FROM AN IDEA TO A COMMUNITY
CrossFit Mathena started from the desire to create a place where functional training is guided by people who know what they are doing, not improvised. Since then, the gym has grown into a community of people who support each other at every session, no matter their level.
We believe in measurable progress, individual attention, and an atmosphere where every workout matters - whether it is your first WOD or your thousandth.
THE COACHES MATHENA
Handrache Ionel ( Nonu )
CF-L2HANDRACHE IONEL ( NONU )
CF-L2
Guided by passion, discipline, and continuous learning, Nonu is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer with over five years of experience coaching kids and adults. He creates the programming for CrossFit Mathena and is the Founder and Competition Director of Romanian Showdown—the first and only CrossFit Licensed Event in Romania. His coaching journey has included live classes and coaching experiences with the Mayhem Programming and PRVN Coaching teams, BirdBox Coaching, Aerobic Capacity and a direct learning experience with Chris Hinshaw, two Coaches Congress editions, the Affiliates Gathering, the French Throwdown Affiliates Roundtable, a backstage experience at the French Throwdown, and attending the Rogue Invitational twice. Fascinated by the CrossFit methodology, Nonu is passionate about creating effective training programs for classes and everyday athletes. His focus is on building strong foundations, confidence, and well-rounded athletes—both physically and mentally. Always learning. Always evolving.