Malek Bahri, Fitness Trainer & Health Coach

Fitness Trainer
Address: 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Contact: Malek Bahri
Phone: 417-771-7020
Website: https://www.instagram.com/male.k_
My journey in fitness and performance began long before I became a personal trainer. As a former competitive swimmer, athletics played a major role in my life until a serious accident brought my swimming career to an unexpected end. What followed was a challenging two-year rehabilitation process that transformed my perspective on training, recovery, and human performance. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for helping others overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Following my recovery, I spent four years competing in powerlifting and further expanded my athletic experience through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wrestling. These experiences gave me firsthand insight into strength development, athletic performance, injury prevention, and the mental resilience required to succeed both in sport and in life.

Academically, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and gained valuable experience as a volunteer medical assistant, researcher with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and intern at the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Dubai. My background in science allows me to bridge the gap between evidence-based practice and real-world coaching.

I hold multiple industry-leading certifications, including:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

Professionally, I served as a Master Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness, where I was recognized as Trainer of the Year (2025), earned Trainer of the Month 11 consecutive times, and became a company revenue record holder. In April 2026, I joined Genesis Health Clubs as a Master Personal Trainer and quickly rose to become the #1 ranked personal trainer company-wide.

My coaching philosophy combines science, experience, and individualized programming to help clients build strength, improve movement quality, optimize body composition, enhance athletic performance, and create sustainable long-term results. Whether someone is looking to lose weight, gain muscle, recover from injury, or perform at a higher level, my goal is to provide the guidance, accountability, and expertise needed to help them succeed.

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