John Michael Mukkai
Biography:
John-Michael knows firsthand what it takes to transform a body—he lost 50 pounds on his own before ever stepping foot in a gym. He did so with bodyweight workouts and switching up his diet.
Originally from Massachusetts, JM moved to New York City and has been part of Maik’s team ever since. He began his coaching journey in 2021, leading army-style bodyweight conditioning sessions, and soon after joined Ultimate Performance Los Angeles, the world’s largest personal training gym. There, he received formal education in nutrition, anatomy, and exercise science.
John-Michael specializes in bodybuilding, strength training, and sustainable weight loss. His success lies in a dedicated, holistic approach that helps clients overcome challenges and stay consistent.
Outside the gym, you’ll find him exploring new vegan restaurants with his fiancée and hanging out with his dog, Ozzie.
Maik here: After working with JM for a year, I am thoroughly impressed with him. He built a beautiful business in no time and ahs taken a lot of administrative tasks off me, making the gym run smoother. Oh, and he conquered his caffeine addiction!
JM is a motivational and inspiring trainer who always pushes me to be the best I can be while in the gym he also is a very understanding person and is always up to chat about whatever I want to chat about between sets of course – Luca
JM is an incredible personal trainer. He is observant during the sessions and tailors the subsequent workouts based on my performance. He is encouraging and knows how to pace the training to strike a balance between being challenging yet not overwhelming. He is easy to talk to and his experiences are truly inspiring. I really enjoy our sessions together. – Kim