KEVIN FRENCH

KEVIN FRENCH

Personal Trainer, competitive athlete, and your guide to focused fitness achievement.

Kevin French brings over a decade of competitive experience in powerlifting and bodybuilding as well as 30+ years of Personal training experience to his role at Catalyst Fitness. His extensive background in strength sports has given him a deep understanding of proper form, effective training methodologies, and the mental focus required to achieve significant fitness goals. Kevin specifically appreciates Catalyst for its diverse equipment selection and spacious layout, which provides members with the resources they need to pursue any fitness objective, from general health to specialized athletic performance.

Achieving Results Through Precision: Kevin's approach to fitness centers on his straightforward philosophy: "Give your best focus and drive to accomplish your fitness goals." He takes particular satisfaction in helping members plan their training and execute exercises with proper form, knowing that attention to technical details leads to better results and reduced injury risk. His empathetic coaching style—where he often physically connects with his clients' experiences, feeling their exertion and even breathing hard alongside them—creates a unique training dynamic that helps members push beyond perceived limitations.

What Makes Kevin Unique:

  • Experience Matters: Kevin brings over 30 years of Personal Training experience to his guidance with his clients.
  • Competitive Background: Over 10 years of experience in powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions provides specialized knowledge of strength development.
  • Empathetic Coach: Uniquely feels what his clients feel during exercises, creating an unusually connected training experience.
  • Results-Focused: Derives greatest satisfaction from seeing tangible improvements in his clients' capabilities and physiques.
  • Dedicated Practitioner: Consistently practices what he preaches, regularly training at Catalyst even on Sunday mornings.

When not training clients or working on his own fitness at Catalyst, Kevin enjoys playing pool and poker in his free time. His goal for the next five years simply involves continuing to train at Catalyst, demonstrating his commitment to both the facility and his own ongoing fitness journey. Kevin's training philosophy includes the practical insight that "you can make any weight heavy"—understanding that proper form, tempo, and mental focus can create challenge at any resistance level. Described concisely as someone who will "Ask, I'll listen," Kevin prioritizes understanding his clients' needs before prescribing solutions, creating truly personalized training experiences.