Os Aponte, RKC, CK-FMS, Certified Z-Health Practitioner.

"As a trainer it is my responsibility to empower you with the right tools to efficiently and safely reach your goals. I'm also accountable for giving you direction in how to use those tools, and motivate you to go the distance in your quest for fitness. Whether you are new to working out or an elite athlete, there is something to be gained from kettlebell training. There is simply no other tool out there that can deliver the strength and conditioning combo of the kettlebell. Come down and take a class. The results are undeniable." — Os

Osvaldo Aponte was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico. At the age of 13, he began practicing Chinese martial arts under Victor Perez and William Rodriguez, and continues to do so today. He wrestled for the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey campus, for two years under Dimo Kustov from Bulgaria. At 21, Os joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in San Diego at the Southern CA District and Veterinary Command, in Seoul, Korea at the 106th Medical Detachment, and in the home of the Airborne Fort Bragg, N.C. In January 2004, after 6.5 years of service, he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant from the 248th Medical Detachment. Os is constantly enhancing his movement skills to better understand how to be an effective movement coach. He believes that if you focus your efforts on movement and performance, the body composition will take care of itself. After years of training, and numerous satisfied clients in San Diego, Os discovered kettlebells from Sarah Lurie at Iron Core in 2005, and has been using them ever since.

Mr. Aponte's professional accreditations include:

• Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor (RKC)
• Certified Kettlebell Functional Movement Specialist (CK-FMS)
• Z-Health Certified Practitioner

Os is available for personal training and workshops. Contact him at 858-551-2673.