José Yilmaz - My Journey in Fitness & Entrepreneurship

I help people achieve their fitness goals – and I support trainers and fitness entrepreneurs in becoming more successful.

My journey from sprinter and weightlifter to founder of HIT BLN – Personal Training Gym Berlin shows: discipline, clarity, and strategy are as crucial in sports as they are in business. That’s exactly what I pass on today – in training, education, and coaching.

My athletic career began in track and field, where I specialized in the 100 m and 200 m sprints, ranking among the fastest sprinters in Berlin and Brandenburg. Over time, I expanded into weightlifting, boxing, and martial arts, which shaped both my physical performance and mental discipline.

Since 2010, I have been working as a personal trainer and have coached thousands of clients, guiding them toward better health, performance, and confidence. In 2017, I opened the first HIT BLN Personal Training Gym in Berlin-Mitte, followed by the second location in Berlin-Moabit in 2022.

Alongside training clients, I have also mentored numerous personal trainers and gym owners, helping them improve their training quality, structure their businesses more effectively, and build sustainable revenue.

My professional background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Sports & Management (Potsdam)

• IHK Sports Expert

• Personal Trainer A-License

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Certified Functional Trainer

• DOSB Club Manager B & C

• DOSB Trainer C

• BFV Soccer Trainer C

• Nutrition Coach

• Functional Movement Screening (FMS)

• Certified EMS Trainer

• … as well as numerous other advanced trainings and certifications in fitness, coaching, and business development

Today, HIT BLN – Personal Training Gym Berlin stands for high-quality personal training, EMS programs, boxing, functional training, HIIT, and holistic coaching. My mission: to help people push beyond their limits and unlock their full potential – whether as a client or as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry.

With fluency in German, English, and Spanish, I also work with clients and trainers internationally. For me, sports is more than just training: it is a school of life, teaching focus, discipline, and freedom – values I instill in every coaching session.