Chris McGrath

Chris McGrath, MS, CSCS, CPT
Chris is the founder of Movement First, a New York City-based fitness education, consulting, and training business.

Drawing on over 20 years of fitness experience, Chris specializes in a variety of training and coaching modalities, including, sports performance and injury prevention, post-rehabilitation and lifestyle/wellness coaching.

While serving as Director of Education for one of the largest health club chains in the US, Chris designed and delivered education for fitness professionals at all skill levels. His passion for teaching and a desire to reach a broader audience with his experience and philosophy drove Chris to establish Movement First.

Today, Chris teaches and consults for some of the most successful fitness organizations in the world, including the American Council on Exercise, Functional Movement Systems (creators of the Functional Movement Screen), Fitness Anywhere (makers of the TRX), Star Trac, and numerous others. He also creates and teaches his own workshops for Movement First.

In addition to being a first-class educator and trainer, Chris is a recognized international presenter.

Chris has an MS in Exercise Physiology with a focus on Sports Performance and Injury Prevention, and a BS in Health Education along with numerous industry-recognized certifications.