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.
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