Olayinka Balogun is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his dedication and resilience.

His story is truly inspiring, in fact, we can say that only few stories are as inspiring as his. With 13 years of experience, he’s transformed his passion for fitness into a thriving career, all starting after an early exit from professional football due to a knee injury. This setback, which could have derailed his dreams, instead ignited a new purpose: to help athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and gym owners overcome their own challenges and achieve their goals.

His mission was inspired from a very human and graceful idea, if he cannot be a professional athlete anymore, he damn sure can help others achieve that goal and make their dreams come true. What sets him apart is his innovative approach to fitness. Combining personalized workout plans with cutting edge technology like wearable gadgets, he ensures that each client gets a tailored experience.

His coaching goes beyond physical training, focusing on nutrition, recovery, and even mental health, creating a holistic path to long term success. His unique ability to inspire and motivate his clients has earned him praise for helping them adopt a “never say never” mindset, pushing them toward not just short term wins but lasting change. Here is what he said…

Meet Life Coach Olayinka Balogun:

Name: Olayinka Balogun

Pillar: The Mind, The Body, The Heart

Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to achieve their peak physical performance and unleash a new dimension of longevity and vitality.

How they can help: By using various tools and techniques like motivation, customized workout programs, and various inspirational techniques to bring out the best in his clients.

First of all, how are you and your family doing after these Pandemic times?

I will say it was great, although everything felt different, but myself and my family were able to make the good out of the pandemic.

How did the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

At first, it was a huge blow for me but after a month without earning anything, I started an online workout platform to reach out to my client.

It was a good decision I made in my life because after the pandemic and the quarantines, I had a lot of money in my bank account.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

The biggest lesson learned from the pandemic was: I have to be creative and increase my problem solving skills.

Thinking out of the box is what the pandemic taught me.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

I’m a fitness expert that loves to help fitness enthusiasts, athletes and gym owners achieve their numerous goals.

I have 13 years experience.

My fitness coaching career all started when I quited football as a soccer athlete.

l left the football profession so early due to a Knee injury.

I decided to help athletes and other fitness lovers achieve their goals so they won’t be deprived of achieving their dreams.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

I will say my frequent knee injury problem that took me out of my football career at an early age.

The injury made me resilient and stronger than I thought possible.

Now, I can face any challenge and come out positive and successful.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

I designed a personalized program tailored specifically for my client needs, preference, and fitness levels by using a fitness accessment to create a unique workout plan.

I also integrate technology by giving them a wearable gadget that tracks their progress.

Online, or via the virtual world is another means of reaching out to my clients.

Constantly educating my clients about nutrition, recovery, science behind the workout routines.

I love to build a fitness community.

Finally, mindfulness and mental health is another important thing that I usually work on with my client.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

My clients usually says that my inspirational and motivational teaching techniques are superb as I know how to bring out the best in them.

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

They see life in another dimension from what they are used to.

They have the never say never mindset and push for longevity, instead of short term goal crushing.

Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?

I’m a functional fitness trainer, and I make use of functional fitness tools like dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, and other relevant equipment that have been helpful over the years.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

Always believe in yourself.

You are a unique person, and nobody has what God has given you.

Find your gift and work on it.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

Life won’t give you what you want, but it will always give you what you deserve.

Pain is an instrumental factor in success, so remain positive no matter the challenges.

Your final thoughts?

Be you, don’t ever try to be someone else.

Where Can You Find Olayinka Balogun?

If you liked this interview and if you would love to unlock a new dimension of your life that’s aligned with longevity and vitality, Coach Olayinka a.k.a Toptrainer has you covered. Reach out to him through LinkedIn or Instagram.

And if you’d like to connect with him more personally, you can send him a direct message on his Email [email protected]. It was an honor having this interview with him.