MEET THE TEAM

Pure Grind Fitness believes that a healthy lifestyle leads to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We are a Results-Based driven brand that will help you excel during your fitness journey. Whether a professional athlete or a fitness beginner, you are a part of Pure Grind Fitness and we value your vision. Our team will create you a unique and comprehensive fitness solution combining strength, cardio, and nutrition that fits your lifestyle.

  • Xavier Boyce

    CO-FOUNDER | TRAINER

    Xavier is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ACE Sports Performance Specialist. Former Norfolk State Spartan and Virginia Tech Hokie, he has a bachelor's degree in Business Management. Xavier was a student athlete who received a full athletic scholarship to play football. During his college tenure, Xavier was able to earn accolades such as: Top Newcomer at VT and become a 2x All American at NSU. He began his career with training immediately after college while playing professionally as well. Xavier has a strong background and passion for sports performance training, speed development, and functional fitness in his practice. He brings great energy and many years of experience with a goal to help individuals grow physically and mentally and ultimately unlock their full potential. Founded Pure Grind Fitness in 2017.

  • Demartae Johnson

    CO-FOUNDER | TRAINER

    Demarta is a ISSA certified personal trainer with 6+ years of personal, group, and athletic training experience. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Norfolk State University where he was a Student Athlete. He played a couple of Professional Arena Football Seasons after college. He’s worked with all different types of clientele; from professional athletes, kids, to your everyday fitness enthusiast. He’s passionate about changing the lives of others for the better and getting results while doing so. With Starting Pure Grind, his goal is to provide an experience in the fitness industry that makes people feel like working out must be a part of their everyday life. Outside of work he is big on having a great time with close friends and family, and coming up with ways he can positively impact the community and make a difference.

  • Olivia Boyce

    OPERATIONS MANAGER | TRAINER | NUTRITIONIST

    Olivia is an ACSM certified Personal Trainer & a NASM certified Nutrition Coach. She attended Norfolk State University where she studied Exercise Science with a concentration in Kinesiotherapy. She is passionate about helping people reach their fitness and nutritional goals through lifestyle changes. Olivia believes that fitness and proper nutrition deserve a proper spot in everyone’s daily routine because health truly is wealth and she gains satisfaction from cultivating that same belief in others. Olivia is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family in her free time.

  • Eric Stokes

    BOXING INSTRUCTOR

    Eric Stokes is the owner of Stokes Boxing Academy, and now the boxing trainer here at Pure Grind Fitness. He was introduced to the sport of boxing by his dad at a very young age. Boxing is very intense, but it helped him in numerous aspects of life. He learned self-discipline, conflict resolution, and confidence while boosting his health and physical fitness. He competed as an amateur boxer and won numerous tournaments and then turned professional at the age of 18. Boxing is his place of peace, what he loves, and his purpose in life. Now he aims to teach individuals of all ages the art and fundamentals of boxing.