Chris was such a great trainer to work with. He really took the time to understand my goals and concerns. He knew when to push me when it was right, but more importantly, he also knew when to hold me back when I wanted to go too far or was putting myself at risk. He also took the time to help me work through injuries and find the right care, and also showed me how to do certain exercises that could help me get back on track. He also helped write me programs that kept me on track for the rest of the week when I wasn't working out with him, and would constantly modify the program to help me improve and continue to gain strength. It was such a pleasure working with him!

Hip Thrust PR = 3x5 @ 270lbs

I'm not an easy client. I came to Chris after a shoulder surgery with other malfunctioning joints. I chose him because of his background in engineering and it paid off. His methodical approach to assessing my limitations, designing a program to work around them has helped me get almost all the way back to where I was. He is naturally curious, engaged, and always learning and as his client I've benefited at every step of the way. Plus, he's a fun person to be around.

When I initially booked the first free trial session I had no intention of signing up for any personal training at Equinox as I worked with other trainers (from Equinox, TMPL Gym, etc.) and did not really see much improvement. I’m not saying that the training was bad, but once the 1-hour personal training session was up, there was no additional follow through, plan, or anything until the next session. But during the initial assessment, Chris created a short term and long term roadmap on what we would work and focus on so that I would be able to achieve my goals —surprisingly, no one has done this before —so I took a chance and signed up for the 48-session package with Chris.

Chris does not only care about the workout during the 1-hour session, but between every session —for example, he asks me to text him photos of everything I eat during the day, etc. I don’t think any other trainer has done this and consistently follows through. Just from doing this, I became more cognizant of what I am eating and know that this played a significant role in this overall journey. Just after the two months of training with Chris, I’ve became more motivated and gained more confidence —to the extent that my employees say that I’m a new person after training lol

I’ve been working with Chris for about four months now and we started off with sessions 3x a week and now I am working with him 5x a week, because I see myself becoming healthier, fitter, and ultimately the best version of myself. I’d have to say that Chris is by far the best personal trainer I’ve had and knows that it’s not just fitness —it's life lol

Chris is quietly confident and charismatic. He leads by example, with a high standard for himself that is aspirational to his clients and peers. As an educator, he’s approachable, readily sharing personal anecdotes to drive home complex topics. His passion for health and fitness is evident in his movement routine, and presence leading a workshop of developing coaches. I have always admired Chris as a coach, and enjoyed watching his growth, working alongside him as educators.

After not training for over a year due to injury, I decided to re-commit and signed up with Chris.

I was looking for someone to motivate me while being cautious to not get reinjured and Chris was the perfect fit. He is very knowledgeable about the human body and is creative about developing routines to develop muscle groups unconventionally when needed. He developed a program for me that yielded great gains in muscle mass while improving my flexibility. My 2 major goals.

Additionally, Chris is caring and a pleasure to be with. I highly recommend him.

Chris is a thoughtful and thorough trainer who provides guidance to suit your training needs in a holistic way, including focus on nutrition and rest and balancing weight training and cardio. I strongly recommend him to new clients looking for a serious approach to their fitness goals.

I wish you much success in your new position. But, I will surely miss your dedicated guidance. I joined Equinox on 53rd Street when it opened and was soon assigned to you. So, we are now three and half years later. I am the most fit I think that I have ever been. And for an aging Baby Boomer, that is quite an accomplishment. What impressed me the most about you was your seriousness about your chosen profession. You went to every extra training program offered, often at your own expense . You also were not doing training because you were an out of work actor or wanted something else professionally. Consequently, you took your job with me very seriously. You were very diligent and pushed me just when needed.

Whoever you work with going forward will be very fortunate.

I have worked with Chris Chang for two years, and it has been a great experience! He is mindful in his approach, molding each session's content to a client's overall circumstances and even their needs of the moment (e.g., an aching neck or hand, a sleepless night). He is low-key, thoughtful and accepting of each person's physical state, and careful to design a workout regimen that is tailored to that person. Chris is highly knowledgeable in the area of physical training and therapy, and that has enhanced the value of our sessions. In my case, he has focused on building flexibility and strength, which are particular needs of mine. Thanks to Chris' expert and sensitive approach, I have always looked forward to our sessions, and I have benefited from them greatly. He is a pleasure to work with as a trainer. In sum, I highly recommend Chris!

I’ve worked with Chris for the past two years. He is not only very knowledgeable but sincerely interest in my success. Chris gives you his complete attention. Chris made me mindful of my goals (big step) and laid out a plan to achieve them. We both subscribe to the theory 'you can’t manage what you don’t measure' and our monthly In-Body tests show we’ve achieved success. Thank you Chris.