OWNER AND COACH

Ivan is the owner of Strong Station Gym, a strength training expert, and the coach of our advanced women’s group.

With over 7 years of experience in the fitness industry, he specializes in one-on-one strength training and rehabilitation for pain and mobility issues. He finds purpose in working with people and takes the greatest satisfaction in seeing his clients grow stronger and achieve their goals. Ivan tailors every training session to individual needs and is committed to ongoing education—both for himself and his clients—promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle rooted in strength and balance.

COACH

Karmen is a certified kinesiologist and fitness coach specializing in strength training and group classes.

Her focus is on helping women improve their strength, fitness, and overall health. She leads both group and individual sessions, with an approach rooted in precision, proper technique, and long-term progress. Karmen is continuously expanding her knowledge and is currently specializing in pre- and postnatal training to offer safe, effective workouts tailored to women’s unique needs. What motivates her most is seeing her clients fall in love with training and a healthy lifestyle—without extreme restrictions—and finally find relief from the pain they’ve struggled with for years.

COACH

Ivan is a certified personal trainer and instructor with extensive experience working with recreational athletes, competitive athletes, and children.

He has completed his formal education at the Fitness Učilište (Fitness Academy) in Croatia and advanced his expertise through J3 University, a prestigious American bodybuilding coaching program focused on physique transformation and advanced training methods.