Join Coach Joe Bala to learn about his story as well as his guests stories and how they relate to finding and becoming your best version of yourself with mindfulness and a holistic approach to wellness through various fitness training methods and philosophies (physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual). Coach Joe Bala is a Spartan SGX L2 Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, American Ninja Warrior (Season 11), a Former Engineer, a father and husband. He decided to transition from engineering to fitness to combat his depression/anxiety. He has found his "happy" H.P.P.E. (Happiness, Passion, Purpose, Empathy) as a coach/trainer/athlete/small business owner. He even returned to school at the age of 39 to earn his graduate degree in Exercise Science & Kinesiology since his love of learning never ends. Coach Joe battles living with depression & anxiety everyday, which he has fully embraced is a part of him, but will not define or limit his passion & purpose. Coach Joe empowers people to realize & reach their full potential through fitness such as Personal Training, Small Group Training, Boot Camp Training, but most especially Spartan Training. Improving and maintaining his clients/students physical & mental health through functional movement, bodyweight training, as well as strength & conditioning training are his focus.