Get to know Kristian

My mission is to help individuals become healthier, stronger, and more confident in their everyday life. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, I carried the principles of discipline, consistency and accountability into my coaching career. 

My coaching philosophy is built around movement that supports life outside the gym, simple, easy to understand work outs, and behavior-based coaching that create lasting change. I also integrate stress management, sleep coaching and practical nutritional guidance to support long-term results. 

Every program is intentionally designed to fit real life while improving energy, focus and resilience over time. I work with clients who value structure, accountability and results that last.

My journey into coaching began with a simple and powerful question: 

How can I serve others and make a meaningful, lasting impact? 

That question led me to join the United States Marine Corps, where I spent four years developing discipline, leadership and a deep respect for personal responsibility- values that continue to guide how I coach today. After my military service, I built my career in the fitness industry, progressing from coaching to managing at Crunch Fitness to being recruited to Equinox Sports Club in Irvine. In a highly competitive environment, I advanced to a Tier 3 trainer, reached full-time status within my first six months, and was recognized as Trainer of the Month in July 2023. Working with high-performing clients- including CEO's, executives and professional athletes challenged me to grow through both success and failure in a results-driven environment. Those experiences shaped my coaching philosophy today- I focus on healthy movement patterns that support long-term joint health, habit-based coaching, and nutritional education for long-term sustainability. I became a trainer to help people train with intention, overcome limitations and build results they can sustain for years.

Fitness for me, is about service- showing up with intention so you can perform better in your work, your family life, and your community. My coaching is best suited for individuals who want to get stronger, move pain-free, and build habits that support long-term health, not short-term fixes. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, or someone who struggled with consistency or injury in the past, my goal is to help you move better, feel stronger and regain you confidence in your body. 

My coaching approach is built around three core pillars: longevity, performance and overall wellness. Longevity means prioritizing joint health, resilient movement, and training methods you can sustain long term. Performance focuses on building strength, energy, and physical capability that carry over into everyday life- not just the gym. Wellness integrates recovery, stress management and lifestyle jabits so your training supports, rather than competes with, your responsiblities outside the gym. 

I specialize in working with clients dealing with chronic pain, past injuries, or those looking to prevent future setbacks while still making meaningful progress. My clients value education, structure and accountability , and are willing to commit to the process. If you're looking for coaching that is thoughtful, disciplined and designed to produce results you can sustain for years, this approach is for you.