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Chris Powell Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Powell

Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Fast Facts

  • Earned his degree in Exercise Science with concentrations in biomechanics and physiology
  • Started lifting weights when he was 14 because he was the smallest kid in school, and the strength and confidence he gained inspired him to devote his career to studying the potential of the human body
  • Quote: "I believe that everyone has the right to live a happy and healthy life․"
  • Earned the title: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Known for helping overweight individuals shed pounds on his documentary-style television series "Extreme Weight Loss․"
  • Wrote a New York Times bestselling book called "Choose to Lose․"
  • Helped a man named David Smith lose 401 pounds in 26 months, the fastest natural weight loss ever documented