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Chris Ford, personal trainer in Chicago, IL

Chris Ford

In-home personal trainer in Chicago, IL · 5 years trainingVerified

From $140/hour

Based in
Chicago, IL
Travels to
75 cities
In-home
$140/hr
Facility
$200/hr
Group of 2–4
$400/hour for the whole group (about $200 per person for two)
Training since
August 2021 (5 years)
Certifications
ACE

About Chris

I have spent my life trying to help people meet their wellness goals. What I offer my clients that perhaps no one else can is the ability to help with diet and exercise within the comfort of their home. My approach is very simple – help people take control of their health by teaching them skills that will last them a lifetime. I have trained over a thousand individuals and conducted research on nutrition and physical activity at the highest level. My training program is based on decades of training in powerlifting, bodybuilding, running, martial arts and yoga. It’s designed for maximum fitness, agility and aging prevention. My research is focused on preventing cognitive aging through diet and exercise, and I use this expertise to help busy, high-performing professionals meet the cognitive demands of their careers. Diet is just the beginning. We’ll also create a personalized fitness routine to bring about dramatic changes in your fitness (and physique) with minimal equipment, less than an hour a day, and you won’t have to leave your home or rely on a gym to get results. I use my advanced training in nutrition and exercise, elite-level fitness and science-based approach to burning fat and building muscle using high-intensity, video-based home workouts.

Rates

  • In-home$140/hour
  • Facility$200/hour
  • Group of 2–4$400/hour for the whole group (about $200 per person for two)
  • Hourly rate: $140
  • Session cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • First session is FREE

Specialties

  • Weight loss
  • Strength
  • Yoga
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Athletic Training
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Fitness Competition Training
  • Functional Training
  • High Intensity
  • Muscle Tone
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Personalized Fitness

Certifications

  • ACE

Training philosophy

My priniciples are based on evidence-based approaches to building muscle and losing fat. My training practices is rooted in Ashtanga yoga, mind-body medicine, and a whole-body approach.

A typical session

I spend time first getting to know my clients and their needs in a consultation session. I’ll use that time to take measures of your fitness and body fat. I’ll father some information about your diet, health history and experience with exercise. From there, we’ll develop a set of goals and a timeline over which to achieve them.

Client success story

Many to share, but perhaps Janice is the best example. She came to me at 55 looking to lose 30 pounds and gain control over her health and fitness. She worked with a trainer, so I collaborated with them on her nutrition and training goals. We worked together for nearly a year, during which she lost more than 30 pounds, and around body fat. Janice, of course, was like many of my clients, but what I loved about her was that she continued to practice the skills she’d learned long after working together. From time to time, I check in with her. She’s now maintained her weightloss, and the habits that helped her achieve it, for more than three years.

Areas served

Showing 28 of 75 cities.

Outside training

Yoga, running, nutition research, nutrition, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Questions about Chris

How much does Chris charge?

Chris lists $140/hour for in-home sessions, $200/hour at a facility and group of 2–4: $400/hour for the whole group (about $200 per person for two).

Where does Chris train clients?

Chris is based in Chicago, IL and travels to clients in 75 cities, including Chicago, Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn and Forest Park. Sessions at a facility are also available.

What certifications does Chris have?

ACE.

What does Chris specialize in?

Chris specializes in Athletic Training, Fat Loss, Fitness Assessments, Fitness Competition Training, Functional Training, High Intensity, Leaning Out, Muscle Gain and 7 more.

How long has Chris been a personal trainer?

Since August 2021, about 5 years.

How do I book a session with Chris?

Use Request Chris on this page. RightFit confirms Chris's availability and sets up your first session. Chris's policies: "Session cancellation: 24 hours notice required" "First session is FREE"

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