-- In an inspiring episode of Xraised, Chris Weissbach—Owner and Head Coach of Phoenix Boxing Academy (Ottawa, Canada) shares how boxing, performance science, and mindset can help people reclaim their athletic identity at any stage of life.
With more than 20 years of experience as a former amateur boxing champion, Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP), and NCCP Coach, Chris has built a training philosophy that blends evidence-based science with the “sweet science” of boxing. The result is a sustainable, non-combative system that helps people train with purpose, intelligence, and confidence—long after traditional athletic pathways have ended.
Training Like an Athlete—Without the Damage
At the heart of the conversation is Phoenix Boxing Academy’s Signature Skill, Strength & Conditioning System (PB-SSCS). Unlike traditional boxing gyms, Phoenix operates as a non-sparring, non-competitive training environment, where the only opponent is yourself.
Built on progressive, periodized exercise science and traditional boxing fundamentals, PB-SSCS develops strength, power, endurance, speed, coordination, agility, confidence, resilience, and mental toughness.
The system supports a wide range of clients—from elite and former competitive athletes to busy adults, youth, and individuals living with Parkinson’s disease—proving that boxing can be both accessible and transformational without physical risk.
From Football and Boxing to Coaching with Purpose
Chris Weissbach’s journey into boxing began as a performance experiment. After playing varsity football with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and attending CFL evaluation camps, he turned to boxing as a cross-training tool. What started as a search for a competitive edge quickly became a new calling.
From 1993 to 1998, Chris competed at a high level and became an Ontario Super-Heavyweight Champion. Following concussion-related retirement, he redirected his passion into coaching—specifically boxing for sport performance, rather than combat.
That transition revealed a major gap in the fitness industry: former athletes and adults aged 35–55+ were underserved. They still wanted intensity, structure, and purpose—but without joint damage, burnout, or unsustainable training models.
The Comeback Blueprint
This realization led to Chris’s bestselling book, The Comeback Blueprint: Train Like an Athlete Again, a framework designed to help busy adults rebuild strength, speed, and confidence while respecting longevity, family time, and recovery.
In the interview, Chris explains that the comeback isn’t just physical—it’s deeply mental. Many adults believe their “athlete days” are behind them. The Comeback Blueprint challenges that belief, offering a path back to athletic movement, discipline, and identity—without sacrificing health.
The book’s success reflects a growing demand for training programs that treat adults like athletes, not patients or casual gym-goers.
Get a FREE digital copy of the Comeback Blueprint here: https://phoenixboxing.ca/pages/free-book
Community Impact and Two Decades of Growth
Beyond individual transformation, Phoenix Boxing Academy has made a measurable community impact. With hundreds of five-star reviews and elite athlete testimonials, the academy has become a trusted name in performance-based boxing training.
Chris also highlights Punching With Purpose, a community initiative that has raised over $300,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, demonstrating how sport and service can work hand in hand.
Over the years, Phoenix has expanded into apparel, equipment, and education—cementing its role as more than just a gym, but a movement centered on purposeful training.
The Boxing Edge Coaching Institute
Looking ahead, Chris shares an exciting vision for the future that includes expanding group training programs, Phoenix Boxing Academy locations, introducing new boxing equipment and performance footwear, releasing a second book titled The Boxing Edge: Punch Above Your Weight and launching The Boxing Edge Coaching Institute, an educational company providing boxing coaching certifications for fitness professionals, sport performance coaches and gym owners.
Get a FREE digital copy of The Boxing Edge here: https://boxingedge.ca/products/the-boxing-edge-free-digital-copy
Each initiative is designed to help more people—coaches and athletes alike—apply boxing principles to long-term performance and health.
This conversation will resonate with former athletes, fitness professionals, and anyone who still values purposeful movement and athletic training later in life. Chris Weissbach’s experience offers a grounded perspective on how performance changes over time and how it can continue to develop in meaningful, sustainable ways.
You can watch the full interview on Xraised’s website.
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