He was a former Fire fighter Paramedic, and has worked at Equinox for 3 years as a trainer and group fitness instructor before starting Strength Nation Miami in 2016. During this time, and through extensive continuing education courses, he has learned skills to help clients with physical and mental strength, general conditioning, and injury rehabilitation. Certifications include: ISSA, StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor level 1 & 2, USAW, VIPR, FMS and Animal Flow. Specialties include: boxing, rock climbing technique, pre/post natal exercise, kinesiology and biomechanics, all acquired to better understand and develop the skills necessary for the success of his clients. Julio also works as a group fitness instructor and is an assistant coach at Ransom Everglades for track. Julio is an avid indoor and outdoor rock climber, wakeboarder, boxer, and snowboarder.