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"If you are looking for someone who is dedicated to their craft, look no further. Chris will go above and beyond to make sure you are successful in your training. He will provide you the best tools, education, supplements and mentorship. This man is a expert at what he does."

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We use the TRAIN WITH PUSH app and have a database of over 250 exercises filmed for demos. You can view a calendar with all your scheduled workouts and we can make changes to the schedule anytime if a workout needs to be moved to another day. We manage your daily stress to determine how much volume and what type of training modality would be best for each individual training session, and we prescribe lifestyle changes to help with recovery ranging from improving sleep to building more resiliency to stress.

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DETAILED GUIDANCE ON DAILY NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTS

When it comes to results, nothing matters more than what you eat. We make sure to help you as much as possible albeit moving into your home and cooking for you. We use an app created by Designs For Health to put you on a diet that is right for you. With over 16 plans to get you started (Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Clean eating, along with a health-related focus), we pick the one that makes the most sense for you and then help you implement it. We continually adjust the plan until it’s perfect for you.

The diet is going great! I have never enjoyed a paleo diet before but I love that the app has a shopping list, simple recipes, and tells you exactly what to eat. I feel amazing.

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WORKOUT PROGRAMS TAYLORED TO YOU

WHAT GETS MEASURED GETS IMPROVED

  • TRACK REPS, SETS, REST INTERVALS, TOTAL VOLUME, AND PROGRESS.
  • VIDEO DEMOS AND EXERCISE INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE PROPER TECHNIQUE
  • CHANGES IN EXERCISES WHEN PROGRESS STALLS TO PREVENT ADAPTATION
  • CREATE A PLAYBOOK FOR YOU BASED ON EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY AND EXERCISES YOU LIKE AND WORK FOR YOU
  • VIDEO ANALYSIS ON KEY SETS TO VERIFY PROPER FORM
  • BI-WEEKLY VIDEO CHATS TO GO OVER RELEVANT TRAINING, NUTRITION, OR SUPPLEMENT DETAILS
  • CARDIO WORKOUTS BASED ON YOUR GOALS AS WELL AS SPECIFIC HEART RATE RANGES FOR YOU
  • EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IF TRAINING AT HOME
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All the individual workout and training blocks that I personally do are scheduled for you to do as well. Exercise variations are available for you if you wish to make an adjustment.

MEET CHRIS GRAYSON

21 years of experience and research have been refined down into my principles and methods. 

Since leaving the Marine Corps in 1999 I’ve been involved in the fitness industry. I’ve had countless certifications throughout the years and continue to invest in education to stay up to date on the latest science and research to continually hone my craft. I’ve worked with and studied under some of the brightest and most successful coaches in the industry. I believe the results that I get with clients and what they’ve said about me directly reflects this, and I encourage you to see what they have said.

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TESTIMONIALS OF RESULTS EARNED

"Chris Grayson is an anomaly of sorts. He’s an expert with a beginner’s mindset. Due to his scientific approach to fitness and years of experience in the field, he has seen and done enough to know what works and what doesn’t. However, not only does he remain open to the possibility of finding more effective ways to produce results, he spends a considerable amount of time in academia in the active pursuit of just that. To put it simply, Chris is a smart dude."
Kevin Tate
Kevin Tate
"Chris is definitely a mastermind when it comes to knowing the body and muscles as he trains every individual to their maximum potential. One thing about Chris is he won’t allow you to slack off nor quit as he pushes you to the highest level you can accomplish."
Raul Cervantes
Raul CervantesChicago Police Officer
"I started training with him and only weighed 175. After 7 months I gained 15 pounds of muscle and added 7 miles per hour to my fastball."
Nick Smith
Nick SmithHigh School Baseball Pitcher
"He designs interesting workouts pushing to challenge you. Not to mention that his rates are hard to beat."
Megan Green
Megan Green
“Chris Grayson has been my strength coach throughout this process and has helped me tremendously to get back into elite athlete condition. I appreciate his knowledge of sports science and trust his recommendations as a coach.”
Elisa Au
Elisa AuKarate Black Belt/Competitor
“I have been training at USI for 4 months. It has been the best experience. Not only have I lost over an inch on my waist size, I have gained a lot of muscle.”
Eli Levine
Eli Levine
"Chris is a consummate professional, dedicated to putting together the program that is going to best meet your goals. I’ve been comfortable with and trusted him from the start. He’s curious, well-informed, easy to communicate with and encouraging. I’ve never had a better trainer."
Rachel Bolton
Rachel Bolton
"From day one I knew this was a great choice. Chris was clearly well educated but also was able to execute a well-rounded program that met and exceeded all of my expectations. In addition to his great training knowledge Chris was also very helpful in terms of proper nutrient timing and supplementation according to my goals; we were able to lower my body fat, keep me lean and significantly improve my strength. Anyone who is serious about getting results and enjoys challenging workouts should contact Chris at Urban Strength."
Brian O'Neill
Brian O'NeillPersonal Trainer and Massage Therapist
“I am unrecognizable in pictures (in a good way) having gained 30lbs of muscle; I am objectively much stronger (Chris writes down every session so you can see and compare your own progress); and I went from doing 0 to 8+ consecutive pull-ups, which was a BIG goal of mine.” Anyone who is serious about getting results and enjoys challenging workouts should contact Chris at Urban Strength."
Livia Cook
Livia CookUSMC Officer
"Chris Grayson is by far the most knowledgeable professional in this field that I have ever crossed paths with. Chris has been educating me with training advice for over a decade, and he played an important part of my recovery process from knee surgery earlier this year. Anyone who is serious about getting results and enjoys challenging workouts should contact Chris at Urban Strength."
Chris Pinto
Chris PintoJiu Jitsu Black Belt and State Trooper
“As a personal trainer, former team captain of USA Karate, and now internationally certified coach, I have had the opportunity to work with many top strength and conditioning professionals over the years. I can honestly say that Chris Grayson is at the top of his field.”
John Fonseca
John FonsecaKarate and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
“I have been consulting and training with Chris Grayson for nearly a decade. He has always delivered solid training advice. I know of no other trainer today that puts as much time into reading and developing the craft of training as he does.”
Ted Carlson
Ted CarlsonStrength & Conditioning Coach
“Without a doubt the best gym I’ve ever trained at. As an 8-year Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner and competitor, I can honestly say that I’ve never felt more prepared and at my physical peak for BJJ competitions than I have trained at USI under Chris Grayson.”
Antonio Garcia
Antonio GarciaJiu Jitsu Black Belt/Competitor
“To date, I’m up 10 pounds and have received compliments from friends and family who have noticed physical changes in my body. My arms and legs are bigger and more toned, and almost weekly during training, I notice that I’m able to lift more weight.”
Andy Perez
Andy Perez
“If you want REAL results, look no further. When I was playing hockey, I worked with plenty of different trainers, but Chris was by far the best.”
Zach Larsen
Zach LarsenHockey Athlete
“The impressive thing about training at USI is that Chris stresses nutrition as much as he does strength training. I would say nutrition is the one area that Chris has helped me with the most. The thing about Chris is that he is interested in helping you holistically because he knows that fitness goes beyond just cardio or strength training, but extends to other disciplines in your life.”
Steve Cascio
Steve CascioPolice Officer
“Mission accomplished. Chris has done a fantastic job putting together workout programs that satisfy my checklist. Chris is one of the most knowledgeable trainers I’ve worked with.”
Rene D.
Rene D.
“Chris’ passion for exercise and healthy living is contagious. I have trained elsewhere and have never encountered an individual with a greater knowledge of fitness.”
Jeff Taylor
Jeff TaylorJiu Jitsu Black Belt
“Nothing comes easy and he will let you know that the first day. He will guide and teach you, but you have to put in the work.”
Alex Pinto
Alex PintoJiu Jitsu Black Belt and State Trooper
“The confidence you get through your athletic success and body can change so much in your life. The changes that Chris has provided has made my life infinitely better.”
Charlie Jensen
Charlie Jensen
“I trained with Chris to prepare for a jiu-jitsu tournament. I have to admit, I thought I was in decent shape, but training with Chris allowed me to take my conditioning to the next level.”
Marcin Sikora
Marcin SikoraJiu Jitsu Competitor
"Chris is an extremely knowledgeable and helpful guy when it comes to strength training for athletic performance. He put together a dynamic and effective program to build explosive strength for me as an amateur MMA fighter in the short span of three weeks. Would highly recommend him and looking forward to working with him again."
Matthew Chan
Matthew ChanMMA Fighter
"Chris Grayson is one of the most knowledgeable coaches that I have ever worked with. I have a pretty solid background in fitness and have worked with a lot of different coaches over the years, but without a doubt, Chris is the best."
Brick Welch
Brick WelchJiu Jitsu Black Belt/Competitor
“I’ve been an athlete in some form for most of my life and starting weight training at a very young age. However, since I began working with Chris I have had my eyes opened to methods I had never been exposed to that produces tremendous results.”
Cliff Hagerman
Cliff HagermanMMA Athlete and Jiu Jitsu Competitor
“World Class Strength and Conditioning coach. Chicago’s best-kept secret. If you want to get in the best shape of your life, contact Chris Grayson. By far the best I have trained with.”
Adem Redzovic
Adem RedzovicJiu Jitsu Black Belt/Competitor
“He is the most intelligent, well informed, and possibly most motivated strength and conditioning coach I have ever come across and I cannot think of another business that I can more confidently endorse than USI.”
Jaspaul Gill
Jaspaul GillMMA Athlete
"Training strength and conditioning with Chris Grayson really opened my eyes to a lot of things. His way of training is extreme but very effective. I think he has a very good approach to take the maximum out of the athlete."
Goran Reljic
Goran ReljicMMA Athlete and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
"Three months after having my second child, I had the privilege of training with Chris Grayson at USI. He definitely knows what he is doing! After two months of training with him three times a week I saw results I was never able to achieve on my own at the neighborhood gym in years! I never imagined having a six pack 5 months after having a baby!"
Veronica Mayorga
Veronica MayorgaJiu Jitsu Black Belt
"I have been training with Chris Grayson for about close to 3 years now. Before I came to USI, I thought I knew what I was doing. Then I met Chris. He took my training to a whole different level. He is extremely knowledgeable always tailoring the workouts to best fit your specific needs and goals. All I can say is that I wish I would have met Chris sooner."
Jonathan Glenner
Jonathan Glenner
"Chris has offered the complete package of health and fitness from how he trains you according to your needs, to taking the time to explain his vast knowledge on diet and nutrition. You can see Chris has a passion for his job and that translates to great results to those who seek his services. I first came here looking to get in shape and rekindle the fire I lost in martial arts, but instead, I have received a new found love and appreciation for all-around health, fitness, quality of life, and well being."
Dave Flores "MMA Dave"
Dave Flores "MMA Dave"Jiu Jitsu Competitor
"Chris Grayson changed my life, no joke. He’s supremely knowledgeable, practices what he preaches, and creates an environment that’s challenging without being impossible. I got stronger and healthier, and learned a lot about my diet, while training at USI. Can’t recommend it highly enough."
Alan Schmuckler
Alan SchmucklerActor & Musician
"I have been training at USI for a while now and all I can say is Chris Grayson (Urban Strength Institutes’s strength and conditioning coach) is the man. Chris has extensive knowledge about lifting and conditioning. I have had some serious gains in lifting and my body composition has definitely improved. If you are serious about getting in shape and want the best workout knowledge for your buck, Chris at USI is the person to meet."
Eddie Amado
Eddie AmadoChicago Fireman
" My kids tell me that my shoulders and arms are ripped. My legs have grown an unbelievable amount and are amazingly strong and muscular. I would recommend Chris to anyone who is serious about getting into shape, and who is committed."
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
"As a grappling enthusiast, it is always nice to have your training partners comment on noticeable elevations in your strength."
Anthony Kalina
Anthony KalinaJiu Jitsu Competitor
“Since training at USI, I have ranked in multiple high-level tournaments and have seen my athletic ability climb to its full potential. I feel amazing, look amazing and can perform to the best of my ability.”
John Jones
John JonesJiu Jitsu Competitor
“Before going to Urban Strength Institute I would run for my cardio but the results are nowhere near the results that I got from working with Chris.”
Lauren Trifunovich
Lauren TrifunovichKick Boxing Competitor
“When I finally started really listening to what Chris was saying, I really started to get lean, strong, and healthy. I can honestly say I feel great and am in better shape now then when I was in High School.”
Pat Agate
Pat Agate
"I’ve had the opportunity to train with Chris Grayson on many occasions over the years. My goals at times change as do my reasons for training. Either way, I always turn to Chris. You can join a gym and self-diagnosis by yourself or with your buddy who probably holds a degree in the fastest way to get injured. I chose to seek out Chris, a true professional and train with PURPOSE."
Andres Arias
Andres AriasJiu Jitsu Black Belt/Competitor and State Trooper
"I’ve seen Chris working with clients of all types of fitness level: from the average Joe who has never trained before, to the Elite athlete getting ready for major competitions such as Karate World Championships, International BJJ competitions, and even Olympic Games aspiring athletes–He works with all. He definitely knows his stuff!"
Jaime Gamboa
Jaime GamboaKarate Black Belt/Competitor
“I recommend Chris to everyone, even nerds like me.”
John Teti
John Teti
“Chris truly cares about your performance. Your progress is his top priority so he will not hesitate to talk to you honestly even if you don’t like it.”
Alex Truong
Alex Truong
“Chris cares about his clients reaching their potential and will do everything he can to get you there.”
Izzy Russell
Izzy Russell
“Training with Chris Grayson has been the best fitness decision I have made.”
Justin Pak
Justin Pak
"If you are looking for someone dedicated to their craft, look no further. Chris will go above and beyond to make sure you are successful in your training. He will provide you with the best tools, education, supplements, and mentorship. This man is a expert at what he does."
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