Why I Started GritLab: The Mission Behind the Training

Why I Started GritLab: The Mission Behind the Training

Hey there — I’m Coach Zu, and first off, thank you for being here!!

Strength and fitness have been a major part of my life since I was a kid playing varsity sports. What started as training for performance turned into a passion for the process — learning how to train smarter, move better, and build strength that actually lasts.

That passion led me to pursue a graduate degree in Exercise & Sport Science from the University of Central Florida and earn certifications like the NSCA CSCS, CrossFit Level One, and the Pain-Free Performance Specialist. Over the past decade, I’ve coached athletes, busy parents, weekend warriors, and everyone in between.

.Charge on!!!

But I wanted to do more.

I started GritLab to bring smart, sustainable, and results-driven training to more people — not just the elite or the obsessed, but real people with jobs, families, and goals. People who want to train hard and stay healthy. People who want to feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies — without spending hours in the gym or risking burnout.

GritLab is built on three things:

1) Intelligent strength training that’s adaptable, progressive and scalable.

2) Time-efficient workouts designed for busy lives.

3) A focus on longevity — progress without the pain.

Through this blog, I’ll be sharing training tips, breakdowns of how and why I program the way I do, nutrition strategies, and mindset guidance — all to help you train with purpose and build lasting results.

Whether you’re following one of my online programs or are just here to learn, I’m glad you found GritLab. Let’s build something strong — together.

If you ever have questions or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out at gritlabtraining@gmail.com.

Let’s get to work,

Coach Zu