Background
Powell was born on March 2, 1978 in Arizona.
Powell was born on March 2, 1978 in Arizona.
He attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona and received a degree in Exercise Science, with concentrations in biomechanics and physiology.
Powell is best known for his appearances on the American Broadcasting Company television series Extreme Weight Loss, formerly known as Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. At age 14 he was the smallest kid in school. He has a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Powell is the host and a personal trainer on Extreme Weight Loss, a United States. reality television series.
He has been on the show since 2011. Powell has also appeared in Extreme Weight Loss DVDs and is the author of two books: Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution and Chris Powell"s Choose More Lose More for Life.
He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, The View, and in a one-hour documentary that aired on TLC. In 2008 Powell helped David Smith lose 400 pounds and together they co-founded the web-based weight-loss program ReshapeTheNation.com. Powell also contributes to Good Morning Arizona, Good Morning America, and has a series of webisodes called "Meet the Powell Pack.".