Derek Christeler

Derek has been working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and strength coach for 12 years. He's worked with a wide variety of clients with goals ranging from completing a marathon to being able to pick their grandchildren up without fear of injury.

While his personal training career was born out of his own successful weight-loss, he's since dedicated a significant amount of time to studying and participating in high level endurance racing events (cycling, running and triathlons).

Regardless of your fitness goal, Derek believes learning to move well and developing strength are the keys to your success. Derek is certified through Functional Movement Systems. He uses the FMS screen to help his clients optimize their movement patterns.

Once you're moving well, Derek can help you get really strong for whatever life . Derek loves combining kettlebell training, in his opinion, one of the most effective training methods, with barbell and bodyweight training.

Derek grew up in Southern New Hampshire, not far from SOS, and currently lives with his wife and son in Malden, MA. He loves music, fishing and riding his road bike.

Credentials

• National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
• Functional movement screen certified specialist (FMS 1+2)
• Strongfirst Elite