12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Osvaldo Aponte is a highly credentialed fitness professional and educator, originally from Puerto Rico, with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve peak performance. With a Bachelor degree from San Diego State University and an extensive military background as a U.S. Army Sergeant, Osvaldo's approach is rooted in discipline, precision, and evidence-based practices. He holds an impressive array of certifications, including CSCS, StrongFirst Elite Instructor and Team Leader, Z-Health Trainer (R-Phase, I-Phase, S-Phase, T-Phase), Certified Functional Strength Coach, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Functional Movement Systems, USA Weightlifting Coach, and Functional Gait Specialist Level One. These qualifications underscore his dedication to mastering the science and art of fitness. Osvaldo shares his life with his wife, Erica Buechner, a professional teaching artist and dancer. Together, they bring a unique synergy to fitness and movement education, frequently collaborating to teach StrongFirst Worksh