Meet Your Coaches

Hey! I’m Christian! I’m 29 years old and originally from the Chicago area. I’ve lived in Iowa and Florida as well but I currently live in an RV with Bri and our two huskies (Kygo & Loki) as we travel around our beautiful country. Fitness, health, and wellness have captured my interest for as long as I can remember. I grew up playing soccer and running track & field. In high school I began weight training which took me down the path of fitness. In 2013 I achieved my personal training certification through The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and shortly after started personal training. Over the next 5 years I completed my B.A. in Health & Human Physiology from The University of Iowa and my certification as a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition through The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). The next chapter of my life brought me down to Florida where I completed my M.S. in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences from The University of Tampa and my certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM. During my 5 years here, I continued personal training in small group settings.

Over the course of my 10 years of coaching, I have worked with hundreds if not thousands of individuals on training, nutrition, health, and wellness. I have worked with individuals anywhere from 9 years old to 90 years old, individuals that have never touched a weight in their life to high level athletes, moms, dads, students, professionals, you name it. I specialize in muscle building, fat loss, strength building, and habit change. I believe the thing that separates me from other coaches is my combination of extensive education with practical, hands-on application. 

If you catch me in my element, I’ll be strength training, snowboarding, playing guitar, or out exploring the world we live in. I have competed as a natural bodybuilder and currently train in powerlifting and olympic weightlifting (although I have not competed). I’ve been snowboarding for about 10 years, playing guitar for about 15, and exploring the world for as long as I can remember!

I’ve always felt confident and empowered because of my health and fitness and that is the most freeing feeling you can have. Our brand Fit & Free stems from that idea; and it’s something that we want to share with as many people as we can. I want YOU to feel strong, fit, confident, healthy, and happy so you can live the absolute best life possible.