Chris offers clients the benefits of his education and years of practical knowledge, as he has worked and competed in sport for most of his life. He has competed at a high level in a variety of sports: Hockey (College), Golf (5 handicap), Baseball (HS) and  cycling (Cat. 1). Currently, Chris competes Nationally for the powerhouse road cycling team, Fiordifrutta, based out of New England. He believes that the work ethic and perseverance developed in sport carries over to all aspects of life.

Chris has worked in the field of Strength and Conditioning/Exercise Physiology for almost 10 years and has received many accolades along the way. Certifications in strength and conditioning (NSCA/CSCS), personal training (NASM,ACSM,AFAA), coaching (USA cycling-expert level), and emergency care (CPR, First Aid).

Academically, Chris has studied athletic training, sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, human performance, nutrition and has received degrees from Western Connecticut State University (B.A.'96), University of Connecticut (B.S.'00), and Southern Connecticut State University (M.S.'04). Most of his research has involved endurance athletes and carbohydrate metabolism.

The foundation of his program design rests on the concept of periodization, which is the varying or cycling of training specificity, intensity, and volume in order to achieve peak levels of conditioning. Planned variations of program design help athletes avoid staleness and overtraining while encouraging continuous performance improvements. His goal is to enhance performance by applying sport science to the physiological development of his clients. Training prescription, equipment fitting, exercise testing, and competition preparation encompass the program design.

In addition to athletes, Chris has also worked one-on-one with a variety of individuals ranging from amputees and post-surgical rehabilitation to business executives and high profile celebrities.  Chris is available to work with clients of all age ranges and fitness levels, privately or in groups.