Christian, the owner of OC Strength Lab, has always been passionate about fitness, even before making it his career choice. After multiple years of helping others, he noticed that there weren’t too many gyms in Orange County, California where the training was backed by science and research and where clients could have someone who truly cares about their health and fitness. This inspired him to create OC Strength Lab.

When it comes to helping clients reach their fitness goals, Christian is motivated by seeing a client’s journey, hearing their story, and seeing their progress. "At first I was motivated to teach and help as many people as possible to learn the proper technique of doing an exercise and also learning to love doing it. But after helping many people, the thing that motivates me the most is seeing a client's journey, hearing each person's story of why they are in this path of being healthier, and of course their progress,” he said.

For those who may be intimidated by starting their fitness journey, the gym owner's message is that everyone had to start somewhere. "You don’t need to be strong or have endurance to get started," he explains. "Just start easy, and it’s always a good thing to start by doing an activity that you enjoy. Examples like, swimming, cycling, hiking, etc. Do it for yourself and no one else. Do it for your health rather than for looking good or for weight loss, then everything else will follow if you stay consistent." This approach allows clients to ease into their fitness journey without feeling overwhelmed or discouraged.

According to Christian, if you’re truly passionate about fitness and helping others, then it is impossible not to succeed in the industry. “If it is something that you’re truly passionate about and not just another form of making money, then it is impossible not to succeed,” he advises. "Focus strictly on putting all of your effort into each client. When you do, they will stay loyal to you, get great results, give you referrals, and eventually work won’t even feel like work anymore."

Christian got into the fitness industry through his own personal journey with fitness. He started working out with his dad and brothers at the age of 13 in his backyard, and this, along with playing different sports, exposed him to different styles of training and injuries. After many years of trial and error, he decided to major in kinesiology and eventually opened his own private gym in Huntington Beach to provide clients with personalized fitness training backed by science and research.

In conclusion, OC Strength Lab is more than just a gym, it's a space built by a passionate fitness enthusiast who helps others become passionate, too. Just as Christian’s own journey was driven by success and helping others, he encourages individuals to approach their own fitness journey with a similar mindset - one that prioritizes genuine reasons and personal growth rather than seeking external rewards. We at BodyKore were very excited to help Christian equip his gym with our top-quality equipment for him and his clients.

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