
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
Hello! I am known as Stephanie’s husband, but you can call me Chris. I am very excited to join the Fitness N.O.W. team after many years of attending and many more years of watching my wife have fun teaching fitness classes.
Stephanie and I have been married for almost 24 years and have been together since our senior year of high school. We have three awesome daughters who we hope to pass on our love for God, travel, and physical activity.
I am a combat veteran who served eight years in the US Army. My love for sports in school carried over to the fitness requirements of the military and let me get my first experience leading workouts for my unit for multiple years. Even in Iraq, when we weren't out on missions, I would make my guys workout with me as much as possible!
After the military, I earned my Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education and was able to be an assistant varsity coach four years for girls basketball and four seasons of girls and boys soccer.
I got into cycling in 2014 with a veterans organization. With them I have done multiple out of state rides including 50 miles in Seattle, 100 miles in Southern California, 50 miles here in Missouri, as well as many shorter rides where I can find them. I am excited to bring my love of coaching and riding to the gym environment and help others enjoy a fun way to exercise.