Chris Grayson

My name is Chris Grayson. I’ve been TRAINING  PEOPLE for a LIVING  for 18 YEARS since getting out of the Marine Corps in 1998.

I’ve studied, interned, and became certified by the most prestigious organizations and coaches in the industry. I believe I’ve invested in the best equipment money can buy and my clients seem to agree. I’m obsessed with becoming the best coach I can be, which keeps me a student of the science and research that are constantly coming out.

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TRAINING THAT CATERS TO THE INDIVIDUAL

We don’t run group classes where everyone does the same workout; we design workouts based on what YOU NEED and are QUALIFIED to do…basically, we meet you at your current level of fitness. Everyone has unique needs and objectives can be different from one person to the next. We understand and utilize science and collect necessary data to ensure your workouts are progressive and produce results. Because USI operates in a private setting we can do things here you simply cannot do at a membership-based gym, and we’ll prove it.

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  • Jovanni Martinez – Karate Athlete and Black Belt

    Jovanni Martinez – Karate Athlete and Black Belt

  • Livia Cook

    Livia Cook

    "I followed his advice and in only 4-5 months the results are undeniable: 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 4+ consecutive pull-ups, which was a BIG goal of mine."
  • Elisa Fonseca – Karate athlete and black belt

    Elisa Fonseca – Karate athlete and black belt

    "I appreciate his knowledge of sports science and trust his recommendations as a coach."
  • Jaime Gamboa – Karate athlete

    Jaime Gamboa – Karate athlete

    Chris is one, if not the most, knowledgeable fitness coach I've ever had. Thanks to USI and Chris, I will definitely be hitting the competition mats again in 2018.
  • John Fonseca – karate black belt

    John Fonseca – karate black belt

    I can honestly say that Chris Grayson is at the top of his field. I am always impressed by his extensive knowledge, no nonsense approach, and ways in which he challenges himself as a professional to continually learn and improve.
  • Brian O’Neill

    Brian O’Neill

    I came to Chris in July of 2016 with some very specific strength and performance based goals that I had finally committed to accomplishing; since I am in the field of Strength and Conditioning and bodywork I was in search of an expert. After doing extensive research on some of the best personal trainers in […]
  • Andy Perez

    Andy Perez

    For me, it's the first time I've ever seen results from training ever. 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.
  • Zach Larson

    Zach Larson

    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.
  • Antonio Garcia

    Antonio Garcia

    As a 6 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 training at USI under Chris Grayson.
  • Matthew Chan

    Matthew Chan

    "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."
  • Rachel Bolton

    Rachel Bolton

    He's curious, well-informed, easy to communicate with and encouraging. I've never had a better trainer!
  • Alex Truong

    Alex Truong

    I have been training with Chris Grayson for nearly a year now and here are the main reasons I believe USI is an absolute gem: - 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. - He is very knowledgeable.

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Have a question about training, nutrition, supplementation, or anything relevant to Urban Strength Institute? Shoot, and we’ll get right back to you. 

Info@USIChicago.com • 773-453-5963

FAQS

How much does it cost to train at USI?

The cost is determined by how many times a week you train (2, 3, or 4 times) and ranges from $350 – $550 per month.

What is the design of your programs?

In short, we train you according to what your actual goals are and what you’re qualified to do. We ARE NOT a bootcamp. We DO NOT train everyone the same. For more detailed info, contact us at 773-453-5963.

How long are the workouts?

Depending on what your goals are, training takes roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Is there anything I need to bring?

Just clothing that you’ll be comfortable training in, and water if you’d like.

Can I train at any time?

We are by appointment only.

If I have/had a serious injury or limitation am I still a good fit for USI?

That depends on the severity of the injury and what you injured. We’ve been rehabbing people for years, but calling us to get more information from you would be wise. 773-453-5963.

I’d like to learn more about your gym?

No problem. You can download our free ebook above that provides a ton of info on what we do, or just give us a call at 773-453-5963

What’s the coaches availability?

We typically work from 6AM to 8PM Monday thru Friday, and 7AM to 1PM on Saturday (closed Sunday). We are by appointment only. It’s best to set up an appointment on our BOOK APPOINTMENT page. If you don’t see that, call us for up to date info regarding availability (773-453-5963).

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