About

Together We Will Endure

Mission

Offering and extending a higher quality of life to our members through exceptional fitness, coaching, nutritional expertise, and personal development.

Values

Together

We are a fitness collective holding the strong conviction that we can achieve immeasurably more together than apart.

Honor

We believe our character is significantly more important than our fitness. Therefore, we will be decent, honorable and trustworthy in all we do.

Relentless

We will be relentless in our efforts to meet and support the needs of our members.

Strength & Conditioning

So what is a Strength & Conditioning gym? It might sound a little intense, but for us it's a fitness collective pursuing health and wellness.

Everyone, no matter their background or future goals can be benefited through strength and conditioning. The exact phrases "strength" and "conditioning" captures the idea that our fitness will increase as we become stronger (physically, mentally, and emotionally) and better conditioned. These terms are not exhaustive in describing what we do, rather they provide a framework for our common pursuit.

We us a combination of gymnastic (pull ups, rings, handstand push ups, etc.), monostructural (rowing, running, cycling, etc.), and weightlifting (power, olympic, kettle bell, etc.) movements to form our programming. This provides an incredibly holistic fitness program. When attending a Dūrātus class you can expect a thorough warm-up, quality fitness instruction and coaching, and a challenging workout. Each class is designed to be 1 hour in length.

Because every workout can be scaled and modified for the specific needs and abilities of each individual - Dūrātus really is for anyone! Everyone that walks through our doors is seen as and treated like an athlete.

We believe our unique focus allows us to better train our athletes and live into our values.

Partners

We understand the pursuit of wholistic health is multifaceted. While we are confident in the fitness space, these are some of our most trusted partners offering further health and wellness modalities.

Our team of dietitians can help you accomplish your nutrition and wellness goals. Whether you are an athlete or have goals to be healthier, we can help! We also offer body composition testing, metabolic testing, endurance coaching, and personal and small group training.

At Built To Move, our goal is to help our patients improve their lifestyle and well-being through various treatment offerings that include Sports Medicine Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Mental Performance Consulting. We aim to be Spokane’s one-stop-shop for all things related to health and sports recovery.

People

Kevin Longmeier - Owner/Head Coach

Opening a gym has been a dream of mine since my "heavy bench" days in high school. In between that time and now, I married the woman of my dreams, fathered 3 incredible boys (all with that woman), and have grown a deep passion for the outdoors. 5 years ago a trusted friend and gym owner introduced me to the methodology of compound movement and functional fitness. I was immediately drawn in.

What I love most about Dūrātus is that its more than just fitness. It's a community. It's a competitive outlet. It's a belief in health and wellness. It's whole life change. I have experienced each of these and hope that I can help others have the same experience.

Jake Motzny - Coach

I am a Michigan native, a husband to an incredible wife, and a passionate coffee snob.

Whether for the purpose of an extracurricular or personal development, I believe that incredible growth can come from the pursuit of a physical practice. As a coach at Dūrātus, it is my goal to help our members reach their goals through their pursuits inside of our gym.

What I love most about our community at Dūrātus is that our core values are embodied by our members. We are a community of individuals seeking to uplift each other as we relentlessly pursue our better selves.

Moriah Motzny - Coach

I’m Moriah.

While my initial introduction to Dūrātus came in the form of weightlifting and no conditioning whatsoever- I was eventually persuaded to dabble by those around me that I saw getting stronger, faster, and more athletic. My background in traditional strength training and acrobatics melded perfectly into the domains of functional fitness- and it has been nothing short of learning and continual fun since then.

These days I am extremely happy to share Dūrātus as the place where I met and now get to work with my husband, as an incredible source of friendship and community, a place of resolve and a place of laughter, and the place we all are linked together in fitness.

Christian Montes Vela - Coach

Hey all, I’m Christian.

I started out at Dūrātus in 2019 when I came to Spokane for school at Gonzaga University. I had already been in the functional fitness world for multiple years now, but once I came to Dūrātus I knew there was still much to learn.

My time at the gym has allowed me to broaden my knowledge and use it to help those in the gym community. I’ve met some amazing people here at Dūrātus and am lucky enough to call them my friends. They’re always pushing me and fueling my competitive side to take myself to the next level. Its one of the many things I love about this community as well as the friendly environment when you first walk through the doors.

I call Dūrātus my home and hope others will too. I enjoy catching up with people so if you catch me sitting on a white lawn chair, please come say hi!

David FauntLeRoy - Coach

Hi, I’m a coach Dave! My first workout in Dūrātus’s gym was back in 2014. Throughout the years the creative and functional methodology hooked me, but the environment that was woven across all the individuals here kept me. Having a community that is bought in to the core values of supporting one another in their fitness journey is the reason change happens and stays.

Our gym continues to build a community that is centered around enduring together. I feel honored as a coach to see the progress of members that have been with us from the start and also be there to help new members start hitting goals set for their fitness journey. I am proud to be counted among the ranks here, and truly believe that together, we will endure.

Johnny Sage - Coach

I am a Spokane native and graduated from West Valley High School in 2016. I originally attended Washington State University where I played baseball and pursued a degree in business. Later, I transferred to Purdue University where I played the majority of my collegiate career, graduating with an undergraduate degree in Business and Sales Management. I made the decision to finish playing baseball at Biola University in Southern California, where I would go on to receive a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).

After returning home to Spokane in August 2021, I joined our gym. It was my first experience with functional fitness, and one that quickly turned into something I could see myself doing for a long time to come. I have a great love for the sport and community of Dūrātus and am continuing to grow each day, as I am excited to step into a coaching role.

Erin de Silva - Operations Administrator/Coach

Hi all - I’m Erin.

I am a firm believer that fitness is for everyone, and Dūrātus wholeheartedly embodies this value. It can be your 1st time in the gym, or the 2nd time that day, but each person who walks through the doors is welcomed, accepted, and encouraged the same.

One of my favorite things about Dūrātus is that it is a place for continuous growth. Here, you will find a community where you are encouraged to find the best version of yourself, and will be pushed by those around you to constantly improve.

My husband, Cole, and I truly consider Dūrātus a home away from home. I am honored to be a part of this amazing coaching staff and community.

Christina Philibert - Coach

Hey everyone, I am Christina! I moved out to Spokane this past summer from the other side of the country! Dūrātus was my first and last stop when searching for gyms in the area! Kevin and the team welcomed me immediately, and I knew I had found my new community.

I have been a CrossFit coach since 2012, back on the East Coast, and have since coached Strength and Conditioning for a variety of groups, including the military, first responders, college athletes, and many others. I have spent the last twenty years in the military and have traveled all around, but the community at Dūrātus is second to none. The coaches are well-versed and experienced across many modalities, and the community has been incredible since Day 1.

I have only been officially coaching here since January 2026, but I look forward to spending more time within the Dūrātus family, so please say hello if you see me hanging around!

Rana Mahmood - Coach

Hey there everyone! I’m Rana. Born and raised in this area, I spent most of my primary school years in Medical Lake. I graduated in 2001, got some college out of the way and began building my family. My bride, Bekah, and I have six kids and try to enjoy the things this life has to offer with them.

We enjoy this area and can’t really see us being able to call another place home. I’ve enjoyed sports my entire life, from middle/high school football to mountain biking, backpacking, climbing, water sports and hunting. As I’ve moved through life my perspective on physical fitness has adapted and developed. Lately I’ve been having fun coaching my son’s football teams and powerlifting.

Whether your focus is to be a CF Games competitor, get in the best shape of your life, function well at work or simply pick up your grandchildren, I’m looking forward to helping you reach your goals!

Shawen Bueckers - Coach

Hi I’m Shawen. I’m a mom of two, wife, nurse, and coach. I first came to Dūrātus in 2022, while I was preparing for the Lincoln competition after reaching out to an old friend who was also working out and coaching at Dūrātus (shout out to coach Johnny!).

I have been in the functional fitness world since 2017, and when I came to this gym for the first time, I realized how unique it is. The community and coaches are so supportive and want to help you achieve your goals. No matter if you are new to the gym or a long term member, there is always a spot for you with a team a to cheer you on.

As a coach, I love to see the members of our community challenge themselves each day, and accomplish amazing things in return for their continuous hard work. As an athlete at this gym I have gone through many journeys: participating in competitive programming, staying active through two different pregnancies, working out with my kids at the gym (if you know you know) and more. No matter where I have been in my personal fitness journey, Dūrātus has always been there to support me along the way. As a coach I hope to hope to pay all of the encouragement I have received forward to our amazing community.

Hunter Liberg - Coach

I have been involved with Dūratūs on and off for the past year after I was invited to a class. I immediately felt welcomed, and encouraged, like I had been a part of the community for months. From then on, I knew I wanted to be a part of what made this gym so special.

I am a Spokane native and lifelong athlete who grew up playing multiple sports before continuing my baseball career at the collegiate level. After returning home, I married my wife McCall. We have a son Beau and another little one on the way.

I am passionate about all aspects of health and wellness and enjoy helping others build confidence through movement and pursue their goals both inside and outside of the gym. Alongside coaching, I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Whitworth University, where I look forward to combining my background in athletics, fitness, and rehabilitation to optimize health and performance.