Charles J. Flanagan is an ISSA Master Trainer, writer for Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, and Muscle & Fitness, and former national-level sprinter. He has trained Super Bowl champions, Grammy-nominated artists, and Hollywood actors, and consults on performance and longevity for wellness brands and executives nationwide. A published model and motivational speaker, Charles blends elite athleticism with real-world experience, specializing in programs that foster physical resilience, emotional discipline, and functional independence across every life stage.
If I could have dinner with any fictional character, I'd select Frederick Douglass. I’d love to hear his thoughts on the world today—how far we’ve come, how far we still have to go. I believe we’d find shared ground in the pursuit of personal transformation, discipline, and truth. It would be a conversation about legacy, leadership, and the weight of voice.