Christine M. Hardy was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon returning to Michigan, she earned a B.A. from Albion College (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and then went on to earn a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (graduated with high Distinction). Christine then practiced law full-time for five years. In 2002, she chose to follow her true passion and pursued a career in health and fitness as a personal trainer and contributing writer for various fitness publications.
Christine currently resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan. An amateur competitive bodybuilder, she became the 2007 NPC Great Lakes Lady of Iron Bodybuilding Champion. When she is not in the gym training and motivating clients, she enjoys reading, creative writing and spending quality time with close friends and family.
Professional Certifications :
Personal Fitness Trainer Level III, ISSA
Circuit Training Instructor, NESTA
Boxing Fitness Trainer, Boxing Fitness Institute
CPR, AED Certified, American Red Cross
Extended Educational Certificates:
Specific Nutrition
Sprains and Strains
5-Step Back Solution
About Shoulder Problems
About Knee Problems
Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries
Professional Credentials:
Full-time personal fitness trainer since 2002.
Internationally Published Author
Fitness Nutrition Specialist & Weight Loss Coach
Fitness and Nutrition Lecturer
Bodybuilding Contests:
2007 NPC Natural Ironman/Lady of Iron Bodybuilding Championships, 1st place Open Heavyweight, 2nd place Masters, 1st place Overall
2003 NPC Natural Flint/ Mid-Michigan, 4th place
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined."
- ThoreauAbout Christine
