Hi, I’m Chris. For the past 16 years, I’ve been lucky enough to help clients live fitter, healthier and happier lives as a personal trainer and health coach.
I started my career in 2003, working part-time as a personal trainer at a popular chain gym. When I wasn't doing that, I was in college with aspirations of being a doctor of Clinical Psychology. A few years later, I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University.
That year following my graduation, I continued working as a personal trainer but also did some postgraduate work. I was as a recreational counselor at a residential residential drug and alcohol rehab facility for adolescents. This rewarding experience made me realize just how much of an impact exercise can have on someone – not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.
In 2007, although I was lucky enough to get accepted into Widener University’s Clinical PsyD program, I turned it down. Instead, I elected to accept a position as a Fitness Director for one of New Jersey’s largest hospital-affiliated fitness centers. Over the next 4 years, I successfully managed 3 centers within the same company.
After 4 years of management, missing working one-on-one with clients, I stepped down from my management position and started my own private coaching business, Believe In You Now Fitness, LLC. Since then, I have conducted nearly 10,000 coaching sessions. I also started spreading my health and fitness message by speaking at different local organizations and companies.
Since 2017, I have served as the Director of Education for one of the largest hospital affiliated fitness and wellness companies in the country, where I am responsible for the in-house training and education of nearly 400 personal trainers.
I aim to bring the knowledge and experience I've acquired over the past 16 years to as many people as I can. Staying true to this goal, in 2019, I published my first book, Crack Your Code: The Ultimate DIY Guide to a Thinner, Happier Life.
In my spare time, I practice Martial Arts, love to bowl, would live at the beach if I could and am a member of the Cranford Rotary Club. I live for the time I get to spend with my friends and family- most especially with my beautiful wife and our 2 year old son.
My Education/Credentials:
Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the National Board of Medical Examiners
BA Psychology from Seton Hall University
Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seton Hall University
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA
Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the Wellcoaches Corporation
Weight Loss Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Z-Health Performance Trainer (R, I, S)