Father Forge Fitness
Helping dads keep up with their kids
and their grandkids
Personal coaching with Christopher Chan, NASM-CPT
Free 20-minute call. No pressure.
ABOUT
STRONG FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER.
I'm Christopher, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and dad to the most energetic boy I know. To me, fitness isn't just about what you can lift or how you look. It's about having the strength, mobility, and energy to be present for the people you love.
I've watched friends begin giving up things they once enjoyed because of an aching back, declining energy, or the belief that losing capability is simply part of getting older. Too often, people accept those limitations before asking what they might still be able to improve.
Aging is inevitable. Giving up early isn't. I created Father Forge Fitness to help dads keep building the capability to play, explore, contribute, and show up for their families.
You don't need to organize your life around fitness. You need practical training that fits your life and somebody in your corner who is as invested in your future as you are.
THE LONG VIEW
We aren't training only for the next workout or the next few months. We're building strength and mobility for the park today, the family trip years from now, and the grandkids you may want to keep up with someday.
- ✓NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- ✓43+ clients coached
- ✓Practical training built for real family life
Whether you're a new dad, a granddad, or a young man planning ahead, the goal is the same: stay strong for the people you love.
SERVICES
TRAINING THAT FITS REAL LIFE
Choose focused advice, personal training at home, or ongoing coaching and accountability.
At-Home Personal Training
Training brought to you
Get a workout designed around your goals, experience, available space, and equipment—without adding another trip to your day. I'll come to your home, guide the session, and help you learn how to train effectively with what you have.
First-Session Timeline
- 15 minTraining and motivation history
- 15 minGoals and starting plan
- 30 minCoached workout
📍 Available in Alameda ZIP codes 94501 and 94502. San Leandro by request.
Pricing Options
• Mobile Equipment Add-On — $10 per session
• San Leandro travel fee — $20 per session
Payment instructions are sent after the appointment is confirmed.
Virtual Training Consult
Get clarity without committing to coaching
A focused 45-minute consultation for self-directed people who want feedback on a program, exercise, technique, plateau, or home-gym setup.
Includes
- ✓Review of materials submitted before the call
- ✓45-minute virtual consultation
- ✓Clear feedback and next steps
- ✓One follow-up message within 7 days
Coaching Credit:
Enroll in ongoing coaching on the day of your consultation, and the $50 fee will be applied to your first month.
Note: General training guidance only. Injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, medical advice, and prescriptive meal plans are outside the scope of this service.
Ongoing Personal Coaching
A plan that changes as you do
For men who want more than an occasional session. Get a personalized program, regular feedback, and accountability that keeps your training moving forward.
GUIDED COACHING
- ✓Personalized written training program
- ✓One virtual coaching session each month
- ✓Weekly check-in
- ✓Form review
- ✓Progress tracking and program adjustments
- ✓Messaging support with a one-business-day response time
COACHED TRAINING
- ✓Everything in Guided Coaching
- ✓Four live 60-minute sessions each month
- ✓Virtual or at-home sessions
- ✓Priority form feedback and program adjustments
- ✓Messaging support with a one-business-day response time
• San Leandro travel is $20 per at-home session. Mobile equipment is $10 per at-home session.
Nutrition Coaching
Coming SoonPractical nutrition coaching designed to support your training and family life—without requiring a perfect diet or hours of meal prep.
Workplace Fitness
Exploring PartnershipsPractical, in-person movement and fitness programs for Alameda-area workplaces. Potential formats include one-time workshops, recurring group sessions, and mobility education.
Not sure which option fits?
Book a free 20-minute conversation and we'll find the best place to start.
Booking & Cancellation Policy▼
After you request an appointment, I'll confirm the time and service area and send payment instructions through Zelle or Venmo. Your appointment is reserved once payment is received.
Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled at least 36 hours in advance. Sessions cancelled or rescheduled within 36 hours are charged in full, except in emergencies at the coach's discretion.
How it works
Three steps to getting started
Book a free 20-minute call
We talk about your goals, your schedule, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure.
Get a simple plan built around your week
No cookie-cutter programs. Your plan fits the time you actually have.
Train, check in, adjust
We keep things simple and sustainable. Small steps, every week.
Results
What clients say
Client stories coming soon.
Ready to get started?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. No commitment, no hard sell, just an honest conversation about your goals.
Free 20-minute call. No pressure.