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Laurence Ng played college baseball until an injury cut his career short, so he studied kinesiology and performance enhancement, and now trains NFL star Travis Kelce

Finding the right personal trainer isn’t easy when you’re Travis Kelce. It requires a unique partnership, and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has found this in Laurence Justin Ng, who he trains with on the West Coast during his off-time with Taylor Swift. The athlete and the pop star have been dating since 2023.

While it’s unclear when the two began working together, Kelce’s been seen on the trainer’s Instagram since at least 2019. Ng is the owner of Beverly Hills gym Legendary Performance. So, what do we know about Travis Kelce’s West Coast trainer, Laurence Ng?

Laurence Ng was once an athlete himself. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he immersed himself in sports, playing football, basketball and baseball throughout high school, as noted on his website. He excelled in baseball, eventually playing at the collegiate level, but a torn rotator cuff cut his athletic career short.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Laurence decided to pivot to training athletes and began studying human movement and performance enhancement at San Diego State University. After graduating with a degree in kinesiology in 2007, he launched his career as a trainer.

As a young trainer, I made a deliberate choice to prioritise my career ambitions over social activities,” he shared with VoyageKC, a Kansas City publication, in July. “While many of my friends were out partying, I would often choose to stay home and study. At that age it felt like a significant sacrifice, but one that I believed would set me apart and propel me forward in my career.”

His dedication began to pay off. Slowly, he built a prestigious client base including Kelce, who is playing his 12th season this year, and is a three-time Super Bowl champion.

Though he now has an array of physical therapists and trainers across the country, Kelce is often seen training with Laurence. In a video posted to the trainer’s Instagram account in 2019, the duo can be seen conditioning at the beach, while other videos from over the years capture their workouts inside the gym.

2-time! Let’s go champ! What a year. Congrats @killatrav!,” Laurence captioned one Instagram for the tight end’s second Super Bowl win in 2023. “It takes a village, but I’m just so grateful to be a part of this team of great people you have surrounding you and thankful to be along on this ride! Let’s keep this thing rollin!”

Their relationship has blossomed into a friendship as well. In February 2023, Laurence posted a picture with Kelce, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, former tight end Ross Travis, and musicians The Chainsmokers, capturing a night out in Las Vegas. Laurence was also spotted at the Chiefs’ game against the Buffalo Bills last December, cheering on the team alongside Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

Besides training Travis Kelce, Laurence has also worked with San Francisco 49ers’ Terique Owens, and New York Yankees baseball player Giancarlo Stanton.

He also trains figures outside the sporting world, including rapper Big Sean and The Chainsmokers.

While working with some of the world’s biggest stars may seem glamorous, it still has its difficulties. “Some of the biggest challenges I currently face are long hours, extensive travel demands when on the road with clients, and the pressure to deliver results that directly influence their careers,” he told Voyage KC.

Outside work, Laurence is married to Cori French, who is vice-president of the clothing brand Seroya. They have two daughters.