Ryan brings a unique blend of expertise to Spite Fitness. With 14 years of experience as a skilled chef, he understands the importance of nutrition and the art of crafting delicious, healthy meals. His personal weight loss journey, where he shed 100 pounds, gives him a deep understanding of the transformation process and the challenges that come with it.

Driven by his passion for health and fitness, Ryan became a certified nutritionist and authored multiple recipe books, sharing his knowledge to help others make sustainable dietary changes. His commitment to personal growth didn’t stop there; he also became a professional bodybuilder in the PNBA federation.

Ryan’s multifaceted background enables him to offer comprehensive guidance in both fitness and nutrition. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of individuals reach their health goals and is dedicated to continuing this mission with many more.

Join Ryan at Spite Fitness and embark on your journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle with personalized training and nutrition plans tailored to your unique needs.

If you’re looking for a coach who’s equal parts energy, motivation, and heart—Caleb Keene is your guy.

Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, Caleb grew up playing baseball, football, hiking, camping, and going on legendary bike rides. Whether on the field, the trails, or in the kitchen—he’s always been about movement, connection, and pushing the limits of what’s possible.

 With over a decade in fine dining and the food industry, plus a unique stint as a personal electric vehicle mechanic, Caleb knows that success—whether it’s a perfectly plated dish, a finely tuned machine, or a fitness breakthrough—comes from dedication, patience, and a whole lot of passion. He’s even graced the cover of Der Spiegel magazine, proving that when he commits, he goes all in.

 Caleb joined Spite Fitness to take his own journey to the next level, with the goal of becoming, in his own words, a better me. Now, as a group fitness instructor, he’s here to help you do the same. Expect high energy, loud encouragement, and a relentless belief in your strength—because Caleb won’t just push you to work harder, he’ll remind you why you started in the first place.

“You show up. I’ll bring the hype. Let’s get stronger—together.”

Paul Rapalo is the strength and conditioning coach at Spite Fitness. His fitness journey began at the age of eight years old, initially with baseball, which sparked a lifelong passion for health and wellness. Over the years, he has participated in a variety of sports, including baseball, soccer, football, rugby, track & field, swimming, boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. Most recently, he has taken on Strongman, where he has achieved national qualification as a competitive athlete.

Along his journey, Paul has also become a powerlifting coach, guiding athletes—some who had never touched a platform—all the way to the national stage. Coaching at Spite Fitness allows him to share his knowledge with those who seek a healthier lifestyle and personal growth.

At Spite Fitness, the community is deeply connected, prioritizing both physical and mental well-being to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone can grow and develop together—not just as a team, but as a family.

Through the community, Paul’s goal is to make life easier through strength and conditioning. Strength and conditioning training enhances overall physical performance by increasing muscle strength, endurance, and power, which translates into improved daily activities and athletic performance. It also supports joint health and reduces injury risk by strengthening muscles, tendons, and ligaments while promoting better movement mechanics. Additionally, this type of training boosts metabolism, aids in fat loss, improves body composition, and supports cardiovascular health.

Beyond the physical benefits, strength and conditioning also play a vital role in mental well-being, helping to reduce stress, build confidence, and foster resilience. Through these principles, Paul aims to help individuals grow, move better, and eliminate the aches and pains of daily life—whether it’s stepping out of the car or getting out of bed in the morning. His mission is to help each person become the best version of themselves.

Shelly Swarts is a personal trainer and community fitness instructor who thrives on making fitness accessible, welcoming, and empowering for everyone. Whether you’re brand new to the gym, navigating joint issues, or just looking for a coach who meets you where you are—Shelly is the trainer who makes it work for you.

Her expertise in strength training, core development, and mobility is seamlessly blended with her background in yoga and deep stretching, ensuring every session is well-rounded, effective, and adaptable. Clients consistently praise her ability to modify exercises without hesitation, providing variations for every movement to ensure that workouts are challenging yet accessible, empowering yet safe.

Her coaching style is patient, encouraging, and deeply knowledgeable—the kind that makes even the most uncertain newcomers feel right at home from day one. Her clients describe her as someone who sees the potential in everyone and brings it to life through thoughtful instruction, real-time feedback, and unwavering support. She’s especially recognized for creating an environment where fitness feels less like a chore and more like a personal victory—one movement at a time.

Beyond training, Shelly’s presence in the gym is magnetic. She brings energy, expertise, and a sense of community that keeps people coming back—not just for the workouts, but for the experience.

Her mission? To make fitness approachable, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone—no matter where they start.

Alex “Tåddong” White is a community fitness organizer, fitness instructor, and personal trainer dedicated to helping people transform their relationships with movement, health, and each other. Rooted in inafa’maolek—the CHamoru value of collective care, reciprocity, and interdependence—Tåddong believes that fitness is about more than just individual strength; it’s about lifting each other up and moving forward together.

Their journey into fitness was shaped by personal experience. After years of working grueling 18+ hour days in tech, a sedentary lifestyle led to injuries that put them on disability. That wake-up call sparked a radical shift—one that prioritized movement, well-being, and the power of community to support change. This transformation led them to serve as a wildland firefighter and fireline EMT, where they practiced remote austere wilderness medicine. But in witnessing the long-term effects of neglected health, they realized their true purpose wasn’t just responding to emergencies—it was helping people before they ever needed an ambulance.

Now, as part of Spite Fitness, Tåddong brings that same passion for community-powered transformation to every class and training session. They believe that fitness is better together, and that when people support and challenge each other, everyone goes further. Spite Fitness isn’t just a gym—it’s a place where people show up for one another, push past limits, and celebrate every victory, big or small.

For Tåddong, fitness is more than a personal journey—it’s a collective movement toward stronger, healthier, and more connected communities. Because when we move together, we grow together. And when we grow together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Berkeley is our Social Media Manager at Spite Fitness, where she is responsible for planning and creating content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and our outreach team.

Berkeley is an experienced graphic artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the School of Visual Arts. Her expertise spans traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, video/audio editing, to graphic design and more. She loves a challenge! With three years of experience in content creation for small businesses, she hand-makes work that resonates with a variety of audiences.

Berkeley believes that human-created art makes a stronger connection with viewers, and she produces/edits much of the imagery and video content featured on Spite Fitness’ social media channels. You can follow her work everyday at @spite.fitness or look into her other work at berkeleyrosenstein.com!

Berkeley is particularly passionate about regular stretching for the body and wrists for artists and desk workers and incorporates it into her fitness routine.