More Than a Gym
ObstaCourse Fitness is a strength and conditioning gym in Redwood City where people of all fitness levels come to get stronger, healthier, and more confident. Since 2017, we’ve empowered our members through fun, challenging workouts, caring coaches, expert education, and a community that encourages everyone to Commit. Persist. Conquer.
More Than a Gym
ObstaCourse Fitness is a strength and conditioning gym in Redwood City where people of all fitness levels come to get stronger, healthier, and more confident. Since 2017, we’ve empowered our members through fun, challenging workouts, caring coaches, expert education, and a community that encourages everyone to Commit. Persist. Conquer.
More Than a Gym
ObstaCourse Fitness is a strength and conditioning gym in Redwood City where people of all fitness levels come to get stronger, healthier, and more confident. Since 2017, we’ve empowered our members through fun, challenging workouts, caring coaches, expert education, and a community that encourages everyone to Commit. Persist. Conquer.
Founding Story
ObstaCourse Fitness opened in Redwood City in 2017 with one belief: everyone is stronger than they think — they just need the right environment. What began as obstacle-course training grew into a full strength & conditioning community where challenge meets fun, and no one trains alone.
Our Vision
A Redwood City Gym where fitness feels welcoming, not intimidating — where everyday people train like athletes, build lasting confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves, inside the gym and out.
Our Mission
To transform lives through fun, challenging workouts and caring coaching — building a supportive community where every member feels encouraged, connected, and empowered to reach their goals.
Founding Story
ObstaCourse Fitness opened in Redwood City in 2017 with one belief: everyone is stronger than they think — they just need the right environment. What began as obstacle-course training grew into a full strength & conditioning community where challenge meets fun, and no one trains alone.
Our Vision
A Redwood City Gym where fitness feels welcoming, not intimidating — where everyday people train like athletes, build lasting confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves, inside the gym and out.
Our Mission
To transform lives through fun, challenging workouts and caring coaching — building a supportive community where every member feels encouraged, connected, and empowered to reach their goals.
Founding Story
ObstaCourse Fitness opened in Redwood City in 2017 with one belief: everyone is stronger than they think — they just need the right environment. What began as obstacle-course training grew into a full strength & conditioning community where challenge meets fun, and no one trains alone.
Our Vision
A Redwood City Gym where fitness feels welcoming, not intimidating — where everyday people train like athletes, build lasting confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves, inside the gym and out.
Our Mission
To transform lives through fun, challenging workouts and caring coaching — building a supportive community where every member feels encouraged, connected, and empowered to reach their goals.
Meet the Founders
Keith Kern
Owner & Founder
Keith Kern founded ObstaCourse Fitness in 2017 after a decade in the fitness industry. He began coaching in 2013 as a bootcamp instructor, rising to head trainer and assistant manager before discovering obstacle course racing in 2014. As an OCR team captain he built a thriving race team — and saw the need for a gym built around community, not intimidation. A certified Group Fitness Instructor and Spartan Obstacle Specialist, Keith competed in men’s physique at 43, proving it’s never too late to get strong. He leads ObstaCourse alongside his wife and co-owner Chrissy and co-founder Candace Chan, guiding members of every level to commit, persist, and conquer.
Chrissy Kern
Co-Owner
Chrissy Kern co-owns ObstaCourse Fitness and helps set its welcoming, family-first tone. A mom of three, she stepped into fitness alongside Keith in 2013 and ran her first obstacle course race in 2014 — and was instantly hooked. She loves a challenge and lives to push others to see everything they’re capable of. Her two older sons now race with the adults and her daughter races in the kids group — a reflection of the all-ages community ObstaCourse is built on.
Candace Chan
Co-Founder, DEKA Coach
Candace Chan is a co-founder of ObstaCourse Fitness and a driving force who helped bring Keith’s vision to life. She manages key operations and coaches members as a Spartan DEKA Certified Coach, serving as Program Director for the gym’s DEKA training. Candace is passionate about helping people surpass their limits and discover untapped potential. Outside the gym she’s a finance executive who competes in DEKA events — proof that strength training fuels every part of life.
Meet the Founders
Keith Kern
Owner & Founder
Keith Kern founded ObstaCourse Fitness in 2017 after a decade in the fitness industry. He began coaching in 2013 as a bootcamp instructor, rising to head trainer and assistant manager before discovering obstacle course racing in 2014. As an OCR team captain he built a thriving race team — and saw the need for a gym built around community, not intimidation. A certified Group Fitness Instructor and Spartan Obstacle Specialist, Keith competed in men’s physique at 43, proving it’s never too late to get strong. He leads ObstaCourse alongside his wife and co-owner Chrissy and co-founder Candace Chan, guiding members of every level to commit, persist, and conquer.
Chrissy Kern
Co-Owner
Chrissy Kern co-owns ObstaCourse Fitness and helps set its welcoming, family-first tone. A mom of three, she stepped into fitness alongside Keith in 2013 and ran her first obstacle course race in 2014 — and was instantly hooked. She loves a challenge and lives to push others to see everything they’re capable of. Her two older sons now race with the adults and her daughter races in the kids group — a reflection of the all-ages community ObstaCourse is built on.
Candace Chan
Co-Founder, DEKA Coach
Candace Chan is a co-founder of ObstaCourse Fitness and a driving force who helped bring Keith’s vision to life. She manages key operations and coaches members as a Spartan DEKA Certified Coach, serving as Program Director for the gym’s DEKA training. Candace is passionate about helping people surpass their limits and discover untapped potential. Outside the gym she’s a finance executive who competes in DEKA events — proof that strength training fuels every part of life.
Meet the Founders
Keith Kern
Owner & Founder
Keith Kern founded ObstaCourse Fitness in 2017 after a decade in the fitness industry. He began coaching in 2013 as a bootcamp instructor, rising to head trainer and assistant manager before discovering obstacle course racing in 2014. As an OCR team captain he built a thriving race team — and saw the need for a gym built around community, not intimidation. A certified Group Fitness Instructor and Spartan Obstacle Specialist, Keith competed in men’s physique at 43, proving it’s never too late to get strong. He leads ObstaCourse alongside his wife and co-owner Chrissy and co-founder Candace Chan, guiding members of every level to commit, persist, and conquer.
Chrissy Kern
Co-Owner
Chrissy Kern co-owns ObstaCourse Fitness and helps set its welcoming, family-first tone. A mom of three, she stepped into fitness alongside Keith in 2013 and ran her first obstacle course race in 2014 — and was instantly hooked. She loves a challenge and lives to push others to see everything they’re capable of. Her two older sons now race with the adults and her daughter races in the kids group — a reflection of the all-ages community ObstaCourse is built on.
Candace Chan
Co-Founder, DEKA Coach
Candace Chan is a co-founder of ObstaCourse Fitness and a driving force who helped bring Keith’s vision to life. She manages key operations and coaches members as a Spartan DEKA Certified Coach, serving as Program Director for the gym’s DEKA training. Candace is passionate about helping people surpass their limits and discover untapped potential. Outside the gym she’s a finance executive who competes in DEKA events — proof that strength training fuels every part of life.
Meet Your Coaches
Andrew “Sarge” Hanna
Coach
A military NCO and instructor, Sarge brings discipline, structure, and heart to every session — helping members build the mental toughness that powers real physical change.
Roberto Chicas
Coach
Roberto found OC through a 6-week challenge and never left. As a coach and nutrition consultant, he blends warmth, energy, and a real passion for helping members thrive.
Jack Kern
Strength Coach
Jack leads strength & conditioning sessions and coaches the Strength Academy, helping members refine form, build power, and boost confidence — one rep at a time.
Shannon Beckwith
Coach
A proud Redwood City local, Shannon lost 80+ pounds through OC’s 6-week challenge and found her calling. She coaches with positive energy, motivation, and a dance move or two.
Meet Your Coaches
Andrew “Sarge” Hanna
Coach
A military NCO and instructor, Sarge brings discipline, structure, and heart to every session — helping members build the mental toughness that powers real physical change.
Roberto Chicas
Coach
Roberto found OC through a 6-week challenge and never left. As a coach and nutrition consultant, he blends warmth, energy, and a real passion for helping members thrive.
Jack Kern
Strength Coach
Jack leads strength & conditioning sessions and coaches the Strength Academy, helping members refine form, build power, and boost confidence — one rep at a time.
Shannon Beckwith
Coach
A proud Redwood City local, Shannon lost 80+ pounds through OC’s 6-week challenge and found her calling. She coaches with positive energy, motivation, and a dance move or two.
Meet Your Coaches
Andrew “Sarge” Hanna
Coach
A military NCO and instructor, Sarge brings discipline, structure, and heart to every session — helping members build the mental toughness that powers real physical change.
Roberto Chicas
Coach
Roberto found OC through a 6-week challenge and never left. As a coach and nutrition consultant, he blends warmth, energy, and a real passion for helping members thrive.
Jack Kern
Strength Coach
Jack leads strength & conditioning sessions and coaches the Strength Academy, helping members refine form, build power, and boost confidence — one rep at a time.
Shannon Beckwith
Coach
A proud Redwood City local, Shannon lost 80+ pounds through OC’s 6-week challenge and found her calling. She coaches with positive energy, motivation, and a dance move or two.
Start With a Free Pass
Try ObstaCourse free. Meet the coaches, feel the community, and find your fit before you commit. No pressure, all support.
Start With a Free Pass
Try ObstaCourse free. Meet the coaches, feel the community, and find your fit before you commit. No pressure, all support.
Start With a Free Pass
Try ObstaCourse free. Meet the coaches, feel the community, and find your fit before you commit. No pressure, all support.