Chris Hinshaw
Endurance coach for runners and CrossFit athletes
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Running and enduranceAthletes and sports |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | Aerobic Capacity |
Chris Hinshaw is an endurance coach who trains runners and hybrid CrossFit athletes. He founded Aerobic Capacity, a program built to develop aerobic fitness. He has coached 35 CrossFit Games champions and more than 50 podium athletes. He has also competed in 10 Ironman races. He has worked with over 20,000 general fitness enthusiasts. His training starts by measuring each athlete's fatigue factor, which shows how much speed drops between distances.
What Chris helps with
Chris works on building a stronger aerobic base for runners and CrossFit athletes. He also helps athletes who have stopped improving in training.
- Building a stronger aerobic engine
- Breaking through training plateaus
- Finding your limiter, speed or endurance
- Improving running pace across distances
- Endurance training for CrossFit competition
- Replacing repetitive running routines with varied training
Who Chris works with
Chris coaches athletes of all experience levels. His clients include CrossFit Games competitors, runners, and general fitness enthusiasts. He has worked with more than 20,000 people in the general fitness group.
How Chris works
Chris starts with an assessment of each athlete. He calculates a fatigue factor, which is the rate a person slows down from one distance to another. He compares a 400 meter time with a 1 mile time to find it. He says elite runners fall between 6 and 8 percent, while the general fitness people he has worked with average 21 to 22 percent. Then he builds a personal plan around whether speed or endurance needs the most work.
Background and qualifications
Chris Hinshaw founded Aerobic Capacity and is known for his work in endurance training. He has coached 35 CrossFit Games champions and more than 50 CrossFit Games podium athletes. He has also completed 10 Ironman races as a competitor. He has worked with more than 20,000 general fitness enthusiasts as well as elite athletes. He offers a 12 week training system with Rich Froning.
Chris Hinshaw pricing
Programs and services
- Endurance training program
- Annual subscription membership
- 12-week training system with Rich Froning
- Seminars and events
Chris Hinshaw reviews
The CoachVouch take
He has coached 35 CrossFit Games champions and uses a fatigue factor test to guide each athlete's plan.
Best for runners and CrossFit athletes who want a bigger aerobic engine and have hit a plateau.
Common questions
How much does Chris Hinshaw charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $75 to $190 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Hinshaw help with?
Chris Hinshaw helps with building a stronger aerobic engine, breaking through training plateaus, finding your limiter, speed or endurance and improving running pace across distances.
How does Chris Hinshaw decide what an athlete needs to work on?
He calculates a fatigue factor by comparing a 400 meter time with a 1 mile time. This shows whether speed or endurance needs more focus.
Does Chris Hinshaw only coach elite athletes?
No. He has coached CrossFit Games champions and also more than 20,000 general fitness enthusiasts.
How do I contact Chris Hinshaw?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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