NY Guides – Christine Barbas
Imagine fitness & health being an effortless part of your day.
Christine Barbas
 
Christine is originally from a small town in Ohio.
She has always been active playing sports, dancing, running, adventure racing, and loves hiking. As a trainer she loves working with her clients to improve the quality of their life, whether that means having better posture, moving better or acing the PR on your next race.
Certifications:
ACE – CPT
CPR/AED/FIRST AID
KETTLEBELL LEVEL 1
PRE AND POST NATAL
Specialties:
Kettlebells, Pre/Post Natal, Endurance, Strength, Mobility, Flexibility, Posture, Post-Injury Return to Fitness, Weight-loss
What is your greatest accomplishment?
I consider my greatest physical accomplishment to be completing a Spartan Beast. I have been an endurance athlete for a long time, marathons, half marathons, etc. This challenged me on another level, combining strength and endurance. Outside of fitness, I consider moving to NYC from a small town to be one of my biggest accomplishments. It’s been 10 years!
Why do you feel personal health and exercise are Important? Personal Story or Experience?
Health and exercise are extremely important to me on many levels. Health is directly related to your quality of life now and as you age. I believe it is never too late, or too early, to start taking control of your health and exercise routine. I personally started studying about health, nutrition and exercise after gaining weight and have to learn how to adjust my health routine many times as my life, career, travels and stressors changed. I learned that there is always a way to make health and exercise fit into your life. My goal as a trainer is to help others find what works for them through all stages of their life.
Who do you admire and why?
Researchers, Philosophers, Creators- People who are the catalyst to push our world forward
What traits in others are you attracted to?
I am attracted to people who are outgoing, forward, creative thinkers, questioners, driven, love learning and always pushing to be better
Do you have any nicknames and why?
CC- It’s short for my full name: Christine Cecile
What do you do in your free time?
I love being outdoors, traveling, hiking, reading/researching, cooking, hanging out with my friends, drawing, biking, running, yoga, meditation, spin, weight-lifting