Welcome to WorldChamp15 Fitness Unlock your true potential with training from a proven champion.

I’m Carlos Rijos-Soto, a 15-time World Powerlifting Champion and your head coach. With 35 years of experience in the fitness industry, I bring the discipline, dedication, and elite strategies of a world-class athlete to every single training session. My competitive journey includes securing titles across four different weight classes, a 2nd place finish in the Atlantis Strongest Man in America competition, and induction into the WNPF Hall of Fame.

But my ultimate passion is coaching. My methods are built on a deep educational foundation, including three bachelor's degrees (Physical Education, Special Education, and Spanish) and top-tier certifications from ISSA, NSCA, and NASM. This unique blend of athletic experience and pedagogical expertise has earned me multiple "Coach of the Year" and "Teacher of the Year" awards.

Now based in Columbia, SC, and serving all the surrounding communities, I translate championship experience into real-world results. Let's build your strength and achieve your goals—together.