OLD SCHOOL STRENGTH 

Todd Gilchrist - Owner

Personal Trainer / Strength & Fitness Coach 

Hi, my name is Todd Gilchrist and I have been working as a full-time fitness professional since 2009.  I was born in Petaluma, but my family moved north towards Chico when I was 2 years old.  As a lifetime athlete, my interest in fitness and human performance began at a young age.  I took my first college-level strength and conditioning class when I was 13 years old.  After high school, I moved back to Sonoma County to attend Santa Rosa Junior College.  I then headed back to Chico State where I majored in history with the intention of becoming a school teacher.  Along the way I found a career in fitness training, which satisfies both my passions: teaching and physical performance. In 2012, I opened Old School Strength, and I have had the pleasure of helping people, from all walks of life, right here in the town I was born.  I consider myself fortunate to share my passion and expertise with anyone looking to improve their health and fitness. 

With my education and experience, I have helped clients with a variety of health and fitness goals, including:

 - Weight Loss      - General Fitness      - Increasing Strength      - Increasing Athletic Performance

 - Powerlifting       - Olympic Lifting         - Mobility/Flexibility       - Healthy Eating

Certifications:

- American Council on Exercise (Personal Trainer Certification)

- USA Weightlifting (Sports Performance Coach)

- National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach)

- I have also been personally mentored by a handful of well-respected leaders in the health and fitness industry.