Juan is a professional with a strong foundation in Fitness, Wellness, and Learning and Development. With a degree in Physical Education and an MBA in Business Management and Marketing, he has a diverse career spanning twenty-plus years in personal training, physical education teaching, physical therapy, and sales and marketing in the fitness equipment industry. His adventurous spirit is evident in his experience as a personal chef, caterer, cooking instructor, and small business entrepreneur.

In his upcoming book, Navigating Fitness, Juan offers practical fitness and wellness education and advice for non-exercise-oriented individuals and those who can't keep up with overwhelming fad practices.

Currently, Juan excels as an instructor for technical health and wellness programs. He creates and manages content for nutrition, personal training, and physical therapy aide courses. His experience extends to supporting mental, behavioral, and psychiatric health technical programs. A skilled researcher, Juan stays up-to-date on industry trends and translates his findings into engaging content. He has written articles on learning practices, technology, business, ethics, and inclusion. 

Beyond his professional duties, Juan is a passionate advocate for unconventional fitness, learning, and eating. He runs a bilingual newsletter and podcast, Vertientes y Tangentes (Slopes and Tagents), where he explores a variety of topics. There he writes and talks about the complexities and dark side of the fitness industry, physical literacy and education for adults, and intuitive fitness. He also shares about food and cooking, and personal storytelling.

Experience

Juan is a seasoned health and fitness professional with over two decades of experience. His passion for human performance and well-being has driven him to provide coaching, advice, and personalized programs to clients, students, friends, and family throughout his career.

United States:

• Penn Foster Group (US) - Programs Health and Wellness Instructor | 2021 - present

• Quantum FIT - Owner, Personal Trainer | 2016-2020

• Habitat Health and Fitness - Group and Personal Trainer | 2014-2016

Puerto Rico

• Life Fitness - Sales Executive | 2012-2013

• Cuerpos Fitness Club - Personal Trainer/Staff | 2007-2008

• Alliance for a Drug-Free Puerto Rico - Recreational Instructor | 2007-2008

• Breathe Outdoors Personal Training - Owner, Personal Trainer | 2005-2008

• Balance and Vestibular Center - Therapy Aide | 2004-2005

• VIP Fitness - Personal Trainer | 2003

• Active Living Club - Personal Trainer | 2003

More about the author

A keen observer, Juan has always been fascinated by human movement and behavior. From a young age, he's paid close attention to the nuances of how people move and interact with their environment. This passion has led him to explore various fields, including sports, cooking, and fitness.

While he may not be a sports enthusiast in the traditional sense, he appreciates the athleticism and skill involved in various sports. He's more interested in the underlying movement principles and training methods.

Juan's love for cooking, and his experience in the culinary world, has also influenced his approach to health and wellness. He believes that cooking is not only a creative outlet but also a powerful tool for promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity without diets and workouts. By understanding the connections between food, movement, and overall well-being, Juan strives to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives in an intuitive and bearable way.