I am spotlighting all of the contributors in my book, “Be Like the Best” with their bios, links, quotes and a short description of their “Be Like.” (a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview)


Luka Hocevar is a former professional basketball player turned coach and entrepreneur who is the founder of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Slovenia (Ljubljana) and the U.S. (Seattle). Luka helps clients create better bodies so they can write better stories of their lives. He helps coaches create better fitness businesses so they can write better stories for themselves, their families, clients and communities. Luka and Vigor Ground have been featured in Men’s Health, Stack Magazine, Onnit Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Precision Nutrition, as well as CBS, FOX and KING5 as Seattle’s top fitness expert. He also runs a business consulting company that has worked with hundreds of gyms as well as companies such as Onnit, Box n’ Burn, Training for Warriors and Boeing.

Look him up at VigorGroundFitness.com.

In Be Like the Best, Luka’s “Be Like” is the “Your Own Vigorville”

“I have this belief that environments trigger behaviors. I want to create an environment that triggers positive behavior, that helps people change their health and fitness, and also how they treat people, their wellbeing, understanding of happiness and being more present and giving more, and all of these different attributes that are proven by science to make people’s lives better.”

In the book, talk about creating your own “Vigorville”; an environment that aligns with your core values about health and wellness by connecting with like-minded professionals in other areas of service.


During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.

“Be Like the Best” (available from the publisher On Target or Amazon) is a collection of 50 interviews on Success with the top fitness professionals. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.

After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.

“Be Like the Best Workbook” (Workbook only available on Amazon) is a collection of the “Be Likes” from “Be Like the Best.”  You’ll find room to write your answers and make lists and notes for some of the action steps to get you started in your quest to Be Like the Best.

As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.

Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info.