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.

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.

Thais website photo

THAIS BARBOSA

HEAD OF NUTRITION CENTER
Accreditations

CSP Barista Skills – Intermediate

Sporting background

Climbing, soccer, and Muay Thai

Favourite movement

Handstands and weightlifting

Wants to improve

Calisthenics

Random fact

A few years ago, I was fascinated with Rubik’s cubes, and my record time is 29 seconds.

OMAR HOMSI

COACH
Accreditations

4 years calisthenics and functional training coach. 9+ years in calisthenics, plus martial arts

Sporting background

9+ years in calisthenics, plus martial arts

Favorite movement

Muscle-ups, front lever, and other advanced calisthenics skills.

Wants to improve

Be less perfectionist, have more patience, and learn to rest

Random fact

Loves to push people to grow and brings the heat! 🔥

JONATHAN MAURER

COACH
Sporting background

Football coach since 2015 and 5 years functional training

Sporting background

Football and weightlifting

Favorite movement

Deadlift

Wants to improve

Overall speed, strength, metabolic conditioning and football performance

Random fact

Vegetarian for 6 years and a big dog lover