Founder — Fit Over 40 Dallas
“Be Strong to Live Long”
About Chris
Chris Ownbey is the trainer men and women 40+ turn to when they decide their strongest years are still ahead.
With over 30 years in bodybuilding, martial arts, powerlifting, and golf fitness, Chris has built a reputation for transforming driven adults into stronger, leaner, more capable versions of themselves — all through focused, private 30-minute workouts built for real-life demands.
But Chris didn’t get here on a clean, easy path.
He’s been fit… fat… burned out… broken… and rebuilt from the ground up.
He’s fought through multiple back and neck surgeries, battled setbacks that would’ve stopped most people, and carried the responsibility of raising two boys 24 years apart, with two grandchildren depending on his example. Slowing down was never an option.
2024 was his year of full neck and back fusion — and his comeback.
Now in his 50s, Chris chose the harder road: recommitting to training smarter, eating with intention, and rebuilding his body with purpose. His life is proof that after 40, strength isn’t just possible — it’s essential.
From that comeback, he created a system built for the reality of aging bodies.
We don’t train in our 50s the way we did in our 20s, so Chris engineered the 5-20-5 System — a powerful 30-minute training method that hits the entire body, boosts metabolism, and builds real, functional strength. Trusted by executives, athletes, and high performers across Dallas, this method delivers results without wasting a minute.
Chris has been featured on ABC Good Morning Texas, ESPN Radio, Avid Golfer, The Best of Dallas, Texas Golfer, and the Titleist Performance Institute, recognized for his expertise and his relentless commitment to helping adults stay strong for life.
Chris Ownbey
Founder — Fit Over 40 Dallas
“Be Strong to Live Long”
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Certified Personal Trainer
Over 30 years of experience
Leading ambassador for the “Get Fit America Foundation”
Mission
To empower men and women 40+ to age strong, stay active, and live life without limits.
Chris believes that fitness after 40 isn’t about chasing youth — it’s about building longevity, strength, and confidence to perform at your best both in and out of the gym.
Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor — Level 1 & 2 (Titleist Performance Institute)
- Certified Nutrition Specialist
- Certified Flexibility and Mobility Specialist
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Accomplishments & Recognitions
- Ranked Top 5 Personal Trainers in Dallas — 2017, 2018, 2019
- 2022 & 2023 & 2024 Award Winner — Golf Fitness, Health & Wellness
- Featured Guest — ABC Good Morning Texas, ESPN Radio, and DSP Media Network’s The Fitness Zone Podcast
- Contributor — Avid Golfer, Texas Golfer, and Titleist Performance Institute
- Guest Speaker — PGA of America & North Texas Golf Expo
- Host — The Fitness Zone Podcast, educating and inspiring adults 40+ to live stronger, longer lives
- Founder — Chris Ownbey’s Golf Fitness and Fit Over 40 Dallas
- Creator — The 5-20-5 Fitness System (30-minute workout model designed for adults 40 and older)
Specialties
- Strength Training for Men & Women 40+
- Golf-Specific Fitness (TPI Certified)
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Conditioning
- Joint Mobility & Flexibility Improvement
- Posture & Pain Management Training
- Hormonal Health Support through Training & Nutrition
- Private, 1-on-1 Studio Training in Carrollton, Plano, & North Dallas
“Honored and grateful to be voted among Dallas’ best personal trainers for the 3rd year! Thank you for your support!”
Join us at Fit Over 40 Dallas
Chris Ownbey (Fit Over 40 Dallas)
⇾ Specializes in health and Fitness for men and women 40 and over.
⇾ Offers private studio workouts with 30 – minute sessions
⇾ Focuses on improved flexibility, energy, balance, strength and lean muscle.
⇾ Contact 214-457-9684.
“Honored and grateful to be voted among Dallas’ best personal trainers for the 3rd year! Thank you for your support!”
Join us at Fit Over 40 Dallas
Chris Ownbey (Fit Over 40 Dallas)
⇾ Specializes in health and Fitness for men and women 40 and over.
⇾ Offers private studio workouts with 30 – minute sessions
⇾ Focuses on improved flexibility, energy, balance, strength and lean muscle.
⇾ Contact 214-457-9684.
Chris Ownbey Certified Trainer for 40+
More About Chris
Personally
• Husband over 20 years
• Father of two boys who are 24 years apart in age
• I have a granddaughter
Education
• Graduated Plano Senior High School
• Served in the United States Marine Corp
• Attended the University of North Texas
• Personal trainer for over 30 years
Accomplishments & Recognitions
- Ranked Top 5 Personal Trainers in Dallas — 2017, 2018, 2019
- 2022 & 2023 & 2024 Award Winner — Golf Fitness, Health & Wellness
- Featured Guest — ABC Good Morning Texas, ESPN Radio, and DSP Media Network’s The Fitness Zone Podcast
- Contributor — Avid Golfer, Texas Golfer, and Titleist Performance Institute
- Guest Speaker — PGA of America & North Texas Golf Expo
- Host — The Fitness Zone Podcast, educating and inspiring adults 40+ to live stronger, longer lives
- Founder — Chris Ownbey’s Golf Fitness and Fit Over 40 Dallas
- Creator — The 5-20-5 Fitness System (30-minute workout model designed for adults 40 and older)
Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor — Level 1 & 2 (Titleist Performance Institute)
- Certified Nutrition Specialist
- Certified Flexibility and Mobility Specialist
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
E-Books written
• How to peak for your club championship
• Increase your flexibility at 50
• L.I.F.E- Live, Inspire, full fill, Evolve
• Golf Fitness Caddie
• Turn Back the Clock
Radio & Television
• Good Morning Texas
• ESPN Radio
• Numerous Podcasts
Specialties
- Strength Training for Men & Women 40+
- Golf-Specific Fitness (TPI Certified)
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Conditioning
- Joint Mobility & Flexibility Improvement
- Posture & Pain Management Training
- Hormonal Health Support through Training & Nutrition
- Private, 1-on-1 Studio Training in Carrollton, Plano, & North Dallas
Real People, Real Results
My Clients Personal Triumphs
The most effective workout for your bodies needs
Feel stronger, healthier and more energized than ever
Dalton Mcrary
I am in the best shape of my life thanks to Chris. He is one of the original founders of 30-minute workouts and it shows! I’ve done a ton of other workouts and his are the only ones I keep returning to, time and time again. I’m done with other trainers. I want to keep learning from someone who has the experience and knowledge of what it really takes to stay in shape for people 40 and over.
Scott Studdard, CPA
Everything is rolled into one Highly Effective workout. The private instruction makes me accountable to show up for the workouts
T. J. Stephens, Ph.D.
Fit Over 40 Dallas is not your regular gym session. The 30 minutes workouts are done in a private fitness studio where you can achieve your fitness goals without distractions.It’s the accountability and being with trainers who specialize in working with people my age. Bonus, You are in and out in 30 minutes.
3 months later, I am amazed by my results…
For years I have suffered from low energy. I’m a 57-year-old male. At the advice from my doctor, I began an exercise routine to try and boost my energy levels and lose some weight. He knows I hate traditional cardio exercises and I going to a gym with muscle heads is not my thing. Fit Over 40 Dallas who caters to men and women my age.3 months later, I am amazed by my results, and so is my doctor.Chris Ownbey is an expert in his field. I highly recommend Fit over 40.
Our Studio
Completely Private with No Distractions
