Chris Wright is an exercise professional with over 11 years of experience in the industry. Chris started his athletic career as a division one receiver at Eastern Illinois University and was featured on ESPN's Top Ten plays and also set the new Ohio Valley Conference touchdown record. Chris is currently training with the USA Olympic bobsled team. He placed first in his first rookie camp debut in 2017 and is continuing his training in hopes of making the 2022 Olympics.
He studied Kinesiology at EIU and continued his education by becoming a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist and completing the AAPTE certification which has a heavy emphasis on practical application in the exercise lab. Chris has since enrolled in the Resistance Training Specialist mastery program to further his understanding of the mechanics of the human body.
Chris has had the opportunity to train and work on countless amateur and professional athletes. His ability to identify and correct muscular imbalances combined with his high level sports performance experience and expertise make him one of the most sought out performance coaches.
He studied Kinesiology at EIU and continued his education by becoming a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist and completing the AAPTE certification which has a heavy emphasis on practical application in the exercise lab. Chris has since enrolled in the Resistance Training Specialist mastery program to further his understanding of the mechanics of the human body.
Chris has had the opportunity to train and work on countless amateur and professional athletes. His ability to identify and correct muscular imbalances combined with his high level sports performance experience and expertise make him one of the most sought out performance coaches.
Melissa Kleinberg is a personal trainer and group fitness coach with over 7 years of experience. She graduated from the University of Georgia in May of 2017 with a bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education.
Her passion for learning about the human body and exercise lead her to enroll in the RTS mastery program. This prestigious program offers a unique opportunity for her to understand the body on an entire different level integrating orthopedics and motor learning with the physics of resistance application along with the skills of client/patient education.
Melissa has worked with clients and athletes of all ages, interests and skill levels. She started her coaching career at Headhunters Crossfit in Tuscaloosa Alabama and after two years she received a personal training and group fitness position at Omni/Athens health and fitness while attending The University of Georgia.
Her passion for learning about the human body and exercise lead her to enroll in the RTS mastery program. This prestigious program offers a unique opportunity for her to understand the body on an entire different level integrating orthopedics and motor learning with the physics of resistance application along with the skills of client/patient education.
Melissa has worked with clients and athletes of all ages, interests and skill levels. She started her coaching career at Headhunters Crossfit in Tuscaloosa Alabama and after two years she received a personal training and group fitness position at Omni/Athens health and fitness while attending The University of Georgia.
Chris and Melissa have used their past experiences in the fitness industry to create an elevated approach to group fitness. APX sports and fitness is a group fitness gym that provides members with an experience they have not received at any other gym. APX offers a full program with total body strength training, speed and agility training and endurance training. Not only do we understand how important it is to program classes with safe and effective exercises for all members, we understand the importance of providing these members with a community. We want APX to be a space where members can grow both physically and mentally.
Kaci Morgan Massage
KACI is a Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist who graduated from The Soma Institute in downtown Chicago. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Myofascial Release. Her training began at Loyola University where she assisted a multitude of athletes in sports recovery, as well as volunteered to be an on sight therapist for the 2018 IGI Gymnastics Meet. From there, she went on to work for a private athletic facility on professional and D1 college athletes. She provided sports recovery treatments for the NFL Combine program, and assisted in developing and implementing mobility treatments that correlated with the athletes’ professional skill training. Her clinical education has prepared her to treat and differentiate between wide varieties of conditions, conduct range of motion assessments, and create individual treatment plans for pain management/alleviation. Kaci is constantly evolving and adapting to the needs of her clients because she believes that anyone and everyone can benefit from receiving a massage. Her mission is to heal the world one breath and muscle at a time.
Book a session today! Email Kaci@kacimorganmassage.com
Book a session today! Email Kaci@kacimorganmassage.com
Howard Bowens
Howard Bowens is the founder of Body By Bowens and Well-Vibes Organic. Howard has an extensive background as a personal trainer, nutritionist, and herbalist. He’s made it his mission to produce the highest quality CBD products possible. This is why Well-Vibes Organic has partnered with the largest vertically integrated producer, manufacturer, and distributor of hemp-derived phytocannabinoids in North America. Our eco friendly products contain no pesticides and are solvent free. Our plants are non GMO and organically grown. www.wellvibesorganic.com
He also provides fitness and nutrition services to Chicago’s North Suburbs! Howard is a certified Personal Trainer (NCSF) and Certified Nutritionist (Precision Nutrition) who specializes in Corrective Exercise/Rehabilitation Strategy (Gray Institute CAFS),Performance Training (EXOS XPS), Kettlebell Training (Kettlebell Athletics Level 2), and other unconventional training styles (Steel Club, Steel Mace, ViPR).
Book a session today!: Email howard@bodybybowens.com or visit www.bodybybowens.com
He also provides fitness and nutrition services to Chicago’s North Suburbs! Howard is a certified Personal Trainer (NCSF) and Certified Nutritionist (Precision Nutrition) who specializes in Corrective Exercise/Rehabilitation Strategy (Gray Institute CAFS),Performance Training (EXOS XPS), Kettlebell Training (Kettlebell Athletics Level 2), and other unconventional training styles (Steel Club, Steel Mace, ViPR).
Book a session today!: Email howard@bodybybowens.com or visit www.bodybybowens.com
Alex Nunez
Alex serves as a full time Firefighter and dedicated exercise professional . Alex earned his NASM personal training certification and nutrition degree and began training several of his fellow firefighters as well as individual clients in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Alex offers one on one personal training to his clients. These individuals receive a customized workout plan and food program that fits their specific goals. Learn how to implement positive lifestyle habits to improve your quality of everyday life!
Schedule your one on one session today! alex@getfitonfire.com