Coaching isn’t just what I do — it’s who I am.

After nearly two decades of functional training, CrossFit, and now HYROX, I’ve seen one thing clearly: people are capable of far more than they think. They just need the right environment — one that challenges them, respects them, and helps them find their own strength again.

That’s what R-UNIT is built on.

I work mostly with adults who’ve lived full, demanding lives — careers, families, responsibilities. Somewhere along the way, many of them lost the feeling of what it means to truly move, to feel powerful, and to trust their body again. My goal is to help them rediscover that capacity — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

For me, training should be serious but fun. You can push limits, sweat hard, and still smile through it. Fitness isn’t punishment — it’s a privilege. Every session is a chance to build resilience, sharpen focus, and learn something new about yourself.

Coaching, to me, means connection. Every person in my session deserves my full attention. Everyone gets feedback — whether it’s a technical cue, an adjustment, or a word of encouragement. Those small moments matter. They build trust, awareness, and confidence — not just for the workout, but for life.

R-UNIT coaching is about performance with purpose. We blend functional strength, endurance, and HYROX-style conditioning to build athletes who can handle anything — inside or outside competition. Stronger, faster, more capable humans.

I coach because I believe in people.
Because I’ve seen what happens when discipline replaces doubt, when movement rebuilds confidence, and when a person starts believing in their own potential again.

That’s why I’m doing coaching.
Because it’s not just about training — it’s about becoming.

Mika Forsström – Hyrox Performance Coach

Education & Certifications

• HYROX Level 1 Certified Coach
• HYROX Foundation Coach
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• FAF Personal Trainer
• FAF Gym Trainer
• Trainer4You Kettlebell Instructor
• Trainer4You Nutrition Coach
• Trainer4You Mental Coach
• CrossFit Judge Certification
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer
• CrossFit Mobility Trainer
• CrossFit Kids Trainer
• CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer