Today we’d like to introduce you to Juan Guzman.
Hi Juan, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
505 Fitness was created out of Juan’s passion for fitness, a passion that changed his life. Growing up in Nicaragua, Juan was challenged with poverty, lack of resources and an unstable home environment. His small town in the northern part of the country had little access to education and support. When he was in his early teens, he moved with a sister to a larger city, Esteli, which is the cigar making capital of the Nicaragua. There he fell into the wrong crowd but through guidance and support from community leaders, Juan got involved in community non-profits and the gym. Not a naturally “big guy,” Juan found motivation and self confidence in the gym and natural body building has been his focus over the last few years. Fitness has also became a sanctuary for mental health and created a community where he could be supported in better life habits – healthy eating and living. Juan credits his commitment to fitness for helping him to become the husband and father he is today. “Through fitness, I’ve learned to be disciplined, how to build effective habits and be patient – all while enjoying the process. It’s become my stress reliever and one of my best teachers.”
Juan always wanted to share this passion with others and it wasn’t until his access to a physical gym was cut off during the pandemic in London that he realized that a virtual fitness app was a viable option that could help many and still build community. Juan truly believes he can help others find confidence, patience and self actualization through the 505 Fitness community. He knows personally how hard it is to be a full-time working parent, a husband, and trying to keep a routine. He wants to help others find joy and success with fitness, just like he did!
In partnership with his wife, Christa, Juan has created a virtual fitness and nutrition experience all via app. Juan has been training for 10+ years and after completing his personal training certification, officially launched 505 Fitness. Juan is excited to grow the Family – welcoming new clients who want to make a change but need support. While just getting started, the 505 Fitness Family has already launched an Ambassador programs – successful clients who want to share their stories with others interested in joining the Family!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It hasn’t been an easy road. While super passionate and motivated to help others, Juan has battled self confidence and frustration with the English language. An engineer by degree, Juan has had to navigate a new country and building a career, all in a second language that he learned only 5 years ago. 505 Fitness is a passion project that Juan and Christa launched while they both still work full time jobs and raise their toddler, Tiago. Christa is the operations behind the scenes but Juan’s programs are the star. Originally, Juan signed up for a certification program in English and the technical terms were very challenging, creating frustration. Juan eventually overcame this hurdle with determination and focus. Now the next hurdle is sign up more interested clients. To grow the family!
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about 505 Fitness, LLC?
505 Fitness is a growing community of fitness newbies and veterans who connect via our online platform for individual training programs, meal plans or our group program. Whether you are working out at home or have access to the gym – we have a program for you! Plus if you’re a native Spanish speaker – Hablemos Español también!
Designed by ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Juan Guzman, each program is designed to help you achieve your goals through (1) custom fitness, nutrition or combo plans aligned to your goals or the (2) the “505 Fitness Family” community experience which includes a group workout plan – all via an app! Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle, tone up or stay fit – we can help!
Why 505 Fitness? We know how hard it is stick to a routine, to build a program that works, or how to move past the plateaus of strength gain or weight loss. Through our focused coaching, workshops on habits and goals, and the community feature – we aim to inspire and motivate to help you reach that goal!
For our community members, you can expect an interactive experience with Juan and the rest of the team – your questions and ideas matter and there’s always someone who understands your journey, whether you’re a busy professional balancing work and wellness or a parent juggling family commitments while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We’ll encourage you to share your successes with the 505 Fitness Family in the feed and also join our Live Events!
At the heart of 505 Fitness is the belief that every step counts, and progress is a personal journey. We’re here to celebrate each member’s achievements big and small while offering the support needed to keep pushing forward.
Join us to experience a transformation that goes beyond physical fitness. Together, we’ll cultivate habits that lead to lasting change, guiding you towards a healthier, happier you. Each day is an opportunity to grow, and at 505 Fitness, we’re excited to be a part of your journey!
What were you like growing up?
Juan grew up in a Christian household with three sisters and was raised to care about others and give back. When he was very little he played sports, but while in elementary school he was asked to help support the family farm when he wasn’t in class. During school vacations he worked on the tabacco farm. When he reached his teens and moved to Esteli, Juan was very social and had a group of friends who loved rock and roll. They went to many concerts and loved to stay up late and listen to music. When he became more involved with the community, after being mentored by a local leader, he joined a non-profit to help other kids in the community. Through this program he got sponsored to go to college and Juan completed a systems engineering degree. Naturally a quiet guy, he believes we are brought to this earth to help others. Today, you can find Juan enjoying time with his family, listening to good music or cooking some amazing tacos on his flat top grill!
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