NFP Conjugate is the affiliate of Zia Strength Systems. We are a small gym with very personal classes, that allow our coaches to work closer with the athletes. Also we offer 30+ hours a week of open gym to allow our athletes to get supplemental work in that they might not be able to get at another gym that only offers class hours.
NFP’s programming is based around the Conjugate Method, and our programming is like no other in the area. Zia has developed a system of training over the last 10 years and have now manipulated that system to the sport of CF. This training allows for our athletes to develop a strong strength base, therefore, eliminating a lot of the injuries that plague CF.
Meet Our Coaches
Jordan Chavez
Jordan has a bachelors in Exercise Science from NMHU, certified personal trainer, CF1. Jordan excelled as a college baseball player playing 4 years at New Mexico Highlands University, and is quickly climbing up the CrossFit ranks as a competitor not to mention he owns an American deadlift record in powerlifting at 672 lbs at 181 BW. Jordan also is one of the hottest young trainers, training the likes of UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon “Bones” Jones and former Oregon Ducks standout, and NFL (Panthers, Eagles, Patriots and Falcons) RB Kenjon Barner and other professional athletes. Coach Jordan’s straight forward mentality keeps members motivated and accountable.
Matthew Chavez
Coach Nez as he is known in the gym, is a NMHU grad, has been coaching since 2006. He is a former college baseball player and currently a high school baseball coach. Matthew has competed competitively in powerlifting and strongman posting a 775 lbs squat, 485 bench and 625 deadlift in competition. He also has been involved in combat sports for the past 5 years and has worked with several high profiled athletes in multiple sports.
Girard Maestas
UNM grad, pursing a future as a DPT. Local competitor in CrossFit and powerlifting, Ironman triathlete, Aerobic Capacity certified, CrossFit L1 and CrossFit Powerlifting certified, The Ready State Movement & Mobility 101 certified. Strength and conditioning coach. Girard aims to achieve success through better movement patterns, maximization of recovery and optimization of training by taking the best aspects of various methods to create unbeatable fitness.
Katie Maestas
UNM grad. Local CrossFit athlete and competitor, two-time, age group podium finisher at the Duke City Marathon (2nd place 2018, 1st place 2019, 18-24yo F), Ironman triathlete, Aerobic Capacity Certified, Precision Nutrition L1 in progress. Strength, and conditioning coach. Katie is passionate about challenging herself and those around her to push the limits, achieve greatness and optimize health, fitness and performance through effective training, higher work capacity, better nutrition and sleep, and high performing habits and behaviors.