Meet Our Team

Rodney Elm

Owner & Coach - ACE Certified Personal Trainer, IPF Caegoryt II  Referee, International Level Coach, Crossfit Level 1 Certified Trainer, Functional Movement Screening Level 1 Certified.

Powerlifting America Southwest Regional Director 2022-May 2024, Powerlifting America Technical Committee Member, 

Since 2022, I’ve enjoyed my role as the Assistant Coach for the IPF Worlds Classic Open National Team and the Head Coach for the NAPF Classic Open U.S. Team. Im excited to continue in this role helping Powerlifting America Athletes on the IPF world stage.

Born and raised in Arizona I’ve been in and out of the gym since the seventh grade, man I’m getting old. I received my A.C.E Certified Personal Training certificate in 2011 and competed in my first sanctioned Powerlifting competition that year as well. I quickly found myself running Saturday morning bootcamps out of our garage gym along with training clients one on one.

My wife, Miryam, and I jumped in with both feet running powerlifting meets, officiating at meets and growing the community here in Arizona and beyond. We are both IPF Cat.II level referees and are involved with the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) and the U.S. Affiliate, Powerlifting America, being avid meet directors since 2016 and are continuing our passion for providing athletes the opportunity to achieve their goals on the platform and beyond.

I served on the Board of Powerlifting America as the SW Regional Director till May 2024. and will continue to run sanctioned Powerlifting America competitions around Arizona and nearby states.

In November 2019 we realized our dream of moving our garage gym into an industrial space. We love working with our members and clients helping each to meet their fitness goals. We find every opportunity to purchase specialty equipment to enhance the workout experience for our members and am always seeking additional training opportunities and keeping my coaching skills honed. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!

Miryam Elm

Owner & coach - ACE Certified Personal Trainer, IPF Category II Level Referee, Meet Director & Certified coach, Powerlifting America Secretary General and Executive Committee Member. Sport for All Adhoc Committee Member

I grew up in North Central Phoenix and have lived in the valley most of my life. Being active and spending time outdoors hiking, biking or anything that took me outside is what I enjoyed most. I worked out intermittently most of my adult life but found the outdoor activities to be more enjoyable. When Rodney and I decided to create our garage gym in 2011 I found myself more interested in being in the gym.

My powerlifting journey began in 2012 when at 48 years old I decided to start training for my first powerlifting meet. It was great to have my husband as my coach and training partner work with me as I had many hurdles to overcome with numerous previous injuries and physical limitations to take into account. One year later I competed and have many competitions under my belt now.

We also trained for Obstacle Course Racing via bootcamp style training with our team of fitness enthusiasts and loved the energy of group fitness and reaching our goals together by supporting one another.

I am now supporting our powerlifting community by serving as Secretary-General of Powerlifting America. My goal is to help Powerlifting America grow in a way that always keeps the athlete first in all we do while providing opportunities for athletes to compete at every level.

It’s been a dream of ours to expand our gym into a larger location and to have the ability to help more individuals in their fitness journey and/or get excited about getting on the platform. This includes helping Special Olympic Athletes show their strength on the platform via Powerlifting America events and Special Olympic events.

I am excited to support our members and extended family at WADE Strength Systems.

Gavino Borquez

Certified Personal Trainer, Coach, Powerlifting America State Level Referee, Athlete and Journalist. I am an avid sports enthusiast and enjoy training clients who want to improve their quality of life, performance, physique or improve general strength.

Powerlifting is a passion of mine. I started competing several years ago and find every opportunity to be involved in the sport. I am looking forward to helping you on your journey whether it be general strength training or competitive powerlifting.

Dr. Sina Gartner

A physical therapist, certified sports and conditioning specialist, and personal trainer.

I have experience as an athlete participating in collegiate track and field/cross country and currently as a powerlifter.

Also have experience as a physical therapist and as a coach for strength athletes in all walks of life and at varying skill levels.

I believes that training and rehabilitation do not need to be separate but blended and must be individualized.

Your goals are my goals along with getting you back to optimal functioning and performance.

For more information or to book an evaluation:

• Call: (815)-904-5631

• Email: Heros_physio@posteriorchainadvocates.co

• Instagram: @Heros_physio

Emma Bond, Nutrition Coach