Yoav was born in Israel to a sports-loving family. He started training in martial arts at the age of 6 and began lifting weights at the age of 10. Since then, physical activity has been the most important aspect of his life. After finishing his service in the IDF and seeing his friends with all their orthopedic injuries, it was only natural for Yoav to become a fitness trainer and help people better their health and livelihood. Outside of the gym, he enjoys fighting sports, surfing, hiking, and cooking.