I’m Chris Sutcliffe, a personal trainer in Leeds, I founded CSS Fitness in 2015. I’ve always loved coaching people and helping them achieve great things, so I decided to make it my life.

I have dedicated my career to coaching since leaving school at 16, building more than two decades of experience helping people transform their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Now, at 38, I remain extremely passionate about empowering others to make significant improvements to how they look, feel, and live their lives.

Complementing my practical experience, I spent 6 years studying sport, development and fitness through further and higher education.

Seeing my clients grow in confidence is what keeps me coaching.

I’ve been lucky enough to help hundreds of people throughout my life. Thanks to this, I’ve had the opportunity to refine my training delivery. This means my clients can benefit from a programme that is designed for them, delivered in the friendliest manner.

Everyone I’ve worked with has seen results that they’re happy with. Helping people realise what their body is capable of is by far the most satisfying aspect of my job. You don’t need to be an expert to exercise, but getting expert guidance will help you achieve your goals much faster.

See previous clients results and testimonials.

Qualifications & Experience

BA (Hons): Sociology in Sport (Leeds University, 3 years)

National Diploma: Sport Development & Fitness  (College, 3 years) 

Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training 

Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Xercise4less 2015-2017 (2 years) | Graft Haus 2017 – Present (9 years)

Premier Sport (3 years) – The UK’s leading provider of children’s sports coaching

Featured in the Yorkshire Post

I ran over 1,000km in 100 days from January – April 2021, to raise awareness and money for the Alzheimer’s Society. I finished the 100 days with a marathon and set a new personal best, 3 hours, 29 minutes. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported me through this incredible journey. Yorkshire Evening Post – Full Article

My Future Goals

Malaga Half-Marathon 2026
3 National Peaks Under 24 Hours
Ultra Marathon – 150+ Miles
3 Yorkshire Peaks x2 – All 3 Peaks Forward & Reverse (48 Miles – 10,400ft Of Accent) The 6 Yorkshire Peaks
3 Yorkshire Peaks PB Attempt
50k – PB Attempt (Sub 4 Hours 55)
5k – Run sub 17 mins

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 1 Mile PB: 4.58

  • 5k PB: 17.46

  • 10K PB: 36.25

  • ½ Marathon PB: 1.24

  • Marathon (outdoor athletics track): 3 hours 29 minutes (PB)
  • Ultramarathon: 50k (31 Miles) PB – 5:03:56

  • Ultramarathon: 65k (40 Miles) PB – 7:04:28

  • Ultramarathon: 84k (52.4 Miles) PB – 9:41:43

  • Ultramarathon: 160km (100 Miles) in 22 hours 7 minutes

  • 10k Same Route – Everyday For 50 Days Straight (Jan 1st – 19th Feb 2021 (500km)

  • The 3 Yorkshire Peaks: 5 hours

  • 100 Consecutive Day’s Of Running For Alzheimer’s Society: 1075KM
  • Cycled 100 Miles: 6 Hours 6 Minutes
  • Cycled 150 Miles: 11 Hours 9 Minutes
  • Cycled 200 Miles: 14 hours 41 Minutes

  • Represented Bradford City & Leeds United FC

  • Founded Headingley Harriers Running Club In 2015

  • Designed & Implemented The Training Programme For The 2015 Female Champion Of The Keighley 10k & The Female Champion Of Rounday Park 5k 2024 & 2025

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