Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards: Founder & CEO of TriCore
Chris Edwards is a pioneering innovator and the visionary architect behind the Metabolic Health Coaching methodology and the Wellness Management Plan (WMP) business system. With over 20 years of experience, Chris has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between the fitness and healthcare industries, transforming traditional personal training into a sophisticated, data-driven, professional coaching service.

The Visionary Behind TriCore
As the Founder and CEO of TriCore, Chris has evolved a single-focused coaching practice into a global ecosystem consisting of two powerhouse divisions:

TriCore Wellness: A performance-based wellness provider specializing in metabolic health coaching for individuals, employers, and communities. This division utilizes Chris’s proprietary WMP system to optimize metabolic processes through the combinations of technical science application, behavior change strategies, and technology focused data-driven analysis that includes blood chemistry & body stats analysis, app platforms, and wearable technology integrations.

TriCore Business Solutions: Launched during the global pandemic, this division serves as the infrastructure for the next generation of fitness & wellness professionals. Through management consulting, app platform adoption, and service model development, Chris empowers coaches, studios, and health clubs to scale their businesses, enabling them to work more efficiently while delivering superior client results.

A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence
Chris’s commitment to scientific rigor is backed by his "Elite Trainer" designation with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and his continued education with organizations including The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG). His specialized credentials include:
- Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
- Specialist in Fitness Nutrition (ISSA)
- Specialist in Sports Nutrition (ISSA)
- Behavior Change Specialist (ISSA)

His groundbreaking work earned him the title of 2023 Most Innovative Fitness Professional by the Fitness Industry Technology Council (Fit-C). This international recognition highlights his success in creating an expanded career development pathway—moving professionals from "Trainer" to "Coach" and ultimately to "Consultant"—fostering thriving, multi-decade careers in a digital-first fitness economy.

Elite Performance and Academic Foundation
Chris holds a B.S. in Business Management, with a concentration in Sports Management, from Florida Gulf Coast University. An accomplished powerlifter, he was ranked in the top 20 nationally at the collegiate level and achieved a Raw Professional Total of 1607lbs in the 242lb weight class in 2019. Chris now enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife, Kristen, and son, Owen, in Southwest Florida. He is also a dedicated Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. By combining the discipline of an elite athlete with the foresight of a technology strategist, Chris is not just changing how fitness is delivered—he is building the "Metabolic House" that will support the future of global health.