Coach Armando’s Story
Armando Lopez is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, experienced fitness coach, and plant-based chef with a passion for helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in their everyday lives.
His fitness journey spans more than a decade, including owning and operating a CrossFit gym and coaching people of all ages and fitness levels. With multiple CrossFit certifications and years of hands-on coaching experience, Armando has developed a deep appreciation for functional strength, mobility, and the importance of staying active and capable throughout life.
Armando's journey toward veganism began over a decade ago when he started exploring vegetarian and plant-based eating. What began as a personal interest in health and nutrition eventually grew into a passion for understanding food, its connection to performance, and its impact on long-term health.
That curiosity took him around the world to study plant-based cuisine. He attended the Culinary Institute of Barcelona in Spain, continued his education at The Vegan School in Goa, India, and completed a culinary internship at a vegan restaurant in South Goa. Along the way, he discovered that healthy plant-based cooking doesn't have to be complicated or restrictive. It can be creative, satisfying, and something to look forward to every day.
Armando's coaching philosophy centers on progress, not perfection. He believes the best fitness program is one that challenges you, evolves with you, and fits into your life. Whether it's building strength, improving mobility, changing body composition, or simply feeling better, he encourages clients to communicate openly, celebrate their progress, and develop habits they can maintain for years to come.
For Armando, fitness and nutrition aren't just about looking better. They're about having the strength, energy, and freedom to enjoy everything life has to offer.
Outside of coaching, Armando is an enthusiastic traveler who loves exploring new cultures through food. You'll often find him experimenting with vegan recipes, discovering local markets, practicing photography, sailing, or finding a new place to work out. He believes staying healthy should open doors to new experiences, not limit them.