Goldy’s Fitness

People think the best part of being a trainer is…

hitting PRs
losing 20+ lbs
seeing abs show up
building muscle
“transformations”

And don’t get me wrong… that stuff is AMAZING.

But sometimes the best part of being a trainer has nothing to do with the gym.

Sometimes it’s just taking a client out to lunch, laughing, checking in, and enjoying time together — because fitness isn’t just workouts…

It’s relationships.
It’s community.
It’s mental health.
It’s having someone in your corner.

This is why we love what we do.
Not because of numbers…

Because of PEOPLE. ❤️

I didn’t grow up with the life I have now.
I grew up without a father.
I went through abuse.
I fell into the wrong crowd.
At 15, I was smoking daily because everyone around me did.
By 19, I had seven felony burglary charges and spent 60 days in jail.

That could’ve been the end of my story…
But it became the turning point.

I became a father at 19.
And I made a decision:
My past wasn’t going to raise my kids. I was.

So I rebuilt myself — discipline, faith, mindset, health, identity.
Training became my therapy.
Growth became my mission.

I started Goldy’s Fitness out of my living room as a single dad with no equipment, no investors — just purpose and heart.

Today, I help people transform physically, mentally, and emotionally… because I know what it feels like to start from nothing.

If you’re ready to rewrite your story — I’m here.
Transform your body. Strengthen your life.

DM to Start.

Listen today! In this powerful debut of Goldy’s Fit Talk: Overcoming and Thriving, host Christopher Goldschmidt (Goldy) opens up about his remarkable journey of transformation. From facing seven felonies and the hardships of incarceration, to navigating early parenthood without a father as a role model, Goldy’s story is one of resilience, determination, and growth.
Hear how he rose above adversity to become the proud owner of Goldy’s Fitness, building not just a business but a community dedicated to health, wellness, and personal growth. In this episode, Goldy shares the pivotal moments, personal insights, and lessons learned along the way-offering a message of hope and inspiration for anyone facing their own challenges.
Featuring special guest Dr. Rebecca Compton.

Listen today! In this powerful debut of Goldy's Fit Talk: Overcoming and Thriving, host Christopher Goldschmidt (Goldy) opens up about his remarkable journey of transformation. From facing seven felonies and the hardships of incarceration, to navigating early parenthood without a father as a role model, Goldy's story is one of resilience, determination, and growth.
Hear how he rose above adversity to become the proud owner of Goldy's Fitness, building not just a business but a community dedicated to health, wellness, and personal growth. In this episode, Goldy shares the pivotal moments, personal insights, and lessons learned along the way-offering a message of hope and inspiration for anyone facing their own challenges.
Featuring special guest Dr. Rebecca Compton.

Goldy’s Fit Talk: Overcoming and Thriving:with Chris Goldy Podcast · Chris Goldy · Welcome to the very first episode of Goldy’s Fit Talk! Each week, we’ll explore the world of health, wellness, and personal growth. At Goldy’s Fitness, we believe everyone has the potential to become their best self—and this podcast is here to inspire and guide you ...

This is what it’s all about. A good trainer that someone who teaches you how to pick something up and put something down. A great Trainer is someone who not only knows the science behind exercise but also someone who you can build a deep and meaningful relationship with. This is such an underrated part of a trainer, if you don’t feel like that person is in your corner through thick and thin, and you can talk to them about more than just how to pick up a dumbbell that relationship will only last so long as it’s more surface level. Building the trust, confidence, and understanding of who each other really are (because yes, trainers do have struggles, just like everyone else) is what makes training someone truly special and something neither of you should ever forget. Physical AND mental health. Goldy’s Fitness. Eternally grateful for the people’s lives we get to be apart of, not teaching them how to lift something.

Every day-an opportunity to be the ultimate support for another human being-is a blessing.