“I’m in the best shape of my life and I feel the best I’ve ever felt.” – Chris Marinari
Chris and his wife Kimberly came to Studio Physique a to get into wedding shape for their big day last September. “The goal was to lose weight and be able to fit into the suit and the dress and look good”, says Chris. “We started taking class as much as we could for the 2 months leading up to the wedding. I personally lost almost 20 pounds. I cut the carbs and really focused on this workout. Now that the wedding is over and everything was amazing, the goal is just to stay fit and be active and fit throughout my daily life. I’m in the best shape of my life and I feel the best I’ve ever felt.”
Chris Marinari first learned of Studio Physique through his job with Clear Channel Outdoor Advertising. He helped SP owner, Chris Field, place grand opening billboards this past summer.
Chris Marinari tried the workout and became a member, taking 3-4 classes a week. He quickly appreciated both the physical and mental benefits of Lagree Fitness.
“I’m in sales and I have a pretty stressful job and the breathing, and the going slow, and the mental aspect of the workout is really good.” says Chris. “The workout is very relieving for me even though it’s a hard workout… you’re mentally working out as well. It’s my 1 hour out of the day where I can focus on something and take all the stresses out of, you know, your normal everyday activities. It’s improved my performance at work. It’s improved my mental state in a lot of different aspects. It’s just been really great.”
Chris Marinari, like a lot of guys back in the day, focused on developing his chest and arms with traditional weight lifting. He used to ignore his legs – even hide his legs. “I had chicken legs,” laughs Chris, “like really bad chicken legs to where it was embarrassing to wear shorts sometimes. My legs were really really weak when I used to work out back in college and after college I always would work upper body and I never would do legs. I would run a little bit, but my legs were very weak. This workout has a big focus on legs so my legs have gotten significantly stronger. I was even kind of worried because I was like, ‘I’m gaining weight!’, but the muscle in my legs has increased and so has my flexibility.”
Chris also appreciates the low impact benefits of Lagree Fitness at Studio Physique. He has a shunt in his back and thought he might be limited. Chris’ form has improved tremendously over the last 9 months, and the workout is always challenging.
He still dreads his least favorite exercises: Side Kicks and Skating, but Chris enjoys an exercise many SP Members love to hate: Mega Donkey Kicks. “I really like the Mega Donkey Kicks“, says Chris, “because you can add the flying challenge and I like to see how long I can fly, so that would be my favorite.”
“It’s a family atmosphere which is really great!” – Chris Marinari
Chris Marinari enjoys checking in to Studio Physique and keeping up with his fellow members and SP trainers. “I’m big on family!” Chris says with a big smile. “I’m Italian and my wife has a giant family, so family is really important and you really get that family atmosphere here (at Studio Physique). Everyone’s super friendly! All the trainers are very good at teaching, and encouraging as well, without making you feel like you’re not doing something right. Everyone knows your name. The environment is amazing! All the trainers are very good and everyone has a different style so that’s cool too because when you go to class 3 to 4 times a week, and you’re taking a different trainer every day, you’re still accomplishing an awesome workout. They all have a little twist to them that’s unique to that individual so it’s great!”
The Marinari family is expanding… Chris and Kimberly are now expecting their first child!
Congratulations on an incredible year, Mr. & Mrs. Marinari!
Continued success to our inspirational Studio Physique Star, Chris Marinari!