Testimonials: Training
“I met Christopher while he was teaching a strength training class at Mission Cliffs. It was immediately apparent that he was going to help each individual reach their own particular goal in that class. He always worked at identifying what the students in the class needed and was thoughtful about giving direction to attain those goals. It was also important to him to create a community and brought a sense of togetherness within the group. I believe his popularity in the class was a result his style and personality.”
–Robin Berman
“For my experience with you in the classroom. Christopher is both a magnate and a lightning rod for his students to be keepers of their physical and even spiritual well being. The level of preparation is always evident, but his ability to audible to the needs of the class and to check-in with them clearly is a function of his background in massage and physical therapy. I have always found the proper balance of pushing myself and laughing at my inability to complete a hard exercise or pose in his classroom. His classes are a physical awakening of every fiber and a rip-roaring good time filled with plenty of jokes and self-deprecating humor.
For my experience with you as a personal trainer. I have been lucky to enjoy great health and sports that drive me to stay fit in the gym, but leading up to my wedding I wanted to kick things into overdrive and also push my surfing ability to the next level. Christopher made my workouts an absolute blast. They were dynamic, challenging and diverse in a way that kept my body guessing and my fitness level at an all-time high. His made sure to keep me honest with my flexibility and took extra precautions to both prevent injury in and out of the gym. As a final touch, Christopher had great tips on how to get extra chiseled for the big day. Can't thank him enough!”
–Geoff Taylor
“Christopher is the most invested classroom teacher I have ever worked with. I took his strength class at Mission Cliffs for well over a year and a half and the class became a home away from home for me. Christopher is great at pushing his students to new levels, while also respecting the physical limitations of prior injuries and each individual body. I always felt motivated and safe in each of Christopher’s classes.. and completely exhausted afterwards. His passion is truly contagious!
Personal Training
I started working with Christopher 6 weeks before my wedding. My dress wasn’t fitting the way I wanted to and I was getting nervous. Christopher immediately kicked me into gear advising on both our sessions and all the maintenance in between. He tailored the routines to the specific objectives I was looking for. He helped me open my chest so that my top laid just right and put in the cardio to flatten my stomach. I felt so confidant going into the big day and truly felt my best.”
–Alyssa Taylor
"Christopher has been our trainer for over 3 years - and that alone says a lot! Workouts are never repetitive and he takes the time to explain what we're being asked to do and why. Christopher is also a sweet, funny, and politically aware guy who's great to be around.”
–Matt Foreman and Rob Brambley
“I met Christopher at a turning point in my life. I had just gone through a messy break up, left a stressful job, recently moved to San Francisco, and knew I needed to get healthy. I had always practiced some type of physical activity, practiced yoga, ran a half-marathon, but was still in the worst shape in my life. I stated attending Christopher’s strength training classes and his focus on form and technique was a game changer. I started getting stronger and healthier, and then a year into my progress, I was in a car accident and had to completely reset again. I needed to take 3 months off from working out, and knew a lot of my strength had diminished. I was scared to lift weights for fear of injuring myself further and didn’t know how to get back to where I had left off. I reached out to Christopher for one-on-one help- and started personal training with him. We went back to basics at first- he assessed me from how I held myself while walking and standing, to just turning my head, and was able to identify even the smallest muscle groups in my neck and back that still need to heal before being able to get back to strength training safely. Christopher incorporated physical therapy exercises into my weekly homework assignments, while focusing on rebuilding my core strength and overall awareness of my form and movement. We were able to eventually build back up to weights and further strengthening to the point that I can happily say, I am stronger and healthier than ever before, and am not even done yet! One simple thing that Christopher once told me, and stays with me as a daily affirmation, so I’ll pass it on to others as a reminder: “Be kind to your body.” Thank you Christopher for helping me along this journey!”
–Amanda Specht
“I have been training with Chris for more than 2 years now and I really love his professionalism and knowledge of the body. He has been able to adapt to my needs with great guidance and push me a bit more from time to time. I highly recommend him”.
–Dimitri Souffan
“Christopher Watros is the most passionate and dedicated trainer I’ve ever met. When I first engaged with him, he met with me to discuss my goals and then planned a custom workout routine to meet them. Over the years, he stayed with me through multiple life changing events, including surgeries, recovery, and rehabilitation. He checked in with me regularly and changed our workout routine to meet my ever-changing needs. When I workout with Christopher I feel like a better person, capable of taking on the world and asking for seconds. He’s truly one of the best, and l cannot recommend him more highly.”
–Guy Burns
“Working with Chris has been a very positive experience. As an older senior citizen, I wanted to improve my strength and balance. For many years now, Chris has been helping me stay as independent as possible. Last year, at 88, I suffered a stroke that weakened my left side. I was determined to improve upon my situation when I got home from the hospital and Chris has been highly instrumental in my success. Chris encourages me to keep moving and has tailored our workouts to meet my needs. He’s highly knowledgeable and truly cares about my wellbeing. I can recommend Chris without any hesitation. He has made a huge difference in my quality of life.”
–Estelle Alberts