Chris Ward’s Personal Fitness Training

Chris is a wonderful trainer who knows his stuff. He also has a great personality, gets to know all his clients, and will make your workouts lots of fun. He helped me get in shape for my wedding over the course of several months. When I was experiencing resistance and temptations, he coached me through breaking my bad habits, and gave me mini-​goals to be accountable for every week. I have lost 22 lbs with his help this year, and still losing. I feel much stronger and have built up some nice strength all over. An old shoulder injury bothers me less now that the muscles around it have been built up. I am a lot more confident since I look far more proportional. I have been getting a lot of compliments from my (very critical) family and it feels great — I know I would not have gotten this far on my own. I plan on continuing with Chris for a long time!

I signed up for training with Chris as I wanted to tone up in time for my wedding. I initially signed up for 3 months but was so pleased with the results I saw that I extended for a further 9 months! I felt fantastic on my wedding day :)
Chris is an awesome, awesome trainer. He creates workouts that are challenging, varied and fun! I actually looked forward to working out. Chris always has your personal fitness goals at front of mind and is a strong motivator. You’ll leave every session feeling like you’ve accomplished something. His studio is convenient, well-​equipped and has a friendly atmosphere.
Thanks Chris! Highly recommend!

I trained with Chris starting in September 2013 to get in shape for my wedding. Not only did he get me in great shape, but also made me actually enjoy working out.
Chris is the best for so many reasons:
1) He personalized the sessions and kept it new each time so I never got bored
2) He really cared about my fitness goals and tailored a muscle conditioning /​cardio
régime that worked with my schedule
3) He never made the workout easy, but always made me feel like I could do. It felt awesome when I actually did!
4) He knows his stuff so I never worried about injury
5) He has a personal studio space so I avoided the overcrowded public gyms
So grateful to Chris! And recommend him to everyone!

I started training with Chris in September 2013 and have been seeing him twice a week since. I feel that working with Chris is one of the best things I have done for myself! I look forward to my workouts with him and feel really good after them — although a bit sore :-).
Having been an athlete himself, Chris is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition. I’ve seen great results since he’s helped me modify my diet to match my exercise routine. He really knows his stuff!
Chris is a very hard working, ambitious guy with good work ethics. His hard work shows in the way he trains his clients. He is always pushing you to do better while always keeping your fitness goals in mind. Chris has been a great motivator for me. I often find Chris «in my head» on my cardio days encouraging me to over-​achieve! :-)
Highly recommend Chris Ward!

I hate exercise. I dislike sweating. I loathe running.
Yet I find myself training with Chris twice a week and looking forward to my sessions. That’s how happy I am with my results and that’s how good he is! He is a great blend of drill sergeant and cheerleader, moving between them as needed during, after, and between our sessions.
I started training with Chris in June 2013; I lost serious inches and got really strong. When my progress plateaued and my motivation dropped off, he initiated a reevaluation of my goals, exercise routine, and diet. He came up with a plan for me and I got into even better shape. And it’s not just about appearance; I sleep better, eat better, and have more energy than before.
Chris has built a loyal group of clients, good people who are fun to be around, like him! If you go to one of his Saturday morning sessions, you will probably find a sweaty bunch of people laughing and working their butts off, with him in the middle of the mix. He is very knowledgeable and truly committed to the success of his clients — we are all better for it!

I usually do not do online reviews. This review i am doing because Chris has helped me so much over the last 3 years. Thank you Chris.
Previously whenever i worked out i had to stop because of back pain. Chris helped me fix that in the first 3 months. I no longer see a chiropractor. I have lost weight and coincidentally my wife told me last night that i no longer snore. I do struggle with ongoing leg pain. Chris has helped me to reduce that pain and learn to manage what remains. I have never been this strong and fit. Chris has taught me to run with proper form, something i wish i learned in childhood.
The gym is simple. Clean but nothing fancy. Chris has built a small community of folks who enjoy being together, I look forward to workouts even though i have never been pushed so hard.
I highly recommend training with Chris. There are definitely cheaper and easier ways to get excercise, but I have found this one to be the best.

Chris has been my personal trainer since November 2011. I am always inspired by his dedication to his clients and his genuine concern for their overall well-​being. A personal trainer needs to be able to gauge when his clients need «tough love» to push them to the next level and when to be encouraging to build up their confidence, and Chris does a great job at recognizing which kind of motivation I need during each session.
He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain not only how to do each exercise properly but why we are doing it and how it should feel while I’m doing that movement.
When I injured myself and couldn’t train with him, he called me periodically to check on the progress of my recovery and gave me helpful suggestions on how to help the injury heal. When I returned to my training sessions, he took the time not only to rehab my leg back to full strength but also to give me encouragement and rebuild my confidence.
I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking for a personal trainer, especially anyone who is just starting an exercise program to improve his or her health and overall fitness.

Chris tailors workouts to his individual clients and varies them so we never get bored. He pushes hard enough to get results but is sensitive to each client’s fitness level and adjusts accordingly. He is very flexible with scheduling and reasonable with pricing (but please don’t tell him I said that).
Chris’ value, motivation, and support are extraordinary. He makes me do things I never thought I could do (like run). My back no longer hurts thanks to his focus on core exercises for me. I highly recommend him to all my friends and family.

What I love about going to train with Chris is that I always leave feeling better and more energized than when I arrived!
Regardless of the fitness level you begin at, Chris will evaluate and tailor an ever-​changing program that will guide you to achieving your fitness goals. And the program truly will be ever-​changing. Chris envisions new routines and workouts to keep things fresh and keep you on your toes, all while maintaining an environment that’s supportive and fun.
I first started working out with Chris almost one year ago. In that time, I have gotten a lot stronger and am becoming a faster runner.
Chris’ guidance and encouragement along the way has been key since there are plenty of moments I just roll my eyes because of what he’s asking me to do (He must be crazy?! I often think… :-)) yet somehow, I manage to conquer the workout. I know this is because Chris designed a program for me that will get me to where I want to be, both when I am with Chris as well as on my «off» days. Ok, he’s not THAT crazy!
If you are looking for a trainer with a cool, low-​key environment that will help you achieve fitness goals and take your workout to new levels, give Chris a call. You, too, may wind up feeling totally energized and stronger just like me!

If you’re looking for a personal trainer in our around the Mountain View area, I highly recommend Chris. He’s a great trainer. My sister, cousin, and I see Chris 3x per week and each workout is a challenge. He pushes you out of your comfort zone, makes sure you are doing things properly to maximize your effort and minimize injury.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. BOOYAH!

I started training with Chris in June of 2011 and I have to say it has been an incredible experience. While I was not a couch potato, I hadn’t picked up a weight in over 15 years and I was not a consistent visitor to the gym. On top of that, I had broken my leg playing basketball a few years prior and still had a mental block about playing as I was worried of re-​injuring myself.
Over the past 18 months Chris has kept variety in our sessions, but has remained true to my main objectives of building strength, getting healthier, and moving past my mental block. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I have indeed gained a lot of strength, especially in my weaker muscles such as my arms, shoulders, and back. I also just overall feel so much better on a day to day basis (granted I am sore at times from our sessions, but it’s a good sore). On top of the visible evidence, my blood pressure and cholesterol have decreased so much that I was able to lower my annual life insurance premium by $ 400. And to top it all off, just last night I was out on the basketball court playing a few games of pick-​up.
What impresses me most about Chris is how he adapts his style and technique to fit each individual client, depending on their goals and personality. I’ve been lucky enough to train with several of his other clients and it’s just a great atmosphere to be in. Chris is very supportive and cares deeply about getting to you where you want to be. It’s a lot of hard work, but with that effort comes great results.
I 100% recommend Chris’s work as a personal trainer. In fact, after seeing the results I’ve had and hearing about how much I enjoy training with Chris, my wife signed up too.