Chris Basso
Co-founder
With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and Co-founding his own facility, Chris also holds a B.A. in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University, is a Certified Functional Strength Coach and has the Kettlebell Athletics Level 1 certification.
Kevin Cline is the Co-Owner of Vision Fitness & Performance and has been a dedicated force in athletic development in Bergen County for over 13 years. A Waldwick native and graduate of Waldwick High School, Kevin went on to study Exercise Science at Ithaca College, where he also played football for four years.
After college, he served as Director of Sports Performance at a prominent Allendale facility for eight years. When the pandemic shifted the fitness landscape, Kevin adapted by joining Holy Name’s fitness center as Manager of Sports Performance. His journey came full circle when he partnered with Chris Basso to launch Vision—a space rooted in purpose, passion, and community.
Kevin is known not only for his deep knowledge of training but for his ability to truly connect with young athletes. His philosophy goes beyond the gym—focusing on building life skills, confidence, and character. As he often says, "We’re not just training athletes—we’re building better humans."
Chris Basso is a dedicated fitness pro in Bergen County with over 10 years of experience in Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning coaching. As a former athlete playing baseball at Waldwick High School and Rugby at Rowan University, Chris now shares his passion for fitness with adults and athletes alike. While at Rowan University Chris studied Health & Exercise Science and volunteered to work with special needs clients through the "Get Fit" program the University offered.
Through his work with the community, Chris has helped hundreds of adults and athletes lose weight, gain strength, build lean muscle, regain confidence, improve mobility and increase their speed. Along with his partner Kevin Cline, Chris has helped build Vision Fitness & Performance, Bergen County's elite private training facility. As owners, Chris and Kevin have been curating a well-versed and highly knowledgeable team of passionate personal trainers right in the heart of Franklin Lakes.