Transformative Fitness Journey

After six total hip replacements at age 73, I thought I was doomed to old age. My primary care doctor, who'd worked with personal trainer Chris Wilde for many years, suggested I contact him to assess my issues and see if he might be able to improve my mobility, strength, and endurance. After an initial assessment, Chris offered me hope when it had been lost. He designed a very particular plan of action, unique to my needs, and it continues to evolve as my needs and strength changes. Chris's unwavering encouragement, humor, steadfastness, and expertise has restored my hope that there is always a way to improve one's physical mobility. He has comforted me when I've cried, and he has managed to turn tears into laugher. He has pushed me far beyond my expectations, and he continues to do so. My workout appointments take priority over everything else. In between sessions with Chris, I walk an hour each day and do an hour-long workout with varied exercises that he has designed specifically for me. And the results speak for themselves. Not only is Chris an excellent trainer, but he is also a husband, great father, and caring son. And I consider him a dear friend. Stella Lillicrop ★★★★★

I can’t thank you enough for your help in maintaining my strength and mobility as I age. When I first came to you at age 87 I never expected that I would be in better shape now at age 90. Your kindness, attention to detail and flexibility in adjusting workouts to accommodate the aches and pains of the moment is most appreciated. Your knowledge of the body and what makes it work is truly incredible. Without your input, concern and interest in my well being I wouldn’t still be riding my mountain bike in Moab and Fruita and skiing down the slopes at Copper Mountain. You are a true professional and gentleman who always has his clients’ interest in mind. Thank You for these great years. ★★★★★

As unbelievable as it is to me, I am as of this writing beginning my 5th year of training with Chris Wilde. It has been time well spent. I never thought of myself as someone who would ever hire a trainer, but a nearly debilitating Seadoo accident my first year of retirement changed the course of that way of thinking. After 6 months of crutches from a shattered sacrum, I found myself nervous to workout for fear of hurting myself. Chris entered my life as a gift from my wife to help me get back into the gym. It worked! At 63, I am probably in the best shape of my life at an age when most people only dream of how they moved when they were young. With Chris’ guidance I not only got past my fear of exercising again, but I healed and discovered a whole new life than what I had thought retirement would be. Not only did I continue to pursue the benefits of exercise, but I also entered totally into healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle. Over the years some of my physical pursuits have caused other problems that Chris has helped me work out. So far he has helped me get back into the game after a few back issues: bulging disks, stenosis, leaking disk with nerve pressure, and spondylolisthesis with nerve root contact, 2 shoulder impingements, one shoulder surgery, strained MCL, torn adductor, and a torn bicep tendon with lingering surgical issues. But with his handling and motivation during some low periods I continued to enjoy an active lifestyle. Haha, as someone once said, “ I’d rather wear out than rust out”. Since training with him I not only got back on the Seadoo and have been able to enjoy it each summer, but I have participated obstacle races such as 2 Warrior Dashes, and 5 Spartan Races. I achieved my first Spartan Trifecta which includes running 5, 10 and 13 mile races in one calendar year. I have run over 45 race miles and maneuvered over 165 obstacles in races. I participated in one Body Building Physique Show and placed 4th. I have ridden camels and camped in the Sahara Desert. In 3 weeks from today I will be scaling Mt Kilimanjaro with my daughter. And besides all of this he convinced me to study for and to come out of retirement and become a personal trainer. I am now four years into it. And I continue training with him. I can honestly say that none of that would have happened without Chris. He’s the man! A good trainer motivates you to keep at it when you don’t think you can, inspires you to do better and live life to your fullest, and is fun. Chris is all of that! There is no doubt that Chris has changed my life and now I can plan on running races, climbing mountains, snowboarding and summer Seadooing well into what was once considered old age. “Youth has no age.” ★★★★★

Chris Wilde is awesome!! I’ve been training with him for about a year. He motivates me, encourages me, and builds my confidence. Working out with Chris has helped me become stronger, leaner, and more energetic. I appreciate the fact that he is extremely attentive to form. During our sessions, Chris is completely focused on me and my form so that I gain the most benefit from each exercise and for injury prevention. One of his (many!) strengths is zeroing in on problem areas. I have had knee pain for years. Chris has worked with me on exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee, which has decreased my knee discomfort significantly. The 303 Performance studio is just getting started so it is small, but the space is being expanded and additional equipment continues to be added. There aren’t a lot of frills but there is definitely enough equipment to get a good, balanced workout. Finally, Chris really cares about his clients. A friend and I both work out with him, and he is interested in our lives both inside and outside of the gym. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

I've been training with Chris for about 5 months and he's been incredible. When I started training I was very overweight and weighed 322 pounds. My diet was terrible, energy was low, and haven't seen the inside of a gym in years. I wanted to make a change in my life and get healthier, so I started training with Chris. Over the past 5 months I've completely changed my diet and exercise routine. So far I've lost 45 pounds and currently on track to hit my goal weight. Training with Chris has been motivating. I now train with him twice a week and go to my local gym 3-4 times a week. I was basically starting from scratch on what/how to work out again and Chris has helped me every step of the way. Something that Chris does that I haven't seen other trainers do is he is completely focused on workout with you. Making sure that you are doing the exercise correctly to avoid injury as well as maximizing the effectiveness of the exercise. Other trainers might just count reps while counting down the minutes before the session is over, but Chris is 100% locked in during the whole workout. I don't know how far I would have gotten (or maybe given up) without Chris every step of the way.

In person, Chris is without a doubt the best trainer I’ve ever worked with. Now, with virtual Zoom training sessions, he hasn’t missed a beat. Chris carefully plans every workout to cover general training as well as exercises and stretches specifically designed to address issues caused by home confinement. My goal is to improve my level of training during the COVID pandemic and Chris is getting me there. Rick Abrams, M.D. Colorado Preventive Medicine

Simply said, Chris Wilde changed my body, my health and my life. I’m a physician and I was skeptical that after 70 years of life it is even possible to add muscle strength, correct posture, and improve balance. Chris proved to me that it is, indeed, possible and that it’s also possible to enjoy the process. Among his many talents, Chris is able to skillfully assess an individual’s needs, set goals and help achieve those goals. His workouts are always fresh, personalized and functional. I take great pleasure in knowing how many daily efforts I’m able to accomplish with ease; not to mention how much I’ve improved sports performance. Most importantly I sincerely look forward to every session with Chris. He instructs, encourages and rewards with consummate professionalism. His studio is comfortable, private and well-equipped, but frankly, I would travel anywhere to work with Chris. I never miss a single session.

I have worked with several fitness trainers in my life and Chris is the BEST! He really cares about me and my health. Really!!! I wish I had started with him a long time ago. Additionally, I have never met a trainer that makes sure I am doing exercises correct and makes sure I don't get injured. All I can say is that I am happy that I have finally found a trainer that cares and that is helping me towards the pathway of better health and fitness. He's doing it because he loves what he does and he loves helping people.