Peak fitness has been my lifelong goal

I started out teaching myself Kung Fu by watching movies (Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan) in my childhood days in Colombia. I was always up to increasing my physical and mental strength. This in time would become very handy when confronting tougher situations, like joining the Army.

What I Learned in the Colombian Army

My search for physical fitness remained when I entered a career in the Colombian Army: 2 years of obligatory service, 3 years of jungle missions, and 5 years as a top commander's bodyguard. The military life and training I went through increased my mental and physical threshold. During this time, I learned about personal sacrifice and determination; both traits remain with me.

My Experience with Weight Training

When I left the army, my interest in increasing my knowledge in fitness led me to try out a weight-training program. I wanted to know what it took and how it felt to add lean muscle and increasing my overall size. I wanted to know how it will affect my overall functional performance. I was curious since I had been told it would negatively affect my sport specific capabilities.

To my surprise, this type of training took me to the next level. I literately felt all my physical capabilities enhanced and suddenly I found myself doing hard core weight training. I liked the fact that I was not just stronger, but unlike before, I looked stronger because of owning a bigger body frame.

What I Achieved as a Bodybuilder

I trained diligently and entered several Colombian Bodybuilding competitions. As a result of my effort and dedication, I conquered several titles including:

• 1st and Overall Best Departmental Competitor 2000 (2nd in 1995, 1996 and 1998)
• 2nd in the Colombian National Championship 2000
• In July 2001, I competed here in Canada and won Overall Best Competitor in the FAME World Natural Sports Competition 2001- Broadcast on prime time TV by TSN. This was just four months after arriving in Canada.

Why Did I Become an Independent Personal Trainer?

While training towards personal goals, I also wanted to share my knowledge and experience so I developed my skills in Personal Training and I became one of those amazing people that dedicate their lives to motivating people and showing them alternatives to bad eating behavior and a sedentary lifestyle.

Today, I am a successful Personal Trainer and I use my fitness background of Martial Arts, boxing and running to give you a well balanced training regime that will improve your current level of fitness in endurance, speed and strength. I help propel you to get in the best shape you have ever been.

My Credentials

• Canadian Association of Fitness Fitness Professionals: Certified Trainer Specialist
• Confenalco Departmento De Recreation: Certificado De Asistencia
• El Instituto Lacross Y Los Gimnasios Uros , Vertical Y El Club: Certificado de Asistencia
• UMC Fundacion Universitaria Maria Cano Asistio Al Seminario Controversia En Rehabilitacion De Las Lesions Deportivas
• Society of Weight Training Specialist Certificate
• Society of Wellness Integrated Specialists Certificate