Ruben Pereyra is the IDEA World 2024 Emerging Trailblazer of the year. He is a highly accomplished Certified Coach, Fitness Specialist, and speaker with a focus on improving the health and well-being of senior populations. As an entrepreneur, Ruben offers a comprehensive range of services catering to all age groups, including personalized training, group exercise classes, specialized programs for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients, brain cognitive function training, and serving as a fitness director for senior living communities and corporations.
In our conversation Ruben emphasizes the power of creating engaging and emotionally resonant fitness programs that go beyond just physical exercise to include mental health, nutrition, and community building. Ruben shares his journey, inspired by his father's health challenges, which led him to specialize in working with the older adult demographic. He highlights the importance of understanding the needs and preferences of the senior population, designing programs that are inviting and functional, and using effective communication and social media outreach to include family members and broader communities. Ruben also offers practical advice on how to make classes more inclusive and engaging.
Links for Ruben:
Instagram: @functionallyevolved
Functionallyevolved.com (website is coming soon)
Email: [email protected]
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