Andrii Kachan shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Andrii , a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What is a normal day like for you right now?
I usually wake up around 5:30, put on my headphones right away, and listen to a podcast to improve my listening skills.
Then I brush my teeth, drink a glass of warm water, and do a morning stretch.
I go for a walk in the park — usually 20–30 minutes.
When I get back home, I read for about 30 minutes, reply to messages, post content, and have breakfast.
I grab a coffee to go and head out to train my clients.
In the afternoon, I usually work with online clients, create content, have lunch, and go for another walk right after.
Later comes studying, my own workout, and taking my daughter to Taekwondo.
After dinner, I take a walk, plan the next day, watch sports highlights, a show episode — and go to bed.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Andrii Kachan, I’m a professional fitness trainer and nutritionist originally from Ukraine, now based in Los Angeles.
I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 15 years — first as a professional soccer player and later as a coach working with regular clients, professional athletes, and public figures.
When I moved to the U.S., I had to start everything from scratch — no clients, no network, no name. But I brought with me something I always believed in: fitness is not about selling workouts — it’s about transforming lives.
What makes my approach unique is that I combine sports science, nutrition, psychology, and lifestyle coaching into one system. I don’t just train people to move better or eat cleaner — I help them improve sleep, reduce stress, restore energy, and rebuild confidence through structure, awareness, and accountability.
Right now, I’m focused on expanding my coaching brand in the U.S. and building programs that help busy professionals achieve real, lasting results — not through restriction or punishment, but through education and consistency.
For me, this isn’t just a career. It’s a mission to show that transformation starts from within — and that discipline, empathy, and smart coaching can change anyone’s life, no matter where they come from.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was just a kid from Ukraine who loved movement.
I spent hours working out , kicking a ball, training outside — not because someone told me to, but because it made me feel happy.
Back then, I didn’t care about titles, careers, or expectations. I just wanted to see how far I could push my body, how strong and disciplined I could become. That pure drive — the curiosity, the love for progress — is still inside me.
Then life happened. I became a professional athlete, then a coach, then an immigrant starting from zero in another country.
And somewhere along the way, I realized that the real success isn’t about living up to someone else’s definition — it’s about returning to that original version of yourself.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely. There were moments when I almost gave up.
When I first came to Los Angeles, I had to start everything from zero — in a city where nobody knew me.
I was creating content every single day, but no one was watching.
I reached out to people, offered free sessions, tried to build trust — and got silence in return.
For two months, my family and I couldn’t find a permanent place to live.
We moved between five different Airbnbs, sometimes packing up every few days, trying to stay positive for our daughter.
There were nights when exhaustion hit harder than any workout I’ve ever done.
But each time, I reminded myself why I came here — that nothing truly meaningful in life ever comes easy.
And through it all, my family was by my side.
They’re my anchor, my motivation, my reason to keep going — no matter how uncertain things feel.
Today, when I look back, I realize that those moments shaped me more than any success ever could.
They taught me resilience, gratitude, and the power of patience.
Because when you refuse to give up — even when nobody believes in you — that’s when transformation really begins.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
I’d say the public version of me is real — but it’s not all of me.
What people see online — the discipline, the structure, the motivation — that’s genuinely who I am.
But it’s also the part I’ve built over years of failures, injuries, heartbreak, the loss of loved ones, and the ongoing war in my home country.
The truth is, I have bad days too.
There are moments when I feel tired, when self-doubt creeps in, when I question if I’m doing enough.
But I share the best of myself publicly because I know people already carry enough of their own struggles — they don’t need another person’s pain, they need hope and direction.
Over these three years, America has definitely changed me — in the best possible way.
It taught me kindness, patience, and respect for other people’s opinions, even when they differ from mine.
This country pushed me to grow not only as a coach but as a person.
We never stop learning, and I’m constantly working on being the best version of myself — both for me and for the people I help every day.
So yes, the public version of me is real.
But the private version — the husband, the father, the immigrant still chasing dreams — that’s where my strength comes from.
That’s the part that keeps the public version of me honest.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Without a doubt, I would stop wasting my time and energy on things that are not worth it at all.
I would spend more time with my daughter and my wife.
I would learn to play a musical instrument and take up surfing.
And maybe I’d put all my thoughts on paper — so that one day, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren would have something to remember me by.
Something that might help those who are just starting their own journey and striving to find their place in life.
Unfortunately, I never had that opportunity myself — there was no one I could learn from or follow as an example.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @andrewfitnesscoach
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrii-kachan-74a97b2b5?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrey.kachan.90?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@kachan_fitness?fbclid=PAZnRzaAN6JYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadprLu0NJCOsacAf_cmfjFkJzn1RPYyknLAvSmHxd2yoxbRMacu1QXgX7xVTw_aem_6LjGu_VN08N8LlQy9xF54A
Image Credits
All photos are my own
