About Us
HEAD COACH
Chris Ridgway is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, IYCA Certified Youth Fitness Specialist, and a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association. With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has developed a strong reputation for motivating, educating and inspiring clients to Achieve Fitness Excellence®. As a fitness coach he has dedicated himself to working with clients in a variety of ways: boot camp style workouts, small groups, 1:1, group fitness classes, cycling classes, all ages of athletes . His skills as a knowledgeable, versatile and innovative trainer have helped hundreds of clients lead healthier lives. Chris is a former member of the Christopher Newport University and Virginia Tech varsity soccer teams. He has competed in a variety of on and off-road races including: marathons, ½ marathons, 10k’s, 5k’s, 10-milers, triathlons, mountain biking and adventure races.
He loves being a dad to his two children, Hadley and Hayden.
COACH'S COMMITMENT
To consistently deliver an exceptional fitness experience through safe and effective workout programs that motivate, inspire and educate each athlete to develop and maintain healthy habits for life in pursuit of Fitness Excellence®.
Reserve your own clean and equipped fitness space for you to enjoy with total privacy. Workout with your own trainer, workout with me, workout alone or with a few friends. Check out the video tour.
PRINCIPLES OF FITNESS EXCELLENCE®
- No whining, No excuses, No limits.
- You must want to achieve a higher level of fitness for YOURSELF, not for someone else.
- You get what you give.
- Make healthy living part of your EVERYDAY lifestyle. There are 10,080 minutes in a week. You can find 30-60 minutes, 3-5 times per week to care for your body.
- Being inspired and inspiring others.
- Constantly challenging yourself mentally and physically to achieve your personal level of Fitness Excellence®.
- Discipline, Determination, Consistency and Balance = Healthy Results.
- Goals are established and programs are designed for the individual based on their needs and fitness profile.
- Anything worth having is worth working for.
- Personal attention, Professionalism and Pride is applied to every relationship.
TESTIMONIALS
“May the wind always be at your back. And the sun upon your face. May the winds of destiny carry you to be among the stars.”