Meet Chris with The Exercise Coach Montgomery!
Today, we're meeting Chris with The Exercise Coach Montgomery and Hyde Park in Cincinnati, OH!
Tell us about you and your background!
I have been a Cincinnati resident for a couple decades after moving here to raise my family. Having now transitioned into the “empty nest”, and looking for a way to really impact the community, I spent a long time looking for a business. I have a background in technology and a passion for bringing technology to applications that can really make a difference in people’s lives.
Tell us about your business and why you started it!
I bought the studio from the previous owners in July of 2024. The Exercise Coach Montgomery studio celebrated its 6th birthday this year and The Exercise Coach Hyde Park has been around for almost 3 years. Having 2 locations allows us to serve a larger population around Cincinnati.
I confess that I do not really like exercise. I do, however, love to get out and do things with my friends and family. I value my health and fitness as a means to an end so that I can do fun things like walking around Blink, biking in our amazing parks, kayaking on the river, etc. As I get older, I still want to be able to do these things but the muscle loss that is normally associated with aging can make this difficult and reduce my quality of life. Finding an efficient and effective fitness program that I could see results and really stick with was important to me.
The technology built into the equipment at The Exercise Coach allows our clients to get personalized workouts that only require 20 minutes, two times a week. After trying it, I was convinced that this could not only help me, but really make a difference for other busy adults. Because it is personalized and one-one-one, it is safe for those who don’t have a background in anatomy or fitness.
What do you love about being a business owner?
It’s so rewarding. It is wonderful to feel like we are helping people every day. We work with our clients one-on-one or in very small groups so you can really feel our personal touch when you are in the studio. Also having the opportunity to help our amazing staff to learn and develop their talents and make personal connections with our clients brings much joy.
What advice would you give yourself from 5 years ago OR your past self just starting your business?
Remember to show up for yourself, like you show up for everyone else.
What does BEAUTY mean to you?
Something that is beautiful has a harmony of form, proportion, authenticity, and originality.
Who or what inspires you?
Our clients! We love hearing stories of clients being able to hike through Europe, going on long bike trips with their grandchildren, or coming back from injuries faster because of their strength training. We are surrounded by students, parents, grandparents, working professionals, and retirees who are able to be more active and enjoy life more with just two 20-minute sessions per week. Hearing each individual story is an inspiration.
What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?
Whether you’re a working professional or a retiree, or getting back into fitness after becoming a mom, or just wanting to slow the loss of muscle as you age, you belong here. Our clean, quiet studio, with one-on-one coaching, and state of the art equipment is the fastest and easiest way to see results. Our bio-sensitive training technologies make it possible to measure your unique muscular makeup and prescribe workouts that are entirely appropriate for you. Instead of asking you to adapt to a dumbbell or weight stack, our technologies adapt to your capabilities and comfort level ever second of every session. And also - we care deeply about each of our clients so we can’t wait to meet you and create a program just for you!
How can our community connect with you/ find you?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexercisecoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexercisecoach/
Website: https://ExerciseCoach.com/
Email: montgomery.oh@exercisecoach-usa.com
hydepark.oh@exercisecoach-usa.com
Phone: 513-993-3100
