Chris Gardner

I’ve been a personal trainer for 15+ years, some form of a coach for over 30, and a mental health awareness advocate, who believes that fitness is the first step to a better you! Even though I am newer to CrossFit, I believe my experience will bring a new aspect of coaching to CF904! For a decade I used CrossFit methodology in my bootcamp training, so this was the obvious next step in my mission…and that mission is to use the gifts and blessings that God gave me to help others live their best and fullest lives!! Since coming to 904, I’ve really felt what the CrossFit community is all about. I feel strongly that I’ll be able to add to that community, that culture, that shines through the members and coaches.

I’d have to say that my favorite exercises are Cleans, while my fav WOD’s are anything containing heavy Olympic lifts and light gymnastics (still working on that aspect lol). There’s just something empowering about the challenge of moving a heavy barbell that brings a smile to my face.

Knowing me, is knowing that I am built around one simple philosophy…. Faith, Family, and Fitness. Everything I do, every single day, is centered there. God blessed me with my wife, my daughter, and my dogs, so I do everything I can to keep myself healthy and strong to follow His guidance, care for my family, and positively impact anyone I encounter.

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