ABOUT
Kang Min-cheol is a trainer at PAFGYM Dogok and a graduate of the Department of Sports and Leisure at Kwangwoon University. He won the overall Grand Prix at the 2020 ICN Seoul Classic Physique and received an ICN pro card. He holds the Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding) and Senior Health Exercise Instructor Level 2 certifications.
Finished the full course of the 2025 JTBC Seoul Marathon in 3 hours 43 minutes 10 seconds and is competing in the Doubles Pro division at HYROX Incheon 2026, having done hybrid training that covers both strength and endurance himself. A good fit for members who want strength training, body shaping, and better fitness together.
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IN ACTION
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- B.S. in Sports for All, Kwangwoon University
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)
- Senior Health Exercise Instructor Level 2
- LANDMINE UNIVERSITY Lv1
- In Outer-foot Lv1,Lv2
- Personal trainer at PAFGYM (current)
- Former personal trainer, SMARTGYM
- Former personal trainer at Kwangwoon University Exercise and Health Center
- 2020 ICN SEOUL Classic Physique, overall winner (Grand Prix)
- Earned ICN PRO CARD
- PREMAD PMT System (upper)
- Completed POWERZONE kettlebell seminar
- Completed the PAFGYM Academy Clubbell Workshop
- Completed RMT Reactive Muscle Test – Anatomy & Training
- KACEP Professional Exercise Physiologists 'Sports Nutrition' workshop
- Completed ESS continuing education: Mobility Training PAFTI Lv1
- Completed ESS continuing education RELOAD POSITION SETTING, PAFTI Lv1
- Completed Korean Red Cross First Aid and CPR course
- 2020 ICN SEOUL Classic Physique, overall 1st (Grand Prix)
Which members is trainer Kang Min-cheol a good fit for?
- For those who want to tone their body through strength training
- For those who want to lose weight while preserving muscle
- Those who want to build both strength and endurance by combining weights and running
- Those who want to take on an event such as a marathon or HYROX
Centered on weight training and weight loss, with conditioning such as running and rowing added as needed, his sessions build strength and fitness together.
What are trainer Kang Min-cheol's education and certifications?
A trainer who majored in sports and leisure, has won awards in bodybuilding competitions, and has completed national certifications and a range of equipment training courses.
- B.S. in Sports for All, Kwangwoon UniversityA department that teaches everyday exercise and physical education coaching
- Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)A national qualification from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the basic credential for coaching weight training
- Senior Health Exercise Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)A credential for coaching exercise suited to older adults' fitness
- Overall winner (Grand Prix), Classic Physique, 2020 ICN Seoul Classic; earned ICN pro cardWon the overall title at a bodybuilding competition and earned pro status
- Completed PREMAD PMT SystemA course on systematically learning how to coach exercise
- Completed POWERZONE kettlebell seminar and PAFGYM Academy clubbell workshopA course on kettlebell and clubbell training methods
- Completed ESS continuing education in mobility training, PAFTI Level 1A mobility training course for using the joints through a wide range
How does the first session with trainer Kang Min-cheol begin?
The first session begins with a consultation about your goals, daily routine, and exercise experience, followed by a check of basic movements and fitness. Based on the results, we decide the balance of strength training and conditioning, and which eating habits to look at together.
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