movement. She grew up rowing Lake Washington and litfing weights in community gyms, admiring her many coaches and teammates along the way.
Nick B.
COACH
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Alexi Wattis
COACH
Alexi is an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer and 200-hour certified yoga teacher who spent several years teaching Vinyasa yoga in San Francisco. She competed on her collegiate equestrian team, worked on large-scale cattle ranches, and worked as a goat shepherd using targeted grazing for holistic land management. These experiences have shaped her understanding of the connection between mind, breath, and body and her approach to movement. She loves helping people feel stronger and more capable in their bodies.
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Outside the gym, you can find her patrolling at Snow King, teaching at Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding, hiking with her dog, and enjoying everything the mountains have to offer.
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Alex Wells
COACH
A Rhode Island native, Alex was a collegiate climber and received his degree in biochemical engineering from the University of Rhode Island. In 2021, Alex moved to Jackson to escape the sedentary lifestyle of sitting behind a desk all day to explore the Tetons. As a climber, Alex knows the importance of balance, endurance, and strength training as he must be prepared for whatever obstacles nature throws at him. Alex completed his personal training certification from the National Federation of Professional Trainers and previously taught both adult and youth climbing technique programs. When Alex is not at the gym you can find traveling in his sprinter van to check out new climbing routes, biking, or snowboarding. Most recently, Alex has taken on a new hobby of photography. ​
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Gia Carangi
COACH
Gia is a spring of 2022 transplant from South Philadelphia, PA where she learned the importance of community, leadership, and grit. Gia is certified Crossfit level 2, USAW level 1, Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach, licensed Massage Therapist and sports cupping as well as a CHEK level 1 practitioner. She has been consistently coaching group classes and 1on1 clients since 2015. Gia moved to Jackson to enjoy the magic of the mountains as well as a quiet shift from city life and pursue her first love of horses. She is passionate about a holistic lifestyle, movement science and spirituality. Thriving off of connection, authenticity and adventure, Gia hopes to share a vast knowledge of the human experience at Gym22.