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Rodrigo Velarde

Movement Longevity Expert & Public Speaker

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Movement Longevity

Living longer isn't enough, we want to feel young for most of our lives. Combining nearly two decades of functional strength coaching with manual therapy (LMT), I design training protocols focused on power, strength, stability and athletic durability so you can move without pain or hesitation.

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Public Speaking

I deliver engaging, dynamic presentations for clubs, leadership groups, and athletic organizations. From debunking aging myths to practical injury prevention, I break down high-level fitness and behavioral strategies into simple, persuasive insights.

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Education

I help fitness facilities and athletic teams raise their operational standards. Through structured in-services and movement assessment training, I coach personal trainers and staff on business growth, movement mechanics, and high-level client care.​​​

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SuperPower

I deconstruct the complex. Whether taking apart intricate athletic movements into manageable drills, translating complicated training theories into plain English, or turning hard habits into daily action steps, I bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

Services

  • Dynamic Group Presentations

  • Precision Movement Assessments

  • Online Courses​

Breatheburn

Change requires two things: the stimulus to adapt (Burn) and the space to recover (Breathe).

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BURN

High intensity effort focused on power (the #1 attribute we lose as we age),  functional strength, muscular endurance, and  cardiovascular capacity while optimizing biomechanics.

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BREATHE

Down-regulating the nervous system via breathwork, mindset, massage, mobility and stability exercises to repay the debt from daily stress and allow the body to rebuild.

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"Breathe with tranquility and burn with intensity"

aboutrodrigo

Continuous Improvement Begins with your Mindset

 

I specialize in helping 50-70 year olds obtain their most athletic bodies so they can spend their kids’ inheritance skiing down black diamonds or summiting mountain peaks. As a dedicated student of physical culture, I’ve been training people of all ages and abilities since 2009. I've learned from renowned strength coaches, physical therapists, and holistic trainers.

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To deepen my hands-on understanding of human mechanics, I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2023 and now specialize in mobility-focused treatments.

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I believe we should always be improving—physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Once your mind is set on change, action is required. The goal isn't perfection; it’s simply being a little better than yesterday.

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WHATPEOPLESAY

Erin S.

I've always been envious and genuinely confused by people who enjoy exercising. I just didn't "get it." Why would anyone want to use their free time to go for a run or strength train? Yes it's good for the body, but come on... it's hard, uncomfortable, and makes you smelly.

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I didn't see it happening, but over the next year, I transformed into a person who genuinely enjoys exercising. I became stronger, leaner, and more flexible. My lower back pain disappeared. I went from struggling to do a push-up to hammering out 25 in a row. Exercises that felt beyond my reach 9 months ago are now part of my routine.

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