Joe El Khechef

Award-Winning Filmmaker

Joe El Khechef is the founder of Thrive Fitness in Costa Mesa, California, and a lifelong athlete with a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable for all. A former professional kickboxer, boxer, strongman, and record-setting swimmer, Joe’s dedication to performance and well-being has been a constant force in his life. His journey includes years as a corporate executive, where he mastered high performance both in and out of the gym. Driven by the motto, Train for performance, and looks will follow, Joe empowers his clients to build strong bodies, resilient minds, and the energy to take on life’s challenges. Through Thrive Fitness, Joe is on a mission to help others push limits, build discipline, and develop a winning mindset.