Fitness Minded. Community Driven.

We believe 13 Stars is more than just a gym and a workout. 13 Stars is rooted in fitness, however we strongly believe that results are driven by a community of individuals that thrive on enthusiasm, support, determination and relentless effort. We believe absolutely everyone can be (Cross)fit and we understand that means different things to each of you. We believe our gym is a place where obstacles are overcome and where “I can’t” becomes “I just did.” 13 Stars is where our accomplishments are written proudly on the wall and where the last one finishing gets all the applause.

Brian Vagnini

Owner / Head Coach

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda

CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Olympic Lifting 1
BIRTHFit seminar attendee
CPR/AED certified
Photoshop Ninja

Julie Vagnini

Coach

“It’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy everybody would do it.“ – Jimmy Duggan

CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Culinary Ninja attendee
BIRTHFit Seminar attendee
Division 1 collegiate runner
CPR/AED certified

Gina O.

Coach

“I like to paint.“ – Gina

CrossFit Level 1
Member of 13S since 2014
New Jersey Powerlifting Record Holder
CPR/AED certified
Woodworker

Jessica P.

Coach

“You couldn’t handle my undivided attention.”

CrossFit Level 1
Member of 13S since 2019
Occupational Therapist
Whiteboard Marker Color Aficionado

Emily C.

Coach

“The game is never more important than the people you play with.”

CrossFit Level 1
Member of 13S since 2019
CPR/AED Certified

Emily S.

Coach

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.”

CrossFit Level 1
Member of 13S since 2015
Book Reader
Wine Drinker

Dave L.

Coach

“The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu

CrossFit Level 1
Member of 13S since 2020
Ultra-Marathon Runner
Ironman Finisher
Beer Mile Enthusiast
Stained Glass Artist

Ale V.

Coach

“Slow and steady!”

CrossFit Level 1
Originally from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Proud Mom

Dan M.

Owner

“Risk something or forever sit with your dreams.” – Herb Brooks

CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Olympic Lifting 1
CPR/AED certified
Division 1 swimmer

Greg D.

Owner

“A goal without a deadline is nothing more than a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Barbell 1
CrossFit Olympic Lifting 1
CrossFit Nutrition
CrossFit Rowing Foundations
CrossFit Mobility & Recovery

Our Vision

To create a foundation of health based on three guiding principles:

1. Disease/ injury prevention: through safe and effective healthy lifestyle practices we can create an opportunity to prevent future diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Through those same practices we can provide you with the cardiovascular/ respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy with movement to be able to do your day to day activities with ease and lower the risk of injury.

2. Longevity in life: Having elevated disease risk markers such as being overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar can put more strain on the body than normal creating more damage to the body internally and externally. Healthy lifestyle practices can improve a variety of these disease risk markers to allow your body to function at a more sustainable level.

3. Functional independence: As we age we naturally slow down and can become less mobile and less able to function in our day to day practices. Without physical activity we can lose our ability to function at a higher level physically and mentally which in turn decreases the quality of our life. Participating in regular healthy practices helps keep us functional and independent.