Meet Your Team!

OUR TEAM

We’re more than just a gym—we’re a diverse, inclusive community reflecting the vibrant mix of people we see living in and visiting Berlin. We want to make you feel represented and welcome in our second home. 

Our team comes from a range of cultural and sporting backgrounds, and intensely passionate about and sometimes obsessive with movement and sport.

We bring a range of experiences and perspectives, ensuring that every member feels seen, heard, and supported. Get to know the faces and people that keep our gym ticking and a community where everyone belongs.

CRISTIANO STARLING

FOUNDER, CEO, COACH
Accreditations

CrossFit Level-2, Weightlifting Level-1 

Sporting background

Track and field, 4 Times Brazilian SanShou—Sanda Champion, Kick Boxing Brazilian Champion, Jiu Jitsu, Swimming, Strongman.

Favourite movement

All of them!

Wants to improve

Everything, still a learning process.

Random fact

I weighed 10kg when I was just 4 months old!

SALIM KRAATZ

FOUNDER, CFO
Accreditations

Crossfit Level 1

Sporting background

Soccer, Track and Field

Favourite movement

Thruster & Wall ball

Wants to improve

Ring Muscle-ups

Random fact

Believed "Forrest Gump" was based on true story until turning 28.

MELANIE MÜLLER

SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Accreditations

CrossFit Level 1, B.A. Sport Science, M.Sc. Sportpsychology, DSHS Personal Trainer

Sporting background

Equestrian Vaulting, Horseback Riding, Snowbarding, Skiing

Favourite movement

Hang Power Clean

Wants to improve

Pull Ups

Random fact

I have an inner "Monk", everything has to be in order and in even numbers.

CHRISTOPH S

COMMUNITY MANAGER
Accreditations

C-Lizenz Fitness, CrossFit Level-1

Sporting background

Soccer, Fitness

Favourite movement

Bench Press

Wants to improve

Overhead Squat

Random fact

I love bars - any kind!

ANTONIA LIM

MARKETING LEAD, COACH
Accreditations

CrossFit Level-2, Weightlifting Level-1 

Sporting background

Track and Field, Muay Thai, Swimming, Trampolining, Cycling, Bouldering

Favourite movement

Handstand push-ups

Wants to improve

Bar muscle-ups

Random fact

I can play pretty much any musical instrument!

CRISLAINE BERNARDES

DESIGN LEAD
Sporting background

Tennis

Favourite movement

Wall balls

Wants to improve

Bar muscle-ups

Random fact

Before graduating in Graphic Design, I studied a Bachelor's degree in History for a year and a half.