Throughout the years we’ve had several trainers come to our academy attempting to tell us how we should train to improve our martial arts training. None of them ever impressed me until Chris came. He seemed to speak a different language. Many of the things he told me I’d never heard before yet they made sense logically.
Chris has been training jiu-jitsu with me for some time now and at the same time I’ve been training with him to get stronger and improve my conditioning.He’s helped in developing great routines that transfer over to what we do and that’s Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I can go on and on about his talent in this field and his knowledge to put you on the right diet as far as nutrition, which plays a very important aspect in helping the athlete progress to the next level.
Eddie Redzovic – Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt and Owner of Gracie Barra Chicago
”I really think that I scored so high because of the training that we have performed and with your guidance, training and nutrition info I can only see myself getting stronger and faster.
In all the test results have shown a lot but the more important thing is that when I play in the police football league the athleticism that I have developed training with you really shows when I am running, jumping, changing direction, and continuing to do so all game when other guys are dying. At 28 years of age I feel as if I am in as good, if not better shape now than I was when playing college football and wrestling.”
Aaron Murauskas – Waukegan, IL SWAT Team
“Chris has taken me to the next level by holding me accountable. He is so passionate about the personal programs that he develops that I feel I owe it to him as much as I do myself! No one will push you harder and no one has the combination of knowledge and experience that Chris Grayson possesses. He has taken my training to the level I have always wanted, but was unable to achieve by myself. Working smarter and more efficiently has actually cut the amount of time I was spending at the gym, and also cut out the boring cardio. Chris will get you the results you want, and allow you to reach goals you thought were unobtainable!”
Shane Rickman – Business Executive
“I absolutely feel amazing. I’ve dropped bodyfat and have got stronger simultaneously, increased flexibility, and added length to my golf game!”
Doug Birch – Amateur Golfer
“I’ve been training for 3 years, but my programs were nothing compared to the ones Chris put me on. My strength shot through the roof and I am the leanest I’ve ever been. No doubt about it, Chris is one of the top strength coaches in the nation. Yeah, I said it, nation! Their was not one question that he couldn’t give me a full explanation for. I gained more knowledge working with him then I could’ve got anywhere else!”
Jordan Crespi – Student and future Strength & Conditioning Coach
“Over a two year period Chris has helped me change my eating habits to help me from being a “fat kid” all of my life, he’s helped with the program design for power lifting competition where I was able to set personal record lifts as a result, and he has enlightened me on how to evolve the right way as a strength and conditioning professional. I’m always seeking out the advice of experts in the field, and Chris is the first person I go to.”
Dan Allison, Power Lifter and NPC Natural Competitor
Strength & Conditioning Coach
“My training has never been so intense. I’ve never been this big, strong, and lean in my life. After seeing the transformation I went through, both of my training partners signed on!”
Kevin Polzin – College Student
“Having dislocated my shoulder twice in high school, the second time resulting in a torn labrum, I had given up on serious weight training. Every time I’d start to get strong, I’d re-aggravate my injury. Chris corrected my technique, stopped my over training, and improved my nutrition. Now after a year of training with Chris, I’m stronger and leaner than I have ever been and I’m preparing for my first power-lifting competion!”
Brad Finder – Business Owner and Amateur Powerlifter
Before:
Ryan Serge – Personal Trainer
250 lb bench press
305 lb dead lift
6 body weight pull-ups
305 lb squat
18% body fat
“After one shoulder sugery, nearly a year off of training due to poor health, then four months of training with Chris!”
After:
285 lb bench press
425 lb dead lift
8 pull-ups with body weight plus 30 lbs hanging from me
360 lb squat
12% body fat
Enough said!”
Ryan Serge – Personal Trainer
”You don’t just workout with Chris, you train. You train with a purpose and train to reach whatever goals you have. Every set and rep is efficient and purposeful. As far as knowledge, I have not had a question that Chris couldn’t answer with an in-depth explanation. He really knows what he’s doing, hands down!”
Josh Perusse – College Football Defensive End
“I’ve been working out for 15 years and I felt my workouts plateaued. I began training with Chris for a change of pace. Not only could I see immediate results, but I gained 4 lbs of lean muscle and lowered my body fat in four weeks and felt amazing. Chris made me work and I had fun while doing it. If you are not interested in achieving goals, or working hard, don’t train with Chris. I can confidently say he is HANDS DOWN the most intelligent, skilled trainer around and if you expect nothing less, neither will he. My mood improved and I felt great 24-7. You can’t put a price on how you will feel and as a mom of a three year old, I need all the energy I can get!”
Melissa Rickman – Photographer
“As an athletic strength coach I have found a large variation in different training modalities. Working with Chris Grayson has shown me there are a lot less training programs that actually work. His ability to diagnose and design training programs based on your specific needs is far superior to any I have seen. Chris’s advanced training methods make him one of the leaders in his industry and in my professional opinion, the best trainer in the Chicago area!”
Ben Knapp – Strength & Conditioning Coach and Nutrition
“Chris Will Take Your Game To The Next Level!”
”I really think that I scored so high because of the training that we have performed and with your guidance, training and nutrition info I can only see myself getting stronger and faster.
“Chris has taken me to the next level by holding me accountable. He is so passionate about the personal programs that he develops that I feel I owe it to him as much as I do myself! No one will push you harder and no one has the combination of knowledge and experience that Chris Grayson possesses. He has taken my training to the level I have always wanted, but was unable to achieve by myself. Working smarter and more efficiently has actually cut the amount of time I was spending at the gym, and also cut out the boring cardio. Chris will get you the results you want, and allow you to reach goals you thought were unobtainable!”
“I absolutely feel amazing. I’ve dropped bodyfat and have got stronger simultaneously, increased flexibility, and added length to my golf game!”
“I’ve been training for 3 years, but my programs were nothing compared to the ones Chris put me on. My strength shot through the roof and I am the leanest I’ve ever been. No doubt about it, Chris is one of the top strength coaches in the nation. Yeah, I said it, nation! Their was not one question that he couldn’t give me a full explanation for. I gained more knowledge working with him then I could’ve got anywhere else!”
“Over a two year period Chris has helped me change my eating habits to help me from being a “fat kid” all of my life, he’s helped with the program design for power lifting competition where I was able to set personal record lifts as a result, and he has enlightened me on how to evolve the right way as a strength and conditioning professional. I’m always seeking out the advice of experts in the field, and Chris is the first person I go to.”
“My training has never been so intense. I’ve never been this big, strong, and lean in my life. After seeing the transformation I went through, both of my training partners signed on!”
“Having dislocated my shoulder twice in high school, the second time resulting in a torn labrum, I had given up on serious weight training. Every time I’d start to get strong, I’d re-aggravate my injury. Chris corrected my technique, stopped my over training, and improved my nutrition. Now after a year of training with Chris, I’m stronger and leaner than I have ever been and I’m preparing for my first power-lifting competion!”
Before:
”You don’t just workout with Chris, you train. You train with a purpose and train to reach whatever goals you have. Every set and rep is efficient and purposeful. As far as knowledge, I have not had a question that Chris couldn’t answer with an in-depth explanation. He really knows what he’s doing, hands down!”
“I’ve been working out for 15 years and I felt my workouts plateaued. I began training with Chris for a change of pace. Not only could I see immediate results, but I gained 4 lbs of lean muscle and lowered my body fat in four weeks and felt amazing. Chris made me work and I had fun while doing it. If you are not interested in achieving goals, or working hard, don’t train with Chris. I can confidently say he is HANDS DOWN the most intelligent, skilled trainer around and if you expect nothing less, neither will he. My mood improved and I felt great 24-7. You can’t put a price on how you will feel and as a mom of a three year old, I need all the energy I can get!”
“As an athletic strength coach I have found a large variation in different training modalities. Working with Chris Grayson has shown me there are a lot less training programs that actually work. His ability to diagnose and design training programs based on your specific needs is far superior to any I have seen. Chris’s advanced training methods make him one of the leaders in his industry and in my professional opinion, the best trainer in the Chicago area!”
