About Carlos
I'm a local guy, born and raised in San Jose, CA. High School sports consisted of a little baseball, soccer, & track. I would have loved to have played football but didn’t have the size or strength. After attending college for a couple of years I decided to become a bartender until I knew what I wanted to do with my life. Well it took 19 years to move on to my next profession. During this tenure I had a horrific sky diving accident that left me bedridden for 18 months. When the doctor removed the cast from my right leg it had atrophied to literally a bone and skin. I went to a gym to rehabilitate and as they say, "the rest is history." Within three months my body had transformed from skinny and weak to lean and muscular. I was hooked on physical fitness. As they say, "Everything in life happens for a reason."
I worked out religiously until I turned 40 when I got married, had kids and started a new career in real estate. I was very successful in my new endeavor but along with success came long work days, stress, and neglect of the gym that I had loved so much. When my thirteen year old son asked me to work out with him last year I was all too anxious to purchase a bench and dumbbells for the home. After a few weeks I witnessed my son getting stronger by the day and myself going from pudgy and soft to lean and muscular
again. What a great feeling!
With the real estate market slowing down it was time to switch professions for a final time. I always wanted to own my own business. I always loved the gym atmosphere and I always enjoyed training others. As I was Googling fitness opportunities, I stumbled across Dennis and Athletic Nation. I contacted them and read his book. It was everything I believed in and had practiced. What a perfect fit!
At 54 years of age, I'm as happy as I've ever been! I love seeing guys getting back in shape and getting more bounce in their step. Guys are experiencing their previous "in shape" feeling or getting "fit" for the first time in their lives. When you come to Athletic Nation and commit for three months, I'll guarantee it's a lifestyle you will practice for life.
Best in Reps,
Carlos
