Coach Chris Kausel, DN, CPT
The gym floor at Santa Margarita Training Facility, rows of red plate-loaded machines under a US flag

Everyone is an athlete

Science-based personal training, sports nutrition, and proven health and longevity therapies — for all.

How I coach
A lifter at the bottom of an overhead squat, barbell locked out overhead

Remote Coaching

$80

per week

Go!

  • Custom programming crafted to your goals, health history, fitness, and progress. Reviewed and updated monthly.
  • Goal setting. Habit tracking.
  • Check-in session every other week.
  • Real-time coaching: answers, accountability, technique… plus motivation strategies.
  • Custom macros and nutrition guidelines for YOU plus logging, monitoring, nutrient tracking + analysis.
  • On-demand access to coaching and success toolkits —(workouts, nutrition, supplements, health, medications, help, motivation, progress pics, and form videos).
  • App access for programming and progress logging
A client at the bottom of a pushup beside a loaded barbell on the gym floor
Coach Chris standing with his arms crossed in front of the gym's graffiti mural

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About Coach Chris

Coach Chris Kausel is a health coach, a degreed nutritionist with a sports nutrition specialization, and a certified personal trainer based in Orange County, CA.

Chris received his BS from MIT and DN from CSULA. He coaches his in-person clients at his gym, Santa Margarita Training Facility, in Rancho Santa Margarita as well as at client locations.

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In their words

Client Testimonials

His attention to his clients is unparalleled.

Charise M.

…knowledgeable…

Curtis M.

My body has transformed working with Chris

Charise M.

Chris will give you the results you want.

Charise M.

Choosing Chris was one of the best decisions I’ve made

Curtis M.

…the strongest I've ever been and getting stronger!

Jack D.

…patient, reliable, kind, and encouraging…

Curtis M.

…helped me build core strength and muscle mass…

Chase M.

Chris is phenomenal.

Chase M.

…by far the best trainer and coach I’ve ever had

Curtis M.

just a few of the reasons I’ve stuck with him for 3+ years

Chase M.

…fantastic with nutritional/exercise advice…

Jack D.

…always focused on form…

Charise M.

I look forward to his continuing guidance.

Jack D.

…well-educated — extensively experienced…

Chase M.

5/5 stars!

Chase M.

…motivating me the right way to help encourage me to keep going

Jack D.

…helped me improve my eating habits…

Chase M.

…one of the most dedicated trainers in the industry…

Charise M.

helped me lose weight and stay consistent.

Chase M.

…extremely personable…

Chase M.

I don't want any other trainer!

Jack D.

I’ve achieved a level of fitness I didn’t think possible, especially at my age (over 60)

Curtis M.

…tailored to my needs, factoring in a busy work life…

Jack D.

…proud to say gains I made noticed by family and friends.

Jack D.

Where I coach

I coach in person at Santa Margarita Training Facility, 30332 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

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