It's easy to set your fitness targets, but it's not as easy to start implementing them, and can be even harder to see them through! I was delighted, therefore, to sit down with one of our incredible brand ambassadors, Chris Tang, and hear his fabulous tips on how to kickstart your 2025 health and fitness goals! Whether you're looking to get fitter, stronger, make lifestyle changes, manage your weight, or just improve your overall sense of well being, you'll find Chris's nuggets of wisdom invaluable.
Read on to find out more about Chris's fitness journey and his advice for success in the coming year.
Chris Tang's Fitness Journey
Chris Tang is best known for being a fitness content creator and influencer, with over 45k followers on Instagram and almost
40k subscribers on YouTube. He really understands how difficult it can be to stick to your goals because he also has a 'proper job', working full time during the day as a junior software engineer. Chris has always been a sports fanatic ever since childhood, trying everything from rugby to swimming and cricket, before he finally settled on hockey which he played all the way through university. Chris then found that a full-time job can really make a dent in your spare time so he moved towards individual sports.
Alongside his sporting interests, Chris has always been a consistent gym-goer. He first hit the gym when he was a skinny 15 year old, hoping to bulk up and deter bullies who targeted him because he was from a different ethnic background. Looking back, he feels that those tough times helped to fuel his determination and shape who he is today.
He started his first proper bulk in 2016 at the age of 20, going from 63 kg to 72 kg. Inspired by old-school YouTubers like Steve Cook, Christian Guzman and Jeff Seid, Chris wanted to start documenting his bulking routine and sharing the content on social media, but didn't have the confidence to do so as he was worried about being judged. It wasn't until 2022 that he decided it was 'now or never', and that he wasn't going to let other people's opinions stop him from pursuing his dreams and living his life the way he wanted to. Now he is a major influencer with thousands of followers. Being an influencer has also provided Chris with a creative outlet that adds flavour to his career, and it's something that he's become really passionate about.
"What used to be about pleasing others has become a crucial part of my daily routine. The gym and sports are just part of my life now, shaping not just my body but also my identity." said Chris.
What are your 5 Top Tips to smash your 2025 personal goals?
Chris knows a thing or two about how to staying on track while battling personal challenges. During his brief time in track and field, he sustained a serious sporting injury and spent months in rehab. Instead of giving up, he used this period to develop his mental strengthand resilience while his body repaired, as well as reviewing his training programme to see how it could be improved upon when he returned to full physical health.
His personal fitness goals are currently to do more hybrid training, which consists of endurance training combined with building muscle and a better aesthetic look. He also wants to focus on getting better quality sleep and recovery time.
Use his tips to keep you motivated and on track with your own health and fitness targets:
