Helping dads

  • lose 20+ lbs,

  • get strong and fit,

  • and build pain-free athletic movement.

  • Ready to lose the dad bod—for good? 

  • Want to get leaner, stronger, and feel energized again? 

  • Tired of spinning your wheels and ready for real results?

You’re in the right place.

I know what it’s like to feel out of shape, exhausted, and stuck.

At 31, I was overweight, my joints ached, and I had zero confidence in my body. 

Now, at 44, I’ve

  • dropped 25+ lbs of fat,

  • gained 18 lbs of muscle,

  • and completed Ironmans, Spartan races, and more.

…all while balancing work, kids, and real life. If I can do it, so can you—with the right plan and support.

Here’s the 4-pillar system I use to help busy dads lose fat, build strength, and feel energized again—without sacrificing family time.

  • Coaching & Accountability

    I work with you to make sure your plan fits your goals, lifestyle, and schedule.

    ✅ Private video calls for in-depth coaching

    ✅ Message & email access for daily support

    ✅ Custom adjustments to keep you progressing

    ✅ Ongoing accountability to keep you on track

  • Strength & Conditioning

    I build you a custom plan to gain muscle and strength designed by a dad for dads.

    ✅Train at home or the gym.

    ✅With workouts delivered straight to your phone,

    ✅Video demonstrations of all the exercises,

    ✅And the option of sending me videos to check your form.

  • The Lean-Dad Lifestyle System

    I help you get lean and energized with a simple, skills-based approach to nutrition.

    ✅You learn a set of skills rather than follow a set of rules.

    ✅Each skill comes with all the dad-specific tips and tricks you need to succeed.

    ✅When practicing a new skill, the online portal will give you a daily reminder.

  • Athletic Movement & Mobility

    Just enough movement and mobility training to get you moving like a man in his 20's.

    ✅Train at home or the gym.

    ✅With workouts delivered straight to your phone,

    ✅Video demonstrations of all the exercises,

    ✅And the option of sending me videos to check your form.

 

Client Testimonials

 Ashwin Mohan (New York, New York)

Love the coaching.  I’m down 19 pounds but also bigger.  I have abs now, and I am quite muscular.

The constant updates and highly tailored manner of the program as well as the consistent responses have been awesome!

Chris helped me get more into free weights, especially in the area of legwork.  I can now squat heavy with good form.

Chris is awesome about working around my busy and chaotic lifestyle and helping me get results. 

Overall a really awesome experience. 

 
 

 Lasse Djernæs Andersen (Randers, Denmark)

Learn more about how Lasse trained for elite military selection.

Chris has been coaching me for the last 3 months, and I am incredibly grateful for the help I have received. I wanted extra guidance for my entrance exam for the Sled Patrol Sirius. (Only 5% of the applicants make it to the elite military school.)

Chris put together an online fitness and nutrition program that was exactly right for me, including clear and easy instruction videos via the app. My fitness test scores improved, and I got help with my diet.  We also met at the pool to practice breath hold diving and swimming. 

I highly recommend Chris, as a trainer who will help you with your goals.  He has an arsenal of knowledge that he always likes to share. Thanks to his help, I got the last push and was accepted to the school.

 
 

 Matthew Bauman (Randers, Denmark)

When I first started, I wanted to build strength, muscle and create a better mindset. I was hesitant to start lifting weights again because I had not lifted weights since playing football in high school. 

Chris helped me to get over my reservations by creating a workout program designed especially to my needs. I have since strengthened my core, gotten stronger on all my lifts, built more confidence outside of the gym and ran my first OCR!  

After the OCR, I signed up for my first Marathon.  Chris built a custom running program that worked great.  I ran the whole marathon and finished in 3 hours and 12 minutes!

(Client Update: Matt took first place at the 2023 Greensboro, NC marathon. He ran it in 3:02:57.)

 
 

Victoria Kight (Georgia, USA)

Read Victoria’s full success story.

In the last year we’ve run through the gamut of goals together –pistol squats, ten pullups, a Spartan Beast, all of the Level 1 and Level 2 MovNat manual, a full marathon, a faster 5k, and a healthy diet.

Chris was patient and incredibly thorough.  Even though we live on separate corners of the earth, he answered my questions immediately.  I always upload videos of myself doing the first rep of the workout, and, honestly, I get more feedback from Chris than from any of the one-on-one sessions I had in the gym. 

I am in the best shape of my life, by a long shot.  I’m now the kind of mother who can climb a rock wall and run a touchdown. 

 

Malthe Mikjær Christensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

I ran two obstacle course races and passed the MovNat L2!

I was very uncertain about signing up for a coach, but after two conversations with Chris, I was in.  I wanted to get help to structure my training for the MovNat L2 Certification, guidance regarding motivation, fatigue and goal setting, and hopefully to experience some new and exciting adventures.

Chis is professional, experienced and skilled, but also personal, patient and encouraging, and he has been really easy to get in touch with (response time of less than 24 hours, often less than 6 hours).

He encouraged me when I struggled and enthusiastically celebrated even the very young victories!

 

 Chrissy Bennett (Smithers, Canada)

 When I signed up, I didn’t know what I was stepping into, or if I would be able to do it.  But Chris makes everything so simple.  Easy charts, easy app, easy communication and I love the videos.

Now I am feeling great, down to my goal weight, stronger and healthier than I have felt in years! I have so much energy. Everything is online and done in my own home, which is awesome!

In September, I tested my new strength on a hike that I’ve wanted for 10 years.  It’s supposed to be 4 to 5 hours to the top.  Three hours straight up was a breeze!   Holy cow, I can definitely feel the difference with all the training. 

 
 

 Brad Revell (London, England)

I’m in week seven of this journey and my body transformation has been incredible so far. If you’re looking for someone who can take you to the next level in terms of nutrition, health, fitness, look etc. then I would suggest you connect with Chris to have an initial conversation (which is free).

Excerpted from Brad’s blog where he explores health & wellness, reading, teaching, travel, music and technology. Read his full review HERE.