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Owner and Master Trainer, Chris Lutz


Ice Hockey Instructor and Mixed Martial Artist

Chris Lutz, Owner and Master Trainer

Chris Lutz is the owner and founder of S.P.A.R.T.A. He has a degree from George Mason University in Exercise Science and is in his 11th year of professional instruction as a certified personal trainer. Teaching, reading and writing about proper exercise methodology are his biggest passions. Chris and his team can properly teach you how to obtain a full body workout in 30 minutes, 2-3 times per week using a safe, effective and efficient method called high intensity training.

Experience

Chris has worked as a personal trainer since 1999. He got his start at a Fairfax, VA fitness club where he instructed in a one-on-one high intensity personal training facility, conducted client health assessments, recorded fitness improvement, instructed members in proper circuit weight training (high intensity training), and oversaw fellow fitness center employees. In 2001, Chris was the manager and head instructor at a Sterling, VA High Intensity Training (HIT) facility. He developed both the general and post-rehabilitative strength training programs, evaluated client health histories, conducted follow-up fitness assessments, communicated with and maintained the club's 275 clients, participated in the hiring and training of employees, and managed all facility administrative duties. His previous work history, combined with his knowledge, expertise, and passion for fitness allowed him to successfully open S.P.A.R.T.A. in 2007.



Education

National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
Certified Personal Trainer

George Mason University
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science, High-Intensity Training
Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources Dept.
Fairfax, VA
2000 – 2004

Chris' combination of B.S. degree, high intensity training CPT certification, and over 5 years experience managing a training facility, earned him his Master Trainer status.

Related Collegiate Activities
GMU Ice Hockey Team Assistant Captain

Outside Interests
Reading scientific and philosophical periodicals and books. Writing persuasive and/or educational articles. Outdoor sports such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and hunting. Skating and playing ice hockey.

Work at S.P.A.R.T.A.

Interested in joining the S.P.A.R.T.A. Training Team? Contact us at careers@spartatraining.com for current employment information.