Andy Petranek

Co-founder and Chief Evangelist, Whole Life Challenge

Los Angeles

Andy Petranek is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Whole Life Challenge, a 6-week online and in-your-life game designed to help participants take action each day in order to improve their long-term health and well-being. Since its inception in 2012, it’s become a global phenomenon, having had over 150,000 participants from countries all over the world.

A former United States Marine, Andy’s route to health and fitness came through his pursuit of adventure - mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and adventure racing as a Red Bull sponsored athlete. As a personal trainer and coach, he opened one of the first ten CrossFit affiliates in the world - CrossFit Los Angeles. He’s built multiple communities that have inspired tens of thousands to keep showing up, take courageous action, and find their joy. He is a certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach, has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica, and is a practicing life/health coach. He has been featured in Outside Magazine, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Muscle & Fitness, and Greatist.com, and can be found regularly inside the thriving worldwide Whole Life Challenge community, educating, inspiring, and leading the way.