- BOXING SKILLS
- COACHING CERTIFICATION
- BUSINESS GROWTH
the boxing edge book
In The Boxing Edge, fitness business coach and boxing educator Chris Weissbach shows you how to turn boxing-inspired training into a signature program that gets results, fills your sessions, and positions you as the go-to expert in your market—even if you’ve never thrown a punch in your life.
Meet your coach.
Chris Weissbach, CSEP-CEP, NCCP
Boxing Coach, Exercise Physiologist, Sport Performance Specialist & Author
He's been where you are...
As a fitness trainer/pro and/or gym owner offering the same services as most of the gyms and trainers in a saturated fitness industry. Fitness assessments, program designs, personal and group training sessions/packages etc… Chris needed something to separate himself from all the vanilla programs out there. He needed an edge… So, he leaned on his competitive boxing experience and developed a non-contact boxing training signature system and program that targets what he saw as a glaring gap in the fitness world. Everywhere he looked, programs were designed for two extremes: the 20-something who can train like a machine or the “general fitness” crowd content with light cardio and a few weight machines But what about the rest; the 35+ year olds who still want to move with speed, power, and confidence, but need a smarter way to get there? Chris realized there’s a huge group of people who want to feel like athletes again without wrecking their joints, sacrificing their family time, or trying to force their bodies into workouts that don’t fit their lives. The problem is, most fitness advice ignores that reality. So he created his own remedy…
25+ years of Experience and Success
For over two decades Chris has created and operated much more than a just “boxing workout” but a world class boxing training signature system that is a business asset and an edge over your competition.
One that will allow you to truly “punch above your weight” as a fitness professional and/or gym owner. Chris is a coach for coaches—the kind who cuts through the noise, skips the fluff, and helps fitness professionals build real businesses using one of the most underrated tools in the industry: non-contact boxing.
He has perfected the business model of non-contact boxing through his Phoenix Boxing Academy in Ottawa, Canada.
His signature 8-week skill, strength, and conditioning system is the industry standard for creating a highly-profitable revenue stream in fitness businesses. As a former amateur boxing champion, Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP), and NCCP Coach, Chris brings over 25 years of experience blending evidence-based training with the “sweet science” of boxing to create lasting physical and mental transformation for his clients. The result is a sustainable, non-combative system that helps people train with purpose, intelligence, and confidence—long after traditional athletic pathways have ended
Testimonials
“My fitness team from the Cree Nation of Chisasibi had the opportunity to meet and work with coach Chris Weissbach back in 2023-24. We took interest in offering boxing in our community, which is located in Northern Quebec to provide other fitness and health programs to our youth and adult members. Chris helped us design a systematic approach with his vast experience and enthusiasm for the sport of boxing. His continued support and passion has helped us sustain a small group of boxers and we plan to continue our coaching with Chris into the future! Boxing is a new sport in the Cree Nation and we hope to continue to share his passion and love for coaching and training.”
Trevor Allen Monaghan
Master Certified Personal Trainer SPI
Chisasibi Fitness Center Manager
“Chris Weissbach is an exceptional professional with a rare combination of science-based expertise and elite athletic experience. As a certified exercise physiologist and former competitive boxer and college football player, he brings deep credibility to everything he does. What truly sets Chris apart is his outstanding eye for biomechanics, he understands movement at a level that few do and consistently delivers precise, effective corrections. His ability to blend technical knowledge with real world application makes him a standout in his field”.
Barry Brennan
NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
I have worked with Chris Weissbach for over 15 years as a coaching consultant for Phoenix Boxing Academy. Know as Coach "O" over the past 40 years as a Coach Developer for Coaching Association of Ontario (CAO) rarely have I met a Coach who is so passionate about sport and fitness or so committed to the well-being of his athletes and his Coaching Staff.
In delivering a number of National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) modules to his Phoenix Boxing Coaching Staff, I quickly learned that Chris was a unique owner/operator of this boxing academy. His vision to combine his “sweet science of boxing” with Canadian Sport For Life Long Term Athlete Development in order to produce a cadre of caring, quality coaches has been realized.
Chris has taken the sport of boxing and molded its uniqueness into a training program which any school, recreation department, fitness center/gym or business could present and operate successfully.
I believe he will without a doubt ensure that his message will present a “gold standard of fitness training through boxing” . And….. Those participating as athletes, coaches or business owners will not only benefit but will in turn benefit their communities.
Terry Olaskey - Coach “O”
Level 3 Coach - NCCP | Canada Basketball
Coach Developer - CAO
"I’ve had the privilege of working with Chris Weissbach on several projects over more than 20 years, and what you see at Phoenix Boxing reflects exactly who he is.
His coaching comes from deep experience and real expertise, but it’s always guided by values first. The structure, discipline, and progression in the gym aren’t for show — they’re intentional and built to develop people, not just fighters.
Chris doesn’t rely on hype or shortcuts. He teaches process, consistency, and accountability, creating an environment where beginners feel welcome and serious athletes continue to grow. The motivation behind Phoenix Boxing is genuine: help people improve, build confidence, and respect the craft.
It’s rare to find a coach whose knowledge is this strong while remaining this grounded. Phoenix Boxing is a direct reflection of his character. "
Michael Kwiatkowski
MA - Sport Development and Olympism Practitioner