Chris Williamson

About Coach

For Chris, fitness has always been more than a workout—it’s been a lifelong passion and a way to connect with people. A former baseball player, he began his coaching career at Washington Sports Club, quickly becoming one of the top coaches and class instructors. Leading large group classes showed him that fitness is a universal language, one that can bridge cultures and build lasting connections. That belief led him abroad to run fitness and nutrition workshops in Bolivia and Colombia, and later spend two years living and coaching in Latin America. There, he gained fluency in Spanish and deepened his perspective on how movement and functional strength can transform lives. Today, Chris is the Co-Founder of STRNG Functional Fitness, working with a wide range of clients—from pre/postnatal and post-rehab, to runners, weight-loss clients, and those training for big life events. Backed by certifications in NASM, FMS, PPSC, USA Weightlifting, and Kettlebell Concepts, Chris blends science, empathy, and 15 years of experience to help people move better, get stronger, and live pain-free.