Chris Rix

Chris is 22 and first tried Powerlifting at an open day held through Optua in Ipswich in September 2006.  Chris has cerebal palsy and finds that balance on the bench can be difficult at times although this has improved considerably in the few months he has been training as one of the Suffolk Spartans.  Chris does find that gaining an overall body workout is a challenge given his disability but we have developed exercises to help this and continue to do so. 

Chris is very active and already trains at Fitness First in Bury St Edmunds but they could not provide the specialised coaching and equipment needed for pursuing Powerlifting and this is why Chris travels from Sudbury each week to join the Suffolk Spartans.  Chris is very keen on all sports and has played football for Ipswich Town; in addition he also plays for the Bury Bombers Basketball team for the past 11 years and has had the tenure captain of the team for 4 years.  Chris is a keen follower of the Chicago Bulls and Ipswich Town. 

Chris started with Suffolk Spartans as a means to gain a full body workout and improve his strength while also trying to reduce overall body weight.  He has since found the sport so enjoyable that he has already competed in his first National competition and successfully gained first place. 

Chris has now decided that he will not rest until he is able to gain an olympic medal for all his hard work.