Results Matter

I know the needs and challenges that busy professionals like you run into when you’re trying to get healthy and fit. My approach is backed by science and built around you, so people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels can reach their health and fitness goals and also bring more balance into their lives. Maybe you’re a busy professional who needs flexible scheduling, a parent juggling family responsibilities, a frequent traveler, or someone coming back from an old injury. Either way, I have the experience to guide you there.

Every program I write is built for efficiency, so you get two hours’ worth of training in just one hour. Plus, in our private gym, I’ve created a supportive, protected space that helps you get past those first hurdles and keeps you moving toward your goals. So commit to your program, stay dedicated and keep showing up. Over time, you’ll see real changes in your strength, endurance, mobility, recovery and overall well-being, and they’ll reach far beyond the walls of the gym.

Read more about training for weight loss, adults 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+, teenagers, beginners and after physical therapy, or see the Chris Keith Method and personal training rates.

What results do Chris Keith’s clients get?

Chris Keith’s 1-on-1 clients in San Diego have lost from 66 to over 200 pounds, added 40 pounds of muscle, quit smoking and lowered their cholesterol, over 7 weeks to 3 years of training. Every result below is from a real client story on this page.

Client Age Training time Goal Result
Demetrios 50s 12 months Quit smoking and get healthy Quit smoking and kept a healthy lifestyle
Rena 30 8 weeks Lose her post-pregnancy weight Lost the weight and got stronger than she thought possible
Jesslyn 42 9 weeks Feel healthier after COVID A healthier, balanced life with new muscle definition
Dan 40s 6 months Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Lost 68 pounds and lowered his LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
Patrick 52 7 weeks Get lean and stay active Leaner, with better nutrition
Maria 45 36 months Lose weight and relieve pain Lost 66 pounds in the first 6 months
David 27 2.5 years Lose 200 pounds Lost over 200 pounds
Scott 45 36 months Stay active and avoid injury Added 40 pounds of muscle over 3 years with zero injuries

Results vary with your starting point, consistency and nutrition.

Demitrios

demetrios

Age: 50s
Training Duration: 12 Months
Goal: To quit smoking and get healthy
Outcome: Quit smoking and maintained a healthy lifestyle

Rena

Rena

Age: 30
Training Duration: 8 Weeks
Goal: Lose her self-proclaimed post-partum “mom bod”
Outcome: Lost the weight, got stronger than she thought possible; and got shredded with an 8-pack

Brandon

Brandon

I hired Chris over a year ago in search of greater consistency and energy. Juggling two businesses, raising a family, and becoming a father at a later stage in life left me lacking in both areas. I really didn’t want to feel like an old dad with my daughter. After a year of training with Chris, I can confidently say that my life has achieved more balance that extends to my nutrition, sleep, activity levels, and overall energy, which has had positive impacts in both my professional and personal life.

Chris is really good at staying engaged with his clients. As soon as I walk into the gym, he asks about my sleep quality, nutrition, and current energy level. He takes an interest in my life outside the gym as well. These check-ins serve as touchpoints for adjusting the program. Furthermore, Chris consistently observes my body movement and pace, not only during exercises but also during rest periods. This attention to detail and meticulousness serves him well in his capacity as a trainer.

Training with Chris really sets the table for my day. He is transparent, direct and has the experience and knowledge that can get anyone to the results they want if they communicate their goals, trust the process and maintain consistency. Just like any business relationship, Chris is a partner that I rely on. He serves as an advocate, and I trust that he genuinely looks out for my well-being.

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Jesslyn

Age: 42
Training Duration: 9 Weeks
Goal: Feel healthier post COVID
Outcome: Healthier well-balanced life that includes fitness, new muscle definition

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Dan

Age: 40s
Training Duration: 6 Months
Goal: Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Outcome: Lost 68 pounds, lowered LDL, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and sustained a healthier lifestyle

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Ashley

Chris isn’t like any other trainer I’ve worked with in the past. For one, he cares about your overall health. When I first started, he worked to understand why I was there—what my goals were, where my limitations had been in the past, etc. He provided me nutrition advice that I could work to meet my needs; it was flexible and simple, unlike a lot of the rigid meal plans you often see, which meant I was able to stick with it despite a demanding personal schedule.

Additionally, Chris works to understand what motivates you. My wife and I both train with him, and he has intuitively picked up the differences between us, and leverages that to train each of us as we need, individually. He is extremely cognizant of injuries and carefully works around my various issues. And his workouts are downright fun! He has a knack (and the space and equipment) for integrating a wide variety of exercises that keep workouts engaging and prevent the monotony that I’ve experienced with other “training plans” in the past.

I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to train with Chris! Like everything, you get out what you put in—but if you are serious about getting into shape and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (body and mind), there is nobody better to get you there.

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Patrick

Age: 52
Training Duration: 7 Weeks
Goal: Get shredded and remain active
Outcome: Shredded with better nutrition

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Maria

Age: 45
Training Duration: 36 Months
Goal: Lose weight and relieve pain
Outcome: Lost 66 pounds in the first 6 months and now has an athletic mindset regarding training and nutrition

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Scott

I was referred to Chris Keith by my doctor following shoulder surgery. Recognizing the importance of an experienced personal trainer to guide me in my exercise regimen, I found the best of the best in Chris Keith. Under his guidance, I successfully regained my physical fitness, while also acquiring valuable knowledge about nutrition, injury prevention, and maintaining motivation. Over the course of 10 years training with Chris, I have experienced a remarkable transformation that goes far beyond the walls of the gym: increased confidence, elevated energy levels, and being able to maintain activities like surfing and running around with my young son without any pain in my mid-40s. Chris is an expert and a professional at what he does. If you are looking to be trained by the best, Chris Keith is the man! I cannot recommend him enough.

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David

Age: 27
Training Duration: 2.5 years
Goal: To lose 200 pounds
Outcome: Lost over 200 pounds and made significant lifestyle adjustments

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Scott

Age: 45
Training Duration: 36 Months
Goal: Maintain his active lifestyle while preventing injuries and to keep up with his young child
Outcome: Packed on 40 pounds of muscle over the course of 3 years while sustaining zero injuries

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Lauren

Training with Chris has been one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I’ve always been very active and interested in fitness and I came to Chris looking to really level up, and admittedly a little skeptical about the impact. Within six months I can confidently say the experience has been life changing. His guidance and coaching has yielded results that surpassed my expectations – physically and mentally. He genuinely cares not only about helping you to achieve your goals, but in educating you about your overall health every step of the way. I’ve never felt stronger, healthier and more empowered. In this short time, I’ve not only gained a coach and a mentor, but a true friend.

Client Maria doing a banded squat during a personal training session with Chris Keith

Maria

In just 3.5 months and after 40 sessions under Chris’s guidance, I lost 43 pounds. Chris is a wonderful person to work with, and the remarkable results speak volumes about his tailored approach, emphasizing my abilities, prioritizing low-impact exercises, and always putting safety first. Chris’s expertise in helping you achieve your personal best is truly remarkable, and I truly look forward each and every training session with him. Despite being in my early 40s and never having been athletically inclined, I struggled to lose weight over the past decade. However, entrusting Chris with my health and fitness goals has been such a transformative experience that I have chosen to renew my training agreement, eager to continue progressing on this remarkable fitness journey. I am now happier than ever before, experiencing improved sleep, earlier wake-up times, and a significant reduction in constant aches and pains. Most profoundly, I find myself significantly less stressed about every aspect of life.

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Rena

I came to Chris Keith a month before my 30th birthday with a “mom butt,” 20+ extra pounds to lose, and at a total loss of what to eat, drink, do, and an “omfg fitness is so confusing please help me” outlook. I wanted the best trainer in San Diego taking me in and coaching me on the right path, and boy was I lucky to find Chris Keith. This has been a LIFE CHANGING decision for me.

What I have gotten out of my training with Chris has far exceeded all of my (high) expectations. Chris is a huge motivator, and his energy is positive, focused, and calming. His humor, kindness, and warmth should not be confused for being an easy trainer though—because the workouts (dare I say they’re fun and they go by quickly??) are intense and challenging and will definitely get you the results you are looking for.

He does not complicate the path to reach your goals and answers all of your questions in detail and never makes me feel intimidated or stupid. I always leave the gym having learned something new and interesting about fitness, anatomy, and nutrition. He holds you accountable and checks on you and even though he has two gyms and a lot of clients, is never “too busy” for you.

I also have a knee injury that he has been helping me strengthen and it has improved so much since I’ve started training, which is an added bonus.

I am a much better and more confident version of myself. This is the best investment I have made in my physical and mental health, and I am beyond grateful and happy that I did. If you are on the fence about training with CK, get on this side of the fence and do it! You will be so happy you did.

What Clients Have Said Over the Years

Long before these client stories, Chris was collecting reviews from the people he trained. Here are a few, in their own words, from clients who trained with him between 2008 and 2012.

“Chris Keith provided the perfect blend of solid training principles based on good science along with the motivation and skill of a coach to get the very best out of me at every session! No matter what your fitness level or fitness goal may be, Chris will be able to meet you where you are and push you where you want to be.”

— Mark, MPT, licensed physical therapist

“I have worked with several trainers and countless coaches over the last 16 years and Chris is by far the most knowledgable.”

— Andrew B.

“I’ve learned so much from Chris and in the process lost just over 40 lbs and met my goal of being fit even at 55yrs of age. I feel like I’m in my 30’s.”

— David J.

“After a back injury that repeatedly kept me from doing jiu jitsu I went to go see Chris, I have been working out there for a while and my back is stronger than ever.”

— Carrie D.

“Chris takes the time to adjust your workout to fit your fitness level or to account for injuries.”

— Chris H.

“After 4 months of training with Chris and following the diet plan he gave me I have lost 15lbs! … Chris helped me realize it’s not only about looking good, it’s also about feeling good and having long term personal goals!”

— Rain T.

“Chris is an excellent trainer and basically a walking encyclopedia when it comes to working out … I’ve always been pushed to my max while still emphasizing form and safety in every drill.”

— Kevin K.

“Chris invests a great deal of energy into each of his clients, he actually cares and works hard to try to get you to meet your goals.”

— Alvin C.

“Chris gives you exercises to complete, teaches you the correct way to do them, and teaches you why that exercise is important.”

— Scotty M.

Ready to start your own story? Text Chris at (619) 840-9099 for a free consultation.

Chris Keith Personal Training Testimonials
Chris Keith Personal Training Testimonials