Meet the Coaches of STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach: The Best Group Fitness Studio in HB
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Walk into STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach and the first thing you'll notice isn't the treadmills, the weights, or the energy radiating off the floor. It's the coaches. Every great workout starts with someone who knows how to push you, support you, and make you believe you've got more in the tank than you thought. That's the heartbeat of STRIDE Fitness, and it's what makes this the best group fitness studio in Huntington Beach.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, easing back into training, or just looking for an hour that's actually fun, the coaching team here meets you where you are and helps you level up. Here's who you'll find on the mic.
Coach Evan, Head Coach
Evan leads the team as Head Coach, and the energy he brings to every class is exactly what you'd expect from someone built for this job: high voltage, precise, and personal. With a strong background in performance training and group fitness, Evan delivers workouts that challenge you while making sure every athlete feels supported, confident, and safe.
New to STRIDE Fitness? He'll get you dialed in. Chasing a PR? He'll push you to it. Expect powerful playlists, clear coaching cues, and an atmosphere that makes you want to show up and give your best every time. When Evan is on the mic, you're in for a great workout and an even stronger finish.
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Tommy brings a decade of coaching experience and the credentials to back it up: a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State, an M.S. in Health Promotion from the University of Memphis, NFPT Personal Trainer certification, NESTA GLP-1 Exercise Specialist, NESTA Core Conditioning, and time spent as a Fitness Director at USC.
But ask Tommy what his coaching style is really about and he'll tell you it comes down to one thing: showing up for people. Expect high energy, real coaching, and a push when you need it most, plus someone in your corner every step of the way. He's not just here to run a workout. He's here to make sure you feel seen, supported, and capable of more than you think.
Outside of the studio, Tommy is all about family, the gym, coffee, beach runs with his pitty mix Mia, golf in the SoCal sun, and Greek food. If there's a table, he's at it.
Coach Christie, HYROX and DEKA Fit Athlete
Christie trains the way she coaches: with intention. As a NASM-certified personal trainer, HYROX competitor, DEKA Fit competitor, and half marathon runner, she knows what it takes to perform under pressure, and she brings that same standard to every class.
Her coaching focuses on strength development, running mechanics, and endurance conditioning, all built around progressive training blocks, functional strength, and smart injury prevention so you can push hard and recover well. Before stepping fully into coaching, Christie led high-level teams in the health and wellness industry and trained across multiple corporate fitness environments, sharpening her ability to motivate, communicate, and elevate performance.
Known for her confident on-mic presence, precise cueing, and infectious energy, Christie delivers purpose-driven workouts that help members move stronger, run smarter, and leave every class feeling powerful and accomplished.
Coach Julia, Marathon Runner and Community Builder
Julia is the coach you didn't know you needed. A certified personal trainer, marathon and half marathon runner, and full-time 3rd grade teacher, she knows how to motivate you through anything, and she does it with a contagious energy and a slightly sassy edge that keeps every class fun.
She's also a master of the playlist. Get ready to work hard while wanting to stay an extra song.
Julia gets that life is busy. She believes fitness should enhance your life, not consume it, and she's passionate about helping members build strength and endurance in a way that fits seamlessly into a real schedule. You'll leave her classes stronger, more confident, and better than when you walked in.
Coach Anthony, Form Specialist
Anthony brings the eye for detail. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, form specialist, and active bodybuilder preparing for his first competition, he channels discipline and precision into every session he coaches.
Off the treadmill, Anthony is a dedicated cat dad and partner, and he keeps his classes structured, upbeat, and focused on movement quality. If you've ever wanted a coach who'll catch your form before it costs you a rep, Anthony's your guy.
Come Take A Class At STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach
This is what makes STRIDE Fitness Huntington Beach different: a coaching team that's credentialed, competitive, and genuinely invested in every person who walks through the door. Strength, running, endurance, form, energy, community. It's all here.
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