One part nerd and one part jock, my journey through the health and fitness industry has consisted of one obsession after another, covering everything from bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting, and football combine training, to holistic medicine and stretching therapy. The broad scope of my interests has led me to realize that there is no single best method, and that keeping an open mind is the key to continued growth.
I have been a competitive athlete in football, wrestling, rugby, and olympic weightlifting and submission grappling. Of all the experience I've gained from competitive athletics, it is quite possibly the various injuries that I have sustained and the subsequent rehabilitation that have taught me the most about the human body and its capacity to heal.
I worked as a personal trainer in New York City for over a decade and currently reside in Maryland where I provide online fitness coaching as in addition to in-home training sessions. My specialty is helping people break through plateaus in strength, muscle building, and fat loss by identifying the weak links that are holding them back.
I'm fortunate to have learned from a broad range of disciplines (strength & conditioning for sports, bodybuilding, martial arts, yoga, calisthenics, gymnastics, stretch therapy, massage therapy, etc.) and am always looking to expand my knowledge and challenge my beliefs.
Thanks for stopping by and Contact me if you have any questions!
-Javier
B.A. Biology, Columbia University
PICP Level 2
2012 National Medalist in Olympic Weightlifting