Mike Newell

Mike Newell is a husband, father of two, and a man forged in fire.

After spending over 20 years in active addiction, Mike found himself at rock bottom—broken, lost, and facing the undeniable truth that something had to change. It was during his time in treatment that a new fire was lit. Amidst the wreckage of his past, he picked up a kettlebell, felt his heart beat with purpose for the first time in years, and made a decision: This wasn’t where his story ended.

Fitness became more than a routine—it became redemption. Every rep, every drop of sweat, became a step back toward becoming the man he was meant to be.

Today, Mike is over five years clean and living a life rooted in faith, family, fitness, and freedom. He’s the founder and creator of FYTOR—a transformative workout and lifestyle program built for people ready to take their power back. FYTOR stands for Fight for Yourself—a program born from fire, grit, and the belief that anyone can rise from their ashes stronger than ever before.

Whether coaching clients in small group or one-on-one, speaking to others in recovery, or raising his children along with his wife with integrity and strength, Mike leads with one core truth:

“Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you. Only you get to keep writing the story.”