FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Originally from Colombia and based in Toronto, Canada since 2007, I have dedicated my life to fitness, health, and performance. My athletic journey began with a deep passion for Muay Thai. In pursuit of this art, I traveled to Thailand, where I trained intensively at a professional Muay Thai camp for six weeks. That experience taught me discipline, respect, and resilience—values that continue to guide me today.

In 2010, I was introduced to Olympic Weightlifting, and it quickly became my greatest passion. What I love most about weightlifting is that it challenges not only the body but also the mind. The sport teaches resilience, focus, and emotional control—qualities I strive to share with every athlete I work with.

My first international weightlifting experience was in the Dominican Republic, where I trained with a Panamanian medalist. That trip sparked a series of training adventures across the world—each one deepening my knowledge, exposing me to different weightlifting systems, and connecting me with incredible coaches and athletes.

In 2017, I returned to Colombia to train with one of the country’s top national coaches, surrounded by elite athletes whose dedication inspired me to create something bigger. From these experiences, Train Weightlifting was born—a project to unite the global weightlifting community, highlight the richness of Colombian culture, and provide unforgettable learning and training opportunities.

Beyond weightlifting, I bring expertise in human anatomy, sports recovery, and athlete care through my work as a Registered Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, and Canadian Certified Sports Therapist. All of this comes together in Train Weightlifting, where my goal is to help athletes grow stronger, healthier, and more connected—both on and off the platform.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. I look forward to welcoming many more passionate athletes to Train Weightlifting and creating lasting memories together.

 


PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

  • Entrepreneur / Founder / Business Owner

  • Owner of My Treatment Space - Toronto, Canada

  • Athlete

  • Personal Trainer - over 15 years of experience.

  • Registered Massage Therapist - over 9 years of experience.

  • Certified Canadian Sports Therapist

WEIGHTLIFTING COACHES and EXPERIENCES:

  • Alexander Varbanov, - Canada, Bulgarian Weightlifitng Camp

  • Sefan Topurov, - Bulgarian Weightlifting Camp

  • Justin Santos, - Canada, Private Sessions

  • Coach Ma Jianping, - Canada, Private Sessions.

  • Osman Manzanares, - USA, Private Sessions

  • Efrain De La Rosa, - Dominican Republic, Private Sessions

  • Julio Gonzalez, - Colombian Weightlifting Camp

  • Francisco Mosquera, - Colombian Weightlfting Camp

  • Darwin Gonzalez, - Colombia, Private Sessions

  • Dolyer Sanchez, - Colombia, Private Sessions

  • Carlos Andica, - Colombian Weightlifting Camp

  • Hugo Montes, - Colombia, Private Sessions

  • Diego Salazar, - Colombian Weightlifting Camp

  • Fredy Pinilla, - Colombia, Private Sessions