What is Towpath Fitness All About?

Towpath Fitness is a veteran and female-owned gym. Towpath was founded in 2015 and officially opened in January 2016.  It is dedicated to lowering the barriers to fitness for all. It offers a variety of classes and events to keep members engaged in a lifetime of health and fitness. 

Early in 2024, Coach Joe took ownership. His focus is on the community-first mindset and lowering barriers to fitness. In addition, Coach Joe is working to increase the benefits that Towpath Fitness offers its members

Our Team

Meet the owners and coaches that make TPF possible!

Joseph Fischer

Owner, CrossFit & Olympic Weightlifting Coach

About

Joe joined Towpath in April 2017 after being dragged to several classes.  His fitness journey started in childhood with playing soccer. In his six years of service in the Air Force, he became a physical training leader as well as unit fitness program manager.

He worked as a zookeeper for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 2017 to 2022.  Joe earned his CFL1 in January 2021. Joe looks forward to encouraging and empowering athletes of all levels. Outside of the gym, Joe enjoys reading, playing D&D, and being a giant nerd.

Dan Fossa

Coach/Master Programmer

About

Coach Dan has diverse experience as a health & fitness personal trainer, and coach. No matter what the objective is, growth is always the goal.

Dan played Division III football for Heidelberg College. He also attended John Carroll University, where he received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Management – Fitness Concentration, and his Master’s Degree in Education. Dan attended Aurora High School where he excelledin both football and baseball.

In Dan’s free time, you’ll find him playing volleyball, enjoying Cleveland’s local restaurants and breweries, festivities and sporting events or on the lake with friends, family, and his wife, Marnie.

Bobby Wysocki

Coach

Terri Zernechel

Coach

About

Coach Terri as been doing CrossFit for five years. She received her L1 in 2021 and started coaching at Towpath in June of 2023. She competed in Wodapalooza 2021, running the Gauntlet. As a coach, Terrii wants to empower the everyday athlete. Her favorite lifts are the deadlift and the back squat. 

Maddie Revis

Coach

A Special Thanks To

Scott Middleton

Scott is one of the Founders of Towpath Fitness. After 5 years of building and running Towpath Fitness, Scott decided to pursue a different path. Towpath Fitness would not be what it is today without him.