JOHNNY LOPES FORTES

LOCATION: Rdam Central

AGE: 24

CROSSFIT CERTIFICATION: Level 1, Weightlifting, Gymnastics

SKILLS: Martial arts, kickboxing

MOTIVATION

I used to do a lot of martial arts, played competitions in jujitsu, kickboxing and boxing, taught martial arts and guided some kickboxers to competitions. In my competition period I especially missed guidance in the field of mobility, strength and fitness. Because of this, I suffered a lot of injuries both during and after my martial arts period.

In the years since my martial arts adventure, I have focused on strength and conditioning. Eventually I started to combine strength & conditioning with crossfit. Currently, I am a full-time mobility and performance coach myself and I focus largely on attitude, technology and the neurological growth that comes with it. Seeing people grow in the long term in behavior, health, nutrition and lifestyle is what gives me energy and satisfaction and is why I love to teach.

In terms of training and courses I have achieved Fitvak, NSCA, Core conditioning trainer and Crossfit level 1. I believe that in order to remain a good coach you never stop learning. You have to keep developing yourself, learn and apply this. I am currently working on Precious nutrition level 1 and I certainly have plans to follow other courses and training.