Josh Rodrigues, Owner & Trainer

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Taking my first step into a gym at the age of seventeen, I knew this was where I belonged. I fell in love with all things fitness and decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. After graduating from Cal State Monterey Bay I worked as a personal trainer in a wellness center where I acquired a unique skill set; learning how to tailor a resistance training program incorporating strength, hypertrophy, balance, and corrective exercise based on a needs assessment. Combined with over five years of personal training experience and various injuries of my own I understand how excruciating pain can be if not managed correctly. Surviving a crushing blow that herniated discs in my back and a torn rotator cuff I acknowledge that there is no “one exercise fits all” approach. I’ve devoted my life to helping clients rediscover a pain free life through strength, movement, and nutrition. I have been blessed with being able to turn my passion into a profession. Working with me will guarantee one hundred percent attention, focus, care, and discovery of your needs to build a healthier, happier version of yourself. 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

B.S. Kinesiology, Cal State Monterey Bay

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

CPR/AED

"People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care".

My passion for fitness began in high school playing sports and joining a Sports Academy. I completed an internship in physical therapy and realized that I wanted to open my own business. I decided to get a business degree from Cal State Monterey Bay and after working in multiple industries, including fitness, I knew what I wanted to do. I was fortunate to find the love of my life and even more lucky that our passion and goals aligned. We made our goal into a reality and opened S-Tier Strength. I currently run the day-to-day operations and am a part-time trainer. I am pursuing a Masters of Kinesiology in Sports Management and actively learning to become a better trainer and business owner. I enjoy training but what I love most is helping others. I create individualized programs that not only help my clients reach their goals, but also enjoy their workouts. I hope that we can help people in our lovely community achieve their fitness goals so that they are healthy and happy. 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

B.S. Business Administration, Cal State Monterey Bay

ACSM

CPR/AED

*Hablo Español

 Early on in my life I was affected by stage 3 bone cancer (Ewing’s sarcoma) on my right femur and a majority of low physical activities were very hard for me to be able to accomplish. Playing with kids around my age was not an option for me since I was in a wheelchair chair and crutches for a majority of my life and this inactivity also lead me to be overweight. Finally as I grew older I started to become interested in fitness and nutrition. This spike of interest quickly grew into passion. I have over 3 years of 1:1 and 1:2 coaching experience, currently enrolled at California State University of Monterey Bay with the goal of achieving a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I am here to not only help you lose weight but, also help you build muscle and increase your strength. 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

 ISSA Certified Personal Trainer  

While growing up I was always passionate about fitness and nutrition, which is why decided to pursue my bachelor's in Health Science. After graduating from Arizona State University, I furthered my education and became certified as a trainer and nutrition coach. With 6 years of coaching and 3 years of training experience, I devoted my learning and training style toward helping women develop strong glutes and bodies. I believe it is important to not only have safe & effective programming that is unique to the individual, but ensure that I am helping each person achieve the health, confidence, and strength they are looking for.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

B.S. Health Science, Arizona State University

ACE Certified Personal Trainer 

PNL1 Nutrition Coach 

Mason is a trainer that specializes in strength training, mobility training, core training, and high performance. His training programs are designed for practical everyday tasks, maintaining strength and confidence for jobs, and fixing imbalances and old injuries.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer 

Zach is an experienced trainer dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. With a passion for creating inclusive fitness environments, he specializes in designing personalized training programs that cater to diverse abilities and limitations. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking to improve your fitness, Zach is here to guide and support you every step of the way. With a focus on empathy, respect, and individualization, he believe that fitness is for everyone, regardless of their physical or mental challenges. 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer