Fittopia Fitness Center · Personal Trainer
Rae Chang-Chien
Functional Elite Coach
After losing 20 kg herself and leaving a career in 3D animation, Rae now guides everyday athletes toward stronger, healthier lives.
Background
Personal 20 kg weight loss and a career change from 3D animation to coaching.
Focus
Functional training and elite-level performance for everyday athletes.
Languages
English, Mandarin.
About
Functional Elite Coach
Rae, having successfully lost 20 kg on a personal fitness journey, transitioned from a career as a 3D animator to one focused on helping others achieve their weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals. Recognizing that health is the most important thing in the world, Rae is passionate about guiding individuals toward a healthier, more active life and proving that transformation is possible for everyone. At Fittopia, Rae invites others to work together to make their fitness dreams a reality.
Specialties
06Functional Training
Training that builds real-world strength and movement, not just gym performance.
Elite Performance
Building elite-level physical capacity in everyday athletes through smart, structured programming.
Body Transformation
Proven transformation results, including a client who lost 27kg in 12 months after 28 years without exercise.
Beginner Progressions
Patient, strategic programming for clients who are starting from zero, every step planned.
Movement Fundamentals
Mastering the foundational movement patterns that make every other exercise more effective and safer.
Lifestyle Coaching
Integrating fitness into real life, building the habits and mindset that sustain long-term results.
Certifications
02ACE Certified
American Council on Exercise
First Aid + AED / CPR
Current certification
Train with Rae
Sessions run at Fittopia Fitness Center in Richmond. Book online and pick a time that works.