Christopher “Chris” Powell was born on the 2nd March 1978, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is a personal trainer, best known for his appearance in the TV series “Extreme Weight Loss”, which airs on the ABC channel, so, he is also recognized as a TV personality and host. He is also known for establishing a weight-loss website called ReshapeTheNation.com. Additionally, he has published several books.
Have you ever wondered how rich Chris Powell is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Chris’ net worth is as high as $10 million. The main source of this amount of money is, of course, his successful and professional career in the entertainment industry as a TV personality and personal trainer. Another sources are coming from the book sales, and from his website, and he has also appeared in a number of talk shows, which have also added a lot to his wealth.
Chris Powell Net Worth $10 Million
Chris Powell began to train while he was still in his early teens, as he was one of the smallest children in his school. After matriculation from high school, he moved to Tempe, Arizona, where he enrolled at Arizona State University, graduating with a degree in Exercise Science with a focus on Biomechanics and Physiology. Later, he received his Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS), and in no time his professional career began.
Before Chris became the host of the reality TV show “Extreme Weight Loss”, which started in 2011 and still airs, he appeared as a guest in several talk shows, such as “Entertainment Tonight” (2010), and he also appeared in several TV documentaries, including “650-lb Virgin: The Weight Is Over” (2009). In 2011 his life changed for the better, when he was selected to become the host of “Extreme Weight Loss”, and ever since, his career and net worth have gone only upwards. He has also appeared in such shows as “The Dr. Oz Show” (2012-2016), and “Good Morning America” (2012-2016). These add significantly to his net worth.
To speak further of his specific accomplishments as a personal trainer, Chris has worked with David Smith, who lost 400 pounds under Chris` guidance. After successful collaboration, the two launched a web-based training program, entitled “ReshapeTheNation.com.”. Also, Chris has started a web series called “Meet the Powell Pack”, which also adds not only to his net worth, but also to his popularity.
As part of his successful career as a personal trainer, Chris has authored several books; his first book came out in 2011, entitled “Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution”. Two years later, his second book came out, under the title “Choose More, Lose More”, and most recently, in 2015, he and his wife Heidi, authored the book “Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days”, which also added to Chris` net worth.
When it comes to speak about his personal life, Chris Powell has been married to Heidi Powell since June 2010; the couple has two children, plus two from Heidi’s previous marriage.
