Our Story
Myriad Fitness + Yoga
ROOTS
Myriad Fitness + Yoga found its humble start in 2011 as downtown Indy’s original CrossFit affiliate, known at the time as CrossFit NapTown. In 2014, CrossFit Naptown moved to 922 N. Capitol Ave and rebranded as Naptown Fitness. In 2021, Naptown Fitness rebranded again as Myriad Fitness + Yoga, enfolding within its brand both a Yoga and Weightlifting Program.
NOW
In October of 2023, Myriad moved into the historic Stutz redevelopment at 1060 N. Capitol Ave. Our facilities, including both a 11,657 sq/ft gym and beautiful 2,896 sq/ft yoga studio, are located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis in the recently renovated Stutz building. You can find us right on the corner of Capitol Ave and 11th Street, sharing the block with a co-working space, local shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
WE’RE NOT LIKE OTHER CROSSFIT GYMS
Over the years, Myriad has grown to offer multiple platforms to meet your ever changing goals including a variety of group fitness classes, personal training, weightlifting and yoga! With proven systems, trusted coaching + teaching, and a personal touch in every experience, our caring Staff is here to help you on your individual journey. Our clients have a diverse range of goals and needs, and Myriad provides the tools you need to meet those goals with ease and confidence.
PROVEN SYSTEMS
Our programs work, that’s just it. CrossFit has been a trusted fitness program for over 25 years, too long to be a passing phase. Its all-encompassing approach helps improve a variety of fitness markers while keeping it fun and interesting! As the only Indianapolis gym utilizing the Level Method programming, we stand out as an innovative space with ever-evolving solutions for our clients. This unique system allows CrossFit to meet you where you are at – whether you simply want to feel good moving throughout life or deadlift two-times your body weight. In addition to CrossFit, our Weightlifting program has over 15 years of experience with a team of national level weightlifters, a unique highlight that not many can boast.
TRUSTED COACHING + TEACHING
Simply put, we know how to coach. With over 15 years of experience in the world of CrossFit, our Coaches are able to meet you where you are at whether you are a beginner or advanced. Many of our coaches and teachers have lived, breathed and practiced their craft for most of their adult lives – they know their stuff! So whether you are working to lose weight, rehab an old injury, perfect your clean + jerk, or get that first muscle-up, we have a coach who can get you there.
PERSONAL TOUCH
We employ real humans that care about you. From the first moment you reach out, to your first class, and any question you have along the way, a caring Coach or Teacher is there to work with you. We don’t just help you get started, we stay with you on your journey. With beginner’s foundation sessions, personal check-ins and goal reviews, we personally help you meet your goals. We’ll remember your name, we’ll know about your life, and we’ll be excited to congratulate you when you hit those big milestones!
Myriad Coaches + Teachers
Owner, Founder + Coach
Coaching since 2011: CF-L1, CF-L2, CF-L3 Certified Trainer, CF Endurance, CF Kids, RKC Kettlebell Certified
Jared is the coach who can see the potential in each individual + connect with people. There is a small window of opportunity while coaching that he can “feel” how an athlete is reacting to a workout or to his coaching cues. Jared’s empathy with the athlete creates a feeling of being seen + recognized, building a bond of trust. He truly cares about the individual’s progress + their health. Given the choice, Jared could run over any other movement. Fun fact: Jared went to the CrossFit Games in 2014 as a competitor on CrossFit NapTown’s team. They finished 33rd worldwide!
Stephen Purpura
Coach
Coaching since 2016: CF-L1, USAW L1, TRX L1, BS Kinesiology/ Exercise Science
When looking for an encouraging + friendly coach, there is no match to Stephen. A champion of the people, Stephen strives to create welcoming classes + environments where individuals feel comfortable + confident in body connection + movement. His goal is for each person to have an individual experience in class + honor what their body needs any given day. Always looking for variety, Stephen loves barbell Deadlifts + back squats. Oh but also running + kettlebell swings! Fun fact: Stephen loves cooking. His favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry/coffee-mmmm!
Richie Todd
Coach + Fitness Program Lead
Coaching since 2019: CF-L1, CF-L2, Karate 5th Degree Black Belt
With a keen eye for movement + detail, and a passion for building strength, Richie is the coach that will motivate you to move your best while working your hardest. Whenever you hear the little voice in your head saying “I should be doing more weight,” it may actually be Richie. Don’t let these determined qualities fool you though – he’s never short of laughs + opportunities to joke around. Richie encourages members to do their best because he cares about the ability to move well, have a great time at the gym + to live a long, happy life. Richie loves squatting + jumping and he is very adept at both. He has been known to jump up to some pretty daring heights. Fun Fact: Anytime he gets the chance, he loves to be out in the canoe.
Daniel German
Coach + Weightlifting Program Coordinator
Coaching since 2007: Masters of Science in Pedagogy, USAW Level 3 International Coach
Our exercise facts, figures + trivia buff, Dan is never short of little-known fitness knowledge + hot-takes on most topics. Dan’s level of experience, adept training knowledge + results-focused approach make him top notch in coaching. He’s not all business though. Dan knows how to be funny + keep things light – he makes every athlete that walks into his space feel seen + at home. His personal favorite lift? The snatch! Fun Fact: Dan achieved Second Place in the Fifth Grade Science Fair. Apparently there is a story behind that, you’ll just have to ask him to find out!
Marta Gruber
Head of Operations, Yoga Teacher, Coach + Yoga Program Coordinator
Teaching since 2020: 500-HR RYT, Aerial Certified, CF-L1, CF-L2
Marta’s down-to-earth, genuine approach to teaching + peopling brings a sense of grounded confidence to anyone who has the pleasure of sharing their company. With over 18 years of experience practicing yoga, her whimsical sense of humor + vast knowledge of yoga is woven into each class she teaches, creating the ability for students to joyfully discover connections between poses, other students, and the community around them. They love the goddess squat for its power to spark creativity – and you can also often catch them in a handstand when in between projects, or powering through deadlifts in CrossFit. Fun Fact: Anytime you want to nerd out about gardening + native plants, Marta’s your pal!
Zoe Lowden
Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio + Client Services Manager
Teaching since 2022: 200-HR RYT, Yoga Nidra Certified, CF-L1
Zoe started her yoga journey ten years ago, taking power yoga classes supplemental to her dance training. Zoe danced for 18 years, and in that training developed a love for movement and a deep awareness of the body. After a stretch of life-changing events in 2019, she started taking her yoga practice more seriously, along with meditation and somatic movement. During this time, she decided she wanted to pursue movement as a medium to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
She completed her RYT200 in 2022 and strives to help others strengthen their mind-body connection through various yogic practices and encourage the beautiful healing journey that comes with that.
Riley Johnston
Riley Johnston, coaching since 2025
CF-L1, Functional Movement Screening Certified, Fitness & Wellness major at Indiana University, graduates May ’26
Riley is a coach who brings intensity, clarity, and purpose to the gym floor. With a commanding presence and genuine passion for fitness, Riley creates an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and confident in their abilities. His passion for working out is matched by his ability to lead a room with confidence and energy, making every class engaging and enjoyable. Riley cares about seeing members grow stronger, physically and mentally, inside and outside of the gym. A fun fact about Riley is he competed as a Pole Vaulter for Indiana University’s Track & Field team. He was a part of the program from 2022-2024 and scored points at every Big Ten Championship meet.