Kent Chin is an entrepreneur and personal development advocate based in Markham, Ontario. Passionate about all things health and wellness, Kent integrates fitness and martial arts into his daily routine to support mental clarity, physical health, and personal discipline. He considers movement essential to staying focused and energized, in his personal life and in business. Kent’s fitness philosophy focuses on structure, accountability, and the correlation between physical effort and inner power.
In this interview, Kent shares how fitness and martial arts fuel his motivation, sharpen his mindset, and help him stay consistent through life’s demands.
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Q: What initially motivated you to incorporate fitness into your life?
KENT CHIN: I grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Toronto in the 1970s. I had poor health in high school. That, combined with the bullying I experienced, affected my quality of life. So after I graduated, I moved out of my parents’ house and spent time working on my physical and mental health. That’s when I discovered my love for fitness and martial arts.
Q: How do you stay motivated when progress feels slow or life gets busy?
KENT CHIN: I remind myself why I started. I also keep my routine simple and focused. I train even when I don’t feel like it because discipline builds momentum. Progress happens when the habit stays in place, no matter how crazy life gets. I love how movement makes me feel.
Q: What role does mindset play in your fitness journey?
KENT CHIN: Mindset is everything. Training the body starts with training the mind. I treat workouts as appointments with myself. When I approach fitness with intention, I carry that discipline into every part of my life.
Q: Describe a time when your fitness routine helped you make it through a difficult moment.
KENT CHIN: During a time of high pressure and long hours while working in real estate, I felt drained and unfocused. I committed to short, consistent workouts before starting work each day. That time helped me clear my head and return to challenges with more energy and control.
Q: What advice would you give to someone struggling to find motivation to get active?
KENT CHIN: Start by making it part of your schedule. Pick a time and protect it. Keep it simple and stay consistent. Motivation will follow your actions. The key is to show up and keep showing up.
