COACH · CO-FOUNDER
Ari Levy
Ari Levy is a strength and conditioning coach and the A in A&E Fitness. He ran his own CrossFit gym for seven years, has competed in 11 CrossFit Open seasons, and coaches professional athletes and everyday members with the same system.
- 11CrossFit Open seasons
- 4xCrossFit Games Quarterfinalist
- CF-L2CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- 7 yrsowning and running a CrossFit gym
From Philadelphia to Central Florida
Ari grew up in Philadelphia, competing in junior PGA golf and varsity track and field. He studied recording engineering at Full Sail University, then moved from audio into fitness and started coaching clients one-on-one.
He went on to become head coach and co-owner of CrossFit eXalted in Sanford, and coaches at CrossFit Winter Park.
Credentials
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist
- TRX and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified
Competition record
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CrossFit Games Quarterfinals | 2,571st worldwide, 811th North America East |
| 2026 | CrossFit Open | 4,423rd worldwide |
| 2026 | XENOM, Dallas (inaugural event) | Competed |
| 2026 | The Tampa Bay Games | Competed |
| 2026 | Atlantic Coast Classic | Competed |
| 2024 | CrossFit Games Quarterfinals | 9,076th worldwide |
| 2023 | CrossFit Games Quarterfinals | 7,502nd worldwide |
| 2023 | CrossFit Open | 3,760th worldwide |
| 2022 | CrossFit Games Quarterfinals | 2,113th worldwide |
| 2021 | CrossFit Open | 2,427th worldwide, 987th in the US |
Source: CrossFit Games athlete profile
Athletes Ari has trained on camera
Lil Yachty, Tiffany Stratton, Trick Williams, Lash Legend, Lola Vice, Kiana James, Nikkita Lyons and Jordynne Grace. See the sessions.
Ari on camera
Working Out with Tiffany Stratton
Surprising Tiffany Stratton + CrossFit Comp Day
Ari competes at XENOM, Dallas
Train with Ari
The same programming Ari uses with pro athletes is inside the A&E Fitness app, or apply for 1:1 coaching built around you.