As a thin 13-year-old, KC's fitness journey began with martial arts, using weight training to
enhance his performance. That was when he was bitten by the iron bug and fell in love with the
gym. By 18, KC had jumped headfirst into becoming a personal trainer. By 22, he was the New
York State Powerlifting Champion for the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation, the only
competitor to win without the aid of a weightlifting belt.
In 2010, KC was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, leaving him too weak to even pick up a
water bottle. After his first chemo session, he regained basic muscle use and began training.
Unable to go to the gym, KC designed an entire bodyweight training system from scratch. By the
end of eight months of chemotherapy and radiation, he had put on almost 40 pounds of muscle
and was advising the clinic nurses on how to get in shape! For KC, the big "C" doesn’t stand for
cancer; it stands for conquered.
Since then, KC has written several fitness articles for T-Nation.com. His most acclaimed piece,
“Fitter and Stronger – No Gym Required,” was released at the start of the COVID lockdowns,
providing guidance and hope to people around the world. He also became a model, featured in
Rare Fashion Magazine. KC believes anyone—whether fully able-bodied or dealing with
difficult conditions—can get into great shape.
KC possesses many skills as a trainer, but his defining trait is helping people keep moving
forward. If a client's shoulder hurts, that just means they’re going to have incredible glutes while
it rehabs. If their knee needs time to recover, that’s when they build the best abs of their life. If
they’re feeling totally fine, KC starts building muscles all over. He rebuilt his body “in a cave
with a box of scraps”—imagine what can be achieved together at Gym U. With over 20 years of
personal training experience, KC believes your dream body is already built; you just need to
walk through the door.

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