Josh Evans knew he was making the right career decision as a collegiate strength and conditioning. Later, Evans got his start in Miami as a trainer at Equinox South Beach in 2015. We caught up with Evans for a Quick 10 interview, but you can also follow him on Instagram - @themvmtcoach.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from andhow did you find your way to the 305?
I’m originally fromSyracuse, NY but have lived in South Beach for the last five years.
How did you get your start in fitness and as aninstructor?
I worked incollegiate strength and conditioning while going through undergrad and gradschool, but my first real start as a true professional was as a trainer atEquinox South Beach in 2015.
What is your favorite part of being a fitnessinstructor?
I really enjoy connecting every day with my clients, learning from them and their past experiences, etc. I like helping them understand their own health and wellness.
How do you stay full of energy throughout theday?
Lots of coffee! Haha -in all seriousness though, I really do get a rush from being around others whoare all striving for positive goals and that’s what the gym setting constantlyprovides.
What is one fitness myth you would like to bust?
That women can’t liftweights or they will get huge. It is just not a reality for the majority ofwomen. Strength training will actually get you the body you want and help youkeep that lean look in the long run.
Tell us a little bit more about your specialty.
I mainly focus onone-on-one training as well as small and large group classes. My focus the pastfew years has been on unconventional training methods specifically, steel mace,kettlebell, and bodyweight movement. Unconventional training keeps workouts funand exciting. There’s always a position or move that you’ll find challenging.That keeps people motivate to work hard because there’s always something toimprove on!
Other than where you teach, where is yourfavorite place in Miami to train?
I really enjoy goingto Anatomy on South Beach (best amenities in Miami), and Muscle Beach is alwaysa hot spot for other local fitness professionals and myself to come together.
What are you excited about right now?
Just launched myweekly workout subscription on my website themvmtcoach.com. You get threefull-body high-intensity workouts every week for under $15 a month. Allworkouts come with 10-15 HD videos to follow along with as you workout.
What is a long-term goal you are working towardsor would love to achieve?
I really want to makean impact in the fitness community here in Miami. I want to create a spacewhere people can come together, create and build their own future in fitness.My really good friend Anthony Mendez (@mendezfitness) and I are planning somebig things for 2020 … stay tuned!
What do you love about the South Florida fitness/health& wellness community?
I love how open everyone is to try out new workouts. South Florida has become a place where you see a lot of different training styles and everyone is succeeding. It’s amazing to see. Just a great place to live a healthy lifestyle.
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