Chris Merritt: Co-Founder of Beyond Strength Performance, B.S. Kinesiology, IYCA-CHSSCS, NSPA-CPT, MMACA-CMMACC, Tactical Athlete Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
Chris Merritt, a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, has a strong passion for seeing clients through to their goals and beyond. Having competed in a multitude of sports throughout his childhood and young-adult years, Chris has the experience to not only “train” clients, but know what it’s like to put in the sweat equity day in and day out. Athlete or not, Chris believes that everybody needs something to train towards; whether it be a team sport, individual sport, fun run, keeping up with the kids, or any other endeveaors that one may have- set a date and make it happen. Goals and deadlines keep us driven towards success…
Chris is currently a strength & conditioning coach for both professional and amateur mixed martial arts athletes (specializing in weight cuts and peaking for competition), as well as part owner of Disciple Mixed Martial Arts Academy. Over the years, Chris has worked with both male and female clients ranging from 8-years-old to 82-years-young. He has seen clients through pregnancy, wedding preparations, career setbacks, and both mental and physical disabilities. Chris is currently studying for the CSCS exam, which he plans on taking in January.
“Honestly,” says Chris, “I don’t have a favorite type of client. It’s the relationships we build with each other and the milestones we reach that I thrive on.”
Contact Chris: Chris@beyondstrengthperformance.com
