Meet Christopher from Gold's Gym Glendale

Dedicated and focused are two words commonly used to describe personal trainer, GOLD'S FIT and GOLD’S BURN coach, Christopher Benson, from Gold’s Gym Glendale. With years of experience under his belt, he has helped a plethora of clients reach their fitness goals. 

Whether it is fat loss, functional training, or building muscle, Christopher helps his clients do it all! His clients love him and we are sure you will too! Read more to find out more about him.

Get to know CHRISTOPHER

Where are you from? I am from Pasadena, CA.

What are your certifications? I am certified in ISSA, CPR, HIIT, GOLD'S FIT, GOLD'S BURN and Fitness Genes.

How long have you been a personal trainer? I have been a personal trainer for 4 years.

What got you into personal training? I developed a passion for educating myself on fitness training when I was younger. Throughout the years, friends, family and coworkers started coming to me with various goals and questions on how to achieve them. I love it. 

What is your training style? I focus on aesthetic body sculpting and functional training. 

What is your favorite workout/equipment to use?  I usually do dead lifts, pull-ups, dips, dumbbells and Olympic Bar.

What is your favorite healthy/cheat meal? I love to eat sushi and Oreos and drink whiskey.

What advice do you want to give to clients starting a PT program? Your daily habits and lifestyle choices are just as important to your health as your training.

What makes Golds' personal training program unique compared to others? Unlike other personal training programs, our program attracts motivating and inspiring people from all walks of life. We have something for everyone!

What is something no one knows about you? My high school football nickname was “White Lightning.” 

What advice do you have for people who hit a fitness plateau? Contact Gold’s Gym Glendale to schedule an assessment with one of our trainers. We will provide you with the knowledge and tools to reach all your fitness goals. 

Watch this video to learn more about Christopher's fitness journey.

Thanks for sharing with us, Christopher. We enjoyed learning about you more. 

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