Chris began strength training at Flex Gym under big Al as a student athlete when he played football for First Colonial High School here in Virginia Beach. After high school, Chris continued training at Flex and until 2011 when he joined the Army. After serving 6.5 years as a airborne infantry, Chris returned home to Virginia Beach in July and began working at Flex Gym as our General Manager and personal trainer. Since then, Chris has personally competed in body building and currently coaches athletes for both powerlifting and bodybuilding.