Iron Beaver is a welcoming, close-knit community. Chris is a wonderful coach and has dedicated much of his life to making the Iron Beaver facility and weightlifting team what they are today. All of the coaching staff are very knowledgeable and have the experience/credentials to back it up.I originally came to Iron Beaver two years ago for help with fixing my overall lifting technique and start training Olympic lifts. Chris gave me some extra attention initially to get familiar with the Olympic movements and is responsible for significantly improving my weightlifting form and performance. He provides specific, actionable feedback without overwhelming beginners and programs just the right amount of suck into each workout.

Ive been going to Iron Beaver for about 6 months now. In that time, Ive watched my life and my body change in front of my eyes. I finally have a place where I dont feel judged, and I have someone to help and support me while achieving my goals. My goal is to be strong for my young kids. I want to be able to keep up with them as they get older. I want to be an example of a strong woman for them. Chris is helping me achieve the body Ive always wanted. Hes there to help me lift correctly so I dont injure myself. Hes also there to push me to the next level when my mind tells me I might not be ready. Most important, hes my personal cheerleader when I think I cant do one more rep. Chris has a gift for pushing you into a mind frame of I can do that, its a very special gift. I am getting personal training but in a small group setting, and its the actual best thing I have done for myself!! I highly recommend Iron Beaver and Coach Chris!!

Chris is a great teacher and motivator. He is very patient and he makes sure I am properly doing the exercises with good form. I have never been one to enjoy working out with other people in fear of being judged. However, I have no issue here. Chris has great communication and is a down to earth dude. I am happy with the results thus far and look forward to any future progress.

Chris is a top notch trainer! I contacted him with specific goals in mind and a short time to achieve those goals. I have no experience lifting but have been an avid runner. He went above and beyond to help me reach those goals but more importantly I learned a great deal during the process. Chris is highly educated and that along with his personal experience and time in the business really set him apart. His style is genuine, encouraging, educational and professional. I enjoyed my time so much that I got my 14 year old son in the gym. Chris quickly adapted to our teen and it has been a very rewarding experience. Chris came highly recommended to me and I would highly recommend him to others.

I started a contract there and had one session. Then my life changed and I wasnt able to continue because I ended up moving out of the area. I emailed to cancel my contract, but the next month I still was charged. I contacted Chris who said I needed to do it through his website (which he could have told me when I emailed him regarding the cancellation in the first place). Fine, so I did that. Now I am STILL getting charged! I have tried to contact him but he no longer responds to emails. If the charge continues, I may have to resort to legal means. I cannot recommend this business.Edit/Update: I finally did receive a communication that explained the circumstances and a refund; I am satisfied with the resolution.

Chris, is a great workout coach for my husband! He appropriately challenges him and is knowledgeable about physical activity and weightlifting. He is alwayspatient, encouraging and pleasant.

I started training with Chris at Iron Beaver Weightlifting when my CF/Functional Fitness gym reopened after the first 2020 shutdown but with no barbell access. Lucky find for me - I was looking to lift weights for fun and a good workout and I found a great and caring coach. I work with Chris individually which has been awesome during COVID and as gyms have opened up again. And, I am so much stronger now with programming that Chris designs for me so that I make gains without injury and I feel successful. I have a small home gym, Ive worked out in garage gyms, globo gyms, CrossFit and lots of other styles. I make better progress both in my fitness and in technique when I have someone who works with me specifically on cues/confidence/technique. Chris is a total professional and I appreciate what he does for individual coaching clients like me to help make faster, safer and better progress toward fitness goals. If you havent tried weightlifting before, it is so awesome to learn in a small, personalized environment where you can ask questions. As Ive progressed into being more of an intermediate lifter, its been great to work with someone who knows exactly how to help me get to a new level.

My son works out here!