Education & Experience

B.S. in Kinesiology – University of Illinois
Member of Alpha Sigma Nu Kinesiology Honor Socity.

In addition to having over 25 years experience in the field, and becoming the first American to graduate with a Diploma in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Chad has the following credentials:

  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • USA Weightlifting certified level 1 sport coach
  • TFW certified level 1 coach
  • Industry Recognized public speaker and fitness writer
  • USA Powerlifting CA state co-chair; CA state referee; master athlete; coach
  • CPR/AED certified

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Landers is in his 32nd year as a personal trainer in Los Angeles, California, and has owned and operated PUSH Private Fitness, a personal training–only gym, for over 20 years. He is known for his work with actors and musicians who need to look their best for the stage and screen. Current and former clients include William (Billy) Zabka, Duff McKagan, Sarah Hyland, Robbie Amell, Lyndsy Fonseca, and Corbin Bleu, among others.

In addition to competing in the sport of powerlifting, Landers enjoys writing and public speaking. He has been featured in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, People, AARP The Magazine, Onnit, Yahoo!, Personal Fitness Professional, and Personal Trainer Development Center and has been a guest on numerous podcasts.