Private Personal Training · Kaimuki, Honolulu
A private training studio in Kaimuki, built for the long game.
Elite Fitness Hawaii was founded by Iokepa Bahilot, who began coaching in 2010 and has since led more than 15,000 training sessions. Over those years one pattern kept repeating: busy, accomplished adults — executives, business owners, parents — were underserved by big-box gyms and generic bootcamps. They didn't need more noise. They needed structure, coaching and a plan that respected their time.
So Elite was built as the opposite of a crowded gym: a private studio in the heart of Honolulu where every session is coached, every program is individualized, and every client is known by name. Small group sizes — never more than six people — mean you get real attention without the cost of full one-on-one training.
Today the studio serves adults in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond who want to get stronger, move better and stay capable for the long run. No gimmicks, no 30-day transformations — just progressive, sustainable training that fits a demanding life.
Our story
From the park to our own studio.
2010
Chasing sessions
Iokepa started coaching wherever clients were: private condo gyms, home training, other studios, and workouts in the park.
2017
Elite Fitness Hawaii is born
With a growing list of loyal clients, Elite Fitness Hawaii became its own business, with a clear focus on coached, structured training.
Kakaako
Our first home base
We leased gym space in Kakaako from a fellow gym owner. Over a year or two there we built a strong, loyal client base.
July 2021
Our own studio in Kaimuki
In the middle of COVID, we opened our first brick-and-mortar studio on 11th Ave in Kaimuki, and we've been coaching there ever since.
Today
15,000+ sessions and counting
A small team of certified coaches, hundreds of clients coached, and a 5.0 rating on Google.
Our Philosophy
Three principles behind every session.
Built Around You
No cookie-cutter programs. Every plan starts with your history, your schedule and your goals — then adapts as you progress. Whether you train in a small group, semi-private or one-on-one setting, the program is yours.
Coached Every Session
You never train alone or guess your way through a workout. A certified coach guides every session — technique, loading, progression — so the hour you invest actually moves you forward.
Built For The Long Game
Strength, mobility and energy for decades, not just weeks. We coach executives, entrepreneurs and busy professionals who want to stay strong, capable and pain-free for the long haul.
The Team
Coaches who know your name — and your goals.
Owner Iokepa Bahilot and trainer Lori Malins bring complementary backgrounds — deep program design experience and a holistic approach to strength — to every client who walks through the door.
See if the studio is the right fit for you.
Start with a free discovery call — we'll talk through your goals, your schedule and which training format suits you best.
Get startedStart with a free 15-minute call.
Tell us your goals, and a coach will recommend the right plan. No commitment.