My Journey

Hey! I’m Joel, founder of Habits by Joel and a certified personal fitness trainer — and let me tell you, this journey has been one wild and rewarding ride!

It all started during my 10th-grade vacation, just messing around at the gym with a few friends. I didn’t love it at first — honestly, I was just killing time. But something clicked. Two months later, I was still showing up, and before I knew it, fitness had quietly become a part of who I was.

After finishing 12th, I joined a sports college, where I was exposed to more structured training. That’s when I realized — I didn’t just enjoy training myself, I loved helping others too. Guiding friends with workouts, sharing nutrition tips — it lit something in me.

Then came 2020. When the world paused during the pandemic, I hit play on my dream. I left college, doubled down on learning, and earned my Personal Training Certification, followed by a deep-dive into Human Performance Nutrition. From there, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work — coaching in gyms, training clients online, and even joining a start-up focused on home workouts.

But one of the biggest turning points? My one-year internship under Mr. Basu Shanker — former Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Indian cricket team and current Head S&C Coach of RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore). That experience levelled up my approach, mindset, and coaching philosophy in ways I can’t even put into words.

After that, Habits by Joel was born — a brand built on the idea that fitness isn’t about quick fixes or extremes. It’s about building real habits that last.

Today, I run my own personal training studio. Over the past 4 years, I’ve trained 100+ amazing clients, and connected with 1,000+ people through coaching, consultations, and workshops.

If you’re ready to move better, feel stronger, and finally build a fitness routine that sticks — I’m here for it. Let’s make it happen!!!